Programme Good Governance Officer at Development Exchange Centre (DEC)

Job Summary

The Program Officer for Good Governance and Peacebuilding will support the design, coordination, and implementation of initiatives that promote accountable governance, civic participation, conflict prevention, and inclusive peacebuilding. This role focuses on strengthening democratic values, empowering citizens—particularly women and youth—to actively participate in governance processes, and fostering peaceful coexistence within the community.

Key Responsibilities

Program Design and Implementation

• Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of good governance and peacebuilding interventions in line with project goals and organizational strategy
• Facilitate civic education and democracy awareness programs that promote citizen participation, accountability, and transparency
• Collaborate with relevant departments and partners to organize workshops, capacity-building sessions, and community dialogues on governance and peace issues
• Ensure that gender equality, social inclusion, and conflict-sensitive principles are mainstreamed across all program activities

Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including community leaders, government representatives, civil society organizations, and media partners
• Support advocacy campaigns and community-led initiatives that promote inclusive governance and peace
• Facilitate community scorecard processes and other social accountability tools to strengthen citizen engagement and service delivery

Research, Learning, and Reporting

• Collect and analyze data on governance and peacebuilding activities to inform program planning and decision-making
• Document lessons learned, best practices, case studies, and success stories for internal learning and external communication
• Prepare timely, high-quality activity reports, as well as monthly, quarterly, and annual project reports