Job Title: Senior Program Officer/ Cluster Coordinator
Department: Program
Location: Guna Begemidir
Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Programme Officer represents ActionAid Ethiopia in all matters in the designated Development area;
Support the effective functioning of the Cluster by providing administration and programme support and coordination and ensuring synergies,
Lead and Coordinate the participatory program designing, analysis, planning, appraisal, implementation and monitoring & evaluation process of the cluster;
Facilitates community empowerment processes, manage and facilitate community participation, mobilization, organization and leadership processes;
Play key role in the development and implementation of local level capacity building strategies and initiatives;
Lead the initiation and strengthening of partnership development and networking with local government and civil society organizations, work to strengthen community based organizations and civil society sector in the designated community, facilitate AAE’s proactive engagement in local level social policy change initiatives, engage in concept note development for fundraising and resource mobilization initiative;
Lead and develop effective programme team and ensure efficient management of programme budget, financial & other resources.
Job Requirement
The successful candidate should have BA/MA Degree in Development studies or related discipline with a minimum of Six years relevant experience or BA/Bsc Degree and eight years relevant experience MA/Msc.
Proven experience in managing and leading participatory development programmes
Sound conceptual understanding of development theories, local poverty dynamics, solid experience in working with and managing partnership, networking and capacity building processes.
Proven and strong team leadership, communication and interpersonal skills are necessary requirements.
Strong report writing skill and personal qualities embedded in values and principles for equality is essential.
Proven commitment to make a difference in the lives of people living in poverty and marginalized people and ensure pivotal engagement in women empowerment and development issues is required.