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Title: Project Officer Position number: 01 Status: Full-time Department: International Operations Place of duty: Kongoussi, with regular movements in the intervention areas Hierarchical Supervisor: Program Manager Direct Supervision: Project Coordinator Cross-cutting Technical Supports: Nutrition Advisor and MEAL Officer Project/Organization: RISE/Lutheran World Relief Project Duration: 10 months About Corus Corus International is the parent company of a family of world class organizations and a global leader in international development, with 150 years of combined experience within our member organizations. We are an inclusive organization that believes diversity and differences make us stronger. We are disruptive because by challenging conventions, we innovate and maximize the good we can do in the world. We encourage interconnection because complex problems require comprehensive and integrated solutions. 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Further information on the organisation is available at: [Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally] In Burkina Faso, Lutheran World Relief is implementing with World Vision the RISE project, a ten-month emergency intervention aimed at improving access to integrated health, nutrition and vulnerable populations services through actions. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Project Officer coordinates the technical and operational implementation of RISE: planning, execution, Project Coordinator, monitoring of results, budget, procurement and risks, gap analysis, corrective proposals and escalation of decisions requiring validation. It also identifies cross-cutting support needs and collaborates with the Nutrition Advisor and MEAL Officer in their respective areas. Key Responsibilities Operational Planning and Coordination Transform approved documents into a detailed plan that outlines activities, targets, deliverables, responsibilities, timelines, resources, indicators, evidence, dependencies and risks. Develop a monthly BPWP aligned with the approved schedule and budget, then submit it to Program Manager prior to execution. Present the activities, expected results, locations, targets, schedule, managers, procurements, missions, budget, indicators, evidence, prerequisites, risks and decisions required. Plan the load of Project Coordinator and anticipate contributions from the Nutrition Advisor, MEAL Officer and support functions. Sequence ARC-D, F2C and WASH diagnostics so that their results guide equipment, work, training and preparation measures. Track milestones, dependencies, critical delays and delays; update forecasts and propose necessary adjustments to the Program Manager. Organize coordination meetings and monthly reviews of the WTP, document decisions and monitor their implementation. Quality and technical integration Ensure alignment of activities with documented needs, proposal, standards, national guidance and validations of LWR and World Vision. Coordinate diagnostics, training, endowments, WASH/PCI interventions, nutritional activities, community actions and prepositioning. Ensure health-nutrition-WASH complementarity in health facilities, communities, screening, referrals and risk communication. Implement Nutrition Advisor and MEAL Officer guidance on nutrition, indicators, tools, methods and data quality controls. Validate with technical managers the specifications, quality criteria, conditions of use and maintenance before any acquisition or delivery of equipment and inputs. Conduct follow-up visits, document deviations and track corrective actions until closing. Emergency Response Preparedness and Support Update preparedness tools and track risks, alerts and indicators related to approved triggers, without modifying them. Check availability of teams, partners, suppliers, inventory, logistics, tools, communications and security measures for rapid deployment. Distinguish in plans, budgets, tools and reports the activities of preparation, DRR, anticipatory action, rapid response and Crisis Modify. In case of an alert, consolidate the authorized information, analyze the implications and submit a documented recommendation to the Program Manager. After validation, coordinate with clusters and humanitarian actors the rapid assessment, prioritization, deployment, approved services and distributions. Document the response, resources, results, challenges and lessons learned, and contribute to the post-action review. Supervision and functional collaboration Supervise the Project Coordinator with clear objectives, deadlines, quality standards and regular monitoring points. Follow the activities delegated to Project Coordinator, the quality of deliverables and the closing of shares. Identify its reinforcement needs, ensure the required coaching and contribute to its evaluation. Formulate technical support needs with the Nutrition Advisor and MEAL Officer and integrate their guidance. Collaborate with program, finance, procurement, operations and security teams, respecting roles and controls. Escalate to the Program Manager any