FH Ethiopia is a non-governmental organization engaged in relief and development activities. At FH, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call the “The Heartbeat”. This includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty. FH Ethiopia would like to invite potential candidates to apply for the mentioned position:

Position:                         Early Warning Program Manager

Duty Station:                Addis Ababa

Duration of Contract:   One year contract, renewable (with 60 working days of Probation)

Closing date:                   January 20, 2024 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Responsible for leading the EW program activities planning, implementation, monitoring and periodic reporting as per the donor and organizational standards. Ensures smooth and healthy partnership with the consortium lead CRS and other agencies in relation to the JEOP EW, and DRR sector. 

Principal Responsibilities

Key Result #1 – Planning and Implementation

• Review, and realign the JEOP EW plan received from the JEOP lead agency CRS and prepare  woredas level prep-plan in a way that fit to the FH planning tool

• Lead, coordinate and provide technical assistance to field team on JEOP project early warning program activities plan preparation using the FH planning tools

• Lead and technically support the implementation of JEOP EW Program planned activities in collaboration with Regional and woreda level EW staffs and other JEOP sectors of Amhara and Tigray Regions.

• Lead, follow up and provide technical support on the implementation of EW new initiatives such as the vulnerability-based targeting (VBT), Community Based Early Warning System (CBEWS), need estimation, IVR, context monitoring tool and organize capacity training for all JEOP projects staff and partners.

Key Result #2 – Monitoring, and Reporting 

• Monitor and evaluate JEOP 2.0 EW activities implementation and produce the monitoring report in collaboration with MEAL team, provide guidance to easily implement and submit the report timely.

• Follow up, collect, clean, compile and document the context monitoring data and submit to CRS in a monthly basis.

• Review, and compile Early Warning quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports and submit to the office timely as per the reporting template and respond timely to the comments provided by the CRS.

• Oversee and technically support the fast on-set hazards assessment. Receive and compile fast on-set hazards reports, and its impact, other related reports and submit to the office.

Key Result #3 – Coordination, Leadership and networking

• Coach, coordinate and provide technical leadership role to Regional and woreda level EW program staff

• Coordinate and Work closely with the JEOP Team and ensure that the program purposes are met.

• Represent FH and take part in multi-agency assessment at national and regional level in collaboration with JEOP consortium lead agency CRS and EDRMC.

• Attend EW-TWG meetings representing FHE JEOP early warning sector at National level and submit updates to the Relief and Humanitarian Affairs department.

• Network and represent FHE and participate in National level DRM-ATF meetings at national level and submit the update to the RHA department

• Liaison and ensure partnership with the national level relevant sector offices and INGOs in the areas of EW and DRM sector

• Perform other assignments and duties assigned by the immediate supervisor

Job Requirements

Job Level Specifications

• Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.

• Strong Interpersonal skills,

• Emotional maturity,

• Cross-cultural Sensitivity,

• Ability to work effectively under pressure

Education and Experience 

• MSc Degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Extension, Disaster Risk Reduction, NRM, Climate change or in other related field of study.

• Minimum of 6 years related experience in a relevant position Preferably in INGO Setting

Language

• Basic Proficiency in both spoken and written English language. 

Distinguishing Competencies

• High level of initiative taking.

• Excellent computer skill and knowledge in the area of MS word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and email communication and internet exploring.

• Excellent meeting or training workshop organizing and facilitation skills

• Data collection, cleaning and encoding experience is an asset

• Knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations is an asset

• Excellent report writing and documentation skill

• Excellent data analysis and interpretation skill

• Trained on USAID grant rules and regulations with experience

Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Safety & Security Responsibility

• Encourages compliance of Safety and Security principles and policies of the organization by all staff.

• Visiting project Offices and operational areas periodically to meet staff and making sure that all staff members are aware of the safety and security procedures.

• Explains to staff the reasoning behind the organization’s safety and security policies and procedures.

• Organizing local training sessions, such as First Aid, Fire Safety, and Defensive Driving for staff members.  If possible, he/she should conduct briefing and training sessions himself/herself.

• Ensures that safety and security objectives are added to performance reviews and evaluations of all staff members.

• Encourages staff to adopt safe and secure practices. Ensuring that updated personnel information related to safety (Record of Emergency Data) and security management are kept in Human resources.

Gender Responsibility

• Provide adequate time to staff to participate in gender sensitivity workshops and related events.

• Through observation, interviews, and spot-checks, ensure that the staff planning process is gender sensitive.

• Build a better gender balance in staffing through affirmative action.

• Observe if women staff are as involved as men in high-profile activities such as interaction with visitors and chairing meetings and take corrective action if warranted.

• Encourage female staff to participate in external networks (local and regional), as well as seminars and cross visits.

• Facilitate open and regular discussions with staff about the work environment, policies, and values convenient to gender issues

How to Apply

Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Competent candidates should submit their application and updated CV’s ONLY to:         recruitment_fhe@fh.org

Candidates MUST refer the position title "Early Warning Program Manager" on the subject line of their email and applications