Programme Specialist at Action Relief Aid

The Programmes Specialist for ARA is responsible for leading ARA’s response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of  ARA’s priority activities in the region.

Tasks And Responsibilities

Coordinate the preparation, submission, revision and follow-up of the Programme of Work and Budget, and the monitoring and provision of information on the implementation of the Programs:

• Assemble and synthesize data from corporate data bases to facilitate the analysis of programmes, projects or activities, and to draft periodic or ad hoc management reports;
• Monitor projects and ensure the maintenance and retrieval of programming reference material, documentation, data and information;
• Consolidate and monitor various reports on human resources planning and expenditures, the use of non-staff
• Screen incoming correspondence to identify issues requiring further attention and draft related correspondence;
• Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing across the office through training of staff and briefing of budget holders on administrative/budgetary/planning/programming/financial procedures and processes;
• Review current processes and make recommendations to improve programme/projects administration procedures;
• Perform other functions as required.

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Management, Accountings, Finances, Social Sciences, Sociology, Education or related fields;
• Two (2) years of experience in administrative/ financial/ planning/ programming activities for both Regular Programme and Projects
• Working knowledge of English

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work
• Extent and relevance of experience in budgeting and planning
• Knowledge of good ebglish is considered an asset
• Excellent knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment