Building Foundation for Development (BFD) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that is committed to empowering the most vulnerable groups in society. BFD works in a humane and transparent manner to implement sustainable development and relief programs of the highest quality. BFD follows the four basic humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, independence, and impartiality to make a positive impact on the lives of people in need and to promote sustainable development in the communities it serves. BFD aspires to provide an integrated humanitarian and development response to conflict-affected areas through a professional, neutral, transparent approach, and through adherence to the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS).

MAIN PURPOSE: Project Officer will provide professional technical assistance and support for the project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and administration of the project activities, including data analysis, collection of health and nutrition data, progress reporting, knowledge networking, and capacity building, in support of the achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with Health & Nutrition program goals and strategy, as well as supervision of community health workers, contributing to overall health and nutrition program.

• Ensure that field report formats are correctly used, and all reports are submitted on time. Follow up on reports, provide support in case of issues, and mentor field staff to improve reporting quality over time.
• Identify when technical support is required in various areas such as sectoral expertise, logistics, finance, reporting, and M&E. Coordinate with relevant teams or individuals to provide the necessary support.
• Collaborate closely with field teams to determine the operational needs of health and nutrition interventions. Plan and follow up on the procurement of supplies and develop a distribution plan for their delivery to healthcare facilities (HFs).
• Maintain close contact and coordination with the State Health Office (SHO) and Locality Health Office (LHO) to align project activities with local health&Nurtition priorities and guidelines.
• Provide hands-on training, capacity building, support, and feedback to project staff. Ensure that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to implement health and nutrition interventions effectively.
• Conduct regular follow-up field visits to ensure the proper implementation of project activities. 
• Facilitate and monitor fieldwork in targeted areas, assessing progress, and addressing any challenges or issues that arise.
• Contribute to the development of weekly and monthly plans for health and nutrition activities. 
• Maintain detailed records and up-to-date paperwork, following agreed-upon formats. 
• Prepare monthly progress reports analyzing health and nutrition activities in healthcare facilities (HFs).
• Assist the project manager in planning and following up on procurement of supplies and stationery required for project activities. 
• Prepare technical and financial plans for training sessions and manage any associated payments.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluating and documenting progress of program implementation against indicators are being followed as overall program management progress monitoring and of each project separately against project proposals and logical frameworks.
• Inform the manager about activity progress, highlighting any recommendations for course correction if necessary. 
• Follow up with pharmacists to closely monitor the drug disposal process, drug prescriptions and drug inventory.
• Facilitate admission procedures for patients referred from destination hospitals, providing assistance in case of problems and ensuring regular follow-up of cases during their stay in the referral hospital to ensure quality care.
• Ensure that the organization's policies and procedures are adhered to adequately throughout the project implementation.
• Carry out any other responsibilities as requested by the project manager.
• Develop and implement work plans, recruitment strategies, monitoring systems, and training programs.

Capacity Building:

• Provide capacity building support to HFs Staff, (and others as requested) and to encourage HFs staff.
• Develop training material as needed.

Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS): The role holder is required to carry out the duties in adherence to the Core Humanitarian Standards, the values and principles outlined in BFD's policies such as Code of Conduct, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, and other internal policies and guidelines.

Equal Opportunities: The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the BFD Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures

Please do not apply unless you meet the minimum application requirements, otherwise, you will not be considered. 

How To Apply: Please, submit your CV, work certificates, and qualifications online through sudanjob.net or the HAC Office in River Nile State , a telephone contact number, and two professional references,  closing date: 31.03.2024, at 14:00 

Applications that do not have enclosed a valid copy of the ID card and Degree will NOT BE CONSIDERED!

Females are highly encouraged to apply

Note: Priority will be given to candidates from the locality and residing in it.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted!

No Fee:

BFD DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).