Positive action for Development (PAD) is an indigenous, non-governmental, humanitarian and development organization and legally registered at Federal level by Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Charities and Societies agency on June 6/2011 with a registration number 2330. PAD would like to hire qualified professional for PACT funded project entitled “USAID sustainable Peace Activity” for the following position

Specific responsibilities include the following:

•  Oversee the development, implementation, and daily management of peace-building programs. Ensure adherence to project documents, work plans, and joint agreements with project partners.

•  Develop a project schedule and proposal with milestones, due dates, and estimates for required materials.

• Work closely with the peace-building coordinator, vendors, and donors to develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to project budgets. Monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with respective donor's project management policies and procedures.

• Build and maintain partnerships and relationships with other organizations, stakeholders, and donors. Collaborate with external entities to leverage resources, expertise, and support for peace-building initiatives.

• Write weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with input from colleagues. Prepare review and evaluation reports, such as the Mid-Term and Annual Project Report. Assist in the preparation of regular and special reports and investigations conducted by the organization.

• Analyze and research the national peace and security, humanitarian, and development landscape. Stay updated on relevant trends, policies, and opportunities for program development. Identify gaps and opportunities for peace-building programming.

• Disseminate the results of activities or projects under implementation to relevant stakeholders and partners. Share best practices, lessons learned, and success stories to contribute to the broader peace-building community.

• Monitor Oversee the implementation processes, monitor, evaluate, and share learnings using monitoring and evaluation requirements. Ensure the availability of up-to-date information on critical issues related to peace-building.

• Perform other related duties as required to support the effective implementation of peace-building programs and the overall mission of the organization.

• Ensuring program compliance and accountability and timely, accurate reporting in line with PAD requirements and donor projects.

• Perform other activities assigned by his/her immediate supervisor 

Job Requirements

Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree in international relations, peace studies, development studies, or a related field.

Experience: minimum of three years of experience proven experience in program management, preferably in the field of peace-building or conflict resolution

Skills Required, Attitudes, and Attributes:

•  Strong project management skills, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including donors and organizations.

• Strong analytical and research skills, with a good understanding of peace and security issues.

• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management principles.

• Proficiency in MS Office suite and other relevant software applications.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

No Required: Three (3)

Duty Station: one for Dire Dawa, one for Siti Zone, and one for Haromaya 

Female applicants are encouraged to apply

How to Apply

 Interested and qualified applicants should submit their application letter and required documents to the following address within seven consecutive days from the date of this announcement through organizational email.  Please indicate the position and duty station you applied in the application letter.

E-mail: job@padethiopia.org

Website: www.padethiopia.org

Telephone 0936342656 

Note:

• Only selected candidates will contacted.

• Applicant/s who don’t follow the procedures will be disqualified immediately.

• This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

PAD is an organization committed to upholding a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of abuse and exploitation, while actively working to protect and defend the rights and wellbeing of individuals.