Project Officer

About the role

Star Ghana Foundation is looking for a Project Officer to work closely with the Programmes Manager and support the management team and partners in the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Giving for Change project. The role covers programme intervention design, project monitoring, reporting and accompaniment of partner organisations. The position is based in Accra.

Key responsibilities

• Support implementation, monitoring and reporting of projects and partnerships under the Giving for Change project
• Provide operational support to project partners, including monitoring compliance with donor policies and conditions
• Submit activity reports, activity-based project budgets, meeting minutes and monthly progress reports
• Support donor reporting on a quarterly and annual basis
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule and costs in line with Foundation and donor guidelines
• Handle delegated aspects such as administrative systems, logistics coordination and maintaining project documents in a database
• Support recruitment and management of consultants and short-term technical assistance, including monitoring and quality assurance
• Represent the Foundation as directed by the Executive Director or Programmes Manager

Required profile

• Graduate degree (or equivalent) in Development Studies, Social Policy, Economics or another relevant discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position
• Desirable: Master's degree in a relevant field

Required skills

• Familiarity with project cycle management, including participatory planning and monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in rights-based approaches, GESI programming and results-based management
• Experience in learning methodologies and local philanthropy
• Experience in partnership development and management
• Excellent communication skills, including reporting to diverse stakeholders

To apply, candidates send their CV and cover letter to the foundation by email; the closing date was 25 February 2021.