Organization Profile and Background

Welthungerhilfe/German Agro Action is an international NGO with Head-Quarter in Bonn and working in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Welthungerhilfe/GAA is fighting to help free the world of hunger and poverty. This vision is the basis of our organization’s character and activities. Welthungerhilfe/GAA secures funds from private donations and international funding organizations, for example, EC, USAID, UN-OCHA, ECHO and German Government. We work in the sectors of Rural Development, WASH, Natural Resource Management and Social Development as well as Civil Society Strengthening. Welthungerhilfe/GAA Ethiopia follows a partnership approach for project planning, implementation, and administration with Ethiopia Partner-NGOs and in exceptional cases WHH/GAA co- implements projects by itself.

 What We Offer

·        A multicultural work environment where differences are accommodated

·        A continuous learning cultures

·        Innovative and creative work practices

·        A highly committed team

·        Attractive pay and benefit packages (life and medical insurance, Provident fund & Pension)

·        Working with an organizational philosophy: “help the poor to help themselves”

 Project in which this position is based:

 Short description:

The project aims to strengthen civil society and local capacities in order to lay the foundations for improvements in cooperation, accountability and services in Afar. Cooperation between the different groups (NGOs, local government and communities) is understood as a prerequisite for accountability and improved services for the communities. Accountability in this project focuses on downward accountability of government agencies and NGOs towards communities and citizens, as well as their active participation, e.g. through information sharing, consultation, feedback opportunities and joint implementation. Taking into account the needs and priorities of the government and communities, food and nutrition security was chosen as the focus area. In this sector, the basis for new, more cooperative and accountability-promoting forms of cooperation is being created, while at the same time achieving the first direct improvements. The project combines training, mentoring and coaching as well as reflection and strategy workshops with application to practical components in government, community and NGO work. In order to create strong models and synergies between activities, this pilot project focuses on four kebeles in Gulina and Awra district.

 I. General Information 

·       Duty station: Kelewan, Afar with regular field visits

·       Job Title:  Project Coordinator

·       Reports to: WHH CO  Project Focal Person

·       Contract Period: till 30.04.2025

 1.    Objectives of the position

The purpose of this position is to ensure the overall success of this project by managing the project effectively and efficiently in terms of results, schedule and budget while making sure participation, accountability and sustainability are ensured. He she is responsible for coordinating all partners and ensuring good communication and collaboration within and with other stakeholders. He/she ensures that the project is carried out in accordance with standards of Welthungerhilfe and BMZ as well as the government. The Project Coordinator is responsible for the operative implementation of the project and the appropriate use of funds. He/she is responsible for coordination, planning and implementation, correctly and duly reporting to Welthungerhilfe's regional office.

  2.    Duties and areas of responsibility

Key Responsibilities: Project management

Management of the project

·        Takes on the overall responsibility of the project management

·        Carries out the project according to the rules and standards of the donors and Welthungerhilfe standards for the implementation of projects.

·        Develops needs based & impact oriented project planning in the context of the ongoing project (in line with WHH and country strategy)

·        Is responsible for modifying project planning and the project budget if needed and in consultation with the CO (and approval of the donor)

·        Ensures risks are monitored and mitigation plans in place

·        Prepares and implements a preparedness plan for disasters and potential crises on the basis of country specific situation

·        Establishes good working relationships with local NGO partners,s, local government authoritiesand other stakeholders in the project area and coordination and synergies with other initiatives (from WHH, other NGOs, government)

·        Reports to the CO on the progress of the project and all risks associated with the project work

·        Finalises reports to the donor according to the donor rules and regulations

·        Ensures continuous learning and improvement in the project implementation

·        Ensures that all project relevant support is in place (monitoring, logistics, finance administration, etc.)

·        Keep the oversight of components to be implemented by local NGO partners and ensure adherence to plans and resources of the project and provide guidance to ensure quality

·        Provide capacity building trainings, metoring and coaching to own team and the partner staff, as deemed necessary

·        Supports the identification of co-financing/follow-up opportunities to be pursued and ensures the timely development of successful project proposals in line with the relevant donor regulations and strategies

Leadership

·        Enables a good team spirit and ensures strong collaboration and coordination between all partners

·        Manages the WHH staff assigned to the project (2/3) according to WHH leadership principles, staff policies and WHH strategy

·        In case of turn-over, plan in good time and facilitate the replacement, as well as partciapte in the recruitment processes

·        Ensures adherence to  WHH policies and principles in project implementaion

·        Is responsible for the establishment and adherence to the projects’ security management system in accordance to the global security policy / guidelines of Welthungerhilfe Representation, Collaboration and Networking

·        Represents WHH in the area vis-à-vis selected relevant local, national and international stakeholders and partners in coordination with country office

·        Expands WHH network with relevant stakeholders from civil society, government and academia within the context of projects in responsibility

·        Marketing, public relations and local image management

·        Accompanies visiting donors and WHH Head Office staff or journalists/or appoints adequate representation in consultation with the CO

Engagement in the work of the CO

·        Contributes to the country office development and strategies, actively participates in strategic discussions and keeps herself/ himself informed of the overall organizational topics

·        Bring in learnings and context specific knowledge to the team discussion and development of new tools, processes, proposals or strategies

·        Fulfillment of any other tasks which are assigned by the management and correspond in general with the character of this position

Job Requirements

Bachelor or Master in a relevant field of studies such as rural development, developmental economics, development related discipline (agriculture, nutrition, WASH. NRM, statistics)

·        At least 7 years of total experience in development sector; and at least 5 years in project management (for BA holders a minimum of 9-year work experience in related sectors in LNGO/INGO setting)

·        Language proficiency in English, Afar and other local languages are an advantage

·        Coordination and organization skill

·        Good analytical and writing skills

·        Demonstrated experience to lead a complex, multi-partner project

·        Experience in budget monitoring and management

·        Experience managing a large team

·        Experience working with the government

·        Experience in facilitating interactive workshops and trainings

·        Experience in mentoring and coaching local partners while working on eye-level

·        Specific experience of managing capacity strengthening or civil society projects is an advantage

·        Experiences in the food and nutrition sector are an advantage

·        Experience working in BMZ funded projects is an advantage

·        Integrity and trustfulness

·        Creative, flexible, and proactive

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skill

·        Ability to manage stressful situations and work under pressure and meet deadlines

·        Willingness to work in the field and travel to remote and unstable areas

 The position holder should work in a team-oriented manner and adhere to standards and principles as described in the “Welthungerhilfe Code of Conduct”, Child Protection Policy; the Core Humanitarian Standard and Do No Harm.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter with three reference to WHH Ethiopia through this LINK no later than August 28, 2023.

Note:  Applicants are required to organize their documents (application letter, CV and other document/ credentials ) as a single document i.e. with the cover letter being on the first page and the CV and other credentials starting on the second page. They should also clearly indicate name of position name at the Subject line of their application letter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.