Population Health and Environment Ethiopia Consortium (PHE-EC) is a non- governmental non-for-profit organization established in 2008. The consortium was established with a vision “to see Ethiopia with a sustainable use of resources, resilient ecosystems, sustainable livelihoods, and a healthy population”. The organization has also a mission “to contribute to sustainable development in Ethiopia by promoting and enhancing the integration of population, health and environment through multi-sectoral approaches.”

PHE Ethiopia consortium is currently in apposition to enter into services agreement with ORDA Ethiopia, a consortium lead to a program funded by MasterCard Foundation to provide service for the implementation of the Mass Youth Employment in Apiculture (MaYEA) program which will be implemented from January 2024

–   December 2028. PHE Ethiopia Consortium is responsible to implement a program in Shewa-Oromia-Afar Cluster. In order to implement the program as per its plan of operation, PHE Ethiopia is looking for the competent professional staffs to employ for the positions announced hereunder: 

Reports to: Programs Manager (PHE-EC MaYEA program Focal)

 Duty Station: Debre Brihan

Purpose: The Cluster Coordinator will coordinate, facilitate and lead the components of the MAYEA Program. Ensure efficient and effective implementation of the Program with due consideration of timelines in delivering results. He/She will also be responsible in ensuring appropriate tracking of project results towards complementing the achievement of the organization’s mission and vision through imparting new values and innovations into the PHE-EC’s interventions. Play active role in Cluster Staff capacity building and Safeguarding, networking with sub-national hubs, apiculture associations/cooperatives, government stakeholders and policy makers at North and North West Hub levels of MaYEA program.

 The roles and responsibilities of the cluster coordinator will fall into the following dimensions:

• Coordination of Cluster level MaYEA program implementation and oversight

• Overall field coordination

• Cluster level financial management

• Networking and partnership

 I.    MaYEA Program coordination and oversight

1.      In consultation of PHE-EC’s Program focal, actively participate in in-depth assessment and in any review meetings of the Program

2.      Works closely with cluster level relevant government partner office in development of selected watersheds in the woreda and SSHS.

3.      Coordinate and ensure the planned services delivered towards the planned indicators of the program

4.      Mobilize local level stakeholders towards influencing better management arrangements of the program implementation

5.      Ensure functionalities of safeguarding policy of the PHE-EC , Consortium lead and Donor at the cluster level

II. Overall cluster program coordination roles

With regard to program field level cluster coordination will have the following roles and responsibilities.

1.      Prepare project all year, annual, bi-annual, quarterly and monthly plan in the light of different demands (Consortium lead, donor and government)

2.      Continuously revise and submit plans in the light of the feedback from beneficiaries, donors and other partners and ensure that activities in the plan are rightly contributing to the attainment of the objectives of the program

3.      Support the project staff and implementing partners in prioritizing and implementation of activities in the light of emergency of needs and importance

4.      Coordinate the field level implementation in the targeted woredas through consultation and active involvement of the respective stakeholders

5.      Conduct continuous supportive supervision and document the findings for improving results

6.      Provide the necessary support to cluster level program staffs and partners

7.      Ensure that the program staffs at cluster levels are undertaking their duties and delivering the results required

8.      Coordinate and collaborate with program implementer to ensure timely communications and availing all program related data

9.      Ensure all program activities implemented are gender responsive and enhance SRHR issues

10.  Ensure that all activities are accomplished maintaining its standard and quality results are delivered

11.  Initiate and involve in the preparation of different training manuals and IEC/BCC materials

12.  Make sure that the training manuals and IEC/BCC materials are maintaining their standard and get approval from the respective sector  before use

13.  Prepare capacity building related reports for the Sub National Hub Program Director.

14.  Ensure Organization Safeguarding policy is effectively implemented and report any form of abuse to the safeguarding officer.

15.  Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports and submit timely

16.  Document and prepare reports on any events like training and workshops, case stories and monitoring activities and submit timely

17.  Conduct other activities as deemed necessary.

 III. Financial management

1.      Prepare budget request and timely submit to the program focal and Finance department at PHE EC Addis office and follow up timey release of the budget

2.      Coordinate the preparation and timely submission of reports in line with the expected standards

3.      Analyze critical and emerging issues in the course of program implementation and give timey responses either at the field level or in consultation with the management at the head office

4.      Ensure budgets are properly utilized to the purpose with consideration of value for money (VfM) and ensure transparency in budget utilization

5.      Make sure that the budget utilization are complying with donor and other requirements and regulations

6.      Regularly track the budget with the finance people

7.      Make sure that any budget request is prepared in detail and in line with the agreement and policy and also the plan in the program document

IV.     Networking and Partnership

 1.      Liaise with all stakeholders and create positive relationship and partnership

2.      Initiate and lead the establishment of multi-sectorial platforms/task-forces at kebele, woreda and zonal levels and ensure that they are used as coordination, learning and knowledge management platforms

3.      In consultation with relevant PHE-EC national office representing PHE EC Participate in any joint platforms of the MaYEA consortium members like technical team meetings and any other government and partners’ platforms

4.      Play key role for all implementing and other partners to create partnership, synergy of interventions and collaboration for the effective and efficient implementation of the program

5.      Ensure that strong partnership and collaboration is created at local levels and among program consortium member

Job Requirements

I.       Required qualification, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

a.      Education Background

• Master’s degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Animal Husbandry (apiculture management)

b.      Work experience

• Minimum of eight years of experience in development programs of which at least six years of relevant experience in Supervision, Coordination, and Project and/or program management for national/international organizations.

• Three years of experience in managerial positions.

• Experience in managing apiculture development programs and value chain development.

c.       Knowledge/Skills and Competencies

• Strong coordination and management skills.

• Skills on Consortium based project and/or program management

• Strong stakeholder management skills, including thorough extensive experience with government institutions, development partners, private sector stakeholders and youth agribusiness groups.

• Strong communication and facilitation skills.

• Demonstrated team player

• Ability to work in and perform under pressure and in a dynamic fast paced environment.

• Excellent report writing in English.

• Advanced computer skills

d.      PERSONAL VALUES

• Integrity and honesty

• Hard working

• Firm belief in gender equality, team work, transparent and participatory management.

6. Preference: Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised. All applicants must be submitted their updated CV, three references (one should be head of government partner office in your current working area for the first, second and third positions) and other credentials’ along with well-articulated letter of application electronically to vacancy@phe-ethiopia.org and info@phe-ethiopia.org or in hard copy to PHE Ethiopia Consortium, P.O.Box: 4408, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia or hand delivery to our office located in front of brass hospital ABCO building 3rd floor . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants must mention in subject line the position that you apply.

Only candidates/applicants that are shortlisted will be called for the written exam and interviews.

Deadline for all application or positions are 10 working day from the announcement date of the advertisement (January 24, 2024)

PHE ETHIOPIA CONSORTIUM provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of his/her race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as or in accordance with applicable local laws. PHEEC has no tolerance for any safeguarding issues including abuse and harassment.