Project Officer (Down Syndrome Project)

Primarily responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient implementation of projects for stakeholders with Down Syndrome.

Prepare project proposals and budgetary requirements based on NORFIL’s strategic plans and plans of local partner organizations (LPOs)
Assess administrative and logistical requirements of project activities with support of Program Assistant and ensure that these are adequately provided during the activity proper
Coordinate with the Program Officer I and Finance Unit for funding needs of project activities
Prepare and submit the implementation plan of project activities based on the proposal approved by the PFID Program Manager
Gather the feedback of participants by preparing, consolidating and analyzing the results of post-activity evaluation and submit reports to PFID Program Manager
Coordinate with Program Assistant on entering reports in Pluriform
Prepare monthly and semi-annual accomplishment reports in consultation with Social Marketing Manager and submit to PFID Program Manager for approval
Submit the approved semi-annual and annual reports to the funder (Liliane Foundation)

Coordinate with LPOs and other groups of stakeholders involved with the Down Syndrome project
Conduct monitoring visits to LPOs in consultation with Senior Program Supervisor and Program Officer I
Support the LPOs in organizing Down Syndrome parent support groups with technical support of Program Supervisor II or PFID Program Manager
Provide technical guidance to LPOs
Coordinate with other government and non-government organizations in matters concerning the Down Syndrome project

Others

Attend meetings/seminars convened by NORFIL with recommending approval from PFID Program Manager and Executive Director
Perform other related duties as assigned by the PFID Program Manager
Coordinate with the project consultant based on the results of project visit or technical support

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences and other related courses
Preferably with experience working with and for children and youth with disabilities (CYWD) or persons with disabilities (PWD) and their families
Preferably with volunteer experience working for CYWD/PWD or the sector of children