Oxfam Nigeria Project Officer

Position: Project Officer at Oxfam Nigeria

Location: Taraba

Internal Job Grade: D1

Contract Type: Fixed term - 6 months

Department: Programs

Oxfam Overview:

Oxfam is dedicated to crafting a fair world devoid of poverty, with a global coalition of 17 affiliates. In Nigeria, we focus on Economic Justice/Sustainable Livelihoods, Humanitarian Aid, Gender Justice, and Good Governance through a rights-based approach.

Responsibilities:

• Program Support: Aid in planning, executing, and overseeing project activities to align with objectives and timelines.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster communication with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating meetings and workshops for government officials, NGOs, and community organizations.
• Capacity Building: Organize training sessions for project staff, officials, and community members on relevant topics and methodologies.
• VSLA Group Formation and Management: Assist in establishing and monitoring savings and loans groups, ensuring adherence to guidelines.
• Budget Management: Help develop and monitor project budgets.
• Gender and Social Inclusion: Ensure project activities are inclusive of marginalized groups, especially women and rural populations.
• Networking and Collaboration: Cultivate relationships with local partners and government agencies to expand program impact.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare progress reports, success stories, and lessons learned. Maintain accurate project documentation.
• Data Management: Collect, organize, and analyze project data for evaluation purposes.
• Administrative Support: Assist Project Coordinator with meetings, logistics, and documentation.

Experience, Knowledge & Competencies:

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Development Studies, Economics, or related field.
• Knowledge & Experience: Previous project implementation experience, preferably in agriculture or development.
• Key Attributes: Strong organizational skills, effective communication, proficiency in English and local languages, ability to travel within Taraba State.
• Competencies: Enabling, Mutual Accountability, Building Relationships, Influencing.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply through the provided link.

Application Deadline: 22nd March, 2024.

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