Project Officers at Bashir Foundation for Fistula and Womens Health – BFFWH

Job Description

Job Summary:  

• The Project Officer will be responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing projects related to women’s health and empowerment.
• This role requires a strategic thinker with experience in project management, coordination, and stakeholder engagement within the non-profit or healthcare sector.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.  
• Coordinate project activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.  
• Monitor and evaluate project progress, making adjustments as necessary to achieve objectives.  
• Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, including reports, budgets, and records of activities.  
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective project execution and stakeholder engagement.  
• Manage project budgets and resources, ensuring efficient use of funds and adherence to financial guidelines.  
• Conduct field visits to project sites to assess progress, address challenges, and provide support as needed.  
• Prepare and present progress reports to stakeholders, including donors and senior management.  
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures. 

Requirements

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.  
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, preferably within the non-profit or healthcare sector.  
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.  
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.  
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.  

Skills and Competencies:  

• Proficiency in project management software and tools.  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on results.  
• Experience in budgeting, financial management, and report writing.  
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.  
• Proficiency in Hausa language is an added advantage.  

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Job Description

Job Summary:  

• The Project Officer will be responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing projects related to women’s health and empowerment.
• This role requires a strategic thinker with experience in project management, coordination, and stakeholder engagement within the non-profit or healthcare sector.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.  
• Coordinate project activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.  
• Monitor and evaluate project progress, making adjustments as necessary to achieve objectives.  
• Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, including reports, budgets, and records of activities.  
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective project execution and stakeholder engagement.  
• Manage project budgets and resources, ensuring efficient use of funds and adherence to financial guidelines.  
• Conduct field visits to project sites to assess progress, address challenges, and provide support as needed.  
• Prepare and present progress reports to stakeholders, including donors and senior management.  
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures. 

Requirements

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.  
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, preferably within the non-profit or healthcare sector.  
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.  
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.  
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.  

Skills and Competencies:  

• Proficiency in project management software and tools.  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on results.  
• Experience in budgeting, financial management, and report writing.  
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.  
• Proficiency in Hausa language is an added advantage.