Riabymaria Foundation / RBM Autism Foundation
Technical Officers
Location
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Closing Date
Not Specified
Job Tags / Metadata
Technical OfficerNGO JobsAbuja JobsProgramme OfficerProgramme ManagementAutismHealth NGODevelopment JobsMonitoringReportingCommunity Engagement
Position Description & Requirements
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
RBM Autism Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting children and individuals with autism and related developmental conditions through advocacy, therapy support, education, community engagement and inclusive programmes.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Technical Officer will support the effective planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the organization's programmes and projects. The role involves working closely with programme staff, partners and other stakeholders to help ensure quality programme delivery.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Support the planning, coordination and implementation of programmes and project activities.
2.Provide technical and operational support to programme teams during project implementation.
3.Develop and maintain programme work plans, activity schedules, tools and other relevant programme documents.
4.Support data collection, verification, analysis and documentation of programme activities.
5.Monitor implementation progress against agreed objectives, targets and timelines.
6.Prepare accurate and timely programme, technical and activity reports.
7.Support the organization of trainings, workshops, community activities, meetings and stakeholder engagements.
8.Identify implementation challenges, gaps and risks and provide practical recommendations for improvement.
9.Support monitoring visits, assessments, evaluations and programme follow-up activities.
10.Ensure programme activities are implemented according to organizational policies, technical standards and applicable donor requirements.
11.Maintain accurate and organized programme records and documentation.
12.Contribute to proposal writing, concept notes, presentations and other programme-development activities.
13.Support coordination with communities, programme partners, government agencies and other stakeholders.
14.Provide other programme-related technical and operational support assigned by management.
REQUIREMENTS:
1.Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, Project Management, Education or a related field.
2.2–4 years of relevant experience, preferably within an NGO, development, humanitarian, health, education or community-based organization.
3.Experience in programme implementation, monitoring, reporting and documentation.
4.Knowledge of project and programme-management principles and practices.
5.Experience working with communities, partners, government agencies or other stakeholders is an advantage.
6.Strong technical writing, report-writing and documentation skills.
7.Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
8.Strong data-management and basic data-analysis skills.
9.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
10.Strong organizational and time-management skills.
11.Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
12.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
13.Ability to identify programme challenges and propose practical solutions.
14.Willingness to participate in field activities and travel when required.
15.Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality and safeguarding.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Send the following documents by email:
1.Updated CV
2.Cover Letter
3.Relevant work samples
Send to:
humanresources@riabymariafoundation.com
Use the subject:
Application for Technical Officer Role