Deadline: 25 August 2015
The Lepra is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Programmes Officer based in Bangladesh.
The Programmes Officer will work with country programme staff to ensure that Lepra delivers quality interventions that meet the needs of our target beneficiaries – those affected by leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, visceral leishmaniasis and other neglected diseases.
Lepra is an international charity with a mission to fight disease, poverty and prejudice.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Programmes Officer will perform the following functions-
- Contribute to the development of the programmatic elements of the country and organisational strategic plans
- Work, together with the Bangladesh Team and, potentially, ILEP and other partners, to develop good, strategic programme/project concept notes/funding proposals, and monitor calls for proposals and funding opportunities
- Ensure that all programmes/projects are in line with the country and organizational strategic plans and are implemented as designed and budgeted, in compliance with grant agreements, and with regular, timely reporting – especially to institutional donors
- Guide and assist overseas teams, including partners, in measuring the impact of programmes, using standard methodologies and assist staff to modify and improve programme/project plans based on learning
- Support the country programmes staff with any programme/project related issues as and when they arise, in consultation with other relevant staff – notably the Head of Programmes & Advocacy
- Work with country staff and the Head of Programmes & Advocacy to identify specific issues for advocacy action at different levels: local, national, regional and international
- Represent Lepra in relevant UK and international meetings and forums, in coordination with the Head of Programmes & Advocacy and Chief Executive.
- Work directly with the country team to identify and write up stories of change and publish articles on projects to share with other Lepra staff and donors
- Internally, ensure that programme knowledge and information is available in an appropriate form to other Lepra staff to facilitate fundraising and communications activities and for general staff information
- Contribute to the development of annual programmes income and expenditure budgets and report on performance against budget
- Contribute to the development of the Lepra Annual Report
- Coordinate Lepra’s funding relationships and reporting with other ILEP members
- Undertake such other activities that are necessary to achieve the overall purpose of the position
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- At least two years’ experience with an overseas development organisation, preferably in a similar role
- Demonstrable experience of preparing successful programme/project grant applications
- An up to date familiarity with issues and practice in the international development sector
- Experience in programme/project planning, budgeting, M&E and reporting, ideally within a non-governmental organisation and including the preparation of reports for institutional donors
- Strong personal planning, organisation, and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to analyse and act on data
- Ability to travel within the UK and overseas. It is envisaged that this post will require up to 8
- weeks overseas travel a year in periods of up to 2 weeks
- The right to work in UK
- Experience in working on issues of gender and social inclusion
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills
- Knowledge of health issues in development
- Knowledge of Bangladesh and Mozambique
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit Lepra.
