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People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanity, freedom, equality and solidarity.

People in Need was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents, journalists and activists and has grown to become one of the largest non-profit organization in Central and Eastern Europe.

Throughout our 30 years of existence, People in Need continues to engage in humanitarian aid, development cooperation, education and social inclusion.

We have been operating in Ethiopia since 2003, working in four regions; Oromia, SNNP, Sidama and Tigray in different multi sectoral projects in the areas of development and emergency response.

People in Need, from the very start of its operations in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education, Agriculture, Climate and Environment, Water and Social protection.

We are part of Alliance 2015, (https://www.alliance2015.org/ 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 change to advocacy aimed at influencing the attitudes and policies of politicians and general public opinion and awareness in Europe. 

More information at www.peopleinneed.cz  or HERE.

PIN currently invites qualified applicants for the position of: Field coordinator for the project entitled‘‘ Education in Emergency (EiE) and institutional WASH services support to conflict affected populations in central Zone of Tigray‘‘ for Emergency Program

 Length of Contract: Definite (8 month with 60 working days probation period)

Requred:1(One)

Job Description

 Field Coordinator (FC) is fully responsible for successful implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the project activities and outputs. FC is also responsible to achieve the specific results of the project in proper quality and time. FC works under supervision of a Project Manager, Assist the Project manager in identifying new emergency operation areas through rapid assessment and contribute for the improvement the emergency unit in responding for various disasters, collaborates with woreda government Officials, Community and other PIN staff. As per contract of employment, FC is accountable for the regulation and rule of PIN including core values of the organization.

The Field Coordinator specific tasks are:

•  Coordinate and/or participate emergency coordination meeting at woreda and zonal level and update the project manager regularly on the meeting updates and findings

• Coordinate activities in the field to ensure that the emergency response activities are not duplicated with other partner operating on the same intervention area

• Provide support and guidance during the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of emergency response in the intervention woreda and the respective kebeles from the inception to the close out stages.

• Coordinate activities in the field to ensure that PIN WASH and shelter, NFI and CASH emergency response are implemented as per the specified standards and protocols

• As a coordinator on Emergency WASH response, Field Coordinator is responsible for mentoring, couching and leading field officer on Emergency WASH and Shelter response project activities. 

• Facilitate regular assessment on the situation of IDPs and the hosting community, compile, analyse, interpret data, and report to the Project Manager for update and action.

• Support in strengthening rapid response of the emergency team to enable them to collect, compile, analyse and interpret surveillance reports to use for decision making and action and also provision of feedback.

• Facilitate and follow the distribution of NFIs as per the project

• Help in staff training, performances monitoring and ensure that PIN standards and protocols are adhered and implemented.

• Provide and facilitate trainings and orientation for field staffs and government employees’ basics core value of humanitarian organizations.

• Provide updates and regular reports on in the situation of IDPs, returnees and hosting community in the intervention area 

• Assist the project manager to compile the field-based reports and on preparing high level regular reports and updates.

• Support the field-based team to establish strong reporting systems and data flow mechanisms and ensure proper functioning of the systems for regular assessment, monitoring and evaluation of the projects against its objectives and expected results.

• Represent PIN at woreda and zonal humanitarian coordination cluster meetings and Collaborate with other actors working in the in the project target areas

• Be flexible and be able to give assistance with different activities not included in this primary job description. 

• ensuring timely and effective implementation of project activities and meeting set results

• cost effective utilization of the project budget and follow up on the expenditures

• prompt provision of all relevant information to Project manager and archiving of all entrusted and acquired documents in proper manner

• Performs related work as assigned by the project manager   

­Accountability and Safeguarding including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH)

•  Carry out the duties in accordance with the PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.

• Participate in training and awareness raising (CoC and KP, Safeguarding…).

• Ensure that his/her team members attend training and awareness sessions and carry out the duties in accordance with PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies. 

• Ensure that due diligence and/or capacity assessments of partners include an assessment of partners’ implementation of key safeguarding and risk policies/ procedure including the prevention of SEAH.   

• Create and maintain a fulfilling and protective environment. 

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 or BSC in Education,Educational planning and Management, Educational Leadership and Management and Other related field of studies

• Minimum 3 years’ experience & above in an emergency sector and knowledge of EiE, project cycle Management, Implementation, communication with government authorities, community mobilization at field level. 

•  Good networking, representation and coordination and negotiation skills with government and other agencies

• Flexible, reliable, culturally sensitive

• ability to work in teams/ isolated situation and stressful environments and under pressure meeting deadlines

• Planning, coordination and report writing skills

• Good communication and capacity to work under stress

• Good command of MS Package (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)

•  Knowledge of spoken & written Amharic, English     

• 3 strong references (will be crosschecked/contacted)

How to Apply

• Interested applicants for the position should fill the application form and send their CV and Cover letter as soon as possible via the following link Apply- Field coordinator -Emergency - Tigray-2023 until October 26,2023.

• 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.