Overview of Helvetas and the project 

HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation is an independent development organization based in Switzerland and it has been operating for the last 65 years worldwide. HELVETAS is registered in Ethiopia as foreign organization with the Agency for Civil Society Organization to operate in the areas of Rural Infrastructure, Natural Resource Management, Support to CSO and Local Governments, Skill Development & Education and Emergency Response. See also. www.helvetas.org.

HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation (HELVETAS), Concern Worldwide (CWW) and local government of the North Gondor Zone, have formed a strategic partnership bringing together complementary competencies to address the complex nature of poverty in the zone. The overall aim of the project is to strengthen household and community resilience to climate change. This will be achieved through system level change across the following 4 main outcomes: Improved management of natural resources; improved household income and market access within and across livelihood zones; Strengthened systems for an improved human condition; & Strengthened institutions for improved governance and accountability.

HELVETAS Ethiopia is presently looking for motivated and competent professionals for the Woreda Coordinator for a project entitled “Semien Gondor Resilience Project (SEGORP)” in Amhara Regional State.

Contract duration: from March 2022 to February 2023 with possibility of extension. 

Job Purpose 

The purpose of the position is to provide a coordination role in implementing project activities in Janamora woreda for the North Gondar Resilience project implemented by CWW & HSI and where Helvetas is the consortium lead.

Main duties & Responsibilities:

Coordination and networking

• Coordinate the Resilience project at Woreda Level as per the project proposal and budget secured/allocated as well as guidance provided by the Senior Project Manager and in close collaboration with Project Officers and relevant stakeholders;
• Ensure the proper and timely utilisation of the allocated project budget;
• Contribute to budget preparation and revision as necessary;
• Assist the project team and Project Officers and Senior Project Manager to develop weekly and monthly objectives and work-plan for the project at Woreda level and ensure that all planned activities are met;
• Coordinate and insure that reports from project officers are received timely, compiled, analysed and submitted;
• Work closely with project focal person, watershed committees and ensure the execution of activities with watershed management approach;
• Submit the logistics need of the Woreda to the senior project manager in time for smooth running of the project;
• Update the Senior Project Manager about security issues on regular basis;
• Ensure good collaboration and participation of government and other relevant partners;
• Liaise with relevant national and international NGOs operating in the area and government bodies to ensure information sharing and coordination, in all aspects of the project and as guided and supported by the Senior Project Manager.

Technical Support and Facilitation

• Compile monthly, quarterly, and project end reports of the woreda in collaboration with project officers;
• Prepare periodic review meeting with Project Officers and other on the ground based staff and Government stakeholders.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Plan and implement project monitoring and evaluation activities;
• Working with the M & E officer to ensure that Monitoring & Evaluation plans are very well coordinated & implemented with the involvement of relevant stakeholders;
• Ensuring that all project partners have a clear understanding of Monitoring & Evaluation requirements and incorporate them in the project implementation;
• Plan and implement project monitoring and evaluation activities.

Planning, Reporting and Accountability

• Contribute to the preparation of internal and external reports;
• Prepare Bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly report and submit on timely manner to the Senior project manager;
• Ensure that program participants and stakeholders have clear information about the program activities as appropriate and relevant to them;
• Make sure that mainstreaming gender, protection, accountability, HIV/AIDS, and equality throughout the implementation of project period;
• Committed to HSI’s vision, mission and core values.

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties assigned by the line manager for the accomplishment of programme objectives.

Gender Equity  

• Ensure that programme/project staffs have a strong understanding of gender mainstreaming and that gender mainstreaming tools are effectively implemented across all programmes/projects;
• Coordinate with the Gender Equality Coordinator in planning, allocating and implementing a programme budget for gender mainstreaming;
• Ensure that programmes have a thorough gender mainstreaming design and plan from the conceptualization stage;
• Ensure that gender mainstreaming is effectively implemented and monitored throughout the project cycle management process;
• Ensure that gender sensitive indicators and M & E plans are in place and that they are effectively monitored;
• Ensure quality reporting on gender mainstreaming in all programme reports.  

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience 

• Bachelor's Degree in a Natural Resources Management, Agriculture, Horticulture or related field of study
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Coordination and leadership involving multiple stakeholders;
• Financial Management skills and some experience in donor compliances;
• Experience in one or more of the following is very important: Livelihood; Health and Nutrition; NRM; and Governance;
• Fluency in spoken and written English languages;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill;
• Holding motor bike driving license is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of participatory approaches; 
• Excellent ability to write good quality reports;
• Able to work in teams/ isolated situation and stressful environments and under pressure meeting deadlines;
• Ability to plan own work, set priorities;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Computer proficiency.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their application and updated CV through hr.ethiopia@helvetas.org or through CLICK HERE

HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Ethiopia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

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