Job Summary

The Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) Ghana Program Officer will support project implementation by providing administrative assistance and program management functions to ensure that the various aspects of the STRIDES Activity in Ghana stay on schedule and within budget. The Program Officer will collect, compile, and analyze information relevant to project activities; S/He will provide administrative and project support, contributes to project-related communication and coordination, and may monitor project budgets. Reporting to the STRIDES Ghana Project Director, the Program Officer will support compliance-related documentation and tracking of subcontractor deliverables, coordinates with the technical team, prepares presentations, and supports other related project objectives and deliverables.

Accountabilities:

Programmatic Administration:

• Collaborates with the STRIDES project management team to assist in ensuring project needs and requirements are met.

• Provides support to project management, such as planning for and arranging meetings and conference room setup, supporting travel requests, and taking on sub-task assignments.

• Collects existing information (metrics, data, etc.) for use in reports, reaching out to sub- contractors and partners for external information.

• Maintains distribution list for project reports.

• Facilitates communication by answering partner inquires and ensures internal project websites are current.

• Coordinates assigned project activities and may conduct research to achieve project goals.

• Assists in the management of the project calendar to ensure project deadlines are being achieved.

• Sets up and maintains electronic and physical project files.

• Sends reminders to keep team on track with reporting deadlines and technical deliverables.

• Provides administrative support to projects as needed by writing and reviewing reports on a quarterly basis.

• May support the project team administratively to provide high quality deliverables to the donor.

• Fulfills other administrative and special project duties as assigned.

Finance Support:

• Assists with the coordination and tracking of performance against Financial Cost Objective (FCO) ID, project timelines, budget, objectives, and deliverables.

• Assists the project team with the coordination of budgets.

• Collects, compiles, and analyzes cost information relevant to the STRIDES project.

• Serves as the project liaison to internal units such as finance, contracts, centers, etc.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Basic knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with project design.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software.

• Ability to solve problems and recommend corrective action as needed.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail needed to adhere to project deadlines.

• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should visit https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Accra-Ghana/Program-Officer_Requisition-2026201121 to apply.