About Reach for Change 

Reach for Change is a non-profit organization founded in Sweden in 2010 that supports social entrepreneurs who are solving the most pressing issues facing children and youth in 18 countries worldwide. It runs innovation competitions, Innovation lab, Business readiness, incubators and rapid scale programs, that unleash the power of entrepreneurship and innovation to create a better world for children. Since​ 2012, we have been supporting social entrepreneurs in Francophone and Anglophone Africa to turn innovative solutions into sustainable, scalable ventures that alter and transform the communities in which they live. We do this by developing content for and running innovation competitions, innovation labs, incubators, rapid scale programs, entrepreneurship training and awards and other enterprise development activities across Africa. Our new vision for RFC Foundation has realigned our strategic focus into four core areas of Climate Action, Job Creation for Youth, Women’s Economic Empowerment and Agribusiness. At the heart of these core areas are impact measurement and advocacy to drive policy change, enhance existing policies and advocate for a much stronger ecosystem

Reach for Change Ethiopia was registered in Ethiopia in 2015 as a Foreign Organization. Our work focuses on women’s economic empowerment, creating sustainable jobs for youths, innovation for improving education through building the capacity of local social entrepreneurs. Since 2015 we have supported the development of more than 200 social entrepreneurs and impacted the lives of over 200000 children, youth and women in Ethiopia. For more information about Reach for Change, please consult​ our website www.reachforchange.or​g.​  

Position Summary

Reach for Change Ethiopia in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) launch a project entitled “Intervention to increase sustainable livelihoods in Benishangul-Gumuz during COVID-19 and beyond” this project is sub part of “Cross-border Collaboration Programme in Western Ethiopia and Eastern Sudan which is commissioned by the BMZ and co-financed by the EU. The primary objective of the Project is to improve the livelihoods of the local population of Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State in terms of economic development. With two core specific objectives ; to provide practical and market-relevant entrepreneurship training for TVET and university students and graduates in BGR, and To develop the entrepreneurial skills of women-led saving groups members to enable them to launch small businesses. 

The Field Project Coordinator under the supervision of the Startup Program Manager will be responsible for providing management and technical assistance in day to day implementation of Intervention to increase sustainable livelihoods in Benishangul-Gumuz during COVID-19 and beyond the project.

The coordinator is expected to carry out routine activity planning and implementation of field level activities; coordinate and monitor/supervise timely implementation of project activities. He/She will be responsible for organizing and facilitating training, coaching sessions, call to actions, conducting regular site visits, and providing technical assistance including coaching to TVET students and Women self-help group members entrepreneurs. Moreover, he/she will actively contribute to documentation and reporting of program achievements and knowledge sharing.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Assist Startup program manager and the program team in organizing program activities, including; rapid assessments; organize training and coaching sessions; provide support for external local training consultants and coaches; scheduling program meetings with partners etc. 
• Contribute to the design and preparation of training materials; ensure collection of documentation and information (report, attendance list, photo, material, etc.)
• Help run competitions among trained TVET students to find high-potential youth entrepreneurs,
• Help identify and evaluate high potential youth and women entrepreneurs actively involving in the delivery of a strong entrepreneurship boot camp, innovation lab and business readiness program, ensuring all participants have the support they need
• Travel outside of Assosa for project activities as required; build and maintain relationships with Assosa TVET colleges, and other key stakeholders;
• Serve as the liaison /focal person for matters requiring interaction with key stakeholders including regional, zonal and /or woreda relevant sector bureaus.
• Lead and conduct post training follow up supervision and mentoring to trained providers to ensure skill retention; and systematically documents the mentoring support.
• Contribute to program reports including field trip reports, weekly reports, quarterly reports and other program reports and work plan; Update indicator tracking tables periodically and keep records of verification documents 
• Take minutes of program meetings and serve as rapporteur for program team as needed; 
• Responsible for collecting baseline and routine monitoring data based on key project indicators; closely work with the M&E team in Addis for the same. 
• Play an active role in organizing donor or partner visits to project sites through involving in drafting terms of references, working with technical teams to identify sites and drafting detailed visit schedules, facilitating logistics to ensure smooth conduct of the visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Duration: definite contract (8 months with possibility of extension based on performance and availability of fund)

Report to: Startup Program Manager 

START DATE: As soon as possible 

Job Requirements

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences such as economics, education, economics, business management, or related field required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in Entrepreneurship or business skill development and has practical fieldwork and experience in NGO.
• Ethiopian national residing in Ethiopia.

Skills and Specifications

• Smart, brave, and passionate with an entrepreneurial mindset and cares deeply about improving the lives of women and youth. 
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, strategic thinker, focuses on tangible results, has a collaborative “can do” attitude, and a desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to coordinate training.
• Well-developed communication skills to liaise, negotiate and advocate with key stakeholders including with other community based organizations and implementing agencies
• Good interpersonal skills to work in a multi-disciplinary team setup.
• Excellent knowledge of the geographical context of reference;
• Demonstrated ability to work sensitively with diverse people, cultures, and communities
• Computer proficiency in MS Applications including Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint; and internet navigation.
• Proven ability to write reports.
• Ability to work proactively and independently, organize and manage own work.
• Good command in spoken and written English and proficiency in Amharic and relevant local language.
• Be a team player and communicator and work under minimal supervision
• Must be willing to travel frequently to project activity areas and woredas as per need. 

How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and position will be filled the moment a suitable candidate is found. Early applicants will have an advantage.

Interested persons should send their CV’s and cover letter (stating how you would be a good fit for this role and references) to hr@reachforchange.org with Subject Line: Field Project Coordinator , Ethiopia

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.