Program Advisor
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Research / Development, Advisor / Individual Consultant, Capacity development, Law, Social Work
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Reporting to : Executive Director
Starting Date : 1st July 2026
Schedule : Full Time (Monday-Friday)
Objective of the Position:
The role of the Program Advisor is to assist the Executive Director and the Program Managers in improving program strategy and implementation. The Advisor will provide proposal and reporting writing support, help develop strategic approaches, strengthen existing tools and systems, help prepare research and advocacy materials, take the lead in drafting and editing proposals, reports and media communications, serve as a point person and advisor for English-language communications, assist in developing and conducting external/internal training, and assist programs in improving overall research and advocacy strategies for the organization.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Proposal Writing & Reporting to Donors: Compile funding applications in close collaboration with Program Managers, work with the Finance Manager to develop proposal budgets and submit to the ED. Support and collaborate with the ED and Program Managers to manager donor and partner relations. Compile all reports from program managers and submit them to the ED; assist the ED in finalizing reports to donors. Support the monitoring and evaluation process led by the Program Managers.
- Strategic Planning: To assist with the development of the strategic plan including ongoing clarifications of vision and direction of STT. To support and work with MC colleagues in ensuring that STT operates efficiently and effectively, with clear goals, policies and a productive working atmosphere.
- Non-voting advisor to the Management Committee (MC): Without having the right to vote on decisions by the MC, the advisor attends MC meetings and provides inputs and suggestions at meetings of the MC and assists in the overall programme management of STT. The advisor also assists the ED in preparing reports to the Board of Directors.
- Media and Communications: Act as liaison between STT and members of the foreign-language media. Develop relationships with members of the media to ensure coverage of key events and issues. Provide information/interviews to print, radio and visual media both on the record and off the record, as required, and assist other staff in developing appropriate responses to media inquiries.
- Other duties: May be required to work on other projects with STT as agreed within the MC or as directed by the ED, which might include preparing report to specific donors, performing administrative duties and participating in meetings as needed, assisting the ED in developing, implementing, evaluating and improving program activities, and provide writing, editing and strategy assistance, as needed, to all departments of STT in technical, advocacy and communication matters.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Law, Public Administration, Development, Social Work, Journalism, Communications or a closely related field
Work History:
- At least of relevant experience in international development, journalism, communications, public relations, or program management for 5 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Demonstrated experience in proposal writing, donor reporting, and donor relations.
- Experience in research, advocacy, and strategic planning.
- Solid experience in proposal development, donor reporting, and donor relations.
- Strong understanding of international human rights instruments and issues related to land and housing rights, urbanization, and climate change.
- Excellent English writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Strong analytical, research, and strategic thinking abilities.
Soft Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with donors, partners, media representatives, and community stakeholders.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multicultural and team-oriented environment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
