Position:              Project Officer

Reports to:          Programme Manager (@Partner)

Department:        Programme (Community Eye Health)

Location:              District Rahimyar Khan (Sadiqabad-Tehsil)

Last Date:            10-May-2025

1.   Core Purpose

Implements specific Project including budget, programme design, development, project monitoring and supports programme evaluations.

2.   Pre-Requisites

Education, Knowledge & Professional Experience

• Relevant qualification ie. Graduation / Masters / MBA / Master in project management will be preferred
• 2 years or more, professional experience in implementing, planning, managing and evaluating international development programmes with government, NGOs, and other development organisations, preferred with Eye Health Experience.
• Good knowledge and understanding of international development work and understanding of inclusive Project Cycle Management (iPCM).
• Minimum 1-2 working experience with INGOS supported programme particularly health & eye health
• Good understanding in financial management
• Experience and understanding of Community Based Inclusive Development.
• Good understanding of all widely followed programming principles and priorities
• Previous experience of working with people with disabilities is a significant advantage
• Willingness to travel and work long hours when necessary
• Willingness to adhere and commit to organizational Values and Safeguarding / Child Protection Policy
• Expert in dealing with Project related finances.

Languages

• English (professional proficiency)
• Local / regional language (professional proficiency / advantageous)

Tools

• Good knowledge of MS Office (particularly advanced Excel skills)
• Eye Health Software

Core Competencies

• Organisational competencies

• Quality / Quantity of Work
• Professional Knowledge
• Fostering Teamwork
• Attention to Communication
• Initiative / Flexibility
• Results Orientation

Position Competencies

• Persuasive communication
• Technical expertise
• Result orientation

3.   Overall objective

As a proactive member of the Programme Team, contribute to the implementation of project according to log frame. The Project Officer will manage / develop current partnership / project and provide input and recommendations on good development and disability practices when necessary.

4.   Main Activities

Key role-

• Responsible for implementation of Project Activities at district level

Budget Administration

• Monitor / coordinate transfer of funds or goods & ensure that they are duly acknowledged in a timely fashion
• Work with stakeholders to ensure project progress

Team/ Project Management

• Transform the relationship among stakeholders and organization
• Ensure compliance to accountability / programme quality standards for good development practice
• Ensure that project team comply with organizational regulations / guidelines
• Conduct periodic project reviews to monitor implementation against project plans and evaluate success (outcome, impact, cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness)
• Coordinate donor / project managers project visits with local authorities, prepare logistics / necessary project documents and complete project visit reports
• Ensure good practice case studies / lessons learned from projects are adequately documented and shared
• Work with partners and other stakeholders to ensure the promotion / long-term sustainability of projects
• Liaise with government officials, NGOs, and other stakeholders regarding project activities when required
• Liaise with consultants, if or as per requirement of the organization.
• Identify needs and implement capacity development activities with project team, when required.

5.   Performance Criteria

• Manage Project Activities / budgets / costs accurately