Internal & External Vacancy Advertisement
Job Announcement Number: SCI/SAH/041/2017
INTRODUCTION
Save the Children (SC) has an opening for the following position. If you are interested to join our team, please review below position specification and requirement to help you make a decision.
Job Title | Project Coordinator |
Place of Work | Hawassa |
Monthly Salary in ETB | As per the organization scale |
No. of Positions | (01) One |
Length of Contract | One Year
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Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In Ethiopia and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.
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JOB Purpose:
The job holder will be primary responsible for ensuring the high quality of program implementation, budget monitoring and overseeing the overall program activities, and effectively communicating and escalating issues in a timely and appropriate manner. Responsible for overall program management and implementation; support the program staff in general and in particular at Regional, Woreda and Kebele level in planning, coordination, implementation and supervision of community based activities and ensure active involvement of and communication with communities and partners for smooth and successful implementation of program activities as per the approved program document; interact with relevant governmental offices and bureaus for adoption of new curriculum on skill training; organizes curriculum review session either at the Regional or Federal level; and ensure the program implementation is in line with government and donor requirements and Save the Children standards..
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Coordinate the activities of POTENTIAL in respective operational Woredas.
Recruit Woreda Program officers and Woreda and Kebele training and coaching facilitators
Ensure staffs are deployed on respective Woreda and Kebele level training centres
Establish and organize regional business development service hubs and support hub managers on activity design and Implementation
Ensure Woreda and Kebele level training and coaching facilitators (WKLTCF) in community mobilization, need identification, planning and effective implementation of program activities.
Ensure feedbacks are gathered from participant and WKLTCF on the curriculum and program activities for further improvement and possible action.
Lead the regional team to prioritize key project outputs and outcomes.
Establish regional and Woreda level linkages and partnerships with private sectors, MFIs, GOs, NGOs, TTIs etc. and maintain existing partnerships in Woreda and regional level.
Maintain and create good relationship and collaboration with government ministry offices in regional and Woreda level
Ensure that the business development services Hubs are equipped and well informed to provide the necessary services and information to business starters and unemployed youth to find jobs.
Participate and contribute for program development and planning meetings
Conduct and facilitate research activities in areas of entrepreneurship, value chain analysis and business and employment opportunities.
Facilitate the involvement of volunteers from different Sectors to support the program
Ensure that regional plans, budgets and reports are good quality, regularly updated and timely produced and communicated to all stakeholders.
Establish and maintain a usable program schedule for all phases of the project for staff, and partners.
· Communicates effectively with staffs and partners to identify needs and develop alternatives business solutions.
Identify, track, manage and mitigate risks that may affect project implementation or staff engagements with stakeholders.
Ensure timely production and quality of periodic reports to relevant recipients.
Develop team spirit among staff.
Appraise staff performances.
Ensure staffs have internalized the values of the Organization.
Work with HR Unit regarding HR and other general service related issues.
Organize periodic meetings with other program staffs at Regional and Woreda level.
Maintain program file and related documents.
Carry out other duties as requested by the regional Directors.
NET WORK BUILDING:
• To ensure proper implementation of Identify young budding entrepreneurs and youth having potential to become entrepreneurs
• To ensure the effectiveness of network of entrepreneurial young leaders
• To ensure effective partnership and link the target groups with private companies and association, training entities and Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs)
• Liaise with potential employer in the area and identify employment opportunities
• Identify potential economic opportunities
• Build good networking with other YES services in the region
• Work closely with Woreda and Youth facilitator of POTENTIAL team at the region
Accountability:
Ambition:
Collaboration:
Creativity:
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:n
Essential:
Minimum BA Degree or Masters is preferable in field (s) such as: social work, rural development, business, commerce, Agriculture and related courses.
6 years of relevant progressive experience, out of which 2 years in managerial positions.
Experience of working with youth livelihood development programs in rural setups.
Excellent understanding of the culture and ways of living of target Operational Areas.
Good written and spoken English.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with private sector, communities, government structure, existing NGOs etc.
Excellent partnership building and networking skills.
Good team player and open for new ideas and learning.
Good report writing skill; able to collect, document and share program records and information.
Advanced knowledge of computer applications
Ability and willingness to travel and work in rural areas where the program is implemented, within approved security frameworks.
Desirable
Extensive experience in project execution and good organizational, management and leadership skills.
Work experience in facilitation, coaching, partnership development, networking and supporting IGAs
Work experience in diverse international NGOs is an asset.