SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia Project Coordinator Jobs

SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia Project Coordinator Jobs

Job Id: 199536

Category: Development and Project Management, Economics, Social Sciences and Community
Location :Hawassa, SNNPR
Career Level: Senior Level (5+ years experience)
Employment Type: Full time
Salary:

Job Description

Who we are

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. The organization started its humanitarian work with the opening of its first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974.

The organization has been providing life-saving provisions such as food, water and health services for a very significant number of children devastated by severe drought and the subsequent famine.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and are at risk of losing their parental care.

Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia aspires that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

Why we need you?

We are looking for a Project Coordinator that can contribute to the wellbeing of vulnerable women and children in the region, through planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating of the project being carried out.

What we provide...

An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career!!

Your role....

As a Project Coordinator, you will be in charge of the following

Coordinating baseline assessments and analysis of the project

Conducting stakeholder analysis
Assisting in the development of the project design

Ensuring the annual planning process is carried out and plans are updated

Coordinating the implementation

of project activities

Guiding and supporting the development of sustainable community responses to the target group

Supporting community-based partners in developing a clear plan for capacity development

Building strong partnerships with other stakeholders,

Reviewing initial assessments of the families of potential child participants and put forward recommendations to the project management structure

Monitoring the implementation of the FDPs, particularly in terms of the achievement of agreed outcomes.

Ensuring that resources are used modestly and efficiently.

Assessing and identifying recruitment needs in project.

Updating direct supervisor on project activities and results, including regular written reports, according to organizational requirements.

Documenting and sharing good practices and lessons learned with colleagues to support organizational learning.

Preparing project information as required for public relations and fund development purposes.

Job Requirements

Up for the challenge...

Then check out our criteria’s:

The must haves:

BA degree in Sociology, community development, Management, Economics and other development related discipline.

Minimum 5 years relevant experience

Awareness and understanding of relevant social development issues, such as HIV/AIDS, Gender, Child rights issues and good awareness on the situation of OVC at national & regional level

Excellent command of the English language and good communication skills, including both written and verbal

Knowledge of Project Cycle management

Report writing skill

Basic computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point)

Analytical and problem solving skill

Planning and coordination skill

Negotiation and conflict resolution skill

Team building skills

The pluses:

Previous experience working with international NGO's

How to Apply

Excited to take on an new Adventure...….

Then send us your application through

http://www.sosethiopia.org.et

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

Child Safety is Everybody's Business!!

SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia Project Coordinator Jobs