PROJECT OFFICER

PROJECT OFFICER (GMG/SEG 1) - Salary scale: $3,501,526.00 - $4,709,163.00

PROJECT OFFICER (GMG/SEG 1) - Salary scale: $3,501,526.00 - $4,709,163.00 

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Senior Director Projects Development, Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation, the Project Officer will assist in the development of projects from identification through pre-feasibility, feasibility, design and monitoring of projects during implementation.                         

MAIN FUNCTIONS:

• Contribute to the development of a portfolio of programmes/projects that are consistent with the Government’s disaster risk management objectives.
• Provision of advice to facilitate preparation/selection of technically sound and feasible projects for optimal use of external and Government counterpart development funds
• Contribute to the timely implementation of projects by undertaking activities aimed at ensuring effective monitoring.
• Contribute to the collective effective performance of the Projects Implementation and Monitoring Division 

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Leadership and coaching skills
• Team-building skills
• A proactive, flexible work attitude
• Problem solving and decision making skills        
• Strategic in approach                                          

• Negotiation skills/Managing external relationships 

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Project management skills
• Project management tools & techniques
• Knowledge of risk management

REQUIRED EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE:

• BSc, Management Studies, Business Administration, Development Studies or Project Management.
• At least three (3) years related experience