Plan International Ethiopia Healthy Village Project Manager Jobs in Ethiopia

Plan International Ethiopia Healthy Village Project Manager Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Description

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

Role Purpose

The position provides program management to the team in the development and implementation of integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Food & Nutrition security project in accordance with internal standards and contractual obligations; and that the program is completed on time, within budget and with acceptable quality.

He/she is also responsible for accomplishing the program objectives and outcomes within the contextual constraints. The PM ensures the overall success of the program by making sure the Healthy Village Project team completes the defined activities while adhering to internal standards and contractual obligations; and that the program is completed on time, within budget and with acceptable quality.

Typical Responsibilities - Key end Results of the Position:

Project design, implementation and reporting

Manage the implementation of Healthy Village programme activities, ensuring donor compliance while meeting all technical and program quality standards as well as managing the team’s performance of project tasks and activities
Project cycle management processes and tools (including detailed implementation plans) effectively implemented to achieve project results and comply with donor requirements, government, and partnership agreements.

Knowledge of detailed project implementation and procurement plans are updated and openly communicated on a monthly basis in line with the project progress and results,

Manage the project human resources and provide technical support, training and capacity building.

Manage the project budget through the passing of timely orders, the preparation of monthly forecasts and the monitoring of expenditure.

Expenditure is monitored monthly to ensure spending is on track and forecasts are duly updated based on project needs and in compliance with donor regulations.

Track the progress of activities, ensure the collecting of program indicators and provide on-time internal status reports and external donor reports.

Quality programmatic and financial reports are prepared on time and in line with Plan

International and donor standards.

Effective monitoring and evaluation system, tools and processes are developed for measuring the results of the project, and project data is collected, and validated by and shared with relevant stakeholders.

Identify and monitor risks, constraints or escalating issues, and inform the hierarchy accordingly.

Ensure program strategies in gender equality and women’s empowerment are responsive to the context, implemented consistently across all project activities, and adhere to best practices in the sector.

Compliance tools and frameworks are designed, implemented and maintained ensuring the project is consistently ready for audit

Coordinate with other technical departments to ensure a common approach, synergy and sharing of information

Resource mobilization

Develop program funding portfolio through conducting rapid needs assessments, writing concept notes and proposals, initiate & follow up technical feasibility studies, designs and bills of quantities, tender documents and generally supporting the development and implementation of Water and Sanitation systems based on Plans’ corporate procedures to enhance resource mobilization efforts to reach more children and communities.

Identify potential grant projects and provide technical inputs to grant proposal development, monitoring and reporting.

Ensure that projects are implemented in compliance with donor requirements and in line with Plan’s grant management systems.

Ensure efficient utilization of grant funds for the programs in close collaboration with all relevant staff at the country and field levels.

Prepare and

submit periodic narrative and financial reports in a timely manner according to Plan and donor requirements

Monitoring and evaluation

Monitor project implementation processes, coordinate evaluations, share learning’s and document best practices.

Prepare quality and timely preparation of annual progress reports including case studies and lessons learnt and preparation & documentation of quality case study on best practice.

Monitor and evaluate programs and project implemented by Plan and its partners

Identify, document and disseminate best practices from within and outside Plan to staff and other development partners.

Prepare and submit periodic narrative and financial reports in a timely manner according to Plan and donor requirements

Ensure project learning and achievements are documented and disseminated widely

Ensure all project documentation is filed and organised for accountability purposes

Program integration and mainstreaming

Mainstream disaster risk reduction and emergency response interventions as well as inclusion and gender in relevant program designs and implementation.

Ensure mainstream of child protection in all programs as well as observe the child protection policy and be vigilant to report all child protection concerns.

Mainstream child centered community development approach in the project cycle to achieve appropriate participation of stakeholders and help them play a leading rolls;

Foster collaboration and support at program level to develop plans for integrating programs with other thematic areas.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Educational Qualification and Experience

Academic Qualification BSc/MSc in WASH related studies (Water Supply & Environmental Engineering, Hydraulic/Irrigation Engineering, Civil Engineering)

Proven experience (minimum 7 years for BSc & 5 years for MSc) in leading Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene & Nutrition projects that delivered high quality programming and gender transformative results, preferably in an emergency setting

Progressive experience working for INGOs in increasingly senior level management positions.

Proven experience in directly managing a diverse team including technical and finance staff ensuring high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity and teamwork.

Demonstrable experience managing multimillion-dollar institutional grants through donors like USAID, UNOCHA, Max foundation

Strong understanding and proven application of project cycle management.

Strong experience in partnership management and aptitude for cultivating strong relationships with multiple stakeholders including women’s organizations, government, and donors.

Experience leading cross-functional and remote teams to deliver results.

Ability to establish priorities in a time sensitive environment, track project performance, meet deadlines, and ensure high quality deliverables.

Ability to fully function in English (verbal and written) in essential. All donor reports, deliverables and communication will be in English.

Proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet).

Knowledge

Extensive knowledge on WASH and Food Security, Nutrition & the sector environment.

Knowledge of human resource and coordination role.

Understand organisational principles, systems and have the ability to provide leadership and support to staff working at community level.

Understanding of integrated development issues

Knowledge of child-rights programming

Knowledge of participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes

Skills Specific to the Post

Conceptual and strategic thinking skills.
Interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues

Have good writing and oral communication skills, including presentation.

Experiences in resource mobilization through preparation of proposals.

Understands budgetary processes including planning, monitoring and reporting.

Ability to provide team leadership and communicate effectively.

Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically

Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications


How to Apply

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