District Programme Officer

Job Description

Foundation for Rural and Urban Transformation (FoRUT)

 Vacancy: District Programme Officer                                                                                                                                                     

Foundation for Rural and Urban Transformation (FoRUT) is a national non-governmental organisation. FoRUT mission is to empower citizens to fight poverty, corruption, injustice and alcohol and drugs abuse, through social mobilisation, advocacy, capacity building and provision of services for long term development. Its currently focuses on child Rights, Alcohol, Drugs and Development (ADD), and Gender-Health and Livelihood, Good Governance and Civil Society.

Job title:   District Programme Officer(Moyamba)

Report to: District Programme Manager (DPM)

Location: Moyamba field office

Start date: December 2024 

Salary: Competitive 

Job summary 

The District Programme Officer (DPO) will serve as principal assistants to the DPM. He/s will support the implementation of all FoRUT programme/projects at the field level. He/s will be part of the program team and should have the desire to implement a multi-disciplined project in line with FoRUT’s program/project priorities for 2024-2028 funding cycle. The DPO will work under the direct supervision of the DPM. 

Duties and key responsibilities 

1. Implement project/programme activities at the district level and to support the delivery of all programme/project objectives and outputs.
2. Assist the DPM to Develop district annual and operational plans and assist with its implementation.  
3. Assist the DPM to design and roll-out community sensitization/awareness raising activities on mental health, child rights, gender equality and alcohol and drug issues.
4. Collect and maintain data and information on all programme activities.
5. Monitor and report on the activities of Boundary partners including Children and Young People’s clubs on mental health, child rights, gender equality and alcohol and drug issues
6. work with government’s line ministries, department and agencies including the Family Support Unit of the SLP and the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs for the provision of holistic support for survivors rape and other forms of GBV at the community levels
7. Coordinate training activities for programme participants as designed on the approved programme implementation plans. 
8. Produce and submit timely monthly reports 
9. Other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the DPM. 

Minimum requirements

A University degree, preferably in social sciences, social work, social services, community development or related subjects. Minimum of three years of experience in similar positions, preferably in NGOs. Experience with right-based advocacy work and livelihoods/child rights/ women’s rights issues are required.

Abilities required

• Good interpersonal skills, ability to network and form partnerships with institutions and individuals and establish a relationship of trust with local communities
• Analytical mind and ability to study and understand new environments and systems
• Ability to work under pressure and willingness to spend a considerable portion of the working time in the field.
• Understanding of Results based programme management or Logical Framework Approach)
• Understanding basic concepts in microfinance
• Must display full integrity in the handling of the organizational resources

Application procedures

An application letter with a detailed CV and contact information for at least 2 references should be addressed to info@forut.sl or to:

Foundation for Rural and Urban Transformation (FoRUT) 24E Main Motor Road Congo Cross, Freetown or No. 2 Bo Road,Moyamba The corner of the envelop should be marked “Programme Officer”.

For more information, call mobile phone no: 078544125.

The deadline for application is Friday 15th November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.