Programs Officer – Relief & Social Development

About the role

The Programs Officer will support the delivery of SSOF’s Relief, Assistance and Social Development (RASD) initiatives, including the FAST Program and volunteer activities. The role involves coordinating programs from start to finish, monitoring progress and budgets, and ensuring compliance with organisational policies.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate FAST Program activities and other RASD initiatives, overseeing timelines and deliverables.
• Recruit, onboard and engage volunteers, and monitor their submissions through the National Volunteering Platform.
• Support planning and research, conduct needs assessments and field visits, and assist with budget planning for assigned programs.
• Maintain relationships with NGOs, volunteers and partners, arrange stakeholder meetings and track commitments.
• Prepare periodic reports on program progress, budget utilization and key issues.
• Maintain comprehensive program, project and volunteer records, as well as compliance documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Non‑Profit Management or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in program coordination, social development, non‑profit or community volunteering.
• Project‑management or program‑management certifications are an advantage.