Africa Program Officer: Growth, Compliance & Partnerships

Counterpart Brand; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A prominent international organization is seeking a dedicated Program Officer to assist their Africa Team from Arlington, Texas. The role focuses on financial and administrative management of programs, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. Responsibilities include monitoring financial reports, supporting business development efforts, and liaising with various departments. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and relevant experience, with a Bachelor Degree being required. Join a mission-driven team to enhance programming across Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation of projects.
• Ability to work under time-pressure and on short-deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary interface with local staff to support project implementation.
• Monitor program finances and guide field teams on expenditures.
• Support the expansion of the Africa portfolio through research and donor relationships.

Skills

Project management

Budget and financial management

Monitoring and evaluation

Strong communication skills

Inter-personal skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor Degree

Advanced degree in international development or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

A prominent international organization is seeking a dedicated Program Officer to assist their Africa Team from Arlington, Texas. The role focuses on financial and administrative management of programs, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. Responsibilities include monitoring financial reports, supporting business development efforts, and liaising with various departments. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and relevant experience, with a Bachelor Degree being required. Join a mission-driven team to enhance programming across Africa.