We would like to hire a qualified candidate as listed below:

Position summary:  

The Project Officer will report to the program manager/General Manager and He/ She will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating Project activities and closely work with partners. She/he ensures that regular monitoring and evaluation of project progress are conducted and findings of best practices are documented and feed into the planning process.

Major Duties & Responsibilities 

• Prepare a detail activity plan in collaboration with the program manager.
• Facilitation and implementation of planned activities through proper coordination and provision of technical support.
• Timely execution of activities at a high-quality level
• Organize and coordinate training for EDA regional branch office focal representatives in project management & data collection procedures for program/project implementation.
• Establish & Create progress reports monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually.
• Establish & create a common understanding among implementing partners and ensure smooth implementation of the project.
• Create smooth relationships with trainees, government bureaus, and other partners at different levels.
• Take part in program planning, proposal writing, documenting best practices, and monitoring project activities.
• Organizing and updating the necessary information and data of diabetic children and young adults for “I care” projects.
• Take responsibility for following the implementation and outcome of training in the respective project implementation sites of I care.
• Take responsibility for the preparation of magazines, newsletters, and other publications of the I care project achievement as needed.
• Ensure that regular monitoring and evaluation of I care project progress are conducted and findings of best practices are documented and feed into the planning process.
• Make sure that any budget request is prepared in detail and in line with the agreement and policy and also the plan in the project document.
• Perform other activities as per the need of the organization and guidance from the supervisor.

Report to:  Program Manager/General Manager

Required number:  One

Employment Category: Six-month contract with possible extension

A. Education: 

• Bachelor degree with a background in nursing, public health, health related education, sociology and phycology.

B. Experience: 

• From 0-1 year experience in NGO and related organization.

C. Additional Training: 

• Computer Training Certificate /excellent computer usage
• Project /Program Management training Certificate is an added value

D. Competencies/ Technical skills 

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Good planning and prioritizing skills;
• Demonstrable professionalism and facilitation abilities;
• Excellent report writing skill

E. Competencies/ Personal attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and foster trust and respect.
• Self-motivated, highly organized and detail-oriented
• Flexible and able to work well under pressure.
•  Have integrity
•  Strong team player

F. Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Amharic