Programme Specialist at Centre for Community Development and Research Network (CCDRN)

Position Overview

The Programme Specialist will support the Project Director in coordinating program implementation across CCDRN operations. Working closely with project leads, M&E, and other technical teams, you will effectively implement projects while providing strategic and technical leadership across program design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.

You will ensure quality delivery of projects in Livelihood, Nutrition, Education, and Peacebuilding interventions, embed strong MEAL practices, and support Programme Associates and field teams through capacity building, mentorship, and technical guidance to enhance programme effectiveness and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Planning and Implementation

• Support the Project Director in the design, planning, and execution of projects in alignment with organizational strategy and donor requirements
• Coordinate with project leads and technical teams to oversee the implementation of project activities, ensuring high quality and timely delivery of outputs
• Assist in the development of work plans, implementation strategies, and budgets for assigned projects
• Ensure programme activities are context-specific, gender-responsive, inclusive, and conflict-sensitive

Technical Leadership and Support

• Provide technical guidance on Livelihood, Nutrition, Education, and Peacebuilding interventions to ensure integrated and holistic programming
• Identify and promote innovative approaches and best practices to enhance project quality and impact
• Build the capacity of team members through regular mentoring, on-the-job training, and knowledge sharing sessions
• Support programme teams to mainstream cross-cutting issues such as protection, gender, climate change, and disability inclusion in project activities

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)

• Collaborate with the M&E team to develop monitoring frameworks, data collection tools, and reporting systems
• Ensure timely collection, analysis, and reporting of programme data to support decision-making and learning
• Facilitate regular reflection and learning sessions with programme teams to enhance effectiveness