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Job Position:  Project Coordinator- Agenda for Change project

Location:  Addis Ababa

Company Name:  Water Aid Ethiopia

Deadline: Nov 28/2021

Job Description

Purpose of the role

The main purpose of the job is to coordinate, facilitate and administer all aspects of the Agenda For Change program including planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of activities in collaboration with WAE staff and relevant stakeholders. The post holder is entrusted with ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations of all functions of the program (sector support-influencing, capacity building, learning and documentation) towards the fulfilment of the strategic objectives of the organization. The post-holder will also provide sufficient level of representation for WaterAid Ethiopia (WAE) in national, regional, zonal, and Woreda and other forums of interest.

Programme Planning

• Plan the delivery of the Agenda for Change program with its budgets and activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization, the program and the project agreement;
• Develop an annual operation plan and budget to the program;
• Assess the strengths of the program and identify areas for improvement;
• Take part in the development of funding proposals for the program in line with the government and WA WASH strategies to ensure the continuous delivery of services.

Programme Organisation:

• Ensure that program activities operate in line with the policies and procedures of the organization;
• Ensure that program activities comply with all relevant guidelines and professional standards;
• Document achievements of program activities and learning in line with the existing Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (PMER) system;
• Facilitate the collection and maintenance of data of the program according to the confidentiality/privacy policy of the organization.

Program Implementation:

• Communicate with local, Regional and National government and other stakeholders to catalyze change that will support improvement of program outcomes;
• Liaise with local Regional and National government and other stakeholders to ensure the effective and efficient program delivery;
• Coordinate the delivery of program components (capacity building, advocacy and influencing; documentation and learning) to increase effectiveness and efficiency.

Control the Program:

• Write reports on the process and achievements of the program for management and for donors;
•  Ensure that the program operates within the approved budget;
• Monitor program expenditures to ensure they are in line with the budget and established procedures;
• Monitor cash flow and report variance to the head office on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly);
• Ensure financial reports and supporting documentation for donors are prepared as outlined in donor agreements;
• Identify and evaluate risks associated with program activities and ensure appropriate action are taken to control the risks;
• Monitor the program activities on a regular basis and conduct an evaluation according to the organization PMER system;
• Ensure that system strengthening activities are packaged and disseminated to inform regional and national level policies and strategies;
• Ensure that the WASH sector policies and strategies are popularized to local government bodies

WASH Sector Strengthening:

• Critically analyse the WASH and related blockages at various levels as may be needed;
• Provide support to strengthen the WASH sector;
• Champion the programmatic approach for its success, package and document for others to learn and influence;
• Provide the necessary technical support to key WASH and related structures
• Promote Woreda /district Wide programmatic approach in the Woreda, Zone and Region.
• Support the strengthening of the GO-NGO forum in line with the Team Charter;
• Organize a dialogue forum for WASH stakeholders.

Safeguarding & Safety & Security:

• Ensures that Safeguarding, Child Protection, and Gender Equality policies are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team
• Ensures that comprehensive health, safety and security measures (e.g. risk management plans, local security protocols) have been put in place when designing programmes / project and are consistently upheld during their implementation.
• Ensures that any partner agencies that WaterAid works with are adopting the same health, safety and security standards (as defined in any applicable WaterAid health, safety and security policies), and arrange for capacity building support where gaps or weaknesses are identified.
• Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding, Child Protection and Gender policies and Code of Conduct (CoC)
• Adheres to any local security protocols that have been put in place when working in the office, travelling to the field or undertaking project / programme activities
• Immediately reports any health, safety and security incidents or near-misses that occur on WaterAid duty to their line manager, Security Focal Point or CD
• Behaves and acts in a manner that does not put colleagues or anyone that interacts with WaterAid in immediate danger or harm’s way.

Other:

Undertake any other activities as requested by line manager and/or WaterAid Ethiopia

Job Requirements

Education and year of experience:

• B.A. in Social Sciences, Political Science, Economics or related fields;
• Minimum of 6 years of proven and progressive work experience, preferably in NGOs.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of program management;
• Knowledge of system strengthening and capacity building
• Knowledge of polices, strategies and stakeholders related to the program;
• Proficiency in the use of computers (MS word, Excel, Power Point, e-mail, Internet);
• Good written and spoken English language; (Speaking the local language is an advantage).

Personal Characteristics / Skills:

The Project Coordinator should demonstrate competence in building relationships, communicate effectively, promote creativity and innovation, stakeholder management, foster teamwork; and Problem solving.

As a cross cutting function for all the posts, WAE expects the job holder to contribute to ensuring equity and inclusion is mainstreamed in all activities; fundraising and project management responsibilities

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are requested to apply online. Click here

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world, there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege, or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers, and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.