We are seeking an experienced Project Field Officer to join our team in Gambella, Ethiopia.  VIS and its partners have been engaged in humanitarian and development interventions in the areas of WaSH, Livelihoods; Education and Technical and Vocational Training In all Gambella areas (particularly, Jewi, Nguenyyiel, and Karmi agricultural training center)

The Project Field Officer will be working in the VIS Projects in the Refugees camps and Host Communities in Gambella Region.

Project Activities: Awareness raising, training of community health workers, adult literacy, vocational skills training and youth recreational activities.

Under the overall guidance and the supervision of the  VIS –Gambella Project Coordinator  , the Project  Field Officer  is responsible for  the proper implementation of the project activities assigned to her/him  on the grounds . He /she  will ensure smooth operations of the center and consistency of project implementation with  VIS  rules and regulations. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The project Officer will provide support to projects implementation, guaranteeing quality, efficiency and effectiveness in the project performance;

• Provide support and collaboration to the Project manager in all aspect of the project implementation;

• Work closely with RRS and UNHCR officials who are based in the camp

• Actively participate in camp based coordination meetings which will be facilitated by RRS and UNHCR

• Participate in all camp based sectorial meetings  

• Establish a strong collaboration spirit with  project stakeholders

• Ensure the smooth running of the  vocational training center for the VIS beneficiaries;

• Provide technical support for social workers and incentive workers     

• Develop a template, assist the selection of beneficiaries for various soft skills training and also adult literacy program

• Organize the Implementation awareness raising and sensitization activities Specifically, VIS engagement area, such as vocational training and adult literacy program

• Prepare weekly and monthly action plans and reports to meet the objectives of the project;

• Maintain smooth coordination and team spirit with partners and other organizations; relevant Government Agencies, UN Agencies in the camp and other NGOs on the ground.   

Job Requirements

Education/Training, Expereince and skills required

• Degree in Sociology, Education, Social work, Development studies, Economics and related field of studies

• At least Five years of demonstrated professional experience in NGO setting in delivering and  follow up of awareness and vocational/ youth empowerment program

• Significant understanding of  Core Humanitarian Standards (The SPHERE) and Humanitarian Principles, especially, refugee intervention experience is a plus

• Excellent communication skills, with good spoken and written English and Amharic  

• Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint to allow reporting and representation.

• Excellent management and interpersonal personnel skills

• Good organizational skills.

ONLY candidates who meet all the above requirements will be contacted for written exam and an interview.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who fulfil the criteria are kindly invited to submit their application letter (one page) and updated CV (not more than 3 pages) online through THIS LINK or at   VIS –Gambella field Office, which is inside Don Bosco Gambella.