About Imagine1day

Imagine 1day International is non-profit organization that was established in 2007 by Chip and Summer Wilson. Through facilitation and provision of better access to education, Imagine1day is transforming generations to come. Education, Child protection and Gender-based-Violence, WASH, and Transformational leadership are pillars of Imagine1day’s operations in Ethiopia. We have been implementing projects in 

Tigray, Oromia, South Ethiopia, Southwest Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia, Sidama, Benishangul Gumuz, Amhara, Afar, Somali and Gambella Regions. We have established 1,105+ partner schools with 188 school buildings/learning centers built by
it from the ground up. 

Over 188,000+ Previously Out of School children (POSC) are enrolled, over 817,000+ children reached with education in emergency and protection services and over 740,000 people are impacted through its education and transformational leadership. Imagine1day has been gender sensitive and inclusive with every project it has been implementing via its holistic approach (school structure construction, school supplies provision, water point construction both for schools and for the community, capacity building training at all level, protection services as well as foundational and employability life skill trainings). Awareness creation about girls’ education and children with disability, creating inclusive and girls friendly school environment, providing high school scholarships (for 90% female and 10%male students) with its ‘Educate A Girl’ project.

About the position:

The post-holder is responsible for leading the development and implementation of Integrated and Multisectoral Response to unmet needs of internally displaced people in Sekota town of Amhara Region EHF consortium project. S/he will be in close coordination with the Project Coordinator of Nexus Ethiopia/ the Consortium Coordinator. In addition, s/he will also be responsible in ensuring that technical relevant inputs and support are provided to field staff, government partners, local NGOs, Department of Education, and other stakeholders that are working for the project to ensure integration of project initiatives in the assigned area. S/he will be responsible for coordination with Health, DRRM, Water & Energy, Social Affair Office and other involved stakeholders. 

Imagine 1 Day implement WASH, Nutrition and ES/NFI and MPC program. All staff may be requested to support a humanitarian response as the need arises.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Implementation:

• Contributes to the analysis and periodic updating of issues affecting children in the locality area. 

• Responsible for the planning, daily management, and implementation of consortium project deliverables. 

• Serves as the frontline person that stimulates action, liaises with the regional agencies, provincial government and others partners and facilitates the delivery of project initiatives in the assigned area/s 

• Coordinates with the other program/project staff and Regional Manager to ensure the synchronized delivery of outputs according to plan in the area(s) of assignment. 

• Responsible for mobilizing, activating and strengthening community groups to design, manage and sustain project initiatives 

• Facilitate the planning sessions, capacity building and field-based advocacy activities 

• Establish and strengthen different capacity in monitoring and evaluation, program implementation, and timely reporting. 

• Prepares monthly fund request and monitor the budget vs actual expenditures 

• Responsible for the timely submission to the Consortium Coordinator of well-prepared program/project updates and reports that may be required in the area(s) of assignment

Networking, Partnering and Advocacy

• Conducts Maps and identifies potential partners (community-based groups, civil society organizations and academe) that Imagine 1 Day can work with in relevant thematic/geographic areas 

• Establishes and maintains active working relationships with local partners, local government units and other NGOs specific to concerned thematic areas. 

• Provides feedback to the Regional Manager regarding prospective partners and donors and opportunities for resource mobilization. 

• Implement local advocacy activities in line with the national policy agenda (which may include participation, networking, mobilizing the public, engaging the private sector and media, and partners ;) and support national advocacy efforts. 

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

• Ensures that the project utilizes MEAL findings/results in enhancing/modifying project implementation. 

• Assists in identifying priorities for and in the conduct of program documentation   

Capacity Building:

• Facilitates capacity-building activities to project partners in consultation with Regional Director & manager

• Consult with partners to identify training needs 

• Coaches/mentors supervisees and provides leadership/technical support to project staff as needed 

Human Resources, Finance, Member Service and Logistics 

• Assists in the formulation of annual performance objectives ensuring alignment and harmony with work unit objectives. 

• Supports project staff in complying with PSEA, Child Safeguarding Policy, Policy on fraud and Anti-Corruption and safety and Security Policy. 

• Ensures that project activities, initiatives, processes and events are in line with I1D policies and procedures. Contributes in building a culture of member service by understanding the importance of Member and reasonable demands. 

• Oversees compliance to Supply Chain Policies, to including development of procurement plan and meeting. 

• Ensures the judicious use of I1D resources, Service and supporting the country office’s ability to be responsive to member needs. 

• Coordinates with Finance to ensure availability and timely release of financial support for approved activities

Safety and Security 

• Works closely with the Security Officer in monitoring the evolving safety and security situation in the geographical location of the project activities and ensures that project operations comply with the safety and security guidelines.   

Gender Equality Commitments  

• Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information.

• Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.

• Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion. race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status. 

• Value and respect all cultures. 

Safeguarding Commitment

The incumbent is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with the Imagine 1day PESA, Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and other than the internal work rules.

Remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills that will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.

Reports to: Regional Program Manager

Salary Scale: Based on the organization Scale 

Project Duration: Six months with the possibility of an extension 

Job Requirements

     Required Qualifications

• Education: A master’s degree in a relevant field such as Development Studies, Community Development, International Development, Sociology, Public Health, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

• Experience: 5 -7 years relevant experience, at least 3 years in an International NGO in a similar position (project manager/ Coordinator) organization.

  Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

• Experience in report writing and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning 

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and influence others and build strong working relationship 

• Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability 

• Experience in training and capacity building of peers 

• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple tasks, and deliver to time 

• Experience of representing an organization in external forums such as the cluster system 

• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy 

• Expertise in gender and women’s empowerment program design and management;

• Project design, monitoring and evaluation skill and implementation tools.

• Effective interpersonal skills, maturity, initiative, tact and a high sense of responsibility, 

• Ability to work harmoniously with people of different educational and cultural backgrounds;

• Ability to write clear and concise reports and make effective oral presentations;

• Good analytical, communication and organizational skills.

• Good knowledge of written and spoken English also Knowledge of local language and cultural context

How to Apply

Application proceedure: 

Applicants who have access to the internet can directly apply online through THIS LINK. The screening process for this position is on a rolling basis, so early submission of applications is encouraged. Imagine 1day reserves the right to start with the next steps in the recruitment process prior to the closing date, should we identify a suitable candidate. 

Imagine 1day encourages female candidates to apply!

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.

Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at later stage.

Imagine 1day  is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process.

Imagine 1day has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse