Program Officer at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) is a legally registered incorporated Trustees, a women-led, local not-for-profit, faith-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• S/he will support the state program to achieve milestones in UNAIDS 95’95’95’ HIV/AIDS goal
• S/he will support the preparation for, and implementation of activities, including communicating with CBOs and stakeholders
• S/he will maintain timelines and documentation of program activities
• S/he will support to develop and deliver minutes, reports and presentations
• S/he will aassist in development of project plans and determine strategies needed to meet the requirements
• S/he will assist in the preparation and planning of activities and meetings/trainings
• S/he will assist in the review and approval of CBOs reports and requests
• S/he will attend/monitor CBOs activities and provide constructive feedback where necessary
• S/he will assist to maintain an updated referral database and referral directory for all service areas
• S/he will support the strengthening of CBOs capacity to implement result based interventions
• S/he will assist in tracking and documentation of stories of change/elicit project documentaries as they occur
• S/he will carryout any other responsibilities assigned relevant to the position.

Qualification Requirements

• A graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Higher National Diploma or its equivalent, who has completed NYSC (or has a written exemption letter) with a First or Second Class Upper Division (2.1) or HND Upper Credits.
• Additional professional certifications in Accounting or its equivalent will be an added advantage.

Experience Requirements

• An Accounting background is an added advantage
• Must have a minimum of 1 to 2 years post-NYSC experience in a reputable Organization in a similar role.
• Strong computer skills, with knowledge of relevant publishing software such as but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Extremely strong in written and oral English language with research writing skills.
• Superior oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on creative approaches, attention to detail, and efficient delivery methods.

Application Closing Date
1st November, 2023.