Vacancy Announcement – CARE Ethiopia
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CARE Ethiopia would like to invites competent and interested candidates for the following positions.
Position 1: Project Manager
Job Summary:
The purpose of the Project Manager (PM) position is to provide leadership and coordination for ensuring the proper implementation and accomplishment of the CARE DANIDA funded SPAII (Strategic Partnership Agreement II) Prosopis Innovation Project in Afar (PIPA) objective with special focus on CARE’s vision, goals, and program principles, standards, approaches, and long-range Strategic Plan. The PM will have joint responsibility for the project and will manage and support the day-to-day implementation of the project activities in coordination with the technical team in Afar Region. As the project is heavily focused on innovative approaches and solutions, the PM will be directly responsible for ensuring that implementation reflects the creativity and agility of innovation projects. In addition, s/he will be responsible for leading the planning of all the project activities, including the performances of the innovation and private sector partners that will be engaged with the project including leading the field team in implementation, ensuring all reports (financial and narrative) are prepared on time, among other functions. In consultation with the Program Coordinator and other technical advisors she/he develops annual implementation plans and budget, allocates appropriate resources to accomplish the plan and ensures that an appropriate monitoring system are in place to track progress and deviations of program implementation. To promote the highest level of staff performance the PM provides coaching to staff under her/ his direct supervision. She/he establishes and maintains effective working relationships with key Regional and Woreda government and private sector partners working with SPAII PIPA. She/ he will provide the required support to the field team and ensure the day-to-day project information sharing and updates, joint field action planning and regular joint reviews of project progress and status.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Required:
BSc in the field of Disaster Risk Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change and Society, Environmental Management or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Desired:
Master’s Degree in Disaster Risk Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change and Society, Environmental Management, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
B EXPERIENCE
5 years of relevant experience with the first degree or 4 years of relevant experience plus post graduate degree proven field based working experience in pastoral development programs, out of which 1 year in managerial position.
Some experience working on innovation projects and/or the design thinking/human centered design approach.
Experience in pastoral area integrated development and Market System Development (MSD)/ Private sector engagement.
Knowhow of opportunities and challenges of development in Ethiopia.
C Technical Skills & Knowledge
Required:
Proficiency in verbal and written English and Afar-af languages;
Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working within a multi –disciplinary team and ability to liaise with government, community leaders and other stakeholders at all levels.
Understanding of the application of the human centered design approach in developmental programming
Practical skill in the areas of non-controversial community development programming.
Proven skill in DNH (Do-No-Harm) approaches in development.
Understanding of consortium based project including understanding of opportunities and challenges in pastoralist context;
Operational planning, budget planning and management, monitoring and evaluation, report writing;
Proven experience of working with pastoralist context;
Demonstrated leadership and managerial ability to inspire and empower others;
Demonstrated technical and managerial ability, sound judgment, and ability to interact and work effectively with others at all levels.
Desired:
Experience of working in Afar Region;
Knowledge of the local Afa-af language;
Able to work in a very challenging environment and context;
Skills in organizing and facilitating training events.
Skills in facilitating and executing innovation focused workshops and/or trainings.
Expertise in one or more of the following program areas: Pastoralism, DRM, NRM, Gender and Conflict, especially with Gender & Rights Based Approach focus.
D COMPETENCIES
Respect, integrity, diversity, excellence, adaptability, stress tolerance, innovation, building partnership, communicating with impact, coaching, facilitating change, developing teams, information monitoring, planning and organizing, leading through vision and value.
Salary: $2,612.00
Workplace: Addis Ababa
Deadline: December 2, 2023
Position 2: GENDER SPECIALIST
JOB SUMMARY:
The Gender Specialist for Projects in Women Economic Justice (WEJ) unit will lead the efforts of the project towards quality, and inclusion through capacity building, strategy development, and advocacy. She/He will be responsible for building the project staff’s and the government partners’ capacity in understanding and applying gender and other empowerment approaches, tools, and best practices. It is envisioned that this will first be achieved through a hands-on approach that will require outstanding skills in planning and facilitation of training workshops, coaching, and mentoring, and an ability to influence and facilitate change through high-level interpersonal and communication skills. The Gender Specialist will report directly to WEJ’s Sr. Gender and Policy Advisor and will work closely with other project managers and staff to ensure program quality and impact in line with the projects’ goals and objectives.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Required:
BSc/A in relevant disciplines i.e. Social Science, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Rural Development, or other related studies
Desired:
Professional training in gender
B) EXPERIENCE
Required:
Four (4) years of relevant experience with the first degree & 3 years of relevant experience plus post graduate degree in Developmental related areas, conversant with adult learning and training of trainers, methodologies, practical experience in women’s rights/livelihoods programming
gender analysis, training, and mainstreaming
Desired:
NGO experience
C) TECHNICAL SKILLS
Required:
- Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, transparent and participatory management
- Sensitivity to different aspects of diversity (cultural, religious, economic, disability) and sensitivity to HIV/AIDS
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
- Training/facilitation skills
- Writing skills (for report), proficiency in oral and written English
- Computer literacy in MS Word, Spreadsheet, Microsoft PowerPoint, etc
Desired:
- Project Design, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills
- Action learning/research methodologies
- Gender analysis, interpretation, and mainstreaming
COMPETENCIES:
Coaching, initiating action, communicating with impact, innovation, planning and organizing, building partnership and commitment, facilitating change, adaptability, and contributing to team success.
Salary: $1,044.00
Workplace: Addis Ababa
Deadline: December 1, 2023
Position 3: PROJECT OFFICER
JOB SUMMARY:
The Project Officer will play a pivotal role in the successful implementation of the AWE Phase II project, focusing on empowering women engaged in early-stage micro and small enterprises. This position involves overseeing a team of 3 staff members and coordinating activities related to capacity-building training, access to financial services, market linkage, business development services, monitoring, and report writing. The Project Officer will provide comprehensive programmatic, logistical, and all-around support to ensure the project’s objectives are met.
The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, relevant training, and a passion for driving positive change in the lives of women engaged in micro and small enterprises. Excellent organizational and leadership skills, coupled with a deep understanding of gender-related issues, are essential for success in this role.
Education/training
Required:
BA degree in Gender, Law, Sociology, Social work, Development study, Social Science, or related areas of focus
Desired
Masters in related field is a plus.
B) Experience:
Required:
3- 5 years of relevant experience with first degree and youth Entrepreneurship focused projects in urban settings.
Experience working with micro and small enterprises, gender empowerment and financial inclusions
C) Technical skills
Required:
Language proficiency in written and spoken English.
Computer proficiency
Good communication and report-writing skills.
Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, economic and social needs of young women, understanding of the participatory approach, and sustainable development.
D Competencies
Respect, accountability, courage, excellence, building partnerships, stress tolerance, building commitment, coaching, interpersonal skill, operational decision-making, planning and organizing, information monitoring.
Salary: $746.00
Workplace: Hawassa, Sidama and Addis Ababa
APPLY HERE for Hawassa, Sidama
Deadline: December 3, 2023
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 send your CV (not more than 3 pages) and cover letter (not more than one page) through the application link which mentioned under each position.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
CARE Ethiopia encourages passionate and dedicated candidates, especially women, to apply. They aim to improve the lives of marginalized individuals, with a commitment to preventing unwanted behavior at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, and child abuse. CARE Ethiopia has a zero-tolerance approach to harm or exploitation of vulnerable individuals by staff or partners. They reserve the right to seek information on past incidents and all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.
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