CARE Project Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
CARE Project Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Objective: The purpose of the Project officer position is to effectively implement the assigned project component activities.
He/she oversees the proper implementation of the assigned component of the program, in collaboration with other team members of the project.
He/she is also responsible for assisting the project manager in project designing, planning, budget preparation, reporting and so on.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
Planning, Monitoring, Implementation:
Participate in all project components such as water supply, women empowerment, environmental protection and hygiene and sanitation, resource/assets mapping, problem-opportunity identification and needs assessment of communities together with the facilitators , DAs and PA/Woreda level partners implementing the PSNP;
Engages in implementing the project activities in accordance with project design, annual implementation plan and other interim plans;
Participates in the development of a detailed implementation plan with staff and partners/stakeholders;
Ensures that each program component of the project are interlinked and integrated with other CARE sister and other agencies interventions for sustainability and greater impact
Coordinates support to development and consolidation of community plan and linkages with Woreda level development plans and makes sure each of the facilitator has the plan for her/his respective working area broken down on quarterly, monthly and weekly basis;
Supports review of and, feedback to the Woreda consolidated activity plans by community/PA Task forces;
Capacity building and Technical support
Resolve technical problems/issues that safety net community facilitators and other program actors face in the field if it is within his capacity and if not report to Woreda team leader for support.
Ensure marketing networks established and communities have the required market and marketing information;
Coordinates capacity assessment for KA/community task forces and prepare capacity building plans with other staff in line with the project objectives and government guidelines;
Facilitates community institutions capacity assessments and foster/negotiate mechanisms for their
involvement in the project alongside government partners;
Reporting, Documentation and other activities:
Ensures that summary of meetings, seminars or workshops attended by project staff is written, well documented and shared with others;
Together with the Project Team leader, compiles monthly, quarterly and annual reports for government and other partners;
Together with the Project Team leader, properly documents the achievements and lessons of the project activities and disseminate to partners.
Networking and Capacity Building:
In close consultation with the Project Team leader, liases with relevant government institutions, counterparts, NGO and CBO partners with the objective of effective implementation of the project activities;
Ensures an effective on-going support to local partner NGOs and CBOs;
Establishes an effective working relationship with government, non-governmental and community based organizations;
Job Requirements
Qualifications (Know How)
Education/Training
BA/BSc Degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources Management, Agro- economics, Rural development, Agro-engineer, sociology, environmental health.
Experience
5 years of work experience in project development and coordination and also project monitoring and evaluation preferably in NGO setting.
Competencies
Diversity, excellence, integrity, respect, facilitating change, building commitment, collaborating, developing teams, communicating with impact, contributing to team success, innovation, leading through vision and values.
How to Apply
If you are interested to be part of our dynamic team, exciting work environment and contribute to CARE Ethiopia’s mission and vision, please forward your: CV (not more than 3 page) and cover letter (not more than one page) to our website, hardcopy/paper applications will not be accepted.
Note: On the subject Line, please clearly write the position you are applying
“Project Officer”. Your application will be automatically disqualified, if you fail to do so.
Passionate and dedicated candidates who meet the requirement are strongly encouraged to apply, especially women. Apply by 19th January, 2019
For more information and job application details, see; CARE Project Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
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