Project Officer

Positive action for Development (PAD) is an indigenous, non-governmental, humanitarian and development organization and legally registered at Federal level by Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Charities and Societies agency on June 6/2011 with a registration number 2330. PAD would like to hire qualified professional for PACT funded project entitled USAID sustainable Peace Activity for the following position

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Oversee the development, implementation, and daily management of peace-building programs. Ensure adherence to project documents, work plans, and joint agreements with project partners.
• Develop a project schedule and proposal with milestones, due dates, and estimates for required materials.
• Work closely with the peace-building coordinator, vendors, and donors to develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to project budgets. Monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with respective donor's project management policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain partnerships and relationships with other organizations, stakeholders, and donors. Collaborate with external entities to leverage resources, expertise, and support for peace-building initiatives.
• Write weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with input from colleagues. Prepare review and evaluation reports, such as the Mid-Term and Annual Project Report. Assist in the preparation of regular and special reports and investigations conducted by the organization.
• Analyze and research the national peace and security, humanitarian, and development landscape. Stay updated on relevant trends, policies, and opportunities for program development. Identify gaps and opportunities for peace-building programming.
• Disseminate the results of activities or projects under implementation to relevant stakeholders and partners. Share best practices, lessons learned, and success stories to contribute to the broader peace-building community.
• Monitor Oversee the implementation processes, monitor, evaluate, and share learnings using monitoring and evaluation requirements. Ensure the availability of up-to-date information on critical issues related to peace-building.
• Perform other related duties as required to support the effective implementation of peace-building programs and the overall mission of the organization.
• Ensuring program compliance and accountability and timely, accurate reporting in line with PAD requirements and donor projects.
• Perform other activities assigned by his/her immediate supervisor

Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree in international relations, peace studies, development studies, or a related field.

Experience: minimum of three years of experience proven experience in program management, preferably in the field of peace-building or conflict resolution

Skills Required, Attitudes, and Attributes:

• Strong project management skills, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including donors and organizations.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with a good understanding of peace and security issues.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

No Required: Three (3)

Duty Station: one for Dire Dawa, one for Siti Zone, and one for Haromaya

Female applicants are encouraged to apply