Program Officer – Burundi and South Sudan

About the role

The Program Officer will support the technical, administrative, logistical and managerial aspects of World Relief’s projects in Burundi and South Sudan. This role ensures effective implementation, monitoring and reporting of programs that serve vulnerable populations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide oversight and monitoring of country office activities to ensure compliance with reporting, financial and operational requirements.
• Track grants, contracts and MOUs, verifying adherence to donor and organizational standards.
• Organize regular check‑ins between country offices and the regional team, and facilitate project review meetings with technical advisors and other stakeholders.
• Participate in annual budgeting and planning processes, ensuring timely submission of required documents.
• Support proposal development, budget preparation and management of annual plans.
• Compile and submit project and donor reports for review.
• Coordinate travel planning and logistics for program activities in Burundi and South Sudan.
• Liaise between country offices, home‑office technical teams, fundraising and other internal departments.

Required profile

• Strong commitment to humanitarian values, compassion for vulnerable populations and advocacy for the marginalized.
• Alignment with World Relief’s Christian mission and ability to work in faith‑based environments.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multiple teams and locations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and maintain high standards of compliance.

Required skills