Cluster Manager

DEC is a local CSO established in 2007 and re-registered in May 2019 as per the new Authority for CSO Proclamation by the Ethiopian government bearing a registration number of 0009. The organization has five major programs: Child Well-being and Education Development Program, Gender and Life Skill Development, Employable Skills Development Program, Advocacy, and Humanitarian Emergency Program. DEC actively works in six National Regional States and one city administration of Ethiopia namely Amhara, Afar, Oromia, Tigray, Gambela, Benishangul Gumuz, and Addis Ababa City Administration.  

Job Summary

The Cluster Manager provides leadership, support, and management. Ensuring that all project plans are developed and implemented timely and that they strictly adhere to the required standards, She/He will lead in program design and execution making certain that an empowerment approach is prioritized while continuously mobilizing additional resources and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Specific Job Description  

• Plans and Coordinates one or more projects of the organization, including fundraising, budgeting, work planning, and community outreach.

• Coordinate and guide the development and implementation of plans for monitoring meaningful youth engagement at different partners and stakeholder organizations;

• Ability to work with communities, government stakeholders, and other partners.

• Ensure timely update the supervisor on progress Reports about the project

• Ensure close consultation of the consortium and good communication with all concerned bodies 

• Accountable for coordinating and providing necessary technical support to all project activities of the organization related to the project he/she leads.

• Provide technical support and participate in needs assessment, supervision, M&E, and performance reporting 

• Update, enrich, and upload current and dynamic information and data related to the project.

• Support the identification and assistance of capacity-building needs of both governmental and national CSOs. 

Qualification   BA/MA 

• BA /MA in Project Mgt. Social Work/ /Sociology
• Minimum 3 years

Additional Skill

• Fluent in English languages, Writing, and speaking skills in additional local languages are a plus ;

• Good communication skills in teamwork team mobilizations and partnership management;

• Experience in facilitating assessments, best practice capturing, and working with communities and  Experience in working TVET.

• Ability to conduct training and track progress;

• Good report writing, use of technology application skills ;

• Advanced PC skills, particularly knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel as well as other financial software packages.

Qualified Female applicants Who fulfill the requirements are appreciated.

How To Apply

Any Interested Applicant can apply to the position by collecting his/her CV and a copy of documents Via Email.  

Cluster Manager clm@decethiopia.org