Work Location : Ethiopia โ West Hararge Type of Post : Other Possible Location : Funding : APPROVED Expected Travel : Type of Contract : Language Requirement : Application Deadline : 5/28/23 Employee Duration : Full-Time
I. JOB SUMMARY :
The purpose of the Project Manager (PM) position is to provide overall leadership and coordination for ensuring the implementation and accomplishment of the objectives of Uplift her project under his/her responsibility in line with CAREโs vision, goals, and program principles, standards, approaches and strategic Plan of the Health Equity and Rights unit. In consultation with the program manager and in collaboration with the project staffs and partners she/he develops annual implementation plans and budget, allocates appropriate resources to accomplish the plan, secures qualified staff and ensures that an appropriate monitoring system is in place to track progress and deviations of project implementation. To promote the highest level of staff performance the project manager ensures that all supervisors provide coaching and mentoring to the project staff. He/she establishes and maintains effective working relationships with key government partners and NGOs working in the same geographic areas.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS :
Responsibility No. 1: Project Implementation. % of Time: 25%
Runs the implementation process of all sets of targets planned for the project with respective supervisors, experts and other concerned staff working within program departments. Develops Detailed program implementation plans in consultation with the Program manager, project staff and partners. Ensures that all staff have updated monthly and quarterly implementation plans. Periodically visits field activities and provide formal and informal feedback to the project staff in terms of adequate and inadequate progress as well as recommendations for improved performance; Builds the capacity of project staff and its partners in technical issues pertinent to the sector including SRH, Nutrition. Adolescent empowerment and livelihoods; Coordinate with LDM staff to inform project planning and monitoring as required Maintains ongoing communication with project stakeholder regarding project progress and challenges; Continuously assesses projectโs context, assumptions and changes in the working environment to ensure that the project focus, strategies and activities remain relevant and to proposed adjustments when needed.Job Responsibility #2: Project Planning. % of Time: 20%
With the project team and LDM staff analyzes past experiences to systematize and incorporate lessons learned into the planning process; Based on past accomplishments and achievements adjusts project targets, strategies, resources and delegation of responsibilities to ensure appropriate progress toward project objectives; Shares draft plans with project management team, staff and partners involved in the implementation and incorporate their input into the plan; Submits annual plans as per established schedules to all project stakeholders.Responsibility No. 3: Staff Management. % of Time: 15%
Supervises, leads, guides, orients, trains, coaches and supports the project team Builds the technical and managerial capacity of the field staff in planning and implementing projects effectively and efficiently; Recommends or initiates personnel actions such as merit increases and other salary adjustments, promotions, transfers, terminations, and disciplinary actions including performance improvement plans; Ensure that all project staff have appropriate individual operational plans linked to project priorities; Completes all performance management activities including: performance planning, monitoring, and annual performance appraisals; Provides ongoing feedback to project officers and specialists, recognizing and praising successes and pointing out failures that need corrective measures.Responsibility No. 4: Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting. % of Time: 15%
Ensures that project under his/her supervision include an appropriate log-frame and baseline design; In consultation with LDM personnel organizes a monitoring system to collect routine data for tracking project performance and decision making; Plans and conducts quarterly and annual project review meeting to assess progress, adjust plans, and draw/disseminate lessons learned. Write monthly/quarterly/annual comprehensive and high-quality project progress reports; Implement audit recommendations related to the project. Lead the extraction and documentation of learning briefs, case studies and other project l Implement other M&E related tasks based on donor requirementsResponsibility No. 5: Project Budget Management. % of Time: 10%
In collaboration with finance staff prepares annual budget based on project proposal and ensures compliance with donor requirements. Ensures appropriate utilization of fund codes for charging budget expenditures. Monitor monthly budget burn rates and make adjustments when needed. Ensure timely financial reporting is done and shared with the HO finance. Communicate with the coordination unit for any finance related challenges at the FO levelResponsibility No. 6: Networking, Learning and Representation. % of Time: 10%
Responsibility No. 7: Any other duties assigned by supervisor. % of Time: 5%
PROBLEM SOLVING (Thinking Environment)
All three levels of problem solving are pertinent to the position in one way or another. Since the incumbent deals with the management and coordination of the various day-to-day activities, development, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures, objectives, short-and long-range planning of the project, he shall deal with all three levels of problem solving.
GENDER EQUALITY AND PREVENTION OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSESHEA
Contribute to an environment within CARE's workplaces, programming, and communities where CARE works that is free from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse. Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the importance of gender, youth and social inclusion issues. Demonstrated commitment to principles of Gender Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and PSEAH (safeguarding), as evidenced in previous positions / programming.QUALIFICATIONS (KNOW HOW)
A) EDUCATION/TRAINING
Required:
BSC in public health or bachelorโs degree in nursing sociology, related social science, public health, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.Desired:
MSc in Public health, SRH, Nutrition and livelihoods and related fields in developmentB) EXPERIENCE :
Required:
5 years of relevant work experience with the first degree or 4 years of relevant work experience plus post graduate degree in working on Adolescents and youth SRH, Nutrition, gender, Livelihood, and community empowerment. 1 yearsโ service in managerial level.Desired: