Post Title: Project Officer Duty Station: Somali Regional State, Charetti Reports to: Program Area Manager Salary: As per the organization scale Required: One Duration: One Year
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Who We Are
Islamic Relief is an international relief and development charity founded in 1984 with its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender. The office officially started operation in Ethiopia in 2004. Islamic Relief Ethiopia (IRE) is operational in the Somali Regional State; Hargelle, Elkere, Bare and Dekasuftu, Afar Regional State; Ewa and Bidu and an additional operational office in Addis Ababa.
Job Purpose
The main purpose of the job is to oversee the proper coordination of Integrated Basic Service Provision (IBSP) Project. S/he is responsible to discharge technical services relating to overall project development and implementation. To consolidate IR IBSP project in Afder Zone, to provide strategic guidance and management to IBSP project staff member, and to strengthen IR Ethiopia IBSP project and administrative systems in compliance with IR policy and procedures.
Key Accountabilities
Project Coordination: Coordinate and monitor all aspects of project management and provide programme and administrative support pertaining to the IBSP project. Ensure that the IBSP team and other relevant field office staff get timely technical support and assistance in the areas of project identification, preparation, appraisal, implementation, project management, monitoring and evaluation.
Planning: Facilitate development of the annual work plan of the IBSP project in line with the Country Program Strategy. Coordinate and compile annual plans and programmes of IBSP and other related projects. Facilitate the review and appraisal of potential partner proposals technically and financially in line with the Country Program Strategy.
Systems and Procedures: Apply project management systems and procedures developed at the country office to management of the IBSP project.
Project & Financial Monitoring: Coordinate regular project and financial monitoring of IBSP project at the field office and ensure application of appropriate monitoring tools. Monitor and review expenditure and progress receiving monthly expenditure and activity report, and conducting regular project visits. Investigate financial and output variances with appropriate justifications.
Capacity Building: Provide appropriate capacity building of IBSP project staff and partners especially in program cycle management and participatory approaches.
Networking: Liaise with all relevant stakeholders and represent IRE in various networking and discussion forums related to integrated local development issues, including matters relating to project planning, implementation, information sharing and reporting, and joint monitoring and evaluation.
Learning and Development: Coordinate project reviews, needs assessment, feasibility studies and evaluations as required. Ensure that researches and impact studies are undertaken and results are shared among the relevant stakeholders. Document lessons learnt through monitoring and evaluation, surveys and researches and disseminate information to the IR country Program Manager and technical advisors accordingly with clear recommendations
Team Development: In collaboration with the Program Manager and Financial Coordinator, plan, direct and manage human, finance and material resources of the project. Lead, motivate, supervise, guide, and support staff members under his /her supervision.
Reporting: Produce technical narrative and financial reports to both internal (country management team) and external (donors, government) stakeholders.
Job Requirement
Person Specification
Bachelor’s degree in rural development, economics, management, sociology or related social science field with 5 years relevant experience;
Proven management experience of development programs (preferably in NGOs) across a range of sectors (Health, Education, & WaSH);
Good understanding of participatory approaches
Good understanding of federal and regional structures including current systems and policy environment specifically pertinent to pastoralist regions, zones and Woreda
Good experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead and motivate others
Experience in capacity building of staff and partners
Good networking, representation, and negotiation abilities
Good interpersonal and communication (written and oral English) and presentation skills; knowledge of operational area is preferable, local languages (Somali) is compulsory
Well organized, analytical and able to prioritize multiple tasks