priority conflict, capacity deficit or technical disagreement not resolved. Monitoring of results, budget, procurement and risks Follow activities and document results and indicators according to the logical framework and MEAL tools. With the MEAL Officer, specify for each indicator definition, target, disaggregation, source, method, frequency, responsible and proof. Verify data and supporting documents before consolidation and use the results to guide operational decisions. With purchases, prepare acquisitions and follow receipt, quality control, storage, distribution and traceability. Update the risk register with causes, effects, mitigations, contingencies, managers and alerts. Quickly report to Program Manager any high risk, budget gap, critical delay, incident or decision affecting results, schedule, quality or compliance. Coordination, accountability, compliance and reporting Coordinate operations with districts, health units, technical services, authorities, communities and sector mechanisms. Represent LWR in delegated frameworks and report to the supervisor. Integrate community participation, feedback, PSEA, backup, gender, age, disability, privacy and Do No Harm. Ensure security and fairness of targeting, referrals, services and distributions, and direct sensitive complaints to authorized channels. Prepare monthly reports and submit them to the Program Manager for review and validation. With the Project Coordinator, ensure the complete archiving of plans, PTBMs, data, reports, proofs, validations, decisions and distribution parts. Other Tasks This job description is not exhaustive. Tasks may change with or without notice, and any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor must be performed. Global contract positions will only be changed with notice and approval. Skills and Qualifications Required Qualifications and experience required: Minimum degree in public health, nursing, epidemiology, health emergencies or relevant health field. Master in public health, humanitarian health, epidemiology, disaster management or health emergencies desired. Emergency training or certification, incident management, rapid assessment, monitoring, PCI, emergency WASH or humanitarian coordination desired. At least 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 3 years with a Master’s degree. At least 2 years of verifiable experience in preparation or response to health emergencies, mandatory regardless of the degree. Experience in health risks, contingency/preparation plans, monitoring, rapid assessments, prepositioning, PCI/WASH, responses to epidemics or displacement, simulations or post-action reviews. Experience coordinating humanitarian or public health projects, with budgeted work plans and monitoring activities, expenditures, procurement, risks and results. Experience of supervision and collaboration with technical advisors, MEAL, Finance, Operations, Purchasing and Security in matrix organization. Experience in Health-Nutrition-WASH, institutional donor projects and Burkinabe humanitarian context desired. Experience coordinating with health authorities, districts, health units, technical services, communities, NGOs and humanitarian mechanisms. Skills Required Mastery of the principles and tools for preparedness/response to health emergencies. Ability to analyze risks, alerts, capabilities and needs to make operational recommendations. Ability to prepare scenarios, contingency plans, readiness arrangements and rapid deployments. Mastery of operational and budget planning: activities, sequencing, milestones, resources, work plans and monthly budgets. Ability to coordinate a Health-Nutrition-WASH intervention with the support of specialists. Ability to track results, budget, purchases, timing and risks, and propose corrective actions. Good command of indicators, data quality, evidence and institutional reporting. Ability to track medical equipment, inputs, training, community activities and health interventions. Proximity leadership: supervise, delegate, accompany and evaluate. Strong capacity for analysis, anticipation, organization, problem solving and priority management. Ability to work under pressure and adapt planning according to context, needs or access. Excellent coordination, communication, negotiation and representation skills with technical, institutional and community actors. Integrity, confidentiality and commitment to accountability, backup, PSEA, inclusion and Do No Harm. Working conditions, travel and environment Frequent travel in the areas of intervention, according to LWR’s access and safety rules. Ability to adjust priorities and quickly support an assessment, early action or emergency response after validation. Diversity, equity, inclusion and zero tolerance for abuse As a member of the Corus family, each employee is expected to: Contribute to developing and maintaining an environment that welcomes and develops a diverse workforce. Foster a work environment where everyone feels valued and included. Support employee evaluation and promotion processes based on skills and performance. 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