Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic and operational plans aligned with ADHENO’s vision and Values.
• Take the lead to increase ADHENO’s income (ensure financial sustainability) through identifying new funding sources.
• Identify, prepare and submit funding proposals to partner organizations and other potential donor agencies.
• Guide the design, implementation and evaluation of projects and programs and strengthen the capacity of the field office to effectively implement the interventions.
• Develop and oversee the execution of ADHENO’s communication strategy to enhance the visibility of ADHENO and its work.
• Ensure timely activity & financial reporting to the gov’t, donor agencies and other partners.
• Provide leadership, direction and support to ADHENO staff, assist them to be accountable for timely deliverables and conscious use of resources, and support them in their professional development.
• Oversee the management of ADHENO Head and Branch offices’ personnel and ensure proper management of property and finances.
• Maintain existing partnerships and networks and establish new ones and enhance ADHENO’s brand credibility with stakeholders.
• Ensure proper implementation of ADHENO’s policies and procedures approved by the board.
• Provide proper stewardship over all ADHENO’s resources and ensure audits are done in accordance with government and other donor requirements.

Job Requirement

• Second degree (MSc/MA) from well recognized University, in Rural Development, Environmental Science and related fields
• At least five years’ relevant work experience (preferably with NGOs working in rural communities)
• Extensive experience in Project Cycle Management, and leading teams (people mgt.)
• Strong public relations and resource mobilization (fund raising) skills
• Good knowledge of the communities’ culture in the operation area (North Shoa Zone)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good knowledge and experience of participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
• Proven experience in report writing both in English and Amharic
• Strong computer skills
• A person of tested integrity and commitment
• Willingness for extensive travel in rural settings

Place of work: Addis Ababa, with regular field visits to project areas.

How to Apply

Method of Application: Interested & Qualified candidates can apply in person, or send their application i.e. cover letter and updated non-returnable CV through ADHENO’s postal address (no additional documents required at this stage) within five working days after the announcement on the News Paper to:

ADHENO Integrated Rural Development Association, Address Bole Sub City, Woreda 06, house no,. 504, about 100 meters from Plaza Hotel or mail through: P.O. Box 101619 Addis Ababa. For additional information contact Tel. 0911169341

NB: Except CV & cover letter, no additional documents are required at this stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.