Project Officer

About the role

We are seeking a Project Officer to lead planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting for programmes that support vulnerable children. The role will oversee field activities, data collection and payment processes for Community Specialists across multiple locations.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate development, review and implementation of project workplans, monitoring plans and detailed schedules.
• Develop and maintain MEAL tools, including Kobo forms, performance trackers, supervision checklists, dashboards and reporting templates.
• Track household monitoring targets, awareness campaigns, registrations, re‑registrations, relocations and data submission rates.
• Monitor and manage performance of 3 Field Officers and 107 Community Specialists against agreed targets and KPIs.
• Review weekly and monthly performance data, implement corrective actions and coordinate field monitoring activities.
• Conduct regular field supervision visits to verify data quality, monitor implementation progress and identify operational challenges.
• Oversee collection of baseline, follow‑up and verification data for carbon accounting and project reporting.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date monitoring database, ensure data quality through verification and cleaning exercises.
• Maintain an issues and risk register, ensure timely escalation and resolution of challenges.
• Prepare and submit monthly payment recommendations for Community Specialists, coordinate with Finance for timely processing and maintain auditable payment records.

Required profile

Required skills

• Kobo