Project Officer

ABOUT THE COMPANY Oxfam is a global movement of millions of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty isn't inevitable. In just 15 years, extreme poverty has been halved. 15 more years and we can end it for good.

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To spread that change and make it last, political solutions are also needed to tackle the root causes of poverty and create societies where empowered individuals can thrive. We will always act, we will speak out, and we won't live with poverty. JOB SUMMARY Education:Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, development studies, or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.Minimum of 4 years of experience in community development with strength in social cohesion or related fields.Proven experience in working with communities and engaging diverse stakeholdersExperience working with international organizations and other CSOs on governance and strengthening community participation.Strong knowledge and practical experience in monitoring and evaluation methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely. Ability to facilitate workshops and    community forums.Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Programme Implementation & Results DeliveryCoordinate and deliver approved project activities at LGA level in line with the project log frame, work plans, and budget.Ensure timely achievement of outputs related to social cohesion, inclusive planning, and community development.Support the operationalization of Community Development Planning (CDP) processes across wards in the assigned LGA.Monitor activity implementation, identify risks and bottlenecks, and propose adaptive solutions to ensure results are achieved.2. Governance, Participation & Capacity StrengtheningSupport local government authorities to strengthen inclusive planning, budgeting, and service delivery systems.Facilitate capacity‑building activities for:LGA Development Coordination Committees (LGDCCs)Ward Development Coordination Committees (WDCCs)Ward Development Support Committees (WDSCs)Promote budget literacy, transparency, and citizen participation across priority sectors.3. Partnership & Stakeholder EngagementBuild and maintain effective working relationships with local government officials, community leaders, civil society actors, and development partners.Support implementing partners in planning, facilitating, and documenting CDP sessions and training events.Ensure coordination with relevant state and LGA institutions to promote ownership and sustainability of results.4. Cross‑Cutting Themes, Safeguarding & Conflict SensitivityEnsure systematic integration of gender equality, inclusion (persons with disabilities, IDPs, host communities, and returnees), conflict sensitivity, and environmental sustainability.Apply Do No Harm, safeguarding, and protection principles in all project activities.Identify, escalate, and mitigate potential safeguarding, protection, or conflict‑related risks in collaboration with partners and LG stakeholders.5. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)Track progress against project indicators at LGA level and support data collection, verification, and reporting.Work closely with the MEAL Officer to ensure evidence‑based reporting and learning.Document lessons learned, good practices, and success stories to inform adaptive management and learning.6. Reporting, Coordination & Organizational LearningPrepare and submit high‑quality weekly, monthly, and quarterly activity and progress reports.Participate in project review meetings, reflection sessions, and planning processes.Contribute to organizational learning by sharing field insights and recommendationsCollaborate with other projects within the country program to ensuring adherence to one program approach.Capacity Building & MentorshipProvide guidance to the partners on identified areas of gaps.Facilitate Field knowledge sharing to strengthen quality programming within the project team and partner organizations.Other DutiesPerform any other tasks delegated by the Project Coordinator or the Program Manager, Accountable Governance to ensure smooth implementation of CDP Project. REQUIRED SKILLS Programme management, Project implementation, Reporting REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelor's degree

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