Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE

This position holder would be responsible for assessment, response analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of the project. S/he is required to co-ordinate intervention activities and collaborative work with other Emergency Response team members and Plan staff, specifically with project management, Livelihoods, Child protection and education sectors. The project manager should have active role in technical co-ordination, facilitation of interventions, creating joint platforms for collaborative work and information sharing with different stakeholders, local government and humanitarian agencies.

Accountabilities and Main Work Activities

The Project Manager is accountable for the overall management, coordinating, and facilitating the project “To enable the most vulnerable Internally Displaced Peoples (IDPs) and their host communities who are affected by complex humanitarian crises to meet their immediate lifesaving humanitarian needs and strengthen their resilience through improved sustainable Health, Nutrition, Education, and WASH services in different locations.’’ The post holder required will be specifically responsible to facilitate integrated programming in joint areas of operation with a focus on cross-learning, downward accountability, monitoring integration aspects, and producing consolidated narrative reports. S/he will be responsible for leading the implementation of the project in collaboration with the project coordinator at the Zonal level. The PM will be responsible that coordinating with Finance, Procurement, and Logistics to access the support required for project implementation. The role post holder is expected to have experience in the following areas:

Program Management & Coordination – 50%

• The position will be the budget holder for the National/sub-national level responsibilities

• To overview all program activities and operations implemented in Ethiopia

• He/she will have matrix supervision of the PC (Project Coordinator) in Amhara

• Will be responsible to work with Thematic Sector Leads, Finance and Grant Manager, and MEAL Manager (MM) at Addis Level.

• Will be responsible to attend coordination meetings and research coordination meetings

• He/she will be expected to coordinate  with the technical team based at Plan International FNO

• He/She is responsible for all the required support to conduct audits of the project  in Ethiopia

• Ensure the PC in Amhara Region has regularly revised the Detail Implementation Plan (DIP) based on the dynamic context in the Implementation area. 

• He/She will be responsible to support the visibility and communication activities of the project in line with the Communication and Visibility plan of the project

• The PM will be expected to lead the implementation of the activities at the Zonal level and organize the Regional Sharing event

• Ensure effective information sharing and learning across agencies including providing monthly and quarterly updates on project activities for internal consumption

• Establish strong working relationships with all implementing partners and stakeholders of the project, and develop an in-depth understanding of the activities

• Organize project planning & monitor meetings with staff, partners, and stakeholders.

• Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, and Logistics to access the support required for project implementation. SAP expenditure and actual monitoring and follow-up.

• Update Project Outline with any significant changes in context and secure the required Approval  

• Participate in coordination and cluster meetings when required

• Coordinate the writing and submission of regular narrative and financial reports to the donor and other stakeholders as required. 

• Advance transfer, PO modification, and management of liquidations, etc.

Stakeholder Coordination – 20%

• Establish effective working relationships with the government counterparts, implementing partners, private and public sectors, consultants, and other development organizations and target populations in the program operation.

• Coordinate between Plan International FNO to maintain consistent delivery standards and good working relationships.

• Represent the Plan Int`l team in meetings with the donor and with implementing partner

• Work with the implementation partners to identify and address potential capacity building and/or support needs

Human Resources – 5%

• As necessary, participate in the recruitment of the Project  team in both intervention  regions

• Orient, train, and support project staff as necessary;

• Undertake performance management to respective program staff as required.

Monitoring and Evaluation Systems – 15%

• Collaborate with MEAL to maintain and develop mechanisms to monitor and evaluate the impact of the project implementation in Amhara as well as its partners, and ensure learning is integrated into future program design.

• In collaboration with the MEAL Manager, ensure proper Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning and information generated is used for project implementation in the operational areas.

• Working together with the thematic sector leads to the design of reporting systems for weekly and monthly reports to ensure accountability

• Ensure full compliance with reporting systems, review performances, and reporting

• Conduct regular monitoring visits to Amhara intervention woredas to ensure the progress of project implementation on a good track

Representation – 5%

• Represent the project and liaise with government stakeholders, donors, local and international NGOs, and any other relevant stakeholders.

• Participate and coordinate Cluster group meetings in Nutrition, Health, FSL, Education, CPiE, and Protection Sector.

• Clearly promote gender and child protection across the work of participants.

• Support partners in understanding plans’ gender equality strategy and program criteria and capacity-building activities on gender as part of the regular work at the field level.

• Ensure the representation of Plan Ethiopia in their respective region from gender equality perspectives.

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) – 5%

• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC).

• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.

• Ensure that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GeI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

Job Requirements

Qualification and experience requirements:

• BA/BSc or MPH, MA/MSc University degree in the following fields– Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, Rural Development, or any related Social Science fields.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in management and coordination of humanitarian and development programs/projects in Ethiopia.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in programs/projects dedicated to IDPs and their host communities in a senior position (coordinator, manager, etc.).

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Humanitarian programs/projects in a senior position (coordinator, manager, etc.).

• Minimum 3 years of experience in programs/projects dedicated to both IDPs and host communities in a senior position (coordinator, manager, etc.).

Skills

• Understanding of advocacy and representation skill

• Demonstrable experience in M&E

• Good presentation and facilitation skills

• Proven conceptual skills and an ability to think and plan strategically

• Good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to train and mentor staff

• Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload

• Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word and databases)

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is July 15, 2022. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

For external applicants:

https://jobs.plan-international.org/job-invite/43966/

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Please note that: 

• Make sure to mention your specific location on your Application letter for which location you are applying.

• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.

• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

• Female candidates highly encouraged to Apply

More information about Plan International can be found on http:// plan-international.org

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.

As an international child centered community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.