Program Officer – Bursaries FAWEZA

Position: 2 – Program Officer – Bursaries
Department: Programmes
Location: National Secretariat
Reports to:Programmes Manager

Employment period:
3 years, renewable subject to performance

Key responsibilities and tasks

• Coordinate implementation of bursaries
• Programmes at national level, in line with stipulated program contractual obligations.
• Coordinate and supervise Field Officers ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Consolidate results-based reports into one national report on a timely basis
• Design and coordinate detailed periodic implementation plans for program activities
• Maintain and update a database of all students on the bursary scheme in close liaison with M&E Department
• Prepare a comprehensive list of students requirements in accordance with the provided FAWEZA bursary guidelines and submit requests to the relevant departments
• Coordinate equitable distribution of resources and logistical support to facilitate smooth implementation of programme activities
• Coordinate meetings and provide minutes of the bursary selection committees.
• Collect, consolidate and provide quality check for all work coming from Field Officers before onward submission to relevant offices.
• Review, consolidate andapprove work plans and reports from Field Officers.
• Conduct staff open appraisals for Field Officers in accordance with FAWEZA Policy

Qualifications and competencies

• At least five years experience in a similar role in an NGO environment
• Degree in Education, Development Studies or related discipline.
• Excellent analytical, communication skills as well as problem identification and solving skills.
• Ability to organize own work and work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and team-player
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural environment, with knowledge of language, cultural values of Zambian communities.
• Proficiency report writing, excel and computer skills