Dan Church Aid Project Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia
Dan Church Aid Project Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia
About the JobDan Church Aid (DCA) in consortium with Mercy Corps is about to launch a project called “Resilient, Incomes through System Strengthening in Gambella Region (RISING)” with financial support obtained from WFP.
The project will work towards improving rain fed crop production through expansion of improved technologies, development of small scale irrigation scheme, improving livestock productivity and promotion of social cohesion and peace building.
The project will focus on refugees in Jewi Refugee Camp and host communities in Gambella Zuria woreda of Gambella Region.
The project coordinator will oversee providing overall leadership and oversight of the project including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and budget management.
He/She will be based in Gambella and will report to the Senior Programme Coordinator.
The Project Coordinator will take active part in planning, design, construction, and implementation of gravitational irrigation scheme with the best satisfaction of the community without compromising the desired quality and service value.
Moreover, the Coordinator will manage and provide technical support concerning irrigation techniques, practice and water management to beneficiaries who will produce different crops after the establishment of the irrigation scheme. In addition,
He/She will coordinate the overall project implementation including activities aimed at improving crop production under rain fed condition, improving livestock service provided by government sector offices and social cohesion and peace building activities.
Roles and Responsibilities
Planning and Implementation
Undertake technical, managerial and financial planning of the project and liaises with the relevant units at the Country Office.
Follow up on planning and implementation of irrigation construction undertakings and regularly review and monitor the performance of construction companies for compliance with the contract agreements they entered with DCA, including assessment of the construction work quality
Ensure quality of plan, design, and construction of irrigation scheme civil works including canals and ditches, water supply, return flow and other factors affecting irrigation requirements.
Ensure that the irrigation development scheme and other project activities are performed with in the given time frame and budget allocated while respecting the quality aspects
Coordinate overall implementation, monitoring and evaluation of RISING project and manage the project staff.
Ensure all interventions implementation adhere to DCAs policies specially gender, accountability and transparency standards
Provide training to beneficiaries and relevant government offices on small scale irrigation principles and practices
Oversee and support the
implementation of peace building and social cohesion activities of the project.
Will be responsible for full budget management, regular review of budget and undertake amendments as required.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Undertake frequent Monitoring and Evaluation of the overall construction of irrigation scheme and other livelihoods and peace activities of the RISING project.
Document learning from overall implemented projects and share for others across the organization
Take part in small scale irrigation knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) surveys and project evaluation in data collection, data entry, analysis and reporting to evaluate the impact of overall project.
Supporting the monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management of all relevant activities within his/her component and cooperation with the overall DCA’s M&E and knowledge management.
Coordination and networking
Liaise with Government sector offices, institutes and other relevant actors and stakeholders
Establish good working relationships with DCA projects in the area, DCA staff, government bodies and other stakeholders
Communicate effectively and on time with DCA, project partners and all relevant stakeholders with relevant means
Participate on relevant refugee and host community platforms.
Represent DCA and the project on different platforms.
Work closely with and report directly to DCA senior program coordinator
Reporting and Accountability
Prepare weekly, Bi-weekly, monthly, quarter and annual report.
Ensure that project participants and stakeholders have clear information about the project activities as appropriate and relevant to them.
Plans, implements and documents meetings, workshops, seminars and other capacity development measures
Provides information and any other support needed by the Monitoring, Evaluation and Knowledge Management section
Make sure proper complaint and feedback mechanism is in place.
Job Requirements
B.sc in irrigation engineering or Ag-ro engineering with minimum of four years managerial experience in irrigation scheme establishment or development in INGOs in rural and remote areas in Ethiopia
Master’s degree in irrigation engineering or Ag-ro engineering with a minimum of two years of the same the same experience.
Experience working as irrigation agronomist / agronomist
Excellent written and spoken English language
Experience in providing training and capacity building for staff
Ability to understand and respect the cultural, religious and political environment and to work well with staff and local authorities in a diplomatic manner.
Project management experience and ability to conduct technical and financial planning of operations.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Dan Church Aid Project Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia
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