Project Officer – Transformation Impact Fund

Position: Project Officer – Transformation Impact Fund (TIF)

Location:  ActionAid (AA) Global Secretariat (GS) Hub in Johannesburg, London or Nairobi or AA country offices

Contract duration: 12 months Fixed Term Contract (Working 17-21 hours per week)

Entry Salary:  Grade C, Salary is locally determined

Closing date:  Apply by 9th September 2022, 23:59 GMT time zone

Job Description

The Role

This role is responsible for the coordination, planning, implementation, development of Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) frameworks and reporting on the Transformation Impact Fund (TIF). Additionally, to support countries understand, apply, and utilize the TIF guidelines to access funds and accelerate programme impact.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience of using Human Rights Based Approach- (HRBA) in designing and implementing development programmes in the global South, with clear hands-on experience of implementing or directly supporting the whole programme/project cycle from end to end.
• Experience in supporting teams to develop and review concept notes with strong attention to detail when handling information and able to review a high volume of information quickly
• Experience of providing Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) support to HRBA programmes/ projects, tracking change, evaluating shifts in power and structural changes.
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative MEL skills and familiarity with current approaches.
• Ability to document programme/project experiences and generate knowledge and learning to inform future of the programme/project
• Participatory leadership style with negotiating and influencing skills – without the power of direct line management.
• Able to work closely with others (often from a distance) to meet tight deadlines and multiple priorities; able to work collaboratively across multiple teams and levels
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Excellent written communication skills, able to convey projects in a clear, engaging way, excellent verbal communication skills, able to engage and promote dialogue between a range of stakeholders

How to apply:

Please click on the "apply” button to start the application process. Applications close on 9th September 2022 at 23:59 GMT. Please upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed in the person specification. In addition, your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria. If you do not meet at least all the essential criteria, please do not apply as we only consider candidates if they meet the essential criteria listed on the job description.

Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

ActionAid International will not consider unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.

About us:

ActionAid is a global federation working for a world free from poverty and injustice.

ActionAid International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and promotes diversity. Suitably qualified women leaders and people of colour are encouraged to apply.