Programme Officer - North Gonja Community Foundation

North Gonja Community Foundation LBG (NGCF), is an incorporated public nonprofit charity organization based in Daboya, serving the communities in the North Gonja District of the Savannah Region of Ghana. It is a District-wide community owned philanthropy and development coordinating agency supporting the communities to thrive. The foundation was officially launched on 31st December, 2022 and commenced operations thereafter.

The purpose of NGCF is to promote community leadership, serves as vehicle for community philanthropy, through promoting active local philanthropy and giving by past and present residence of the district both individuals, families and organizations for the development of all local communities in the District to enhance community vitality.

The organization thrives on the power of community solidarity by building a movement of community of supporters who annually make generous donation of resource to contribute to the development of communities in a complementary manner to what comes from the state and other development actors.

Job Description

To achieve its strategic purpose, the board of directors of the foundation invites applications from interested and qualified persons RESIDENT IN THE DISTRICT to apply for the position of a Programme Officer for the operations of the foundation on an initial volunteer work engagement basis.

Locations: Daboya, North Gonja District, Savannah Region

Job Summary

The Programme Officer is a field operation officer who provides backstopping support to the CEO or Executive Director of the North Gonja Community Foundation. The Programme Officer oversees the identification and documentation of critical community needs to support project design, fundraising efforts and advice on grant making. The programme officers identifies local community based nonprofit organization to be supported by the Foundation.

The Programme Officer participates actively in actions to connect with people, organizations and government agencies to build a community of supporters and donors that provides both financial and in-kind resources for the running of the foundation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the CEO in the design and implementation of programmes and projects of the foundation.
• Work with Executive Director to prepare annual and semi-annual reports and ensure quality assurance of reports.
• Supervision, monitoring and evaluation functions of the foundation.
• Coordinate research on critical Community needs to inform programme design and grant making by NGCF.
• Coordinate the formation and development of the Zonal cluster of NGCF in the district.
• Coordinate the organization of the Annual Accountability forum of the NGCF.
• Participate in fundraising initiatives.

Required Skills or Experience

Qualification and Expertise

• Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Degree in Social Science related programmes.
• Experience: Experience of working in a nonprofit environment or leadership in a social group or local club fundraising experience will be advantage.
• Digital Literacy: Must have a minimum ability to use digital tools such as computer literacy and use of social media.
• Personal Attribute: Passion for the mission: Demonstrate commitment to the organization's purpose. Adaptability: Be flexible and able to navigate change. Self-awareness: Recognizes own strengths and limitations.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Voluntary with Stipend: Programme Officer will be engaged initially on a volunteer service basis with payment of monthly stipends. Approved travels on behalf and in service of NGCF will be covered by the foundation in accordance with its approved travel rates.
• Future Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and performance of the Programme Officer will be paid by the board when the financial position of the foundation improves as a result of the leadership of the team.

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