SPARK is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to creating opportunities for young people in fragile and conflict-affected contexts through entrepreneurship development and higher education. SPARK is implementing FEMFOCUS, a five-year programme in Tunisia and Morocco funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which aims to strengthen women's economic empowerment by supporting women's organisations and other partner organisations, strengthening their capacities and contributing to a more enabling environment for women's economic participation.
SPARK is seeking a Senior Project Officer to support the day-to-day implementation of FEMFOCUS in Rabat, Morocco, working closely with the Programme Manager, partner organisations and the programme team. Position type: full-time, 12 months with possible extension, start ASAP.
Main responsibilities:
- Support the Programme Manager in day-to-day implementation of the country workplan and follow up on programme activities, deadlines and deliverables.
- Maintain regular contact with partner organisations and follow up implementation of their approved activities and workplans.
- Review partner narrative reports and deliverables for completeness and consistency, and follow up on clarifications.
- Conduct regular field visits to understand implementation progress and report findings.
- Support the organisation and implementation of SPARK-led workshops, trainings, capacity-strengthening and peer-learning activities and events.
- Identify implementation challenges and partner capacity-strengthening needs.
- Coordinate with MEL, partnerships and sub-grants, finance and communications colleagues.
- Support preparation of progress reports and maintain organised programme and partner records.
- Ensure activities comply with SPARK procedures and safeguarding, gender, inclusion and integrity standards.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Project Management or a related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in project or programme implementation, preferably in the development or non-profit sector.
- Practical experience working with partner organisations, following up on activities, work plans, deliverables and reporting.
- Experience supporting training, workshops and capacity-strengthening activities; experience with donor-funded programmes is an asset.
- Strong organisational, communication, writing and reporting skills; good computer skills including Microsoft Office.
- Fluent Arabic and French, with good professional English.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating closely with the Programme Manager and wider team.
SPARK offers an international and dynamic working experience, the opportunity to take initiative, a full-time employment contract, and remuneration depending on profile.
Application Deadline:20th October 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter outlining your motivation and how your qualifications meet the requirements, and an up-to-date CV including contact details of at least three professional references (in English & French), via https://vacancy.spark-online.org/Tab1/LoadProfile/723 by 20th October 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.