Our Profile

People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanism, freedom, equality and solidarity. We consider human dignity and freedom to be fundamental values. We believe that people anywhere in the world should have the right to make decisions about their lives and to share the rights expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The People in Need organization was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents who were no longer satisfied with merely relaying information about ongoing conflicts and began sending out aid. It gradually became established as a professional humanitarian organization striving to provide aid in troubled regions and support adherence to human rights around the world.

Throughout our over 25 years of its existence, People in Need has become one of the biggest non-profit organizations in Central Europe. In addition to humanitarian aid and human rights, it now also targets education and helps people living in social exclusion.

We are part of Alliance 2015, a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns aimed at influencing the attitudes of politicians and the general public in Europe. In our over 16 years operation in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education and Social protection, Environment, Livelihood and Agriculture, Water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Emergency programs.

More information at www.peopleinneed.cz  or HERE.

PIN currently is seeking energetic, disciplined, responsible Field Officer

PIN currently invites applicants for the position of Field Officer

Length of Contract: definite (9 months with 60 days probation period.)

General Description of the position:

Under the general guidance and supervision of the field coordinator, the Field Officer (FO) has the responsibility to contribute towards improving access to education in Gadio zone SNNPR for most marginalized girls. The field officer will be responsible for the facilitation and taking a leadership role of all the project activities trainings facilitation, ABE/IFAL program implementation follow up, Inclusion, Child safeguarding, protection, Community engagement, and awareness components of the project, maintaining effective communication between members of the project team.

Specific Duties and responsibilities:

PROJECT RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Activity Based Requirements

• Ensure proper selection of training participants based on CHANGE Project training participant selection criteria

• Conduct regular class room monitoring visit and collect the necessary data by using the unique tool

• Take the leadership on establishment and follow up of SHG in all intervention centers

• Follow up the regular and weekly meeting of SHG groups and provide technical support as needed. On the same collect the necessary data through Unique tool and synchronize accordingly  

•  Follow up Take leader ship role in the regular implementation of CHANGE project in the intervention sites and analyze the situation of ABE/IFAL Programs, and other project activities  

• Supervise and communicates with ABE/IFAL facilitators regularly and provide them with the required technical assistance for proper implementation of the program

• Attends CAG, FLG and GC meetings at kebele and learning centers level undertakes follow-up actions.

• Actively collaborates with PIN’s other ongoing project team members in the project operation areas. 

• Collaborate with field coordinator  in planning, needs assessment/identification, , budgeting, monitoring, reporting

• Assure that all visibility material and events are in accordance with the donor and PIN Guidelines

• Meeting all project related deadlines

• Assist the field coordinator and other project staffs   when a need arises

Community Mobilization and Participation

• Participate in community assessment and household and individual surveys

• Conduct continuous community based awareness raising campaigns, meetings and event

• Conduct community mapping of out of school girls and identify the major reasons

• Organize and follow up groups of parents of OOSG with special needs

• Facilitate and conduct a regular follow up for tutorial and alternative literacy and numeracy programs

• Participate in experience sharing between schools and community members

• Co-facilitate in conducting outreach and home visits through community steering groups

School Based Coordination

• Coordinate the establishment and strengthening of Girls Clubs, SHGs, FLC group in or outside of school

• Mobilize creation of inclusive school environment in collaboration with school directors and cluster supervisors

• Facilitate individual counseling, education, material and financial support to out of school girls with disabilities and other needy once

• Regularly collect   and review attendance sheet of learning centers

• Regular update and follow up of facilitators and beneficiaries’ girls’ profile

 Documentation and Communication

• Document copies of every steps of project activities like list of beneficiaries, distribution list, agreement, attendances, minutes, bylaws, and any necessary documents

• Collect stakeholders contact lists & necessary data and update regularly, in project operation area

• Maintaining smooth and professional relations with all PIN staffs, project stakeholders and target beneficiaries 

• Share day to day update about CHANGE Project implementation in ABE/ IFAL center s to CAHNGE Project field coordinator

• Organize and share individual beneficiaries’ profile, portfolio and progress update to CHANGE Project field coordinator

• Identify and communicate good practices and challenges concerning CHANGE project

• Ensures correctness and completeness of information acquired and delivered

Planning and Reporting

• Prepare weekly, and monthly plan movement and workplan and report specific to the position and submit to field coordinator on time

• Synchronize all the necessary unique tool data on regular manner   

Confidentiality

• Keep all the confidential information of the organization as needed

• Employees are obliged not to purvey any information concerning any of PIN activities to outsiders (including former PIN employees, who may no more be informed about current process in PIN

Team Building

• Build and maintaining excellent personal, interpersonal, team sprit relations within the Project members, PIN staffs, community and other stakeholders

Benefit

• Standard work schedule of 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday

• Per diems for working and Accommodation outside of the duty office depending on the location

• Transport Allowance

• Emergency allowance for the emergency program staffs

• Bank loan facilities

• 20 days of paid annual and after 5 years of work an extra paid day for every year

• Extra days of paid leaves for selected holidays

• Medical insurance, including spouse and children

• Accident insurance for all injuries during work time based on the law

• Pension contribution of 11 % from PIN

• Paternity leave of extra 2 paid days above the mandatory 3 days

• Maternity leave according to the law and extra financial motherhood support

• Monthly mobile phone hybrid tariff

• PIN supports fast career growth and internal mobility

• International environment with opportunities to learn from other PIN’s country programs

• Extensive Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings, including the Induction training

• Internal online learning opportunities, such as access to PIN’s e-learning platform and webinars

• Annual staff retreat

• Friendly and fair work environment with small collective where everyone knows each other

Job Requirements

• Minimum BA/BSC in Education and Planning, Education Administration, curriculum, Pedagogy, Sociology, Social Science, Business Development, Economics, teaching and other related field of study with minimum 2 years of experience in the field.

• Computer friendly (Word, excel, power point, outlook etc)

• Excellent knowledge of spoken & written Amharic and English; local language/Gedeofaa/ is preferable

• Experience on project planning, Management, reporting, administrative and financial management, coordination with stakeholders, advocacy on inclusive education

• Experience & working relationship with partners, local government & communities etc.

• Very good communicative skills with government stakeholders and donor,

• Previous working experience in the INGO environment

• Excellent analytical, team work, negotiation and influencing skills

• Excellent coordination and mobilization skill

• Having strong team spirit and willing to work under pressure

• 3 strong references (will be crosschecked/contacted.

How to Apply

• Interested applicants for the position should send their CV and Cover letter as soon as possible via the following link: Apply to:- Field Officer for Change Project until January 27/2023

• Should any information needed please contact using: hr.ethiopia@peopleinneed.cz 

• People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

• All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

• We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note: PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). 

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.