START DATE: Immediately
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
STEM (2017-2022) is a Global Affairs Canada–funded project which aims to increase the number of Ethiopian men and women with relevant skills and qualifications for work in the mining sector as part of the country’s National Growth and Development Plan (2016-2020). The project’s goals are to strengthen university and technical vocational institution’s capacity to produce skilled and qualified graduates that have relevant technical and environmental skills and knowledge for the mining sector; to improve the instructional capacity of university/TVET instructors; and to ensure that community members, especially women living in and around mining sites have the appropriate skills and abilities to benefit from employment opportunities resulting from mining activities.
PROJECT AND CONTRACT PERIOD
The STEM project started in December 2016 and will end in April 2022. The Technical Operations Manager (TOM) position is a full-time position to be renewed annually pending positive job performance evaluations.
STEM TECHNICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
Based in the STEM Mekelle office, the Technical Operations Manager (TOM) will work closely with the Canadian Project Field Director (CPFD) to provide technical and operational management and oversight to the daily operations of the technical work streams of the project. The TOM will ensure that smooth logistical, coordination and internal management support is provided to all technical areas of this complex, large-scale project’s operations. The scope of this position includes the program work streams (WBS 1100, 1200, 2100 and 2200) including gender equality and Monitoring and Evaluation. This does not include Finance, administration or Human Resources however, close coordination is expected. The TOM will demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, coordination and communication skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
LIAISON, COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION
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INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD PROVIDE CURRICULUM VITAE ADDRESSING THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ITEMS: