Caritas Czech Republic Consortium Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
Caritas Czech Republic Consortium Manager Jobs in Ethiopia; The Consortium Manager is CCR’s senior in‑country representative, based full‑time in Addis Ababa and co‑located with Caritas Ethiopia. The role holds day‑to‑day accountability for project implementation, ensuring activities are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with the approved logframe. The position serves as the main point of contact for in‑country stakeholders and partners, reporting to the Regional Manager (CCR HQ, Prague) and working closely with the Country Programme Coordinator and Programme Quality Advisor.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Implementation
Coordinate day‑to‑day implementation of project activities across all outputs.
Ensure quality delivery in line with work plan, budget, and logframe.
Serve as coordinator and primary contact point for Czech consortium partners.
Represent CCR within Caritas Ethiopia and with external stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with government counterparts and partners.
Represent CCR and consortium in governance, coordination, and stakeholder meetings.
Organize project governance meetings (e.g., Project Steering Committee).
Financial Oversight
Monitor budget utilization and flag risks to CCR HQ.
Draft reports and maintain communication with CCR HQ on progress and risks.
Safeguarding & Compliance
Act as first point of contact for safeguarding matters (PSEA, child protection, duty of care).
Ensure safeguarding standards are upheld by project team and partners.
Sustainability & Partnerships
Support sustainability planning and formalize partnership agreements.
Embed project results into partners’ institutional structures beyond project life.
Other Duties
Perform tasks
assigned by Regional Manager in line with country strategy.
Qualifications & Competencies
Education, Knowledge & Experience
University degree in agriculture, rural development, international development, project management, or related field.
Minimum 5 years’ professional experience managing development/humanitarian projects.
At least 2 years’ experience in consortium or multi‑stakeholder project management.
Familiarity with Ethiopian institutional and operational context required.
Excellent English and Amharic; knowledge of Oromoo (Oromiffa) an advantage.
Experience in budget monitoring, donor reporting, MEAL systems, and grant management.
Familiarity with Czech ODA/CzDA procedures an advantage.
Experience in agriculture, mechanization, or TVET sector an asset.
Skills & Competencies
Strong coordination and interpersonal skills.
Excellent representation, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
Strong financial management and budget monitoring.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
Other Requirements
Willingness to be based full‑time in Addis Ababa and travel regularly to project sites.
Commitment to CCR’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies.
What We Offer
Competitive salary by local market standards.
Stability of a well‑established organization.
Contract extension possible beyond December 2028 (subject to funding and performance).
Equipment and support for field work (laptop provided).
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and a cover letter (max. 1 page) in English, detailing their relevant experience and motivation, to email adress: jobs@caritas.cz by 31 July 2026.
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