Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Secretary, the Program Officer will perform the following tasks:

• Initiate and manage database on ongoing OAFLAD projects and programs at the secretariat, country and regional levels
• Set a monitoring mechanism for regular update of the database
• Document, collect and manage the various assistance needs from OAFLAD member states
• Manage the whole process of project identification, funding, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of OAFLAD assistance program to the member states
• Undertake any other activity related to the OAFLAD work plan as assigned

• A minimum of Master degree in economics, legal and/or social sciences with strong skills and qualifications in data collection and investigative work; Familiarity with socio economic studies and analysis and Advanced knowledge of the required statistical tools and methodologies
• A minimum of five years working experience in the fields of technical backstopping, monitoring and evaluation of projects and programs targeting especially children, girls and women
• Previous exposure to international technical cooperation activities with special emphasis on advocacy work and resource mobilization
• Fluency in English and French Knowledge of any other working language of the African Union will be an advantage