Hope for Children Organization Australia Ltd Country Representative - Ethiopian Country Office Jobs in Ethiopia
Hope for Children Organization Australia Ltd Country Representative - Ethiopian Country Office Jobs in Ethiopia
Hope for Children Organisation Australia Ltd (HFC)Our vision is to see empowered children and communities in Ethiopia break the cycle of poverty through sustainable solutions and social development.
Employment Status:
Full Time
Remuneration:
Attractive stipend depending on experience
Summary of Role
Representation of HFC, its work and its vision and mission to the authorities and key decision-makers in the country.
Ensuring high quality program work is delivered with a high level of participation of the communities in which HFC operates.
Leadership, management and development of the HFC in country team comprising of over 60 national staff and international volunteers, in full compliance with local law and HFC policies and procedures.
Direct reports: a team of 2 senior managers and 5 program managers
Annual budget of US$1 million with expected increase to double in the next 3 years.
Accurate and timely disbursement of the agreed Head Office budget including all donor commitments.
Growing and managing a grant portfolio so that funds can be raised in a timely manner for key project responses.
Your Responsibilities
HFC’s work will be targeted to the needs of the most vulnerable community members in our target areas in Ethiopia
The programme is registered with the relevant authorities and compliant with local law and agreements exist with concerned ministries giving due recognition to HFC and its work in Ethiopia
Country Strategic Planning analysis is ongoing and very well informed using locally and internationally available sources of information
HFC ́s commitments to sponsors and sponsored families and children are honoured
A participatory community development approach is intrinsic to all program work
Appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems measure the outcomes and
impact or HFC ́s interventions and guarantee sharing and learning from success and failure
Management of a HFC’s highly motivated team of staff:
Creation and management of high performance teams delivering excellent technical work, using child-centred and gender-sensitive approaches in line with the HFC Country Strategic Plan.
Management of individuals across the team to ensure full development of potential through induction, performance management and compliance in all core policy areas
Staff numbers and structures will be designed and kept at a level that is cost effective
Work environments will be managed to reduce risk from health and safety and security hazards
HFC’s operations in Ethiopia will be of high quality, meeting all organisational standards and our commitments to the Australian and Ethiopian governments
All programme and business operations meet HFC’s accountability, key performance indicators and compliance standards including OAGDS (Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Australian Taxation Office)
A robust risk management culture, including reporting is in place HFC’s work will be guided by accurate and timely workplans and budgets
Development of workplans on the basis of ongoing analysis of the community’s
Creation of accurate phased budgets for high quality
programs
Financial management efficient and fully compliant with industry standards in the disbursement of all resources
HFC’s work will be guided by accurate and timely workplans and budgets
Development of workplans on the basis of ongoing analysis of the community’s
Creation of accurate phased budgets for high quality programs
Financial management efficient and fully compliant with industry standards in the disbursement of all resources
HFC’s work in Ethiopia will be well funded and growing
A strategy to grow income for HFC will be developed and implemented
Pro-active engagement with locally represented donor agencies will result in timely knowledge of funding opportunities in a planned manner and allow for successful proposal development
Timely delivery of agreed results with clear and measurable impact on participants and in full compliance with donor requirements
Capacity and resources in place for timely and effective emergency responses where required in line with HFC’s policy mandate
HFC’s work in Ethiopia will be recognised locally and internationally by all relevant stakeholders
Government relationships and registrations are well maintained and all national legal requirements for HFC ́s operation in Ethiopia are complied with
Proactive publication of HFC ́s work and public relations with all key stakeholders (advisory group, local leaders, International NGOs locally and internationally) regularly promote the issues being addressed and the work addressing them
Timely communication work keeps HFC visible as important player in addressing the issues affecting children in Ethiopia
Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours
Knowledge
Demonstrable knowledge as a result of study, training or practical experience on the key debates in development methods and effectiveness
Experience and understanding of child-rights-based and gender-sensitive programming for development
Knowledge of Ethiopia or a comparable environment;
Knowledge of the requirements of donor compliance and financial management including AusAid, US Aid DFID and charitable foundations would be an asset
Skills
Proven skills in the development and management of effective and motivated teams in multicultural environment
Excellent problem-solving skills and a solution based approach
Effective working with and through partner organizations
Excellent Communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Proven analytical skills in isolating and addressing priorities
Excellent oral and written English language skills
Behaviours
Self motivated leader with the passion for participatory social development
Person of strong integrity that is an example to others
Flexibility in managing tasks
Creative and innovative
Motivating with the ability to influence others
Ability to analyse problems, handle ambiguity and decision making based on fact and figures
Commitment to continuous improvement with the overall aim of optimising the quality and impact of HFC’s program in Ethiopia
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in development, social sciences or related advanced degree relevant to the field of community development alternatively Degree in Business Administration or Project Management.
Minimum of 10-15 years senior level managerial, programmatic, and technical experience
At least 5-10 years experience with management of donor programs.
How to Apply:
To apply please send your CV along with a cover letter to awolak@hopeforchildren.org.au.
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