Overview

The Desk Officer position is a fixed-term, full-time opportunity designed as an 8-month short-term cover within a global humanitarian organization. The role may require travel to various programme countries, acting as a central coordination point between headquarters and country teams.

Key Responsibilities

Supports the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of country programmes.
Reviews and provides feedback on project documents, including proposals and reports.
Ensures quality and consistency in programme documentation and reporting.
Facilitates staff training and workshops.
Contributes to the development of country strategic plans.
Coordinates with internal departments to resolve field queries.
Contributes to strengthening the organization’s global funding portfolio.
Maintains accurate grant records within the Grant Management System (GMS).
Assists in financial management for assigned countries.
Participates in recruitment processes and promotes best practices in health and safety.
Contributes to internal and cross-organizational working groups.
Generates reports to support decision-making by senior leadership.

Requirements

Minimum of three years’ experience in an NGO or similar organization in a humanitarian context.
Degree-level education, preferably in a related field.
Strong written and spoken English proficiency.
Demonstrated experience in proposal development and donor reporting.
Solid understanding of donor requirements.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.