Overview
In close coordination with the US Embassy and USAID, the goal of the USAID/OTI-funded Littorals Regional Initiative (LRI) is to support US foreign policy priorities to shore up stability and prevent violent extremism in the Littoral region, including Ghana.
Initial objectives include:
Rapidly delivering effective and relevant programming on the ground through targeted interventions that may be scaled up.
Informing and improving USG programming by piloting approaches and sharing reporting.
Providing rapid response capacity, from hiring STTAs to quick response activities, in the event of a crisis or opportunity.
The Program Development Officer (PDO) will be responsible for the development, implementation and close-out of a portfolio of activities. The PDO will work with in close collaboration with Senior Management (including USAID/OTI) and external stakeholders to identify, prioritize and design activities that will respond to community development priorities in order to further the objectives of the LRI program. The PDO will be expected to liaise with various levels of stakeholders, including government officials, civil society organizations and community actors, and must therefore possess and display strong leadership and representational skills. The PDO, working with a small multidisciplinary team, will be charged with oversight of project activities to ensure that all tasks are completed within timeframe and budget parameters defined during project design. The PDO will be expected to report daily to and receive guidance from Senior Management.