Christian Aid Programme Manager - Breaking the Barriers Jobs in Ethiopia

Christian Aid Programme Manager - Breaking the Barriers Jobs in Ethiopia


Closing date: 13th March 2019

About us

Christian Aid has a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe we can make that a reality by transforming the lives of people who live in poverty and empower them to change their lives for the future.

So, if you’re passionate about helping others, and want to help us drive positive change across the world, join us.

Christian Aid is now looking to recruit a proactive and dynamic Programme Coordinator for one of our most innovative projects funded by the EU and titled: “Breaking the Barriers: Promoting women entrepreneurship in sustainable energy value chains through innovative approaches “

About the role

This role is responsible for ensuring the correct and timely implementation of the above-mentioned project that is being executed in Malawi, Ethiopia, Burkina and Honduras.

This role will have to support the 4 country programmes to ensure strong contract management as well as the coordination of the action, the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the activities and the cross-country learning.

The post holder will work closely with the project coordinators and officers at country level as well as will engage regularly with their M&E and finance staff to provide support and advice as requested on delivery ensuring compliance with donors’ and Christian Aid’s regulations. She/he will provide general guidance and direction to the project.

The role will be critical to supporting the Country Manager in representing the organisation to the EU and other possible and current donors as well as other external stakeholders, and to improving Christian Aid’s in-country visibility

About you

Candidates should have a good knowledge and expertise in working with the European Union in areas such as energy, climate change, and business development.

They will have proven experience of successful coordination
and management of large projects across development, alongside excellent communication and people skills.

The role also requires fluency in English, and knowledge of Project Cycle Management and monitoring, evaluation and learning methodologies

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in either Malawi or Ethiopia, where this position will be based.

The salary and terms and conditions of contract of this role will be national/local and will be based on the country pay scale structure within the country in which the post holder will be based.

If based in Ethiopia, the salary range is: $25,841 - 26912 Gross Per Annum, and if based in Malawi, salary range is GBP 30,233 - 33,084 Gross Per Annum

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency questions

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

Build Partnerships

Tell us about a time when you had to build and maintain relationships with others in order to secure significant income that will help to reach the goals of your organisation.

Steward Resources

Tell us about a time when you were able to set up an institutional funding programme to deliver outcomes on time and within budget

Communicate Effectively

Tell us about a time when you had to communicate a complex issue to a donor in writing and convince them that your way to approach the issue was the best way to achieve common objectives

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Christian Aid Programme Manager - Breaking the Barriers Jobs in Ethiopia

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