About Us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organization's who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart. Christian Aid in Ethiopia has three strategic priority areas. These are climate justice, Economic justice, humanitarian/resilience and addressing Gender and social inclusion as a cross cutting priority.      

Role Purpose

The post holder is responsible for supporting Christian Aid's portfolio of partnerships and projects within a country particularly in the project area.   To contribute to the representation of Christian Aid at country/regional/local level. Responsible for the capacity-building of partners. To help ensure that project resources and planned project activities are undertaken within budget and time frame which enable impact and direct benefit to target communities. Works with the country /thematic programme management team to support delivery of projects to the highest standards and in line with the country, divisional and organizational strategy. To act proactively to engage in any activities that strengthen the country program and takes up additional assignments given from the organization. To act as the interface between participating partners and Christian Aid and/or donors including coordinating feedback, representation in key stakeholder’s meetings and contributing to strengthening of partner relationships. To lead the implementation of the project in the assigned area and ensures that deliverables of the projects are met as per the expectations. This entails working closely and actively with the implementing partner, Government at Woreda, Zonal and Regional levels, other humanitarian organizations, clusters and community organizations

Role Context

The post holder will directly manage, and support CA’s and partner’s humanitarian works and externally represent Christian Aid where appropriate. The role is located in the Africa Division of the International Department. The role is line managed by the Senior Program Officer – Humanitarian. In addition, the post holder will provide technical guidance and support to partners and especially ensure that monitoring, evaluation and programme reporting are carried out in accordance with Christian Aid’s quality standards and donor requirements

Key outcomes

• Project resources and activities delivered within budget and timeframe and projects delivered to the highest standards in line with the country, divisional and organizational strategy through effective support to the programme team.
• Partners’ goals and objectives successfully supported through expediting implementation strategies and plans, capacity building, actively troubleshooting and problem solving, best practices, guidance, reviews, problem solving and good working relationships.
• Project impact monitored and evaluated, and project learning shared with key stakeholders through accurate, effective and timely reporting as per donor schedule.
• Effective grant management, which includes processes and procedures of services and inputs, reporting and communication.
• Good linkages between partner work and advocacy, communications and fundraising roles
• promoted through effective networking with other parts of Christian Aid.
• Ensure projects are aligned with Christian Aid’s country Programme priorities, Program quality standards, participate in new project development efforts individually and as a team, and represent Christian Aid in relevant stakeholder deliberations within Ethiopia.
• Effective and efficient administrative systems and procedures, including support in collating and compiling financial reports, in accordance with Christian Aid’s framework, implemented within the office to support staff).
• Deliver key requirements from systems and mechanisms within Christian Aid. This includes but not limited to, Program Agreement, annual reports, developing case stories and updates for CA week and other fund-raising events.
• Other assignments and tasks provided by your line manager

Fixed Term:  8 months

Availability: Immediate 

Job Requirements

Applied skills/knowledge and expertise

Essential

• Degree in, social sciences, Humanitarian work, DRR and EW, Livestock and Veterinary Medicine ,Animal Health science ,development studies, Disaster and Humanitarian Engineering,
• NGO experience and managing emergency programs in difficult and challenging locations.
• Strong analytical skills and a good understanding of a range of methods for monitoring, evaluation and assessment to promote evidence-based learning.
• Proven experience in leading participatory vulnerability and capacity assessment processes.
• In depth knowledge of office programs including MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel. Strong IT skills
• Familiarity with program cycle management approaches and tools – including participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation, learning and documentation
• To be well organized and able to learn concepts and complex systems quickly.
• Ability to work independently, self-directed, to meet deadlines and ability of working under pressure and with multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build cross cultural relationships remotely across geographic boundaries
• Experience of working with partners.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion where appropriate
• To be able to manage and organize information systems and establish and maintain filing systems.    

Desirable:

• Experience of working with an international NGO or with an institutional donor
• Experience in complex emergencies
• Experience in early warning projects
• Problem solving abilities
• Budget monitoring skills

Competency questions

• As part of your application, you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

Build Partnership

 Tell us about a time when you had to establish and maintain relationships with a wide range of contacts and networks based on mutual rapport and respect

• What was the context? Why did you need to establish the new relationships and why was your attitude to this important?
• What was your task? What outcomes were being sought?
• What actions did you take? How did you take them?

Communicate Effectively

Give us an example of a time when you communicated something complex in a way that could be easily understood by others

• What was the situation?
• What did you need to communicate effectively?
• How did you make sure the message was understood by others?
• What was the impact? How did you know you were successful?

Deliver Result

Tell us about a time when you planned, prioritized and monitored your own work to meet the team’s objectives to the standards required

• What was your context?
• What was your task/responsibility?
• How did you make your plan? What actions did you take?
• What was the impact of your actions? Were you successful? How did you know? 

How to Apply

To apply for the post, please go to the following site:

Christian Aid - Careers - Emergency Project Officer (3629)

Further information

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.