Program Officer – Assessment and Advocacy at Zizi Afrique Foundation

Job Description:

• Action for Life skills and Values is currently seeking services of a Program Officer on Assessment and Advocacy.
• The Program Officer will offer support to the implementation of the strategy ensuring it builds and strengthens the ALiVE collaborative approach.
• The officer will work in the Assessment and Advocacy Unit, provide conceptual input, and coordinate the work of teams in multiple locations implementing the activities relevant to the project. 

Scope of Work and Responsibilities:
Assessment

• Support all technical and operational aspects of ALiVE assessment initiatives 
• Work closely with VaLi/RELI Network member organisations to understand and document country-level assessment initiatives of life skills and values and provide support through capacity building workshops as well as knowledge sharing sessions.
• Support coordination and collaboration to conduct country fieldwork.
• Support external organizations in the design, administration and analysis of assessments using ALiVE tools.
• Participate in local and/or international conferences and events disseminating the work of ALiVE. 

Evidence-based advocacy 

• Boost the implementation of the ALiVE advocacy strategy. 
• Conceptualize and produce advocacy products on works related to life skills and values to improve SEL in the Global South. 
• Work with the project team to conceptualize and implement the peer forums, and policy dialogues.
• Communicate with the assessment, system, action, research and learning hub team members to coordinate and ensure participation in policy dialogues on life skills and values. 
• Work closely with education stakeholders on matters related to life skills and values. 
• Write and coordinate blog posts, newsletters, articles, and external communication pieces about the assessment and related actions on life skills and values. 
• Support post VaLi-A conference activities with the various stakeholders including the Ministry of Education and RELI member organizations.Cross-cutting responsibilities
• Project planning and implementation: Provide support in the preparation of project work plans, timelines and ensuring that project activities are implemented as planned.
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning: Provide support in gathering project related data and sharing with the responsible team members.
• Reporting and compliance: Provide support in the preparation of project reports on components related to assessment and advocacy. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, education, development studies, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in developing and implementing advocacy strategies.
• Strong understanding of policy issues related to the organization’s mission and goals.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.