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Program Officer

Network of Ethiopian Women Association (NEWA)

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Social Science

Social Science and Community

Addis Ababa

3 years - 6 years

1 Position

2025-01-14

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2025-01-22

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Fields of study

Sociology

Rural Development

Social Science

Anthropology

Economics

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Job Description

Program Officer of NEWA will work in providing technical/operational support to a Harmful Traditional Practice project/program activity implementation. She/He will work under the supervision of Program Manager in all the activities related to the project/program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the day-to-day implementation of Program that focus on HTP/FGM

  • Develop, monitor, evaluate and document new and on-going programs and projects.

  • Prepare long and short term (annual, quarter, monthly, etc) planning activities (program plan and budget preparation) of the organization.

  • Organize, manage and conduct various trainings activities and mentoring activities for local institutions in different parts of the country.

  • She/he will be in charge of implementing, designing and monitoring projects related to girls and young women focused projects.

  • Liaise and collaborate with partner organizations (donors, CSOs, government agencies and offices at different levels).

  • Guide, coordinate, manage and supervision the day-to-day activities of the staff, various programs/projects and departments of the organization.

  • Represent the organization at various forums, such as membership and partner meetings, workshops, seminars, etc.

  • Prepare briefing notes to the program manager regularly on monthly basis, to keep her abreast of program/project progress and performance.

  • Prepare quarter and annual program related and financial reports to be submitted to government bodies and donors.

  • Ensure that field staff under his responsibility prepare and submit monthly/quarter/annual plans and reports in time.

  • Play leading role in the development of the strategic planning and management document.

  • Plan, organize, conduct, coordinate, and manage various trainings.

  • Facilitate trainings on project management cycle, advocacy, coordination and networking as well as basic trainings.

  • Periodically review and update training manuals, methodologies and incorporate comments from trainees collected during training process.

  • Develop TOR for professional/consultancy services.

  • Follow up commissioned professional/consultancy services, review, and comment and ensure that they are done according to the TOR and the expectation of the organization.

  • Play a leading and managerial role in the process of staff employment, supervision and evaluation of project staff.

  • Monitor and report on relevant activities and impact

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

ACCOUNTABILITY

  1. Supervision: works independently and in collaboration with other officers in project  reporting on regular basis to Program Manager

  2. Decision Making: is responsible for logistics of relevant activities

  3. Responsibility over Data or Information: relevant data and material maintenance and security

  4. Responsibility over Assets: all assigned office equipment, their maintenance and security

Department: Program

Reports To: Program Manager

Job Location: Addis Ababa

Job Requirements

Professional/Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Science (Rural Development/Sociology/Anthropology/Development Management/Economics and other relevant disciplines)

Master’s Degree in the field of Social Science (Rural Development/Sociology/Anthropology/
Development Management/Economics and other relevant disciplines)

Relevant Experience

  • Proven experience in project design, implementation and follow up

  • Have previous engagement in HTP/FGM projects/programs

  • Have proven experience in movement building, mobilizing different stakeholders, community leaders, women representatives

Length of Experience

At least 6 years

At least 3 years

Key Skills

Good interpersonal, 

Report writing skill 

Communication skills, 

Solid Judgment; 

Critical thinking skills/ Detail Oriented; 

A sense of teamwork

Personal Attributes

Pleasing & convincing capabilities 

How to Apply

The applicants will be sending their application by the following address:

Network of Ethiopia Women’s Association - Email: newarecruitments@gmail.com

until January 21, 2025 (Deadline)

Fields Of Study

Sociology

Rural Development

Social Science

Anthropology

Economics

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