Programme Support Officer (PSO)

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE: Programme Support Officer (PSO), NSSID ET120

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

REPORTING TO POSTHOLDER: None

LOCATION: Addis Ababa, with frequent travel to field, Oromia, Central Ethiopia, South west Ethiopia, Amhara, Afar and Gambela regions.

DURATION & HOURS: Up to 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension with a probation period of 60 working days

SALARY: One Thousand One Hundred Twenty two pound Sterling (1122 GBP/Month)

The purpose of the Programme Support Officer (PSO) is to provide overall support to the Program Manager, Project coordinators and technical staffs of Growth for the Future Program II in the regular management of the program/projects. The post holder will ensure that the program and projects are delivered in high standards and quality as per the agreed plan and proposal. He/she will ensure that the donor, government and Farm Africa compliances are met in the planning, implementation and reporting process of the program/projects. He/she ensure that the program/projects are delivered in an effective and efficient way.

The post holder will be responsible to assist Program Manager, Project Coordinators and other team members to develop annual budget and activity plans in line with donor contracts and Farm Africa internal financial policies and procedures. The PO will also be responsible to ensure that donor and government progress and final reports are prepared and submitted timely. He/she will also assist in organizing of quarterly projects/program review meetings as well as the annual Project Progress Review (PPR).

• Take part in the preparation of annual activity plan and budget for the program and projects
• Participate in the assessment, surveys or studies to identify needs/gaps, potentials, opportunities, results/impacts and lessons learnt of the projects
• Facilitate the procurement of goods and services to projects as per the policy and regulation of the organization and donor.
• Facilitate various trainings and workshops that will be conducted for the capacity building purpose
• Take part in organizing field visits review meetings such as partners and donor and other guests
• Record minutes of meetings and reports to the PM and other team members as necessary.
• Liaise with other partner organizations and team members to ensure the timely submission of reports, and ensure their compliance with agreed MoUs.
• Provide regular technical support and input to projects to be executed in line with the agreed workplan and budget
• Assist in project data collection and management of projects data base.
• Take part in the annual outcome monitoring survey together with other team members and partners
• Support in other tasks of the PM in the day-to-day program/project implementation
• Prepare and submit progress reports to be submitted to donor, government and Farm Africa.
• Participate in the development of case stories of the projects to gather and document best practices and lessons for future improvement/development
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

These essential functions are not to be interpreted as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established.

Our Values

Investing in smallholder farming is the number one way to combat poverty in rural Africa. Farm Africa is a leading NGO specialising in growing agriculture, protecting the environment and developing businesses in rural Africa.

• EXPERT: Expertise and insightful evidence-based solutions are at the heart of everything Farm Africa does.
• GROUNDED: Our teams and partners work closely with local communities, engaging them in every level of decision-making.
• IMPACTFUL: We deliver long lasting change for farmers, their families, and the environments they live in.
• BOLD: We model innovative approaches and are not afraid to challenge strategies that are failing.