PEAL Planning Officer – Expansion

Strategic Planning:

• Collaborate with the Senior PEAL Officer – Expansion in formulating and executing strategic plans for PEAL programs.
• Assist in organizing and participating in strategic planning activities, both quarterly and annually.

Expansion Support:

• Work closely to support the expansion strategy by providing planning expertise.
• Assist in designing and submitting short-term and long-term expansion plans for approval.

Data Management and Analysis:

• Utilize applied statistics and data management skills to contribute to planning and decision-making processes.
• Employ software tools like Alteryx, ArcGIS, STATA, Survey CTO, Excel, and GIS platforms to enhance data-driven planning.

Innovation and Creativity:

• Collaborate with the PEAL team to develop and implement innovative solutions to improve planning processes and implementation.
• Contribute to the development of analytical models, tools, roadmaps, and manuals to support planning initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Assist in coordinating with government entities, local leadership, and other development partners to facilitate program sustainability.
• Participate in engaging local leaders and key influencers in planning and implementation processes.

Programmatic Expansion

• Support the Senior PEAL Officer – Expansion in leading programmatic expansion efforts.
• Collaborate in identifying and engaging potential partner communities, ensuring comprehensive stakeholder
  engagement.

Reporting and Tracking:

• Work with the Senior PEAL Officer – Expansion to ensure accurate and timely reporting of planning activities.
• Contribute to tracking and monitoring program results aligned with organizational goals.

Leadership and Coordination:

• Provide support in leading the PEAL Planning Team.
• Collaborate with other team members to organize workload effectively and prioritize tasks.

Other Duties:

• Undertake additional responsibilities as requested by the Senior PEAL Officer – Expansion, Team Leader, or
  Management.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Quantitative Economics, Business Computing, Mathematics, Population Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in applied data management.
• Post-graduate qualification in M&E or a related field is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in using software tools like Alteryx, ArcGIS, STATA, Survey CTO, Excel, and GIS platforms.
• Previous experience in hard-to-reach areas is an added advantage.
• Strong facilitation and leadership skills.
• As a PEAL Planning Officer – Expansion, you will play a vital role in contributing to the overall success and efficiency of PEAL programs and initiatives.

Core Competencies:

• Effective organization of workloads with an awareness of changing priorities.
• Strong conceptualization skills, well-versed with the SDGs, and a deep understanding of the National development agenda.
• Results-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes aligned with organizational objectives.
• Strategic thinking and innovation, with the ability to address challenges and propose lasting solutions.
• Open, transparent, and proactive communication skills, adapting messages to different audiences.
• Practice of continuous innovation and creativity.
• Embrace gender and cultural diversity.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a diverse and inclusive working environment.