Vacancy Number: DCA-ETH/VA -010/2018
Vacancy Date: May 22, 2018
Number Required: One
Type of Contract: One-year contract with possible extension based on performance
Reporting to: DCA Humanitarian Program Manager
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Dan Church Aid (DCA) is a legally registered international NGO (Charities and Societies Agency Certificate # 1083) engaged in development and humanitarian assistance to poor rural people in Ethiopia directly and in partnership with Ethiopian NGOs and civil society organizations. DCA Ethiopia is currently implementing various humanitarian response and development projects in Afar National Regional State Aysaita and Barhale Districts. DCA is seeking qualified candidates for its field office coordinator position who can lead its different operations in the region.
Overall Responsibilities of the position holder:
The position holder, under direct supervision of DCA Humanitarian Program Manager, shall provide overall leadership; management and general technical direction to DCA Afar programs and ensure integrated approach among the different projects; provide technical and administrative guidance for DCA field office staffs; promote harmony and team work among DCA field staffs; establish good working relation with partners and stakeholders; and ensure DCA’s humanitarian response and development operations are aligned and coordinated with similar efforts of government and other humanitarian and development actors; ensure adherence to international humanitarian quality and accountability standards, relevant national and international laws, as well as DCA’s core values and code of conduct in the course of project implementation; uphold maximum efficiency, transparency and accountability in resource use.
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