Senior Program Officer - Grahamstown at Rhodes University

• This position falls within the Regional Learning Program where the Senior Program Officer is required to enhance the capacity of supply and demand side actors (civic actors, oversight bodies and media practitioners) to more effectively engage with duty-bearers and elected representatives involved with public resource management (PRM). The purpose is to improve social accountability, governance and democracy and contribute towards the achievement of the PSAM’s objectives (as set out in its strategic plan and grant agreements concluded with funders). 
• The Senior Program Officer will join a small, dynamic team and subject to negotiation and agreement being reached with the PSAM, the incumbent will be based in Makhanda. Flexibility for regional travel is required and this may include occasional travel over weekends.

Requirements

• Honours degree (Master’s Degree preferable) or equivalent in development studies, economics, social sciences, public administration, or law with approximately 5 years’ relevant experience.

Relevant experience includes:

• Applied knowledge of development issues, trends and approaches, particularly across multiple countries and preferably within Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Mozambique.
• Experience engaging and supporting both demand and supply side actors across multiple countries.
• Field application at national, provincial or local government level, and preferably across multiple country contexts.
• Experience in programme management in a development organisation
• A sound understanding of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, such as Outcome Mapping or Results-based Management (RBM).
• Prior experience developing, organizing, or overseeing MEL-related training and learning events
• A good understanding of civil society organizations and the field of participatory governance.