About the Organization:
Project Harar Ethiopia (PHE) is an Ethiopian resident charity, registered with the E.F.D.R Ethiopian Charities and Societies Agency.The charity works in the area of facial disability, including cleft lip andpalate. PHE has a unique collaboration and a Memorandum of Understanding with the founding charity, Project Harar UK and the two organizations work closely to fulfil their mutual goals.
PHE collaborates with government sector organizations inhealth, labour and social affairs departments, and with NGOs and local communities, to identify people, in Ethiopiawith facial disfigurementsand arranges for them to access free medical treatment and rehabilitation. PHE also works in community-based rehabilitation (speech therapy), in demand and awarenesscreation programmes targeted to health extension and social workers, as well as risk reduction interventions among mothers and communities in its active regions.
Project Harar Ethiopia (PHE) is an Ethiopian resident charity, registered with the E.F.D.R Ethiopian Charities and Societies Agency.The charity works in the area of facial disability, including cleft lip andpalate. PHE has a unique collaboration and a Memorandum of Understanding with the founding charity, Project Harar UK and the two organizations work closely to fulfil their mutual goals.
PHE collaborates with government sector organizations inhealth, labour and social affairs departments, and with NGOs and local communities, to identify people, in Ethiopiawith facial disfigurementsand arranges for them to access free medical treatment and rehabilitation. PHE also works in community-based rehabilitation (speech therapy), in demand and awarenesscreation programmes targeted to health extension and social workers, as well as risk reduction interventions among mothers and communities in its active regions.
Job Description:
This is a national position based in Addis Ababa, with travel to project sites in the Oromiya, Amhara, SNNPR and Afar regions,as well as to other areas in Ethiopia that PHE may decide to expand to. The Executive Director will lead PHE staff,with direct supervision of some staff members.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Direction and Planning:
Programme Management and Implementation:
Fundraising, Representation and Networking:
Programme Monitoring and Evaluation:
Security and Health & Safety:
Administration and Management:
Type: Full time 12 months fixed term position (renewable based on performance)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Reports to: Ethiopian Board members and Project Harar UK Executive Director
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding of the operating environment in Ethiopia, has strong strategic skills, is collaborative and flexible, and has the capacity to develop a growing organization.Excellent command of written and spoken English and Amharic is mandatory. Knowledge of other local languages would be an asset.
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Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:
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