CARE Livestock Forage Humanitarian Project Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

CARE Livestock Forage Humanitarian Project Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Summary

The Humanitarian project officer- Livestock Forage will support planning and implementation efforts for Livestock Activities of the project under their direct supervision by the Humanitarian Team Leader. S/he will provide management and technical support to project staff, monitor progress against plans and report against agreed schedules.

The post holder will ensure the project receives technical and operational support to ensure quality programming and intended impact. S/he will support documentation of learning for wider organizational use and will support partnerships and accountability measures at the implementation level.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibility 1 : Planning and Implementation of Project Activities

Ensure that planning and implementation of the project activities are in accordance with the program principles, approaches, and procedures of the organization

Support the development of a detailed implementation plan (DIP) in accordance with the project proposal

Conduct monthly field trips, and undertake periodic reviews to follow up on the status of project implementation against DIP

Provide technical support and supervision of livestock feed provision intervention

Support the strengthening of all the livelihoods implementation and provide overall technical support

Support project staff in the timely identification of implementation challenges and their resolutions with appropriate strategies

Coordinate all Livestock related assessment in the project areas

Support the HRM/Team leader in the identification of required operational support (procurement, human resources, finance, and administration) and monitor the provision of such support

Support communication with cooperating agencies and implementing partners on project progress, fund utilization and challenges

Support the commodity team in the timely distribution of commodities per donor regulations

Support the implementation of audit recommendations related to humanitarian projects

Support HRM/Team Leader to ensure project compliance with all CARE policies and procedures (including all CI members and CARE Ethiopia) and donor rules and regulations

Job Responsibility #2: Program Quality Assurance

Ensure that the project employs appropriate programmatic approaches based on project EPMTs, M&E frameworks and CARE’s programing principles and relevant guidelines

Identify technical assitance requirements and work with the HRM /Team Leader and the appropriate humanitarian program managers (HPMs) to ensure the project receives the specific techncial support it requires

Utilize appropriate management tools and technical guidance in order to achieve intended impact

Share relevant information with other CARE Ethiopia long-term development interventions being implemented in the same FO

Participate in the implementation of audit recommendations related to humanitarian projects

Job Responsibility #3: Reporting and Staff Supervision

Develop appropriate reporting formats together with the HRM /Team Leader and LDM manager

Collect, organize and summarize monthly and quarterly performance reports from project staff
Monitor the quality and reliability of the reports collected from project staff

Proactively develop and maintains a robust learning platform with all grassroots stakeholders and ensure that good practices are shared widely

Prepare and maintain up to date information on the capacity building activities, results and community- based accountability systems of each operational area

Collect basic information, best practices, case studies and lessons and report to her/his supervisor

Assist in the preparation of project reports and documents per donor

and/or CARE reporting schedules and formats

Assist HRM/ Team Leader in the timely and quality submission of field reports to Head Office
Supervise, coach and provide technical support to project staff

Complete all CARE performance management activities including: performance planning, monitoring, and semi- annual and annual performance appraisals for direct reports

Collaborate with the Humanitarian Response Manger (HRM)/ Team Leader and human resources (HR) to take appropriate personnel actions to address problems

Support delivery of staff capacity development plans and related training

Job Responsibility #4: Partnership and accountability

Ensure productive relationships are established and maintained with all kebele and village level stakeholders

Closely work with government institutions, CBOs, and communities at kebele and village levels to ensure adequate linkages are established

Ensure active participation of relevant humanitarian actors and structures in designing, planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects (especially community members and government partners)

Ensure all project events are well planned and known about by local stakeholders and concerned community members and beneficiaries

Job Responsibility #5: Financial Management

Assist HRM /Team Lead to facilitate appropriate budget management and utilization in compliance with donor and CARE rules and regulations

Support HRM/Team Leader to appropriately revise budgets as required

Assist HRM /Team Leader in monthly monitoring of burn rates and identification of appropriate corrective action to address low/high burn rates

Job Responsibility #:

Perform other duties as assigned

Gender Equality

Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the importance of gender, youth, and social inclusion issues.

Demonstrated commitment to principles of Gender Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and PSEAH (safeguarding), as evidenced in previous positions / programming

Qualifications

Required:

At least Bachelor’s degree in Livestock forage/feed and production or related field of study

Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management preferably in humanitarian aid and more specifically in emergency livestock responses

At least one year experience in the Livestock forage/ feed and production subsectors applied in emergency response operations

Proficiency in verbal and written English, budget planning and management, monitoring and evaluation, report writing

Proficiency in standard office software package

Good interpersonal communication skill and ability to effectively liaise with government, community leaders and other stakeholders

Proven ability to meet deadlines
Understanding of the importance of gender, youth, and social inclusion

Demonstrated commitment to principles of gender, equity, diversity, inclusion and PSHEA (safeguarding) through previous positions or programming experience

Desired:

Working knowledge of programming in humanitarian contexts

Knowledge of local languages

Skills in organizing and facilitating training events

Knowledge of LEGS and National Guidelines and protocols

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; CARE Livestock Forage Humanitarian Project Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Find daily jobs in Ethiopia. Jobs - Ethiopia jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Ethiopian job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Ethiopia.

Jobs in Ethiopia - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Ethiopia.

Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Ethiopia posted and updated daily - click here!