Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the able supervision of the Executive Director, the Program Officer of Economic growth will be responsible for the following duties:

• Support the Economic Growth Program team in key strategic partnerships with development agencies and government departments.
• Support business development through the development of project proposals, concept notes, and grant submissions
• Assist the Program team in internal and external review meetings and field visits to track progress made in the implementation of the projects and take corrective actions as required.
• Develop knowledge products related to Economic Growth.
• Coordinate with other departments within Hashoo Foundation for the successful implementation of relevant program activities.
• Provide technical assistance to Hashoo Foundation regional offices and programs in the development, integration, and mainstreaming of Economic Growth activities and programs
• To perform any other responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor/SMT

Required Skill Set:

• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent Communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Expert in Microsoft Office, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others.
• Cross-cultural awareness and flexibility.

Experience:

• University degree (preferably master’s or PhD) from an accredited academic institution in Economics.  
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a relevant position.