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I JOB SUMMARY:
The primary responsibilities of the post holder will include the following: input into all humanitarian projects; high-level managerial oversight of all Emergency projects in CARE Ethiopia Field Offices (FOs), including oversight of workplans, program quality indicators and budgets to ensure appropriate burn-rates/expenditure; ensure project reports of acceptable quality are submitted in a timely manner; and assist the senior Humanitarian program manager and senior Humanitarian Operation manager in ensuring that all donor and government contract conditions are met. In consultation with the senior Humanitarian Operation manager and in collaboration with sector lead, s/he is responsible for the development of implementation plans and budgets, allocation of appropriate resources to accomplish plans, identification of qualified staff to implement Humanitarian projects and ensure that an appropriate monitoring system is in place to track the progress of and deviations from project implementation plans. The Humanitarian Response Manager will provide management oversight to the Humanitarian response manager and coordinate with the FO Program Operations Manager in the day-to-day management of all FO humanitarian projects within the respective geographical area of responsibility to ensure the efficient and timely implementation of quality project interventions. The key responsibility is to provide overall leadership and coordination of the implementation of activities and ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness and program quality.
II Responsibilities
Job Responsibility #1: Staff Management (20%)
Properly implement conflict resolution mechanisms and ensure that grievance and whistle-blowing mechanisms are functional and fairly administered as per CARE policy
Job Responsibility #2: Program Quality Assurance (15%)
Ensure that projects employ appropriate programmatic approaches based on project EPMTs, M&E frameworks and CARE’s programing principles and relevant guidelines
Identify technical assitance requirements and work with the humanitarian program managers to ensure projetcs receive the techncial support the require
Support project team leaders to utilize appropriate management tools in order to achieve intended impact
Collaborate with the LDM Advisor to ensure timely and effective monitoring and evaluation of project activities and the availability of accurate and reliable project information
Promote synergy with CARE Ethiopia long-term development interventions being implemented in the same FO
Collaborate with the commodity manager and other commodity team members to ensure commodity management practices are in compliance with donor and CARE guidelines
Job Responsibility #3: Program Implementation, Compliance and Technical Support (15%)
Guide and support Project manager, Team Leaders to ensure the implementation of planned project activities per the proposal and in accordance with donor and CARE rules and regulations through monthly reviews of both financial and activity reports against work plans
Establish/strengthen systems to monitor the implementation of project activities as outlined in the detailed implementaiton plans (DIP) and CO Annual Operating Plans (AOP) e.g. conducting monthly field trips, and undertake periodic reviews to follow up on the status of implementation
Collaborate with the Field Office Operations departments (procurement, human resources, finance, and administration) to facilitate efficient and quality support to projects as well as the timely resolution of challenges and identify when additional or specific support is required from HO
Coordinate with the commodity manager to facilitate the timely and appropriate distribution of commodities per donor regulations e.g. ensuring the development and use of commodity distribution plans
In consultation with the FO Program Operations Manager, support the project team leaders in fully involving the key stakeholders, especially community members and government partners in the entire project cycle
Maintain ongoing communication with cooperating agencies and implementing partners on project progress, fund utilization and challenges
Support the implementation of audit recommendations related to humanitarian projects
Collaborate with the Humanitarian Unit Finance Manager and other finance staff based in the FO to ensure compliance by all cooperating agencies to sub-grant agreements with CARE Ethiopia
Job Responsibility #4: Financial Management (20%)
Collaborate with FO-based finance staff as well as the Addis-based Finance Manager for timely financial reports, budget preparation and planning
Job Responsibility No. 5: Reflective Practice and Learning (10%)
In collaboration with the humanitarian LDM Manger, facilitate reflective practice and learning at all levels to improve program performance
Support the project team leaders and implementing partners in identifying, documenting, replicating and disseminating best practices and/or lessons learnt to improve project performance
Job Responsibility #6: Reporting and Documentation (10%)
Coordinate with Project Team Leaders for preparation of project reports and documents per donor and/or CARE reporting schedules and formats
Facilitate the timely and quality submission of field reports to Head Office
Job Responsibility #7 Networking and Representation (5%)
Attend zonal level sectoral coordination meetings led by OCHA and government
Job Responsibility #7: Other (5%)
Perform other duties as assigned
III GENDER EQUALITY
• Understanding and demonstrating commitment to the importance of gender, youth, and social inclusion issue
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of Gender Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and PSEAH (safeguarding),
Salary - 3005$
IV Qualifications
Required:
Demonstrated leadership ability to inspire and empower others
Good interpersonal communication skill and ability to effectively liaise with government, community leaders and other stakeholders
Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, and conceptual understanding of participatory approach and sustainable development
Proven ability to meet deadlines
Knowledgeable in participatory planning
Understanding of the importance of gender, youth and social inclusion
Demonstrated commitment to principles of gender, equity, diversity, inclusion and PSHEA (safeguarding) through previous positions or programming experience
Desired:
Previous experience managing staff and working with teams to achieve objectives
Significant exposure to projects involving networking and multiple partnerships, particularly related to emergency response, food security issues, Protection, WASH, nutrition, commodity management
How To Apply
If you are interested to be part of our dynamic team, exciting work environment and contribute to CARE Ethiopia’s mission and vision, please send your CV (not more than 3 pages) and cover letter (not more than one page) through https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CAREUSA&cws=52&rid=7396
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Make sure you indicate the position title and location on your application letter.
Passionate and dedicated candidates who meet the requirement are strongly encouraged to apply, especially women!
CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
CARE Ethiopia is committed to preventing all unwanted behavior at work. This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within the CARE Safeguarding Policy and related framework. CARE Ethiopia has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners.
CARE Ethiopia reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ current and/or previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer.
By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no objection to CARE Ethiopia requesting the information specified above. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks
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