Job Description
- JOB SUMMARY
Under the technical and managerial supervision of the Response Manager, the Project Development Officers will support community level response initiatives through rapid assessment, development of project ideas, designing and implementing activities that have been approved through direct implementation and/or working through partnerships framed by MoUs; relationship management, monitoring and facilitating documentation on lessons learned. The Project Development Officers will be based in Addis Ababa but spend substantial percentage of their time in the field.
Undertake/participate/facilitate rapid assessments that set to describe the situation on the ground, the challenges and problems, analyze and come up with potential project ideas
Prepare draft proposals for selected activities. In close collaboration with the Response Manager and Sr. Grants and Contracts Manager, prepare activity proposals to respond to identified problem/s, addressing needs of groups in different geographic locations, using activities/strategies/tools/methodologies and prepare required budgets
Continuously scan the operating environment and ensure response initiatives are implemented taking into considerations the realities on the ground
Once an activity has been cleared by USAID, implement the activity either directly or through a subcontractor/grantee ensuring effective implementation
Prepare draft partnering agreements) with potential implementation organisations, where needed
Manage and coordinate program implementation
Manage relationships and networking
Coordinate with program teams to ensure the procurement and delivery of materials to program-supported beneficiaries
In conjunction with the Communications and MERL team, assist in documenting of key successes, lessons, capturing case studies etc.
Conduct monitoring visits and prepare reports to assess implementation of activities
Compile reports of activity implementation
- Ensure conflict sensitivity at all stages of the project implementation stages
Job Responsibility #2: Other Functions.
Ø Performs any other related duties that may be assigned to her/him by the Supervisor.
Job Requirements
A/ EDUCATION/TRAINING
BA/MA Degree in Political Science, Sociology, law, or other related Social Science field.
B/ EXPERIENCE
5/3 years of relevant experience.
C/ TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Ø Experience in managing and administering projects
Ø Experience in community facilitation, conflict resolution, and peace building
Ø Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, both beneficiaries and partners.
Ø Fluency in written and spoken English.
Ø Excellent written and oral communication.
Ø Flexible, with ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ø Proficiency in word-processing, spreadsheet and DBase skills.
D/ COMPETENCIES
Ø Respect, accountability, excellence, adaptability, planning and organizing, pro-active problem solving.
The incumbent is expected to establish and maintain open and cordial relationship with NGOs, CSOs, GOs and other stakeholders in order to obtain the required support and collaboration for the smooth coordination and implementation of response programs.
- WORKING CONDITIONS AND LEVEL OF TRAVEL REQUIRED
This position is located in Addis Ababa, with frequent field travel.
| Disclaimer: This job description summarizes the responsibilities assigned to the position; however it does not contain an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Periodically, employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment at Pact is a voluntary “at will” relationship. |
How to Apply
Interested applicants fulfilling the minimum requirements are invited to submit their letter of expression of interest with CV to Pact Ethiopia Office at Pact Ethiopia Admin and HR reception or submit the document to Pact-Ethiopia Office
Address: Located at Wuha limat (22 area) on the back side of Capital Hotel and Spa or next to Wehemiya Kitefo Bet. Tel 011-661-62-44/6939/6572 OR Pact Ethiopia, P.o.Box: 13180, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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- Job City Addis Ababa
