General scope and purpose of role

The Programme Officer supports the ECLT Foundation in its mission to promote the elimination of child labour in tobacco growing communities by ensuring efficient and successful delivery of ECLT programme portfolio assigned to him/her.

To achieve agreed project objectives, s/he works closely with internal and external key stakeholders, including the Foundations’ Board members, implementing partners, trade unions, regulators, farmers’ associations, private sector and government representatives on regional and national level.

The Programme Officer will work as part of the team, developing and implementing a range of programme activities, while also participating in technical discussions and thematic meetings of relevance to the portfolio that s/he oversees. This role reports to and acts under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development (20%)

• Identify, conceptualize and design projects to address the root causes of child labour in line with the Foundation’s strategic approach and operating policies and procedures.
• Lead and coordinate the development of project proposals by implementing partners.
• Advise and build capacity of government agencies and other stakeholders to advance business and human rights in agriculture.
• Develop and oversee initiatives and activities for the operationalization of Memoranda of Understanding between ECLT and government agencies to address the root causes of child labour in agriculture.
• Develop project workplans, including writing calls for proposals and requests for applications for provision of services.
• Review proposals and applications received and coordinate selection processes.
• Act as a resource person preparing research, training materials, policy papers and other products as needed.

Project Management (40%)

• Monitor the progress of projects under his/her portfolio through field visits and the analysis of quarterly narrative and financial reports.
• Oversee projects implementation, including project plans, results monitoring frameworks and budgets and prepare progress reports, presentations, graphics to communicate projects outcomes.
• Conduct monitoring visits to projects to ensure timely delivery of expected activities, outputs and outcomes and adherence to the agreed standards; assess risks and challenges and propose project adjustments or changes.
• Ensure projects adhere to the Programme Operations Manual and all documentation is maintained according to internal requirements.

Monitoring & Evaluation, Learning & Impact Reporting (25%)

• Support the Foundation`s knowledge and learning generation activities, including research, needs assessments and analysis.
• Facilitate project Evaluation processes (baselines, Mid-Term, Final Evaluations, rapid assessments).
• Gather and analyse performance data on project indicators to feed into different communication materials for wide public and Board: board meetings, annual reports, website, factsheets.
• Oversee continuous development of ECLT monitoring & evaluation systems to better capture and measure project achievements in order to inform future planning and communicate impact/results.
• Support dissemination of research findings, success stories, effective approaches and best practices.
• Ensure project activities, targets, outputs and outcomes are captured and regularly updated in the Foundation’s digital project management system.
• Train implementing partners to use the Foundation’s digital project management system.

Project Communications and Administration (15%)

• Organise and attend stakeholder meetings, discussion groups, trainings and lessons sharing events.
• Support the organisation of field events, such as partners’ workshops, conferences or any relevant world event.
• Document and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings.
• Prepare necessary presentation materials for meetings.
• Provide administrative support as needed.
• Ensure timely input and flow of project related information to ECLT’s communication strategy.

Required Qualifications/Education

University degree in international development, economics, law, social sciences, business and human rights, or other relevant discipline.

Required work experience

• At least 5 years of proven experience as programme officer or in a similar position in the development sector, international organisation, multi-stakeholder’s organisation, or sustainability initiative.
• Experience in international cooperation, sustainability, humanitarian or human rights.
• Experience is programme management, monitoring, and evaluation, including travel to project sites in developing countries.
• Experience in evaluation and selection of projects` partners and/or service providers.

Required knowledge and competencies

• Understanding of international human rights frameworks, and issues surrounding child labour.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sustainable development frameworks.
• Experience in engaging stakeholders at national and local levels.
• Proficiency with MS office, including, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written English, knowledge of Portuguese, Spanish, Bahasa or French a real advantage.

Required soft skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and adherence to cultural sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Able to convince, influence, motivate and adapt to various audiences.
• Analytical mindset, creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Strive for continuous improvement in work systems.
• Excellent collaboration skills and team spirit.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines and maintain composure under stress.

Desired experience

• Understanding business and human rights approaches.
• Managing CSR, sustainability projects.
• Knowledge of capacity building and technical assistance in the context of international cooperation.

Particular work conditions

Ability to travel regularly to project countries and to other relevant international meetings. Travel may take up to 15-20% of work.

How to apply

We are looking forward to receiving your full application (CV, Motivation letter, Diplomas and Work Certificates). Please apply by email at eclt-jobs@eclt.org.