DIVISION/DEPARTMENT:  Programme

LOCATION:  Jigjiga, Fafen zone

JOB FAMILY: Programme

SALARY: As per OWDA’s Salary scale

Required Number: One

Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension Deadline: November 25, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Organization For Welfare and Development in Action (OWDA) is an Ethiopian Residents Charity organization registered in FDRE Charities and Societies Agency with Certificate No. 0421 and operating in Somali Regional State since 1999 GC. OWDA would like to announce the vacancy of the following position. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the specifications and the requirements of the following position and hence apply for it before the deadline.

OWDA PURPOSE: To work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering.

TEAM PURPOSE: Lead and provide technical duties for the projects, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of the project.

JOB PURPOSE:

The CR-WASH Project Coordinator at OWDA is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring the company's CR-WASH project. They work closely with cross-functional teams to align initiatives with the company's goals. The coordinator develops and implements project plans, manages budgets, and coordinates team members. They also monitor progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget.

The post holder: Will work closely with communities, districts, zonal health offices, coordination forums, partners, the private sector, and the OWDA zonal team.

REPORTING LINES: 

Post-holder reports to:  Project Coordinator

Staff reporting to this post:   None.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: Manage the project, staff, resources, communicate with consortium lead – RTI, authorize prepared ToRs, and project reports.

BACKGROUND:

Organization for Welfare and Development in Action (OWDA) was established in December 1999 to help provide humanitarian assistance to the affected population. OWDA started its operation by providing relief programs aimed at supporting the most vulnerable segment of the people. However, the organization reshaped its strategic focus to go for long-term development programs intended to strengthen local capacity to bring about durable solutions for the marginalized pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities in the Somali region of Ethiopia. 

In line with Agency for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) Proclamation No. 1113/2019, the organization was registered by the Agency for Civil Society Organizations as a national NGO with registration No. 0421. OWDA is an active national humanitarian organization dedicated to bringing sustainable human development in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. Through its cooperation with donors and stakeholders, OWDA build the capacity of its target community through financial and technical empowerment to help them lead their livelihoods, OWDA consider them as a key stakeholder. 

OWDA places special emphasis on investing and building the resilience of vulnerable pastoral and agro-pastoral communities, mainly children, women, youth, elderly and people with special needs to help them survive with natural and made shocks. The organizational age, geographical reach and the local knowledge made it possible to gain outstanding experience to deliver effective, appropriate and timely responses to target communities. OWDA’s main thematic programing are Health and Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH), Education, Food Security and Livelihood programs mainstreamed with gender and protection. 

Over its life span, the organization has grown substantially in the number of projects implemented, districts covered, staff numbers and budgets managed. OWDA implements both development and humanitarian programs in partnership with international NGOs, Donors like USAID, DFID, Norway Development Fund, EU, GFFO, GIZ, UN agencies. Likewise, OWDA is one of the few national NGOs that get direct access of Ethiopian Humanitarian Fund. OWDA is operational in all zones in Somali Region, namely: Afder, Dawa, Dollo, Fafan, Erer, Jarar, Korahe, Liben, Nogob, Shebele, and Siti zones. Since its establishment, the organization through its work in emergency and development interventions supported millions of people, saving lives and providing skills, opportunities, employment for improved livelihoods. Similarly, it has achieved great development in its organizational capacity and management of programs. OWDA has over 270 staffs and manages 8-10 Million USD annually. 

DIMENSIONS: 

Responsible for developing a clear project plan and defining the project scope, including setting project objectives, identifying deliverables, determining resource requirements, and establishing a timeline for project activities.

Effective stakeholder management is crucial for project success. Project coordinators need to identify key stakeholders, establish communication channels, and engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. This includes managing expectations, addressing concerns, and ensuring stakeholder buy-in and support.

Identifying and managing project risks is an important dimension of a project coordinator's role. This includes conducting risk assessments, developing risk mitigation strategies, and implementing risk monitoring and control measures to minimise the impact of potential risks on project outcomes.

Ensuring the quality of project deliverables is a critical dimension of a project coordinator's role. This involves establishing quality standards, conducting quality checks, and implementing quality assurance processes to ensure that project outputs meet the required standards and specifications.

Project coordinators are responsible for managing project resources, including human resources, finances, and materials. This involves identifying resource requirements, allocating resources efficiently, and monitoring resource utilisation to ensure that project activities are executed within the allocated budget and timeline.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and implement CR-WASH project plans. 

• Manage CR-WASH project budgets 

• Coordinate the work of project team members 

• Monitor project progress 

• Make adjustments to project plans as needed 

• Communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders 

• Identify and mitigate risks 

• Strong organizational and communication skills. 

• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. 

• Must also be able to think strategically and be able to identify and mitigate risks.

• Prepare reports on the progress of the CR-WASH project to share with stakeholders and partners.

• Liaise with all key stakeholders (including Zonal and Woreda Health Offices, volunteer community health workers, water management committees, etc.) to strengthen OWDA’s role as a lead agency for CR-WASH within the operational area.

• To represent OWDA programme on WASH issues and liaise with other INGOs, local NGOs, UN agencies and Governments departments in operational area.  

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• Documented work plans for the projects supported, with regular written reports demonstrating progress against targeted activities in coordination with the WASH Coordinator and Project Coordinator. 

Job Requirements

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE: 

• Bachelor's degree/M.Sc/MPH in WASH Management, Public Health, Project management, or a related field with 5+ years of experience in project management.

• Strong organizational and communication skills 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 

• Ability to think strategically and identify and mitigate risks 

• Ability to understand the cultural context of the community, Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization;

• Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain and prioritize work under pressure and able to work in an insecure environment;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with communities, stakeholders, and partners.

• Proficiency in relevant software applications such as Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

• Proven and good understanding of community-based approaches, including clear involvement of children, women and people with disabilities in the hygiene promotion and Social and Behavior Change related to WASH project. 

• Be a team player and ready to collaborate with others in positive manner.

• Fluency in English and other relevant languages spoken in the community or region where they work.

How to Apply

Submit your application letter and CV in English, with both phone and email contact details of at least 3 professional references, via email: HR@owdaeth.org