About ZOA

ZOA works with committed and motivated staff in serving millions of people affected by poverty, disaster, injustice and conflicts. Through the efforts of our dedicated staff, we are able to bring Signs of Hope and to support people who suffer due to armed conflict or natural disasters by helping them to rebuild their livelihoods.

We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits to meet the specific needs of our staff and their families.

Purpose:

The project officer who is assigned at project site level will have the overall responsibilities on the We are Able project implementation in the wereda/sub-city in collaboration with consortium partners staff and relevant local government structures.

 ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Prepare Work Plans for the implementation of project activities in consultation with Project Coordinator against the time frame in the area
• Design disability awareness-training activities and prepare training materials
• Provide trainings to different stakeholders on disability inclusion program as required in collaboration with project coordinator
• Support different stakeholders at intervention areas in their efforts to mainstream disability in to their services
• Identify and promote innovative technologies accessible to persons with disabilities and ensure utilization among the youth with disabilities.
• Support the capacity building initiatives of organization of persons with disabilities and ensure their effective participation in the projects
• Ensure the active participation of communities in identification of people with disabilities for project targets & supports
• Represent ZOA/consortium at wereda level in different government and non-governmental platforms
• Ensure the proper monitoring of the projects in line with project indicators, and provide data and information to the project coordinator based at Harar
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports of activities accomplished and submit to the Project Coordinator as per the deadline
• Document good practices of the projects and share to the project coordinator

Job Requirements

Education/Qualification:

• BA or Master’s degree in Social science fields; Social work, psychology, social psychology, social anthropology, social science, project management, development studies & etc.

 Experience:      

• At least four years’ experience for BA holders and 2 years’ experience for MA holders
• Proven experience working on disability inclusion programs
• Experience working on consortium projects is advantageous
• Experience working in an NGO atmosphere  

Required skills:

• Basic Computer skills
• English language (very good in speaking and writing,) Working local languages of the area is advantageous
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Perform additional assignments from the project coordinator as required.

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving results in line with ZOA core values;
• Good knowledge of CHS and capacitate partners to work in adherence to CHS;
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved;
• Creates a managerial environment in-country to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self;
• Widely shares personal vision for ZOA, engages and motivates others;
• Future oriented, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with own team, colleagues, members, donors and partners;
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength;
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to;

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency
• Always acts in the best interests of children

External Interface:

• Interpersonal contact regular and varied in both oral and written;
• Negotiation and representation with government & wider community.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply via ethiojobs.net by sending your CV and a motivation letter indicating your suitability for this position to before the due date Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in your CV or motivation letter. 

Applicants should submit their up to date CV, and a cover letter of no more than one page in which they outline why they are applying and why they believe that they are the best candidate for the position of Project Officers in Harar, with reference to the job description. Applicants who send a generic cover letter will not be considered for short listing.

Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. It is our aim to inform candidates of their status in the recruitment process within 4 weeks after the vacancy has closed. A written test will be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. The offer will be issued up on project approval from the donor. Internal candidates will also have priority, in case of similar results.