Bread for the World (BftW) is an international development agency owned by the Protestant Churches in Germany based in Berlin and a member of the Action by Churches Together (ACT) Alliance. One of its regional offices is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia registered as an international NGO with the Authority of Civil Society Organizations. BftW works through various faith-based and secular civil society partners with whom they share similar values. The regional office works with partners in Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan. The main thematic areas of BftW are (1) new poverty and hunger crises, (2) Climate Change, (3) violence, fragility, (4) women's right and empowerment, and (5) digital change. Bread for the World hereby invites qualified applicants to apply for the following position. 

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Project Management Assistance 

• Assists in preparing the program team meeting agenda, including notetaking. 

• Assists in developing travel schedules Assists in compiling travel security information 

• Assists in developing agendas for partner dialogues, roundtables, etc 

• Assists the program officer in any aspect of support required to be given to the program team management, such as:  

• Assists in the appraisal of partner's project narrative and audit report regularly,

• Assists in reviewing partner's application, and proposal writing

• Assists with sanction screening process and documentation 

• Assists in maintaining cash flow planning of projects,

• Assists in the timely submission of semi-annual and final reports, 

• Assists in assessing and reviewing financial reports,

• Assists project closure process (documentation, process project closure, closure peer review, process advance to final payment, closure submission, and attending to head office's communication).    

• Maintain programmatic and financial data and uploaded essential documents in the program software (Fachanwendung-FA) as well as in Regional Office electronic Cloud Station – (CS) and hard copy files (archiving),

• Reviews and process fund requests in collaboration with the finance team 

• Assists his/her program officer in working with partners to incorporate the recommendations and action points arising from programmatic and financial assessments,

• Participates in site visits as necessary and appropriate,

• Assists in compiling partner's requests for capacity development 

• Interacts with a wide range of domestic and international partners,

Program Data Management 

• Create and maintain all programmatic, financial, and partner-related filing systems in FA, CS, Dinkenesh, and Hard copy.  

Competencies: 

Communication 

• Serves as the organization's principal contact with partners in his/her portfolio,

• Ensures good communication among Regional Office staff, partners, and stakeholders,

• Has excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentations skills, 

• Excellent English and Amharic communication skills, both verbal and written, are required (other regional languages are a plus), 

• Establishes and maintains a good track record of communications with partners, business associates, and colleagues. 

Managing Partner Relationships 

• Demonstrates excellence in diplomatic leadership skills working with a variety of partners of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds,

• Shows a passion for walking and working alongside partners,

• Demonstrates unique insight, vision, and compassion for empowering and working with marginalized communities.

Networking

• Connects with relevant academic and issue-based networks

Planning and Organization

• Has strong attention to detail and diligence, 

• Is highly dependable in delivering quality on time,

• Is self-driven and able to organize complex daily routines for the program team. 

Problem Solving 

• Is highly skilled in analyzing problems and solution-oriented resolve,

• Can coach and teach colleagues to acquire problem-solving skills,

• Has excellent diplomatic skills to communicate necessary changes to partners.

Self-Development

• Has intellectual curiosity and the ability to serve as a role model for others, 

• Is passionate about improving his/her skill sets in leadership, to coach, and mentoring,

• Has excellent computer skills and continually upgrades his/her skills in database operation (Dinknesh and Fachanwendung-FA), 

• Regularly updates himself/herself on issues related to his/her job and essential to the organization by literature review, contact with social and professional communities, and participating in relevant conferences.

Teamwork

• Able to motivate, coach, mentor, and lead colleagues, 

• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment as a result-oriented team player, 

• Enjoy working in teams and with international colleagues of diverse backgrounds, 

• Acts as a team player and values teamwork,

• Puts the success of the team over personal achievement,

• Well-organized, positive attitude, and efficient,

• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Reports to: Program Officer  

Duty Station: Addis Ababa with occasional travels as required

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Academic expertise 

• Bachelor's Degree in agriculture, health, social science, political science, development, environmental studies, gender studies, or other relevant degrees

Experience 

• Minimum of three years of relevant NGO work experience, 

• Experience with advocacy, population growth, safety, theology, and developmental studies, disability/differently abled persons is an additional asset.

How to Apply

Submit your application letter, CV & Contact Information of three professional references to Ms. Zinaye Alemu via email: zinaye.alemu@padd-africa.org

The motivation letter should be exactly 2 pages and structured along the following guiding questions:

Professional letterhead and introduction

Personal motivation for studying, working, and applying in the development field?

Which unique competencies and aspirations do you bring to this position?

Earliest date of availability to start

Note that:

Only complete applications will be shortlisted

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Attach specific qualifications related to English language proficiency

Female candidates are encouraged to apply