- Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness.
- Full time, Permanent Role based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Closing Date: 15 October 2024.
ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION
The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. This year marks The Foundation’s 30th anniversary of carrying on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.
The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25+ countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.
We are also proud to announce we were awarded the Employer of Choice Award (Public Sector and NFP) at the 2022 Australian HR Awards. The Foundation is also endorsed and in partnership with The Life You Can Save.
To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org
ABOUT YOU
- Team management skills.
- Operational planning skills.
- Program management skills.
- Finance Management skills especially development & management of budgets and budget reports.
- Good communication skills (both oral and written).
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Good ICT skills.
- Advocacy and partnership development skills.
- High degree of integrity.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Act to End NTD / East Project Coordinator oversees the planning, co-ordination and implementation of The Fred Hollows Foundation Act/East Project. The Project Coordinator is responsible for providing technical oversight and coordination of Integrated MDA, conducting surveys, health system strengthening and monitoring and evaluation of the project. Specifically, responsible for effective planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring and management of Act to End NTDs Project to contribute to the elimination of blinding trachoma and strengthen the health system in Oromia region. Provide management oversight to Zonal Program Advisors/Act East to enable them to implement the project per the agreed plans.
The Project coordinator will play as a key focal person on programmatic external and internal communication and relationship representing the program including RTI, USAID, Global Office, Government Partners and other stakeholders.
Through close collaboration with colleagues, partners and others, identify program intervention areas and strategies and bring to attention of the Act East Program Manager. Ensure that all Act to End NTDs project is as per the required schedule with maximum output and quality assured using the allocated resources. In addition to delivering against shared core responsibilities, the incumbent is required to deliver against both strategic and specific responsibilities, working in a high-volume working environment. Play a role in visualizing the Foundation’s effort in Trachoma elimination to partners at region, zone and woreda levels.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Deputize the Program Manager and lead the plan and budget development, partners engagement and communications to FHFE management and CSN regarding Act East Project.
- Lead and manage the Zonal Program Advisors-Act/East and play leadership role in stakeholder engagement
- Coordinates stakeholders and plays an active role in the development of annual operational plans and quarter action plans of the project in collaboration with Regional and Zonal Health Offices. He/She is also responsible to lead the scheduling and sequencing of the planned activities in consultation with partners.
- Provide programmatic and technical guidance and direction to NTD team that include Zone Program Advisors, technical advisors, as well as the government health sectors focal points.
- Prepare innovative concepts and provide detailed documents on existing challenges with resolutions focusing to improvement of overall Act East interventions.
- Identify program risks wherever they exist and manage them as agreed
- Facilitate timely submission of quality quarterly, annual and any other reports of the Act/East Program to CSN and FHFE management.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Mi ni m um of 5 -year e x per i ence of project management preferably USAID funded.
- Master’s Degree in relevant field (Public Health, Ophthalmology, Social sciences or related fields) from a recognized institution.
- Experience of coordinating people, resources and programs particularly in coordinating Trachoma programs.
- K no wl e dge of program d esig n, program m a n ag eme n t, b udg et d ev elo p me nt a nd mo ni tori ng of Trachoma programs.
- Experience of working with donors and good knowledge of US government rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of recent national health policy issues.
How we recognise your contribution
Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.
To find out more about our benefits click here
APPLICATIONS
Applications should be made via our Website, and should include your resume and cover letter. Please address your cover letter to the Talent Acquisition Team and include a response to the “About You”, “Key Responsibilities” and “What You’ll Need to Succeed” sections of the advert as well as details of your current and expected salary.
Applications Close: 15 October 2024
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to ensuring our projects and activities are implemented in a safe and productive environment that prevents harm and avoids impacting the health and safety of all people, particularly children, vulnerable people, and disadvantaged groups. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.
The Foundation is also committed to protecting the health of our beneficiaries, donors and partners and require incumbents of this role to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where medical conditions may make vaccination harmful to their health).
Please be advised:
- Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
- All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.
- Please note we will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.
The Fred Hollows Foundation – Ethiopia (FHF-E) has been re-registered and licensed by The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Organizations Of Civil Societies in accordance with the Organizations Of Civil Societies Proclamation No.1113/2019 and certificate number 2985, on May 20/2019.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have the appropriate right to work in Ethiopia.
More Information
- Job City Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
