Project Officer – Burkina Faso

Job overview

The Project Officer – Burkina Faso role is onsite in Schenectady, NY according to the listing, while the description identifies Kongoussi, Burkina Faso as the assignment location and says regular travel to intervention areas is expected. Compensation is not specified. The role supports the RISE emergency project implemented by Lutheran World Relief with World Vision to improve access to integrated health and nutrition services for vulnerable populations.

What you'll do

• Coordinate project planning and implementation
• supervise the Project Coordinator
• monitor results, budgets, procurement, schedules, and risks
• coordinate health, nutrition, and WASH activities
• support emergency preparedness and response after approval
• collaborate with technical and operational teams
• and prepare reports and documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project officer

rise project

emergency response

health

nutrition

wash

project coordination

monitoring and evaluation

schenectady ny

corus international

burkina faso

lutheran world relief

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The description requires a relevant bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, or three years with a master's degree, including at least two years in health emergency preparedness or response. Frequent travel within intervention areas is required.

About the employer

Corus International is hiring for this role. Industry: Emergency and Other Relief Services. Sector: 62.