Under the direction of the Senior Programme Officer, the Programme Officer will be responsible for supporting the effective planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Camfed’s enterprise and leadership programmes. The programmme officer is also responsible for supporting the development of a strong Cama (Camfed Alumni) network and will work in collaboration schools, communities and parent support groups fPSGs).

Specific duties and responsibilities will include

•   Support the transition of Camfed supported girls from school into the Cama Network
•   Identify training and capacity gaps for Cama members and supporting the design and delivery of trainings to address these gaps,
•   Enable appropriate linkages between Cama and district level stakeholders, including District Education Committees, officials, traditional authorities, Mother Support Groups and schools
•   Support the outreach, advocacy and Cama Safety Net Fund components of the programme;

Qualification Required & Experience

•   You must have a degree in social studies, development studies or relevant field and a minimum of five years working experience.
•   Excellent report writing and computer skills
•   Good facilitation and presentation skills,
•   Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks.
•   A flexible, proactive approach to work
•   Ability to work under pressure
•   Ability to speak at least one northern language will be an advantage.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Please email your CV and cover letter (maximum 3 pages) to:

ghana@camfed.org

Closing Date: 17 February, 2014

•   Please use the job title in the subject line of the email.
•   Applications which do not meet these criteria will be rejected.
•   Only shortlisted candidates will be considered for an interview. Previous candidates need not apply.