Project Officer

DFID is recruiting a Project Officer, to be in based Maputo.

Duties

• Manage and maintain good working relationships with government partners and other donors; attend partner meetings
• Lead on effective closure of all projects with support from the Deputy Programme manager
• Providing appropriate assistance on ensuring corporate compliance for all individual programmes
• Support the annual reviews and completion process in line with DFID compliance and map out activities to ensure a timely submissions
• Effectively operate management systems to manage projects, monitor progress and risks, mitigate fraud and corruption and evaluate and report results
• Promote the implementation of Smart Rules and ensure team is kept up to date with relevant corporate and financial developments on projects, including payments, reporting and corporate compliance
• Operate finance systems accurately and on time, meeting forecasts, targets and deadlines and ensure that DFID money is spent effectively, efficiently and economically
• Ensure effective budget forecasting and reprofiling throughout the life of programmes
• Support the Deputy Programme Manager to proactively and effectively manage contracts and relationships with implementation agents and technical providers
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings ensuring that relevant programme are discussed and addressed
• Collate best practice in project post-closing activities to be shared across teams
• Support others in the team to achieve their goals and communicating with them
• Draft quality correspondence and documents including letters, minutes and reports
• Learn and demonstrate the behaviours and skills described in the Civil Service Competency framework
• Managing a Quality Service: Strong planning, management and organizational skills to deliver objectives on time and improve the quality of work
• Making Effective decisions: Use sound judgement, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate and professional advice
• Changing and Improving: Responsive, innovative and seeks out opportunities to improve the work of the team
• Collaborating and Partnering: Build positive, professional and trusted relationships both internally and externally
• Leading and Communicating: Good communication skills both oral and written in English and Portuguese

Requisites

• Knowledge and understanding of international aid and managing development programmes and projects
• At least 3 years’ experience which could have been gained from work with a donor, private sector, government and/or NGO
• Good practical knowledge of the main responsibilities of the job
• Proven track record in financial management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and work with limited supervision
• Graduate qualification in development or a social science discipline
• Fluent Portuguese and English
• Citizenship or an existing legal right to live and work in Mozambique

Notes

• Only candidates with a completed form will be considered

How to Apply

• Download the application form here
• Submit your completed application form and send it in English to africahrhubrecruit@dfid.gov.uk