Our client , Setaweet CSO, is inviting applications to fill the position of Program Manager.

ABOUT SETAWEET

Setaweet Movement is an Ethiopian feminist movement which engages in activism and advocacy on gender equality in Ethiopia. Setaweet Consult is the custodian of Setaweet Movement and manages the operations of the movement while the CSO wing of Setaweet undertakes feminist programs that aim to combat gender-based violence, and to promote women’s participation within the political space. The planned outcome of the efforts of Setaweet are the creation of a national women’s agenda, and a mass-based feminist movement.

 In light of the expansion of its work to two regions in addition to Addis Ababa, the Setaweet team seeks a dynamic new member to coordinate its program work and take Setaweet to the next level of feminist engagement in Ethiopia.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Setaweet Director in setting and driving the organizational vision and operational strategy
• Create a growth model for Setaweet CSO for the next five years with a clear set of goals and objectives
• Turn the Setaweet strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth helping to implement organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operating planning
• Oversee operations, projects, initiatives, staff and productivity, building on the existing and inclusive culture, and ensuring that team members thrive and organizational outcomes are met
• Oversee Setaweet’s HR needs, design and ensure effective recruiting, on-boarding, professional development, performance management, and retention
• Adhere to CSOs, region, country, and local requirements, enforcing compliance and taking action when necessary
• Provide financial oversight and management of funds including forecasting expenditure at regular intervals 
• Close follow-up and support of all Setaweet projects in the areas of advocacy, activism, content development and knowledge production on gender equality in Ethiopia 
• Develop and oversee an all-Inclusive Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework for Setaweet projects
• Oversee all operations including procedures and manuals, and align them with the Setaweet growth model 
• Identify funding opportunities aligned with the Setaweet growth model and write and follow-up on grant applications
• Prepare annual and quarterly plans, present progress/status reports on plans
• Supervise junior Setaweet staff and interns and provide guidance, report on their activities
• Represent Setaweet at conferences; forums and diplomatic events as necessary
• Perform other related duties as per the directions provided by the Director of the organization.

Job Requirements

Competencies and Qualifications

•  A Master's degree in Management, Business Administration, Development Studies or any related field
•  5+ years solid experience in coordinating programs of a mid-sized social enterprise, CSO or a company with progressive values
• Understanding of CSO regulatory models
• A solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics
•   Ability to diagnose problems quickly and have foresight into potential issues
• Excellent financial management skills 
•  Excellent leadership and inter and intra-personal skills
• ·Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
•  Critical thinking
• ·Self-starter with the capacity to create new initiatives that will elevate the cause of Setaweet

·      Strong social media marketing skills

·      A commitment to the pursuit of gender equality in Ethiopia. 

Desired Additional Competencies

 • An understanding of the complexities of gender equality work in Ethiopia 

•  A feminist identity

•   Fluency in Afaan Oromo, Tigrigna or other Ethiopian languages

•  Familiarity with the pool of international and Ethiopian funding opportunities.

The position will be based in Addis Ababa, with some travel to regional project areas.

Setaweet is an equal opportunity employer. Women from under-represented communities, and particularly women with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will be given a preferential consideration.

How to Apply

Please apply by sending your CV and supporting documents through ethiojobs.net

Shortlisted applicants would be contacted within 5 working days of the closing day of this vacancy announcement.