JOB OPPORTUNITY Internal |
Job title: Assistant Regional Programme Manager |
Location: Humanitarian Response Programme, out of Addis Ababa
Reference No: HRP/ 103 /16
Number: more than one
Closing date: May 6, 2016
GOAL strongly encourages female candidates to apply!
ABOUT US
GOAL has been working in Ethiopia since 1984 implementing a range of multi-sectoral development, resiliency and humanitarian responses. GOAL Ethiopia is currently working with street children, pastoralists and rural small holders and responds to humanitarian crises in Ethiopia by working closely with local communities, local government and other key actors with a strong emphasis on resiliency, preparedness and longer term impacts. GOAL Ethiopia's major funders are USAID, OFDA, ECHO, BPRM, Irish Aid and UNOCHA.
ABOUT THE ROLE
GOAL Ethiopia is looking for a competent, motivated, experienced Assistant Regional Programme Manager to join the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team. You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time of growth & change and you’ll help to provide technical input, management and support to GOALs nutrition teams in the field and other involved parties.
ABOUT YOU
You'll be an experienced Manager and will be responsible for the implementation of the emergency nutrition program implemented by GOAL and help to oversee partner organisations nutrition activities. You will work closely with the programme and support team at the regional office and the Rural and Urban Development Programme at the field level to ensure the effective delivery and integration of the programme.
· Strong knowledge of operational planning, budget planning and management, monitoring and evaluation and report writing,
· Good knowledge, understanding and implementation of integrated Rural Development and emergency Programme activities,
· Ability to plan and organize work to meet individual, team and programme objective,
· Training and facilitation skill,
· Ability to effectively liaise with government, donors, NGOs, community leaders and other stakeholders,
· Fosters working in teams & team work spirit, coach and lead staff.
· Very good knowledge and practice of computer application,
· Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. Knowledge of local language,
· Continually looks to improve personal skill, knowledge and work hence contribute to capacity building within the team and organization,
· Willing to travel to remote areas and to camp in the field, ability to work flexibly including weekends and willingness to travel and work in rural locations and live in basic conditions.
· Flexible and creative approach; keen to take initiative where appropriate.
· Accountability & responsiveness within areas of responsibilities,
Desirable qualities, Skills and Competences: (list of qualities that are considered desirable for the specific post):
· Knowledge of local language other than Amharic (Oromiffa etc.) is advantageous.
· Familiarity to local culture.
· Passionate, strongly dedicated and highly committed to work for the improvement of the poor community
· Resilience: Maintains focus and intensity and remains optimistic, persistent and professional even under adverse, stressful or difficult situations.
Remuneration and Benefits: GOAL will pay a basic salary of Birr 15,724.00 and provides benefits like:-