Program Officer

About the role

The Program Officer drives program development, management and technical expertise across politics, governance, education, peace-building, policy formulation and civil society strengthening. The role calls for strategic thinking, proactive problem-solving and the ability to work under pressure, with strong administrative skills, a record of business development and excellent English communication.

Key responsibilities

• Direct the full program lifecycle, overseeing development, execution, research, monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide technical guidance on strengthening civil society, covering leadership, advocacy, civic participation, governance and institutional growth.
• Write donor proposals, grant agreements, training curricula, research findings and program reports.
• Support the Executive Director with progress tracking, strategic planning, budget monitoring, HR coordination and sub-agreement and consultant contracts.
• Oversee daily project operations and liaise with internal teams, partners and consultants.
• Lead administrative initiatives that build project management systems and tools.
• Create and update project plans and financial budgets, and drive program performance.
• Coordinate logistics such as travel, events and compliance with security, communication and licensing standards.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in full-cycle program management (design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, fundraising, financial oversight, volunteer coordination).
• Specialized knowledge of building civil society capacity through civic engagement, leadership training, advocacy and institutional development.
• Proven business development track record and efficient prioritization in a fast-paced environment.