Concern Worldwide Early Warning and Market SP Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Concern Worldwide Early Warning and Market SP Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Job PurposeTo take overall responsibility for the implementation of Resilience & Early Warning related activities in line with Concern Worldwide policies and programme proposals which intended to bring positive changes in the lives of target population.
Provide technical support, training, supportive supervision, and review meetings to the field based and woreda level concern and government staff moreover, Responsible proper planning and implementation in collaboration with zonal and woreda level government and Concern team for Resilience & Early Warning.
Duties and Responsibilities
Program Implementation
Implement Resilience & Early Warning activities as per the plan within the ERNE & other program/projects implementing in Legahido and Salahad based on agreed time table;
Facilitate and encourage sustainable Resilience extension and farmer’s asset building to enhance the return on asset in collaboration with the community, government and other responsible bodies;
Design appropriate implementation modalities and program approach to strengthen sustainability factors moreover,build the capacity of key stakeholders so as to implement the program/project effectively and efficiently in collaboration with concerned units.
Under take assessment surveys (early warning, intervention impact, baseline data, case studies, etc.) in collaboration with the responsible stakeholders;
Build confidence in application of change through introducing innovative ideas/approaches into the Resilience and other related rural livelihoods strategies;
Facilitate and participates in Woreda /zone level seasonal (Meher and Belg) food security needs (crop and livestock performance, health, nutrition and WASH) assessments in Concern Worldwide program areas.
Document reliable DRR and early warning information needed for planning and development of emergency mitigation and preparedness strategies for emergency response;
Identify appropriate mechanisms to which allow the capacity building, risk mapping, hazard, capacity analysis and contingency planning to take multi hazard approach CWW and partners staff to effectively implement Resilience and use EW systems
Maintain good network with partner organizations at Woreda levels working in Resilience and early warning system;
Actively participate and support project staff on the development and implementation of emergency preparedness, mitigation and development plans;
Ensure linkages of relief and development activities in CWW Ethiopia through provision of contemporary valuable and practical thoughts around Resilience and early warning
Conduct and facilitate training on Resilience intensification and diversification techniques and methodologies for field staff and project stakeholders;
Promote and ensure community participation & initiatives through all possible methods (esp. the marginalized group) in all aspects of program activities;
Prepare technical and supportive supervision plan based on the need assessment for staff and project stakeholders and report on time;
Facilitate and participate in the identification and selection of target beneficiaries in collaboration with CWW project staff, local community and Local Government structures.
Follow up market and Monitor stable food prices daily and record them for analysis.
Reporting
Prepare periodic quality progress reports
(monthly, quarterly, bi-annually, annual etc. reports for Concern, government and donor);
Document all the progress of activities (at activity, output and impact level) and maintain project data, record and documents;
Conduct case studies and document the findings;
Monitoring & Evaluation
Develop participatory program/project monitoring plan and internalize with the action plan and implement the plan accordingly
Under take assessment surveys (EW, intervention impact, baseline data, case studies, etc.) in collaboration with CWW MEAL team and the responsible stakeholders
Evaluate the project implementation and impact in collaboration with all responsible stakeholders.
Conduct and document annual learning reviews
Job Requirements
Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Program Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of program participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the program and partner organization, and the standards of behavior expected of them.
In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission.
Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Program Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment.
By signing the Program Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Program Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Person Specification
Bachler Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Economics, DRR& Early warning, livelihood, rural Development &related fields with 5 years’ relevant experience
Competencies
Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization developing effective working relationships to deliver outstanding results for target beneficiaries.
Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff and working with Project stakeholde
Good communication and report writing skills
Good negotiation skill with government and other agencies
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.
Good interpersonal skills and team player with sensitivity to cultural diversity
Ability to work under pressure
What we offer
A competitive salary and benefit package
Excellent medical benefits (100% cover including dependents)
20 days annual leave
26 weeks maternity leave, 18weeks(unpaid) parental leave
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send non-returnable C.V., application letter outlining how their experience and education fit this vacancy, please note that no need to submit your supporting documents at this stage:
Through Ethiojobs.net OR Somali Coordination Office
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
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