Project Officer

About the role

The Project Officer will coordinate the SACCO’s strategic projects and programmes, ensuring they are planned, budgeted, implemented and monitored effectively. The role combines strong project‑management discipline with creativity and commercial thinking to support the cooperative’s growth objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project work plans, implementation schedules, budgets and activity plans.
• Coordinate project activities across SACCO departments and ensure alignment with the strategic plan.
• Monitor milestones, deliverables and budgets, identifying challenges and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare periodic narrative, financial and performance reports for management and stakeholders.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date portfolio of all projects and strategic initiatives.
• Identify new project concepts, proposals and partnership opportunities to attract grants, loans, investments and technical assistance.

Required profile

• At least 3 years of experience in project coordination or management, preferably within financial services or cooperative organisations.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, monitor progress and produce clear documentation and reports.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to develop funding proposals and partnerships.

Required skills