Plan International Ethiopia would like to invite qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following vacant Post.
1. Project Manager
Location: Shire, Ethiopia
Job Summary:
The Project Manager is responsible to lead and coordinate the overall implementation and management of Plan International Ethiopia Projects targeting displaced populations (primarily focusing on children, young boys and girls, women and other vulnerable) and hosting communities in the North Western Zone of Tigray Region. This role involves also an engagement in the rehabilitation and recovery projects operational in the zone and other nearby geographical areas. The position holder will be responsible to providing guidance and support to Project Officers in the thematic areas of Child Protection, Education, and WaSH sectors. Additionally, the position holder will be engaged in the management of support systems run by Plan International Ethiopia to smoothly implement its projects in the area of response in relation to the specific project.
Skill and educational bakground
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Law, Political Science, Public Health and related fields.
- Minimum 7 years plus relevant experience and of which at least 3 years in managerial position with NGOs in leading programs/ projects or demonstrated equivalent combination.
- The post holder should be experienced in the management of emergency response and recovery projects in the areas of Child Protection, Gender Equality, Health/Nutrition, WaSH, Education, Food Security & Livelihoods and the others.
- Depth and breadth of knowledge of Plan’s global and national strategies and policies. Ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively on area of expertise. Ability to develop effective working relationships across a network.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of project management concepts and tools.
In-depth knowledge of project cycle management and child centred community development programming approaches.
Deep understanding on collaboration and networking issues
Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development.
Knowledge of Child Protection Policy (CPP) principles and procedures
Knowledge of effective participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes.
Skills Specific to the Post:
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation.
Strong negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills.
Numeracy and the ability to interpret financial data, in order to understand budgetary processes including planning, monitoring and reporting.
Ability to analyze information and evaluate options including planning skills.
Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications.
Application way
Interested applicants who can meet the above minimum requirements can submit their application, CVs and non-returnable Documents of their credentials in through via online link of this announcement. Application link.
Deadline: Dec 15, 2023
2. Technical Coordinator
Location: Tigray Program Area, Mekelle, Ethiopia
Job Summary:
The Technical Coordinator will be the first point of contact in WWA structure with the intervention areas. The coordinator will therefore, provide oversight to the overall planned activities, human and material resources. S/He will also be leading the formation and nurturing of partnerships with Government, Private, NGO and other key (and potential) partners operating under their respective operational areas. S/He represents WWA and PI with different coordination meetings, review meetings, and joint site visits.
As this position involves both managerial and technical roles, the Project coordinator will be managing all the staffs under him/her for timely planning, implementation and reporting of planned activities.
Skill and educational background
- Master’s or First degree in Social science, Business Management, Economics, Development Studies or related fields
- Minimum 5 years with relevant field experience in managing projects, Marker Systems (M4P), labour market- and preferably sound understanding of the Industrial parks & their partnership contexts.
- Experience in managing people as this position has predominantly a managerial role
Prior experience working with local governments and stakeholders in implementation of projects, including hands-on partnership management skills. - Technical experience and knowledge in the areas of Gender/Women empowerment, Livelihoods promotion, VSLA, Enterprise Development, Youth Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment, Youth Innovative Program and, decent work
Good knowledge of Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning.
Demonstrated ability to work with a large team of national staff at different levels. - Strong documentation and information management skills.
Strong negotiation, influencing, and problem-solving skills. - Numeracy and the ability to interpret financial data to understand budgetary processes including planning, monitoring, and reporting
Ability to analyse information and evaluate options including planning skills
Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications
Skills Specific to the post:
Proven interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, and ability to build strong and productive relationships.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation
Good understanding of community capacity enhancement approaches including CC, IGA and VSLA
Skills in Gender & Youth programming
Language Required:
- Fluency in English language is essential, both written and spoken
- Knowledge of Local Languages is a desirable
Application way
Interested applicants who can meet the above minimum requirements can submit their application, CVs and non-returnable Documents of their credentials in through via online link of this announcement. Application link
Deadline: Dec 17, 2023