JOB TITLE: FSD Field Program Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Programme Manager
REPORTING TO POSTHOLDER: None
LOCATION: Guji Zone
DURATION & HOURS: Four Months, with 90 working days probationary period and a high probability of extension based on the availability of funds.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE |
The FSD filed program coordinator (PC), will work closely with the Forest for Sustainable Development (FSD) Programme Manager (PM) based in Farm Africa Addis Ababa Country Office, and responsible for leading and coordinating the overall programme implementation at Guji-Borana Programme target woredas supporting programme management, planning, implementation, playing leading role in coordination with field implementation of all partners, assisting the PM in internal and external project reporting, financial management, partner engagement, and monitoring and evaluation of the programme activities, outputs and impacts. Responsibilities involve ensuring that the field level programme activities of all partner organisations are integrated effectively and all relevant stakeholders at all levels are fully engaged.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
Key areas of responsibilities are:
1. Successfully manage the implementation of the programme activities in accordance with agreed objectives, work plans and budgets
a. Planning:
b. Programme delivery, implementation and internal reporting:
c. Financial management and governance:
d. Monitoring and evaluation of the project’s outcomes and impact
2. Line manage the project staff
3. Internal and external stakeholder management including: implementing partners, local government, as well as donor
4. Play an active role as a member of the Farm Africa team
These essential functions are not to be interpreted as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established.
PERSON SPECIFICATION | |
Essential | Desirable |
Education, qualifications & other knowledge | |
MSc in Forestry, NRM, Rural Development, Landscape Management, Watershed Management or other relevant field. | Training, experience or skills in Project Cycle Management is a positive add to the qualification required |
Practical work experience in NRM, climate smart Agriculture, Integrated rural development, Livelihoods, Food security, Marketing development. | Work record on Participatory Forest Management, Participatory Rangeland Management; Practical experience in an environment similar to BER |
Good understanding and firm belief in gender equality and issues in rural communities | Demonstrated professional and personal attitude towards gender equality |
Experience |
Project Management | |
A minimum of 8 years of progressive and relevant experience as project manager evidencing knowledge and understanding of project designing, planning, implementation, monitoring, review and reporting. |
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Experience in developing, implementing and reviewing participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation processes. Demonstrated ability to incorporate results of these activities into project design and implementation. | Experience in managing M&E studies |
Proven ability to work in effective communication, team culture, relationship, trust, respect and positive thinking with staffs, partners and community members. |
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Demonstrated independent and proactive attitude towards project management |
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Experience in financial management, including the ability to develop, read and manage budgets; and rapidly spot potential issues and solutions |
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Stakeholder & Line Management | |
Demonstrated leadership, line management and team building experience - including appraisal and managing under-performance. | Experience in leading teams in problem solving |
Proven experience in stimulating successful delivery of the project by all team members as well as staff development, creating open and collaborative team environments that encourages the contributions of the whole team | Experience in combining coaching with effective and insightful feedback on strengths, development areas and ways to grow |
Proven experience and ability in co-ordination, management and negotiation within implementing partners and other stakeholders (government and donors) |
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Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders based on trust, collaboration, demonstrated commitment and impact, deploying a wide range of influencing techniques as required |
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Excellent network and excellent relationship with government partners |
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Skills & abilities | |
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to work with both Government and Private Sector stakeholders |
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Excellent record of writing including briefs, project reports, communication and dissemination materials |
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Fluent written and spoken Amharic and English | Other local languages is a plus |
Ability and willingness to travel widely and frequently to rural areas. |
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Good knowledge of Windows including Outlook, Excel, and Power Point |
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