Programs Officer

Connected Development (CODE)

Job Description

Required Skills

Key Responsibilities

• Research contextual and operational factors impacting project success.
• Collaborate with program and research teams to document project requirements.
• Monitor project objectives, activities, and milestones, preparing regular progress reports.
• Develop work plans and action plans, tracking progress towards project goals.
• Support the creation of promotional and program-related materials.
• Manage project documentation, relational databases, and reporting systems.
• Monitor project expenditures and assist with budget tracking and financial reporting.
• Support fundraising efforts by identifying funding opportunities and contributing to proposals.
• Prepare operational, narrative, and statistical reports for decision-making.
• Support or lead the planning and coordination of program-related meetings, trainings, and conferences.
• Represent CODE at relevant meetings, trainings, and conferences.
• Draft reports, briefs, speeches, grants, and other written materials.
• Provide programmatic, administrative, and financial support to additional CODE projects.
• Perform other related duties to support CODE's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, Project Management, or a related field (Master's degree is an advantage).
• 2-4 years of experience supporting development or civic programs.
• Strong research, monitoring, and reporting skills.
• Experience with budgeting, expenditure tracking, and donor reporting is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to CODE’s mission of transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement.

Benefits & Perks

• Opportunity to work on impactful governance and accountability projects.
• Exposure to national and international development partners.
• Professional growth in program management, research, and advocacy.
• A mission-driven, collaborative work environment.

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Posted Date

January 21, 2026