Contract: 6 month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions Apply
The Social Inclusion Programme Officer will utilise their experience of all aspects of Project Management to enhance the quality of Sightsavers Social Inclusion programmes, to achieve priorities of social inclusion of people with visual impairment and the equality of opportunities for people with disabilities, through both service delivery and advocacy work.
As Programme Officer, you will support partners and stakeholders through all aspects of the project cycle and lead in certain programmatic areas to ensure the effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all programmes and projects.
You will assist with financial and resource management by preparing budgets, monitoring expenditure and resources and liaising with partners regarding their financial returns and audits as well as compiling reports and developing strategic plans.
As Social Inclusion Programme Officer, you will confidently communicate relevant information throughout the organisation and to partners, participate in PR activities, represent Sightsavers at various forums and advocate for Sightsavers philosophy, policies and work.
Knowledge, skills and experience
· A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (social work/gender; disability studies, international development, law, etc.), or equivalent experience
- Proven experience implementing programmes, including experience in social development, rights and empowerment
- Experience of designing/managing programmes designed to facilitate inclusion of marginalised groups and promote their empowerment at district, national or international levels.
- Experience of policy and advocacy work in social inclusion, particularly in relation to disability rights, UNCRPD, SDGs, inclusion or social protection.
- Good knowledge of the key international networks and organisations working on social inclusion and disability.
- Familiarity with international legislation and policies in the field of disability and human rights – in particular the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
The Programme Officer for Social Inclusion is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
Closing date: 15 March 2020
Interviews are likely to take place at the beginning of April
How to apply:
To apply, and for further details about the role, please follow the below link. Please be aware that you will be prompted to include your CV or Cover Letter, please ignore this. Only information included in the online application form will be considered.
As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply
Sightsavers is not willing to accept unsolicited agency CVs. Sightsavers is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs