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Job Description
FH Culture
All we do, and how we do it, seeks to promote Gods beauty, goodness, and truth in a broken world. As such, we are defined by our ability to make peoples lives measurably better; our ability to deliver impact is the measure of our collective success. For we know that we are Gods handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God has already prepared in advance for us to do. At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of values called Heartbeat Values.
Position: Area program Manager I
Duty Station: Kola Temben (Central Zone, Tigray Region)
Duration of Contract: One-year contract, Renewable (with 60 working days probation period)
Closing date: May 3, 2024
Job Summary:
he Area Program Manager-I is responsible to prepare the budget plan as per the annual planning tool based on the approved PREP budget received from CRS. He/She is also responsible to prepare smart sheets based on the APT and implement program activities in collaboration with the government stakeholders. He/She is also responsible for creating a smooth environment for a sound relationship with concerned government stakeholders and with FHE staff at area program and regional office level.
Principal Responsibilities
Key Result #1 Program Planning and Implementation
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Key Result #2 Program Coordination and Partnership
Network the area program with relevant NGOs and the private sector at the woreda level.
Represent well FHE at woreda and Zonal level communication and maintain good relationships.
Key Result # 3- Capacity building activities and leadership roles
Identify capacity gaps of FHE and partner staffs and fill the gaps as deemed necessary with the view of enhancing the capacity of local FHE staff and partners;
Ensure that the commodities are properly distributed to the people we serve and based on the donor rules and regulation that Commodities not for sale and exchange
Key Result # 4- Monitoring and reporting
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.
Gender Responsibility
Publicly endorse FH is gender sensitive and inform the mandates of the Gender & Diversity groups, gender advisors, and gender focal Points.
Enforce the sexual harassment policy and on field visits, raise gender issues with staff, and demonstrate strong stand about gender related abuses
Using review meetings, field visits, and other methods, clarify that Climate Resilience manager is strongly committed to the principle of equal opportunity for women and men, and a true gender balance in staffing.
Facilitate female staff participation in local and regional networks, as well as seminars and cross visits.
Ensure the equal participation and engagement of the women beneficiaries in all project activities
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 all field level project staffs 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 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 FHEs mission.
Job Requirements
JOB LEVEL SPECIFICATIONS
Full agreement with FHs Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.
Excellent writing skills in English with proven ability to review plan/reports with donor requirements/standards,
Computer literate in Microsoft Programs,
Strong Interpersonal skills,
Emotional maturity,
Cross-cultural Sensitivity,
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Able to self-manage a diverse and dynamic set of responsibilities, proactively solve problems and / or suggest viable solutions while advancing goals and objectives;
Minimum of five (5) years related experience in the field of out of which at least two years in a coordination or managerial position preferably in a similar program or INGO.
Education/Certifications
A minimum of Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, Natural Resource management or other related fields (with more preference to MSc degree)
Trainings in Natural Resource Management, Conservation Agriculture principles, Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), Climate Change
Distinguishing Competencies
Highly developed leadership, influencing and communication skills, and demonstrable capability in relationship building at all levels.
Proven budget management experience coupled with experience in implementing and working in accordance with corporate structures, policies and practices.
Language
Proficiency in both spoken and written English; ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. He/ She have the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Supervisory Responsibility
The position supervises all Project Officers, Project Finance and Admin Officer and provide all technical advice and follow up to other staff under the project.
How to Apply
Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Competent candidates should submit their application and updated CVs ONLY to:recruitment_fhe@fh.org
Candidates MUST refer the position title"Area program Manager I" on the subject line of their email and applications
Important Notes:
Please note that the subject of your email should be the position title "Area Program Manager I".
Applicationsshould be sent only once and repeated receipt of applications from one person is not acceptable.
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