GOAL Head of Integrated Programme Jobs in Ethiopia

GOAL Head of Integrated Programme Jobs in Ethiopia

Closing date: 25 Mar 2019

About GOAL Ethiopia

GOAL Ethiopia is a foreign charity organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years, towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food, water and sanitation, healthcare and education.

GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resiliency, and humanitarian responses by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues like gender, accountability, child protection, HIV/AIDS, etc.

Currently, we work with street children, pastoralists and rural smallholders and respond to humanitarian crises in Ethiopia working closely with local communities, local government, donors and other key actors.

We envision a world where poverty and hunger no longer exist, where communities are resilient and prepared for seasonal shocks, where structural and cultural barriers to growth are removed and where every man, woman, and child, has equal right and access to resources and opportunities.

About You

GOAL Ethiopia is looking for a competent & motivated person to join the organization. As part of the GOAL team, you will contribute to the attainment of GOAL’s mission and values.

You'll also be an experienced Head of Integrated Programme who will be responsible to ensure synergies and linkage of programs not only among thematic sectors but also lining relief, rehabilitation, and long-term development programs by initiating joint assessment and joint program development.

You will be also responsible for coordination with clusters, government authorities, WHO, UNICEF and other stakeholders and serve as a primary point of contact for projects in the thematic sectors. For the effective delivery of tasks, you are expected to work in collaboration with all GOAL Families.

The Head of Integrated Programme, is responsible to oversee the integrated Health, Nutrition and WASH thematic sectors and provide overall supervision for Health, Nutrition and WASH team in the country office.

The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of program development, program management, staffing management, compliance, representation, and reporting.

Requirements:

Educational background, the field of study and experience:

MPH/ BSc.

degree in public health, or equivalent combination of education

8 years’ experience in nutrition, public health, and rural development projects, out of which 5 years’ service in senior health and nutrition or WASH programme management level.

Key qualities, skills, and competencies:

Proficiency in verbal and written English; Concept paper /proposal development to a very high standard, operational planning, budget planning and management, monitoring and evaluation, report writing; Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, transparent and participatory management; Demonstrated technical and managerial ability, sound judgment, ability to interact and work effectively with others at all levels.

Respect, accountability, excellence, adaptability, innovation, building partnership, communicating with impact, coaching, facilitating change, developing teams, information monitoring, planning, and organizing, leading through vision and value.

Essential criteria:

This job opportunity is open to Ethiopian nationals or those who have a residence permit.

Desirable qualities, skills, and competencies:

Skills in organizing and facilitating training events. Expertise in one or more of the following program areas: Health, Nutrition, food security, community-based nutrition, water/sanitation, non-formal /alternative basic education.

Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Remuneration and Benefits:

GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on her salary grading with addition benefits.

How to Apply:
Commitments:

GOAL’s recruitment procedure is in line with the organization’s commitment to its integrity, honesty, and culture. GOAL is also committed to ensuring its performance complies with the terms and conditions of relevant agreements, applicable laws & regulations.

Hence, pre-employment background checks will be conducted, and employees are required to read, understand, sign and implement different policies including safeguarding and child protection policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and abuse policy, sexual harassment policy, code of conducts and any other rules and regulation of the organization.

GOAL is strongly committed not to harm the people under its care.

Application Procedure:

Interested and qualified applicants who have access to Internet can directly send their CV and application letter to goalethiopia@et.goal.ie. Applicants who send CV and application letter till only 25th of March 2019 will be considered.

GOAL strongly encourages female candidates to apply!