Project Development Officer

Job percentage: 50%

Nature of Work

The position of project development officer encompasses, in particular, responsibility for research, analysis and development of activities based on a particular theme, such as community relations and partnerships. The project development officer ensures the planning, coordination and delivery of an action plan related to a theme calling on the internal and external resources of the board.

Characteristic functions

• Participate in the implementation and update of the school board’s strategic plan on a theme for which they are responsible; where applicable become familiar with various programs concerning the project to which they are assigned, assess their pertinence, inform those involved and simplifies their implementation.
• Analyse the needs of the community, identifies available resources within and outside the network, consults those involved in intervention efforts, prepares an action plan, informs management staff of services and educational institutions and formulates recommendations or proposals.
• Prepare and conduct, with other school board resources, awareness-building, information and training activities designed for the personnel involved in the various programs and activities of the project.
• Establish and maintain relationships with representatives of partner organizations involved in the various programs studied to obtain or give advice or information; inform the organizations concerned of the resources and services of the school board and of the educational institutions.
• Represent the school board in dealings with various partners and resources, conduct meetings with the specialists concerned and coordinate the work of the groups involved in the theme presented.
• Periodically evaluate the activities related to the theme in which they are involved; make comments, produce reports and formulate recommendations concerning the delivery of activities.