Vacancy Number: VA_017_FY23

The Carter Center is a not-for-profit international NGO committed to waging peace, fighting disease and building hope worldwide. The Carter Center - Ethiopia, which assists the Government of Ethiopia in Disease Elimination and Eradication Programs is looking for a qualified professional to fill the following post for Regional Project Coordinator for its Oncho/LF Elimination Program.

Main Responsibilities:

• Plays pivotal role to liaison the regional/ Metekel zone project among TCC-E and the regional health bureau and other sectors as appropriate

• Technically support both the RHB and Metekel zone health department for the effective and timely accomplishment of project activities

• Coordinates and provides necessary supports to the undertaking of surveys, MDA schedules and mentoring and supervision activities planned by TCCE/RHB including obtaining letter of supports, ethical clearance, and administrative supports. 

• Works closely with BoFEC and other relevant offices in preparation of annual plan of action (POA).

• Monitors proper implementation of RB/LF POA in the project areas.

• Prepare and submit quarterly project performance report to BOFED and RHB 

• Produce and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual project performance report to CO/RPO

• Monitors performance of the projects against project agreements and PoA.

• Participates in the development/revision of RB/LF guidelines, training manuals, IFC/BCC materials and other program inputs.

• In consultation with the Program Manager regularly updates BoFED, RHB, ZHDs and Zone Finance and Economy Development Departments on progress of projects implementation.

• Works on strengthening of RB/LF taskforces at region and zone levels.

• Participates in Oncho/LF Elimination workshops in the respective region, zones, and elsewhere, when requested and approved by TCCE/RHB. 

• Plan and execute/follow partnership meetings, work together with the RHB to organize regular supervision activities to the zone. 

• Organizes quarterly/semiannual partnership meeting with the RHB and TCCE in consultation with PM, project compliance and partnership officer, DCR-O and all relevant stakeholders

• Works to ensure cross border collaboration activities are in due course both internally and with neighboring countries and monitors and keep updating on its progress. 

• Facilitates the development of Project proposals, agreements and MoU between TCCE and the RHB and makes stringent follow up to its proper execution

• Support and coordinates level III GWEP implementation and promotes the cash reward assessment in the region. 

• Collaborate with the RHB/BoFEC in other/NTDs activities and show up supportive partnership engagement  

• Provides comprehensive and continued support to Metekel ZPO for which he serves as a mentor (at least 30-40% of his time).

• Performs other duties as instructed by supervisor.

Required Number: 1(One)

Terms of Employment:  One year contract with a possibility of extension

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience:

• Master’s degree in public health, project management or related fields from a recognized university 

• Minimum of seven years relevant experience in health projects management and coordination, preferably NTDs .

Additional Requirements:  

• Reasonably good experience in project management and coordination 

• Able to speak local Language and has working experience in the area

• Willingness to travel and work in remote areas

• Good computer skills, especially in data management

• Recommendation letter from the most recent employer

• Able to present release letter from current employer in two weeks after job offer

How to Apply

Submit your CV & application letter including photocopies of all supporting documents via email: HR.Ethiopia@cartercenter.org

N.B: Please indicate duty station & the Vacancy No, position applied for in the subject line.