Programme Officer

We are seeking a strong qualified Program Officer who will provide senior level support to the Country Director (CD) with a wide range of programme management responsibilities. Major functions: Under the direction of the CD, develop effective relationships and networks with stakeholders, including local, regional and national authorities, donors, partners, the UN and NGOs; Responsible for external programme communications including visibility (by line managing the programme communication officer); Responsible for grant management, including proposals, reports, success stories and information management as directed by the CD; Responsible for the management of strategic national and international partners as requested by the CD. Key requirements for the position include:

• University degree in Business Master, Development, Management, Humanitarian Mines Clearance or equivalent/relevant
• At least 4 years’ experience of working in a similar position, preferably in International Aid and development with a Humanitarian Agency.
• Experience of developing and supporting projects
• Experience of working on development/humanitarian projects
• Project design and planning skills
• Proposal writing skills
• Report writing skills
• Research skills
• Commitment to humanitarian and capacity building principles
• Knowledge of international humanitarian development needs and related issues
• Ability to work to a budget
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to coordinate activities
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills (e.g. Word/Excel)
• Ability and willingness to undertake routine administrative tasks
• Strong command of English
• Innovative, creative and proactive with an analytical and solution-oriented approach
• Determined and committed to high quality standards
• Ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure
• Ability to represent and promote MAG
• Commitment to MAG’s strategic direction and core values
• Self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
• Commitment to MAG’s equal opportunities policy
• Knowledge of relevant institutional donors with an understanding of their needs and requirements
• Understanding of legal issues in relation to contracts and charity and company law

How to apply Detailed Job Description for the position is attached. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae in English and scan/photo of diplomas/certificates to vn.hram@maginternational.org, stating the position title in the subject line of the email, by 6 Dec 2020. Title [MAG-1120] Program Officer - Full name