Project Officer - Rural Development

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Meaningful work

Supportive environment

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Project Officer to contribute to Rural Development initiatives in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will work closely with community members, local partners, and internal teams to ensure projects meet objectives and deliver lasting impact.

The role requires experience in project coordination, strong understanding of rural dynamics, excellent communication, and the ability to travel within project areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination or implementation, preferably in rural development or community work.
• Strong understanding of rural community dynamics and development challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Willingness to travel within the project areas as required.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of rural development projects.
• Liaise with community stakeholders, local government, and partner organizations.
• Assist in data collection, progress tracking, and report preparation for projects.
• Facilitate community meetings and consultations related to project activities.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of project resources and materials.
• Identify project challenges and propose timely solutions to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Project coordination

Rural development

Communication

MS Office

Project management tools

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Project Officer to contribute to their Rural Development initiatives in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This role is crucial for the effective implementation and monitoring of projects designed to uplift rural communities through sustainable development practices. You will work closely with community members, local partners, and internal teams to ensure projects meet their objectives and create lasting positive impact. This position requires a proactive individual with strong organizational skills and a passion for rural community empowerment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of rural development projects.
• Liaise with community stakeholders, local government, and partner organizations.
• Assist in data collection, progress tracking, and report preparation for projects.
• Facilitate community meetings and consultations related to project activities.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of project resources and materials.
• Identify project challenges and propose timely solutions to ensure successful outcomes.

Requirements

• Experience in project coordination or implementation, preferably in rural development or community work.
• Strong understanding of rural community dynamics and development challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Willingness to travel within the project areas as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Meaningful work contributing to rural community upliftment.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Potential for career growth within the organization.