Field Officer

Job Description

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People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanism, freedom, equality and solidarity. We consider human dignity and freedom to be fundamental values. We believe that people anywhere in the world should have the right to make decisions about their lives and to share the rights expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The People in Need organization was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents who were no longer satisfied with merely relaying information about ongoing conflicts and began sending out aid. It gradually became established as a professional humanitarian organization striving to provide aid in troubled regions and support adherence to human rights around the world.

Throughout our over 26 years of its existence, People in Need has become one of the biggest non-profit organizations in Central Europe. In addition to humanitarian aid and human rights, it now also targets education and helps people living in social exclusion.

We are part of Alliance 2015, a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns aimed at influencing the attitudes of politicians and the general public in Europe. In our over 16 years operation in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education and Social protection, Environment, Livelihood and Agriculture, Water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Emergency programs.

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PIN currently invites  qualified applicants for the position of: Field officer for the the project entitled’’ Participatory Development of Productive Landscapes in Sidama Region, Ethiopia - Phase II’’

Length of Contract: Definite employment contract until December 31, 2024

Required Number: 1 (One)

Job Description

Field Officer is fully responsible for the successful implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the project activities and outputs. FO is also responsible to achieve the specific results of the project in proper quality and time. FO works under the supervision of a Field Coordinator and collaborates with Community Facilitator, woreda government Officials, DAs, Kebele administrative, community, and other PIN staff. As per the contract of employment, FO is accountable for the regulation and rules of PIN including the core values of the organization.

Specific Duties and responsibilities:

I.       Project Requirements

•   Participate in the preparation of project plan, baseline surveys, studies, monitoring, and evaluations  through collecting data, and mobilizing the community;
• Prepare an action plan for the implementation of project activities according to the log frame and timeframe of the project;
•  Implement and monitor project activities on the regular basis;
• Prepare and submit weekly plan and progress reports to supervisor on time;
• Attain adequate results in proper quality and in time;
• Follow security rules and enforce the security rules with the project team;
• Ensure visibility of PIN among the communities and government staff ( DAs);
• Ensure maintenance of good personal relations with beneficiaries, government staff (DAs), project team, and supervisor;
• Document copies of every step of project activities like the lists of beneficiaries, distribution list, agreement, attendances, minutes, bylaws, and any necessary documents;
• Prepare the best practices and success stories; prepare photo documentation for the implementation of each project activity;
• Participate in regular project team meetings and provide necessary feedback and suggestions for the improvement of project quality;
• Supervise and capacitate Community Facilitators based on their job description and project activities;
• Work closely with the government structures (DA, WAO & local Structures)
• Electronic data collection of Field level SWC practices & other project innovative practices
• Implementing Good agricultural practices, like CA/CSA, Horticulture and  

II.  Financial / Administrative Requirements

• Prepare Purchase request as per the Annual purchase plan;
• Collect the procured materials from PIN on time ensuring the quality of the items as per the specification of the approved purchase request and plan;
• Facilitate the payments to training participants, etc;

III.  Other

• Other assignments corresponding to the actual needs of the mission, program, and project
• Substitute other Field Officers during absence while assigned by the Project Manager
• Understand and adhere to PIN procurement guidelines
• Understand and Adhere to all donor’s and PIN guidelines and policies.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor Degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry other related fields of studies.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in the sector
• NGO experience is advantageous
• Knowledge of spoken & written Amharic, English and spoken local language is advantageous
• Good communication, team management and capacity to work under stress.
• 3 strong references (only from previous supervisors, will be crosschecked)