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  Until October 15,2023 with 60 days probation period.)

General Description of the position:

Field Officer/FO/ is fully responsible for successful implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the project activities and outputs. FO is also responsible to achieve the specific results of the project in proper quality and time. FO works under supervision of Project Manager, and supervising itinerant teachers, interns, collaborates with woreda government officials, school supervisors, school directors, Kebele key community representatives/KETBs and PTSAs/, and other PIN staff. As per contract of employment, FO is accountable for the regulation and rule of PIN including core values of the organization.

Specific Duties and responsibilities:

1.  Project Requirements

• Prepare and submit weekly plan and progress reports to line manager on time;

• Take the lead and coordinate the assessment of the current status of ILFE implementation in 5 targeted schools and cluster resource centers in Gedeo Zone

• Ensure the Development of School IE Action Plan, support and monitoring of its implementation and the way forward/needs improvement.

• Facilitate and coordinate the refresher training for school directors and itinerant teachers

• Cooperate with the schools in identification and support of OOSC and children with disabilities and ensure that they are provided with back-to-school kits and assistive devices

• Coordinate and facilitate organization of quarterly zonal review meetings session on the progress of IE implementation and Resource Center/RC/ management and discussion on the way of cascading the training

• Implement and monitor project activities progress on the regular basis and take necessary adjustment actions on identified gaps.

• Conduct monthly meeting at target schools on project progress status and develop action plan areas need improvement.

• Facilitate and coordinate joint project activity monitoring to target schools.

• Facilitate and coordinate advocacy on inclusive education jointly with other actors

• Attain the adequate objectives and results in proper quality and in time supported by relevant data.

• Regularly follow up the students’ attendance of target schools particularly children with disability/CwD/ to ensure their attendance and take necessary adjustment.

• Follow up and regularly support interns whether they are at their respective schools as per their plan.

• Facilitate and coordinate Cheshire Ethiopia-Hawassa experts during identification and diagnosis of CwD and delivering necessary assistive devices

• Ensure the properly use of assistive devices provided so far by target beneficiaries

• Follow security rules and enforce the security rules with the project team;

•  Ensure visibility of PIN among the communities and government staff (Schools, WEOs, ZED)

• Ensure and maintenance of good personal relationship to beneficiaries, government staff (WEOs, ZEDs, school supervisors, school directors, itinerant teachers, interns, general teachers, PTSAs, KETBs etc), and project team;

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

• Prepare the best practices and success stories; prepare photo documentations for the implementation of each project activities;

• Participate on regular project team meetings and providing necessary feedbacks and suggestions for the improvement of project quality;

• Supervise and capacitate itinerant and general teachers in facilitating, managing and how they use RC based on the project activities;

Financial / Administrative Requirements

• Prepare Purchase request as per the Annual purchase plan;

• Collect the procure materials from PIN on time ensuring the quality of the items as per specification of approved purchase request and plan;

• Facilitate the payments to training participants etc;

2. Others

• Other assignments corresponding to actual needs of the mission, program and project

• Understand and adherence to PIN procurement guidelines

• Understand and Adhere to all donor’s and PIN’s guidelines and policies

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 5 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 Inclusive Education 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 behaviour 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.