Project Officer at the Women and Children in Support of Community Development Initiative (WOCCI) - 4 Openings

Women and Children in Support of Community Development Initiative (WOCCI) is an NGO dedicated to providing community-based programs that provide access to education, health, emotional and psychosocial services, and economic opportunities to vulnerable individuals and households.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Officer

Location: Nassarawa
Slot: 4 Openings

Details

• WOCCI has exciting opportunities for four (4) project officers to join our dynamic team. These positions are well suited to individuals looking to advance their career in Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) case management programming and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace. The openings are in Karu LGA in Nasarawa state

Project Officers will work in the following areas:

• Health, Nutrition and Linkage
• Gender, Psychosocial and adolescents program
• Household Economic Strengthening
• Education, Child and Legal Protection

Objectives

• Based within the OVC program, the candidate will work closely with all areas of OVC program, to assist with the development and execution of project targets in his/her field of primary assignment and helping the team to achieve agreed targets. The position reports directly to the Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Writing prompt and accurate program reports to management and donor weekly and monthly respectively.
• Training and monitoring Community Volunteers that are assigned to you
• Ensure all beneficiaries receive relevant services at least once every quarter.
• Creating exciting content for both internal and external communications.
• Liaising with relevant external agencies for smooth program execution.
• Maintaining up to date records and line lists of beneficiaries and monitoring their progress both in their communities and health facilities.

Requirements

• Minimum of first Degree or HND in Social sciences or other relevant field
• 2-3 years post NYSC experience.
• Knowledge of OVC programming is essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and power point presentation
• Excellent project management skills and attention to details
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills
• Innovative
• Fluency in English and Hausa is essential and Gbagyi is desirable.
• Must reside in Karu, Nasarawa state.

Application Closing Date
4th September, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualifified candidates should send their Applications (Cover Letter stating suitability and detail Resume) to: [email protected] with the position applied for as the subject of the email.

Note: An individual can only apply for one position. Multiple applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated.