JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the Project officer position is to effectively implement the assigned project component activities. He/she oversees the proper implementation of the assigned component of the program, in collaboration with other team members of the project. He/she is also responsible for assisting the project manager in project designing, planning, budget preparation, reporting and so on.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: 

 Job Responsibility #1: Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation and Technical Support:

• Engages in implementing the project activities in accordance with project design, annual implementation plan and other interim plans.
• Participates in the development of a detailed implementation plan with staff and partners/stakeholders.
• Ensures that each program component of the project is interlinked and comprehensive.
• Provides technical assistance and support to other team members of the project.
• Facilitate and coordinate project activities at woreda and Kebele level
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• % of Time: 30%

Job Responsibility #2 Project Design, Plan and Budget Preparation:

• Makes sure that project activities are performed in line with the work plan.
• Participates in the formulation of an annual plan and budget for the project.
• Participates in project development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
•  % of Time: 20%        

Job Responsibility #3: Reporting, Documentation, and other activities:

• Ensures that summary of meetings, seminars or workshops attended by project staff is written, well documented and shared with others.
• Ensure proper documentation of all project activities at woreda level
• Together with the Project Manager, compiles monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for government and other partners.
• Together with the Project Manager, properly documents the achievements and lessons of the project activities and disseminate to partners.
•  % of Time: 15%        

Job Responsibility #4: Networking and Capacity Building:

• In close consultation with the Project Manager, liases with relevant government institutions, counterparts, NGO and CBO partners with the objective of effective implementation of the project activities;
• Facilitate woreda and Kebele level steering committee field monitoring and review meetings
• Facilitate learnings and learning events at woreda and Kebele level
• Ensures an effective on-going support to local partner NGOs and CBOs;
• Establishes an effective working relationship with government, non-governmental and community based organizations;   
• Keeps herself/himself updated about recent developments in assigned technical area and related issues;
• Identifies training and other institutional development needs of partner organizations in order to implement effective development programs;
• Arranges training, workshops, seminars, study tours and experience sharing visits that are related to the needs of partner organizations.
•  % of Time: 30%

Job Responsibility #6: Perform other duties as assigned.

 % of Time: 5% 

III.  PROBLEM SOLVING (Thinking Environment)

• Levels one and two of problem solving apply to the incumbent. What and how to do will be defined by the Project Manager.

Job Requirements

A) EDUCATION/TRAINING

Required:

• BA/BSc Degree in Agriculture, Engineering, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

B) EXPERIENCE

Required:

• 5 years of work experience in project development and coordination and also project monitoring and evaluation.

Desired:

•  Actual grassroots experience, working with communities and CSOs.

 C) TECHNICAL SKILLS

Required:

• Computer skills;
• Technical knowledge in area of expertise;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS and participatory approach and sustainable development.

 Desired:

• Training and facilitation skill.

D) COMPETENCIES

• Respect, accountability, courage, excellence, building partnership, stress tolerance, problem solving, managing performance for success, communicating with impact, innovation, planning and monitoring.

VI. CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS

The Project officer will have working relation with the Project Manager, partner and all CARE staff.

CARE Ethiopia is committed to preventing all unwanted behavior at work. This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within the CARE Safeguarding Policy and related framework. CARE Ethiopia has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners.

CARE Ethiopia reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ current and/or previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer.

By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no objection to CARE Ethiopia requesting the information specified above. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.

How to Apply

If you are interested to be part of our dynamic team, exciting work environment and contribute to CARE Ethiopia’s mission and vision, please send your CV (not more than 3 pages) and cover letter (not more than one page) through Ethiojobs.net .

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Passionate and dedicated candidates who meet the requirement are strongly encouraged to apply, especially women!

CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.