Development Expertise Center (DEC) is a National Civil Society Organization (CSO) that aspires to see all marginalized children properly fostered. The organization has four major programs; Child Development, Gender and Life Skill Development; Skills and Entrepreneurship Development and Lobby & advocacy. DEC works in five National Regional States of Amhara, Afar, Gambela, Oromia Benishangul, and Addis Ababa City Administration. DEC would like to recruit for the following position: 

Job Description

• Under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator (PC), the program Officer is responsible for assisting the PC in ensuring the project implementation in an effective and efficient way in the region of assignment..

•  Ensure DEC safeguarding policies are implemented at all levels in its project site;

• Provide support to ensure that projects are implemented as per agreements and that technical quality is of the highest standards. with  frequent nt  travel to  Harka Dubti/Sardo districts 

• Works with PC to ensure that the project receives the necessary professional and technical support, to assure rapid and effective roll out of activities.

• Updates work plans and program reports to assure all activities undertaken are appropriately recorded and reported.

• Support the program coordinator-to-do day project implementation activities

• Organize in collaboration with community leaders and other education stakeholders the identification needy children and support as per  project contents.

• Participate in monitoring projects and produce field reports and give feedback on the information and lessons obtained to the PC

• Follow on decisions made, understanding and agreements reached to enhance/improve the implementation of programs

• Monitors program implementation and budget utilization status to ensure that work is done in accordance with terms and conditions set forth by the project document and related work plans

Duty Station: Afar serdo 1 and Haruka 1 East Harerge Gursum 1

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience

• MA/BED/ MA in education, social work, development, Educational Psychology, Sociology, and related fields 2 years of NGO experience

Additional  Skills.

• Good Experience, Proficient cashier and clerical skills

• Ability in best practice capturing and working with communities

• Excellent written and verbal communication in both local and English languages.

• Willing to work in the harsh area including on the weekend and evening

How to Apply

Send your CV, Cover Letter, Educational Records, work certificates via email: weie@decethiopia.org