SOS Children's Villages Project Coordinator, Family and Community Development Project Jobs in Ethiopia
SOS Children's Villages Project Coordinator, Family and Community Development Project Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionWho we areSOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation.
The organization started its humanitarian work with the opening of its first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. The organization has been providing life-saving provisions such as food, water and health services for a very significant number of children devastated by severe drought and the subsequent famine.
Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia aspires that every child grows up with love, respect and security.
Why we need you?
We are looking for a Project Coordinator for Family and Community Development Project who will be responsible for leading the planning (including budgeting), implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project activities, in accordance with the organisation’s policies, strategies, and available resources.
What we provide
An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career
Your role
As a Project Coordinator for Family and Community Development project you will be in charge of the following:
Leading the planning of the Project
Coordinating the baseline assessment and analysis of the situation of children at risk of losing parental care within the targeted community(s) and make a final recommendation regarding the choice of community(s) to the FS programme manager.
Carrying out a stakeholder analysis, to identify key stakeholders within the selected community(s) who are interested in or affected by the planned programme.
Formulating an initial action plan based on the findings from the baseline assessment, followed by annual plans with concrete programme activities based on the analysis findings.
Identifying local funding sources, applying for grants and other forms of local income, such as donations in kind, and government subsidies.
Leading the development of the programme design, based on the findings of the baseline assessment and analysis, and in line with the organisation’s policies, strategies and available resources.
Ensuring that the annual planning process is carried out and plans are updated, according to the policies and strategies of the organisation.
Supporting capacity building of programme implementation partners to ensure the long-term sustainability of service delivery and ongoing development of the programme in future.
Coordinating the implementation of programme activities
Coordinating the implementation of programme activities, according to the objectives, actions and time frames outlined in the annual plan.
In doing so, also ensure that the programme operates in accordance with the organisation’s policies
and procedures.
Guiding and supporting the development of sustainable community responses to the situation of children at risk of losing parental care.
Ensuring that those children who are most at risk of losing parental care participate in the programme.
Guiding and supporting the building of self-reliance in families
Financial management and administration of the project
Ensuring that the organisation’s financial resources are used modestly and efficiently.
Implementing financial and administrative procedures, in line with the organisation’s policies/guidelines and in consultation with financial support staff.
Ensuring all programme expenditure/resource usage is in line with the annual plan and budget.
Project team capacity building and management
Participating on the screening of applications, interviews, and reference checks in consultation with location HR/Op manager and direct supervisor to hire project team.
Planning orientation programmes for new co-workers to ensure they have a good understanding of the organisation and their role within it at project level under the guidance of Location HR/OP manager.
Ensuring effective performance management systems are implemented for all project co-workers, including job descriptions, regular review sessions and annual performance appraisals, in line with organization performance Management guideline.
Ensuring that individual staff training and development needs are identified and that these are addressed through staff development measures, according to priorities and available resources.
Establishing mechanisms for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the project
Ensuring that monitoring and evaluation systems are in place and functioning well, in line with the organisation’s requirements at project.
Providing direct supervisor with regular up-dates on programme activities and results, including regular written reports, according to organisational requirements.
Securing regular financial management reports, including budget vs. expenditure reports, as required for the effective management of project resources.
Job Requirements
Up for the challenge...
Then check out our criteria’s:
BA degree and above in Sociology, community development, project Management and or Economics
Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in the field of social services or community development
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory position and experience in project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation.
Good knowledge on the UNCRC (United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the child)
Awareness and understanding on the crosscutting issues including gender, education, health, HIV/AIDS, etc.
Excellent command of the English language including both written and verbal
Excellent communication & networking skills
Strategic thinking and Planning and coordination skill
Strong analytical skills
Project Monitoring and evaluation skills
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Excellent Collaboration and leadership skills
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Power Point)
The Pluses:
Fluency in the language(s) spoken in target communities
Motorbike driving skill and license
Previous experience working with international NGO's
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; SOS Children's Villages Project Coordinator, Family and Community Development Project Jobs in Ethiopia
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