Background

USAID's Office of Transition Initiatives (USAID/OTI) new support program aims to deliver fast and adaptable support that helps the Government of Ethiopia and civil society advance democratic reforms and enhance citizen engagement in the governance processes. Dexis Consulting Group (Dexis) will be USAID/OTI’s implementing partner in providing this assistance.

 Objective of the position

Dexis will provide the personnel, systems, and technical capacity needed to ensure that the USAID/OTI Ethiopia Program is operational, grant-ready, and active in activity implementation. Dexis’ Field Team brings the OTI experience, relevant field experience, and operations savvy necessary for Dexis to quickly identify, develop, and issue grants in support of the objectives of the USAID/OTI Ethiopia Program.

 Summary of the Task and Responsibilities

Dexis seeks a Program Development Officer – Oromia to support a project with USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) in Ethiopia. This is a three-year contract to support activities that will strengthen democracy and national stability in Ethiopia. The Program Development Officer will support regular program development activities and will report to Oromia Senior Program Manager or his designee. 

Specific Tasks & Responsibilities 

• Present activity ideas at weekly activity design meetings and refine activity concepts for greenlight/activity clearance. 
• Enter activity concepts in the OTI Activity Database upon yellow-light approval. 
• Keep apprised of activities through implementation and supports tasks associated with project completion including moving activity to Completed in OTI Activity Database. 
• Write Final Evaluation Report (FER). 
• Identify and develop relationships with potential grantees and local partners. 
• Develop project concepts into fundable projects. 
• Write grant agreements and enter information into OTI Activity Database. 
• Provide technical assistance to support activity design and development.  
• Supports Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning efforts and uses feedback and lessons-learned from activity implementation to inform future activity design. 
• Analyze grant budget estimates.  
• Vet potential grantees against Office of Foreign Asset Control/terrorist activities per USG regulations.  
• Oversee activity implementation and ensure compliance with grants management policies and procedures. 
• Undertake other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

Reporting:- The Program Development Officer - Oromia reports to the Oromia Senior Regional Program Manager or his designee.

Job Requirements

Required Experience and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent university degree in a relevant field. 
• At least five years of relevant experience. 
• Demonstrated experience working with community-based organizations and groups in participatory program development and implementation. 
• Experience working in environments experiencing political transition 
• Demonstrated experience in programs requiring community-level engagement
• Ability to deliver training on topics related to local community-based organizations and NGO organizational strengthening
• Ability to perform project monitoring and evaluation
• Experience living and working in Ethiopia
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Amharic and Afan Oromo is mandatory

Deliverables

• Weekly activity ideas presented at design meetings and management of a portfolio of activities from idea development through activity execution and close out.
• Provide weekly reports and check-ins with Senior Program Manager or designee as required.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can Apply through : ethiojobs.net