Regional Early Warning Coordinator - Tigray

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 candidates to apply for the mentioned position:

Position:                      Regional  Early Warning Coordinator 

Duty Station:                Mekelle

Duration of Contract: One-year contract, renewable (with 60 working days of Probation)

Closing date:                September 5, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Early Warning activities planned in the APT as per the expected standards and timely reporting, sharing and documentation of the reports and data. Ensure that the People we serve are properly  targeted as per the standards and the new initiatives are implemented. Represent FH at Regional level and participate in various meetings and submit updates to the FH head office.

Principal Responsibilities

Key Result #1 – Planning, Implementation and Coordination

1. The Regional Early Warning Program Coordinator will be responsible for coordination of early warning program activities planning, and implementation, in collaboration with AP staff in a way that ensures to be on Promise.
2. Represent and take part in any regional assessment at regional level in collaboration with  stakeholders.
3. Lead, follow up and provide technical support on the implementation of the vulnerability-based targeting (VBT), need estimation and organize capacity building training for all  area program staff and partners. 
4. Ensure that the targeting is as per the expected standards and fairly inclusive of people with disabilities.  
5. Attend coordination meetings representing FH which will be organized by the donor or government at regional level and submit updates to his/her immediate supervisor
6. Organize Zonal and Regional level quarterly review meetings and share the proceedings to FH head office
7. Facilitate Regional and Zonal level EW related training in consultation with HO EW manager. 
8. Support AP’s at the regional level procurement of various program supplies and equipment. 

Key Result #2 –Monitoring, Reporting and Partnership/networking

1. Ensure that the EW program activities are monitored, evaluated and the monitoring reports are produced and submitted timely in collaboration with the MEAL team.
2. Report any program incidents such food sales, diversion, mismanagement of resources to senior program managers
3. Responsible for follow up, compile and documentation of the context monitoring data and  submit to the EW manager on a monthly basis and ensure that the interactive Voice Response (IVR) data reporting is well functioning.
4. Compile periodic EW reports and submit them to the head office timely
5. Ensure that the monthly EW report with its advisories/recommendations shared by consortium lead (CRS) is timely shared with the appropriate regional, zonal, Woreda government counterparts and APs.
6. Oversee and technically support the fast on-set hazards assessment. Receive and compile fast on-set hazards reports, and its impact and other related reports and submit them to the office.
7. Coordinate and Work closely with Early Warning Program Manager, coordinator and ensure that the program purposes are met.
8. Coach and provide technical leadership role to area program level  staffs
9. Perform other assignments and duties assigned by the immediate supervisor 
10. Liaison and ensure partnership with the Regional government relevant sector offices

Job Level Specifications

?        Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.

?  Strong Interpersonal skills,

?  Emotional maturity,

?  Cross-cultural Sensitivity,

?  Ability to work effectively under pressure

Education and Experience

• BSc/BA Degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Extension, Disaster Risk Reduction, NRM, Climate change or in other related fields of study.
• MSc in the above listed disciplines is preferred
• 5 years related experience in a relevant position Preferably in INGO Setting is an advantage.

Supervisory Responsibility

?The position has supervisory technical responsibility over the early warning team across the region. 

Language

? Proficiency in spoken and written English and the country’s local language (s)

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

?        Encourages compliance of Safety and Security principles and policies of the organization by all staffs;

?        Visiting project Offices and operational areas periodically to meet staff and making sure that all staff members are aware of the safety and security procedures;

?        Explains to staffs the reasoning behind the organization’s safety and security policies and procedures

?        Organizing local training sessions, such as First Aid, Fire Safety, and Defensive Driving for staff members.  If possible, he/she should conduct briefing and training sessions himself/herself;

?        Ensures that safety and security objectives are added to performance reviews and evaluations of all staff members;

Encourages staff to adopt safe and secure practices. Ensuring that updated personnel information related to safety (Record of Emergency Data) and security management are kept in Human resources.

Gender Responsibility

?        Provide adequate time to staff to participate in gender sensitivity workshops and related events.

?        Through observation, interviews, and spot-checks, ensure that the staff planning process is gender sensitive.

?        Build a better gender balance in staffing through affirmative action.

?        Observe if women staff are as involved as men in high-profile activities such as interaction with visitors and chairing meetings, and take corrective action if warranted.

?        Encourage female staff to participate in external networks (local and regional), as well as seminars and cross visits.

Facilitate open and regular discussions with staff on about the work environment, policies, and values convenient to gender issues.

Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Competent candidates should submit their application and updated CV’s ONLY to:         recruitment_fhe@fh.org

Candidates MUST refer the position title "Regional Early Warning Coordinator - Tigray" on the subject line of their email and applications