ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Foundation is an international development organization working to prevent blindness and restore sight.  We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organization that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.  

The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25+ countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realizing our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.

We are also proud to announce we were awarded the Employer of Choice Award (Public Sector and NFP) at the 2022 Australian HR Awards. The Foundation is also endorsed and in partnership with The Life You Can Save.

To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org

ABOUT YOU

• Strong communication skills including written and spoken English and the ability to write effectively for various audience.

• Finance Management skills especially development & management of budgets and budget reports.

• Strong conceptual and analytical skills to be able to develop new initiatives, identify critical issues, build capacity and standardized process.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage a wide variety of relationships utilizing collaborative consultation, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Profound report writing skills.

• Mentoring, coaching and capacity building skills.

• Strong computer skills specially project management software.

• Financial management skill especially development and management of budget and budget reporting.

• Advocacy and partnership development skills.

• High sense of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.

• Ability to speak the local language (Afan Oromo)

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Project Coordinator-MDA oversees the planning, co-ordination and implementation of The Fred Hollows Foundation ARISE Project. The Project Coordinator is responsible for providing technical oversight and coordination of Integrated MDA, conducting of surveys, health system strengthening and monitoring and evaluation of the project.  Specifically, responsible for effective planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring and management of ARISE Project to contribute to the elimination of blinding trachoma and strengthen the health system in Oromia region. Provide oversight and support to Zonal Program Advisors to enable them to implement the project per the agreed plans.

Through close collaboration with colleagues, partners and others, identify program intervention areas and strategies and bring to attention of the ARISE Project Manager. Ensure that all ARISE project MDA and surveys is as per the required schedule with maximum output and quality assured using the allocated resources. In addition to delivering against shared core responsibilities, the incumbent is required to deliver against both strategic and specific responsibilities, working in a high-volume working environment.  Play a role in visualizing the Foundation’s effort in Trachoma elimination to partners at zone and wereda levels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management:

• Coordinates stakeholders and play an active role in the development of annual operational plans and quarter action plans of the project in collaboration with Zonal and Wereda Health Offices.  He/She is also responsible to lead the scheduling and sequencing of the planned activities in consultation with partners. 

• Provide programmatic and technical guidance and direction to NTD team that include Zone Program Advisors, technical advisors, as well as the government health sectors focal points.

• Prepare innovative concepts and provide detail documents on existing challenges with resolutions focusing to improvement of overall MDA interventions.

• Identify program risks wherever they exist and manage them as agreed

• Facilitate timely submission of quality quarterly, annual and any other reports to the ARISE Project Manager

Program Quality Assurance:

• Work closely with the M&E team to implement the use of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) systems and processes that measure and demonstrate programs’ performance & strategic impact and promote evidence-based decision-making.

• Support capacity building of Zonal Program Advisors on use of monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning systems/tools with the support of the M&E team and the ARISE Project Manager.

• Contribute to the development of quality assurance and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, including baseline data, aimed at improving the quality and quantity of the service delivery of the ARISE Project.

• Accountable for development and submission of timely high quality and analytical progress reports (narrative and financial) of the project initiatives aimed at eliminating trachoma

• Maintain updated / analyzed program data for sharing and program learning

• Document and share innovation, best practices and/or case studies that demonstrate progress towards achieving project objectives through formal reports and relevant formal and/or informal platforms

Partnership

• Develop relationships with key partners and stakeholders to eliminate blinding trachoma from the region

• Network with government and NGOs involved in trachoma elimination work and related development issues

• Build and maintain relationship with partners and stakeholders

 Financial and Resource Management

• Prepare annual financial budgets per zone and monitor expenditure against these, advising the ARISE Project Manager on the financial trends of the project in the targeted zones

• Work with the Grant and Finance Officer to ensure proper accountability for donor funds

• Ensure that Zonal Program Advisors and partners submit timely monthly/or and quarterly financial returns.

• Work with Procurement and Logistics Manager for effective and efficient management and utilization of Project resources.

Job Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferably with reputable NGOs

• Experience of coordinating people, resources, and programs particularly in coordinating MDAs for Trachoma

• Master’s Degree in relevant field (Public Health, Ophthalmology, Social sciences or related fields) from a recognized institution 

• Knowledge of program design, program management, budget development and monitoring of Trachoma MDA and surveys programs

• Experience of working in trachoma intervention, particularly implementation of the MDA

• Knowledge of recent national health policy issues

• Extensive work experience in Trachoma elimination programs.

• Supportive and encouraging management style, with demonstrated track record of managing performance and development of a team of staff

How we recognize your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered.  Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.

To find out more about our benefits click here

How to Apply

Register using THIS LINK and include your resume and cover letter. Please address your cover letter to the Talent Acquisition Team and include a response to the “About You”, “Key Responsibilities” and “What You’ll Need to Succeed” sections of the advert as well as details of your current and expected salary.

Applications Close: 19th Mar 2023

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to ensuring our projects and activities are implemented in a safe and productive environment that prevents harm and avoids impacting the health and safety of all people, particularly children, vulnerable people, and disadvantaged groups. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

The Foundation is also committed to protecting the health of our beneficiaries, donors and partners and require incumbents of this role to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where medical conditions may make vaccination harmful to their health).

 Please be advised:

1. Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.

2. All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.

3. Please note we will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.

The Fred Hollows Foundation – Ethiopia (FHF-E) has been re-registered and licensed by The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Organizations of Civil Societies in accordance with the Organizations Of Civil Societies Proclamation No.1113/2019 and certificate number 2985, on May 20/2019

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have the appropriate right to work in Ethiopia.