Background

About PETCO Ethiopia:

PETCO Ethiopia Recycling Community Organization (PETCO Ethiopia) is a non-for-profit Industry led producer responsibility organization incorporated in 2019. PETCO Ethiopia promotes a circular economy system to assure products and materials are kept in circulation through 

Circular designating, maintenance, reuse, refurbishment, remanufacture, recycling, and 

Composting. PETCO Ethiopia seeks to minimize the environmental impact of post-consumer waste through accelerating the manufacturing sector shift from Linier   to a Circular Economy production system; supporting existing and creating green jobs for women, youth, and marginalized people; as well as promoting exercise of self-regulation for sustainable business in industries and institutions. PETCO Ethiopia operates throughout Ethiopia and has its head office in Addis Ababa. Moreover, PETCO Ethiopia is fostering access to finance, and capacity building, to foster enterprise development in Ethiopia across agro-processing & food, handcraft, textile and garment, solid waste, and leather sectors.

Program Background

PETCO Ethiopia is implementing 5-year of consortium project joint with Center of Accelerated Women Economic Empowerment (CAWEE) and Ethiopia Enterprise Development. The program is funded by the MasterCard Foundation contract to Enable Young Women and Men to Find Dignified and Fulfilling Work in Manufacturing in Ethiopia by capacitating existing SMEs. The program aims to: 

Build SME capacity to sustainably create new jobs and improve existing ones through offering tailored business capacity building and mentorship; enhancing access to markets and raw materials flow; and improving SMEs’ human resources capacity to create safe and inclusive working conditions for young women and men. 

Improve Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) offerings to better prepare women and youth to enter the workforce (facilitate school-to-work transition).

Facilitate a robust financial ecosystem to help SMEs access tailored financial services that allow them to grow and increase employment opportunities for young women in particular, and to invest in infrastructure that can improve young women and men's working conditions.

Strengthen the enablers (ecosystem) to foster private sector engagement, stakeholder coordination synergy, and policy development for sustainable and scalable job growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing support in coordinating and facilitating various activities and processes within the  project. 

• Work closely with the program management team and other stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective implementation of project activities. 

• Assist in organizing meetings, preparing reports, maintaining project documentation, and supporting communication between project staff, partners, and beneficiaries. 

• Assist in the development and implementation of project work plans, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with the program management team.

• Coordinate and schedule meetings, workshops, and events related to project activities, ensuring timely communication and logistical arrangements. 

• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items to ensure that decisions and commitments are documented and implemented.

• Support the preparation and dissemination of project-related communications, including newsletters, social media posts, and website updates, to raise awareness and visibility of project activities.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project files, databases, and contact lists, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

• Assist in monitoring project progress and performance against established indicators and targets, contributing to the preparation of regular progress reports for project management and donors.

• Facilitate communication and information sharing among project staff, partners, and beneficiaries, ensuring that relevant information is shared in a timely and transparent manner.

• Assist in the procurement and management of project supplies, equipment, and services, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

• Support the identification and documentation of project best practices, lessons learned, and success stories, and contribute to knowledge sharing and learning initiatives within the project team and with external stakeholders.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the program director to support the overall success and impact of the project.

Location: Hawassa

Category : Program Department

Report to: Senior Program Director

Salary: Competitive salary and a range of additional benefits

Employment Term: Annual contract, renewable based on available fund

Closing Date: June 28, 2024

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in development studies, business administration, project management or a related field.

• Minimum of 4 years of professional work experience in program, project development, coordination and coordinating multiple partners and stakeholders.

• Previous experience in project coordination or administration, preferably in the development sector.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

  Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Fluency in English (both written and spoken); knowledge of Amharic or other local languages is desirable.

• Willingness to travel within Ethiopia as required for project activities.

• Demonstrated strength and experience in writing technical reports.

• Demonstrated ability to build a team.

How to Apply

As part of your online application, please send your up-to-date CV (summarized in less than 3 pages) and one pager cover Letter in PDF file explaining your position, reference and your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile to idemeke@petcoethiopia.org  before June 28, 2024 COB.

Instruction: Your PDF file name should indicate your name and position you are applying for and only short listed candidates will be contacted for next assessment steps.

PETCO Ethiopia will not cover any cost related to recruitment process charged by the applicant.

Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.