NPFS Senior Program Manager (Ethiopia)

Job Description

FH Ethiopia is a non-governmental organization engaged in relief and development activities. At FH, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call the “The Heartbeat”. This includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty. FH Ethiopia would like to invite potential internal/external candidates to apply for the following position: 

Position:                                   NPFS Senior Program Manager (Ethiopia)

Duty Station:                           Addis Ababa

Duration of Contract:            One year contract (with 60 working days probation period) with possibility of extension 

Closing date:                            November 27, 2023

Job Summary

The Nature-Positive Food Systems for Climate Change Adaptation in East Africa (NPFS) program will foster nature positive food systems for enhanced climate change adaptation. The NPFS program will scale-up nature-based solutions (NBS), promote climate resilient livelihoods based on the sustainable use of biodiversity, and improve landscape governance systems. Under the direction of the NPFS Africa lead, the NPFS Ethiopia senior program manager serves as operational lead for the NPFS programming in Ethiopia, working with and providing logistical support to the Ethiopia coordinating committee. The NPFS Senior Program manager will also work closely with other NPFS staff members (across Africa and in Canada) as well as program partners and stakeholders within Ethiopia. This position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Given the international nature of the program, this position will require flexibility in daily hours. Frequent domestic and regional/international travel, including rural travel with limited amenities, will be required.

 Principal Responsibilities (Key: A = act; A&I = act & inform; AAC = act after consultation)

1. NPFS Ethiopia Management & Coordination – The NPFS program manager (Ethiopia) will

work closely with the NPFS Africa lead to support regional programming within Ethiopia. This

will include:

1.1. NPFS Ethiopia Leadership –work collaboratively with program partners, members, and other       stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and collaboration of program activities. [A]

1.2. NPFS Ethiopia Management - Provide managerial and technical oversight to members and     partners. Manage all NPFS Program operations according to the agreed upon Program     Implementation Plan (PIP), Results Based Management (RBM) tools, and work plan.     Troubleshoot,   as needed, to prevent disruptions in daily program activities. [A]

1.3. NPFS Ethiopia Support – provide logistical support for program operations and collaborate with       and assist sub-contractors and technical partners.

1.4. Ethiopian Coordinating Committee – assist with the development of and provide logistical       support to the NPFS Ethiopia coordinating committee.[A]

1.5. Financial Management – administer an Ethiopian budget for program activities as approved by       the NPFS Africa Lead; monitor Ethiopian program expenditures. [A]

1.6. Planning - facilitate the development of annual NPFS Ethiopia work plans. [AAC]

1.7. Reporting - ensure regular reporting as required for program implementation (activity reports, conference summaries, etc.).

 2. NPFS Ethiopia Networking & Development – The NPFS program manager (Ethiopia) will   contribute to building and strengthening local and regional networks to further the adoption of   NPFS/NBS practice within Ethiopia. This will include:

  2.1. NPFS Ethiopia Community of Practice: lead on the development and facilitation of an   Ethiopian Nature Based Solutions (NBS) Community of Practice (CoP). Document best practices   and share across Nature+ partners and the CoP.[A&I]

  2.2. NPFS Ethiopia Networking: Network with national level NBS related government ministries   and technical groups, national and international research associations, social enterprises, and NGOs   and foster collaboration and coordination with these groups as warranted.[A&I]

  2.3. NPFS Ethiopia Representation: Represent the NPFS program and its collective expertise [A&I

3. Other Duties

• Participate in international program team meetings and events.
• Model harmony in the workplace and community through respectful interactions with others.
• Work with the M&E team to assist partners during surveys and research, as required
• Monitor potential agriculture and livelihoods funding opportunities from different donors in the country.
• Attend FHE meetings and events as appropriate, including team meetings and retreats.
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the NPFS Africa Lead.

Job Requirement

Job Level Specifications

• Full agreement with FH’s Christian beliefs expressed in The Heartbeat.
• Passionate about fulfilling the Foodgrains and FH’s mission of demonstrating the love of Christ to people affected by disaster, conflict, and poverty.
• Demonstrated computer operating skills, including proficiency in Google platforms, Microsoft Office products, and virtual technologies such as Skype and/or zoom.

   Special Skills

• Excellent facilitation and mediation skills.
• Demonstrated program management skills and ability.
• Capacity to manage and oversee a budget.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to positively manage complex organizational relationships.
• Fluency in Amharic and English
• A commitment to Foodgrains Bank’s mission and Christian motivation and active involvement in a Christian faith community

Experience

• Experience in fields relevant to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development, including nature based solutions, sustainable infrastructure, natural capital and ecosystem services, landscape scale planning; and excellent understanding of international conservation, climate, and sustainable development issues, especially nature-based solutions, climate risk management, climate resilience, sustainable infrastructure, and systems change.
• Experience and skills in establishing good working relationships/networking with appropriate national and regional government partners, agencies, and groups to ensure effective program implementation.

Education/Certifications 

• An undergraduate degree in natural resource management, conservation, climate change, or other relevant field and a minimum of 10 years professional experience required; or an advanced degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 6 years of professional experience required.

Language

Proficiency in spoken and written English. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues, network staff and the general public..

Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Safety & Security Responsibility

• Ensures that safety and security costs are included in all program budgets.  These include, but not limited to: staff training on safety and security, site enhancements for safety and security, human resources (security officers), purchase/ maintenance of basic safety and security resources & tools and budgets for safety and security assessments.
• Communicating with staffs in Field Offices and operational areas periodically and making sure that all staff members are aware of the safety and security procedures;
• Facilitating implementation and revision of Country Office procedures when required.  This includes identifying potentially risky situations and suggesting corrective measures;
• Encourages compliance of Safety and Security principles and policies of the organization by all staffs;
• Takes the leadership in the management of Safety and Security in the Head Office and Projects.  This includes identifying factors that increase risk, finding ways to reduce risk and planning ahead;
• Ensuring that all employees, local/foreign interns, as well as external consultants submit an updated Record of Emergency Data to their travels out of their base stations to accomplish FHE’s mission.

Gender Responsibility

• Publicly endorse FH is gender sensitive and inform the mandates of the Gender & Diversity groups, gender advisors, and gender focal Points.
• Approve funding for a full slate of gender activities and implementation
• Enforce the sexual harassment policy and on field visits, raise gender issues with staff, and spend time with Gender Focal Points.
• Using review meetings, field visits, and other methods, clarify that Senior Management is strongly committed to the principle of equal opportunity for women and men, and a true gender balance in staffing.
• Review and approve the HR or Gender Advisor’s feedback or recommendation on addressing male, as well as female grievances. 
• Facilitate female staff participation in local and regional networks, as well as seminars and cross visits.