Job Description

Report To: Program Manager, Health&Sports

Job Brief

The Health&Sports Program Officer will assist and support the Program Manager to develop, lead, monitor and evaluate the assigned health&sports programs.  Other important aspects of the role include assisting in developing insightful and tangible Health&Sports Program & activities. The position holder will be responsible for financial accountability, external stakeholder engagement, and giving support to program officers working in the Health&Sports unit. The job holder will be responsible to support the three (3) sub programs that falls under the Health&Sports program, i.e. Health Program, Water, Sanitation&Hygiene Program and Sports Program.

Health Program Responsibilities;

• Assist in managing the assigned Health&Sports program in order to meet the program goals
• Contribute to the development of an effective Program strategy including proactive planning.
• Continuously monitor and supervise health activities, evaluate progress.
• Support to develop new proposals, linked to the assessed community needs and gaps.
• Facilitate regular meetings to assist information sharing between program staff to ensure all staff members are aware of current workplans and to provide the opportunity for feedback
• Ensure all Program expenses are according to budget.
• Support the logistics activities of Health&Sport Staff

Water, Sanitation&Hygiene Program Responsibilities;

• Assist to develop a program plan and ensure its smooth implementation
• Help to Carry out assessments and post-implementation monitoring
• Develop and ensure the use of appropriate techniques and materials for hygiene promotion.
• Manage the Program budget through passing of timely orders, the preparation of monthly forecasts and the monitoring of expenditure
• Track the progress of activities, ensure the collecting of program indicators and provide on-time internal status reports
• Identify and monitor risks, constraints or escalating issues, and inform the hierarchy accordingly
• Ensure that all data and information is updated, well organized and easily accessible
• Analyse and report on evolving community needs and provide clear recommendations for interventions

Sports Program Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of all sports program
• Maintain communication with participants and all stakeholders.
• Conduct assessment and evaluation of sports program performance and implement program changes and enhancements as needed.
• Provide support in the improvement and development of existing and new innovative sports and recreation program development to better meet the needs of members in the community
• Develop effective scheduling of equipment to best serve members of all ages; establish policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure quality member experience
• Contribute to plan the annual program budget; implement the approved budget and take appropriate action to correct variances.
• Represent and promote the organization and the sports program in the community as needed and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, business and governmental entities
• Complete additional duties as assigned

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management/Development studies/ Public Health/Sports or any other relevant field
• Minimum of 3-5years experience with a track record of executed projects
• Skilled in partnering with relevant instutions&authorities, both international and local NGO’s to enhance the mission and vision of the organization
• Ability to develop tangible and insightful programs
• Strong project management and financial analysis skills
• Ability to structure complex tasks and translate targets into work plan
• Track record of building strong stakeholder relationships