Position: Project Manager
Job Purpose
To implement the emergency nutrition programme by the support of FFP/OFDA (USAID) Rapid Response Programme in all regions of Ethiopia as consortium lead implemented by IRC, Concern and CRS as per in-country protocols and international standards.
To provide effective and professional leadership/management role for the emergency nutrition intervention project.
Major Responsibilities:
· Manage the emergency nutrition intervention project as per the project proposal and budget secured.
· Co-ordinate and manage project staff and conduct PDR of each of these Officers.
· Assist the project team to develop weekly and monthly objectives and work-plan for the project and ensure that all planned activities are met.
· Coordinate and insure that reports from project officers are received timely, compiled, analysed and submitted.
· Compile monthly, quarterly, and project end reports to Concern, government and donors. Provide both formal and ongoing training to field teams and partners in planning and implementing the project.
· Ensure the proper and timely utilisation of the allocated project budget
· Assist the project logistics officer in tracking & managing allocated fleets, food resources and other supplies
· Contribute to budget preparation and revision as necessary
· Monitor staffing needs and assist the recruitment of local staff
· Support staff development through coaching and mentoring to enhance the capacity of project and partner staff
· Update the Area Manager about security issues on regular basis
· Ensure good collaboration and participation of government and other relevant partners.
· Liaise with relevant national and international NGOs operating in the area and government bodies to ensure information sharing and coordination, regarding response plans, agreements and reports.
· Ensuring that Monitoring & Evaluation plans are implemented with the involvement of relevant stakeholders
· Ensuring that all project partners have a clear understanding of Monitoring & Evaluation requirements and incorporate them in the project implementation
· Assist in any other tasks as required.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Essential
· MPH/ MSc or BSc. degree in Public Health, Nutrition or other health related fields of study with minimum of three years or six years relevant experience respectively in an emergency & development context;
· Minimum of three years NGO experience
· Management experience in wider emergency response programmes
· Experience of managing multi-sectoral teams
· Finance Management skills and some experience in donor compliances
· Good analytical, monitoring and evaluation skills
· Excellent ability to write good quality reports and proposals in English.
· Experience in CMAM programme is advantageous
· Flexible, reliable, culturally sensitive
· The ability to work in teams/ isolated situation and stressful environments and under pressure meeting deadlines.
· Initiative and be able to work with minimal supervision.
· Fluent spoken & written English and local languages
DESIRABLE
· Good administrative skills
· Computer Literate
· Self-starter and motivator
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skill