Project Officer - GFFO

CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.   To keep pace with growth and reinforce DRC Country Programme team, we are looking for a Project Officer for GFFO project in Goma.
The position is a  position with  40h/week.
This position is only filled locally. With contractual conditions of DRC. An expatriation is not intended.

Under the supervision of Programme Officer-IHA, the Project Officer will coordinate the implementation of the GFFO project. He/she will be in constant contact with the implementing partners to ensure that their activities are synchronised and that the project progresses towards the expected results. Main tasks :

• To provide overall management of the GFFO Project and leadership throughout project implementation.
• Coordinate the implementation of activities by partner NGOs.
• Ensure that results are achieved in line with objectives.
• Represent the GFFO project at various coordination meetings (clusters, working groups, humanitarian coordination, etc).
• Organise project coordination meetings with all stakeholders.
• Ensure CBM's leadership role within the consortium of implementing partners.
• Ensure that activities are implemented according to the initial plan.
• Ensure that indicators are properly implemented and monitored.
• Ensure that the timetable of activities is respected.
• Ensure that the indicator monitoring report is properly completed.
• Facilitate the networking of project partners.
• Facilitate the integration of the project into local, national, regional and international platforms.
• Ensure compliance with the partnership contract.
• Maintain good relations with partners.
• Provide advice to the partner if necessary.

Requirements - Education, professional experience, languages, methods, competencies, personality traits...

• Relevant university degree (Bac+5) or additional qualification (Master) in an appropriate field: international development, sociology, Psychology, Law, medicine, project management, etc.
• Experience in project design, monitoring, review and evaluation and the application of this information to improve program quality.
• Experience in evaluating and strengthening quality and efficiency systems.
• Knowledge and application of basic research methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong cross-cultural professional relationships.
• Experience working with people with disabilities and in the Inclusive Disability Development sector is a significant advantage.
• Excellent personal and public communication and negotiation skills with all types and levels of stakeholders.
• Good training and/or mentoring skills, both individual and group.
• Very good understanding of monitoring, reporting and evaluation principles.
• Understanding of all widely followed programming principles and priorities.
• Understanding of CBM's programming and budgeting system and procedures, including reporting (PPR), will be an asset.
• Good people management and interpersonal skills, strategic thinker.
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze data and make recommendations.
• Ability to foster teamwork with cross-cultural competence and sensitivity.
• Good organizational and coordination skills as well as a high level of autonomy and flexibility.
• Willingness to travel and work long hours if necessary.
• Willingness to commit and adhere to CBM's values and child Safeguarding policy.
• English language (professional proficiency).
• Local/regional language (professional proficiency advantageous).

Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW).
A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.

We look forward to receiving your application! 

We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.

*Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!