PROJECT OFFICER at CARE Ethiopia

PROJECT OFFICER

Employer: CARE Ethiopia

Employment: Full-Time | Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba - Ethiopia

Posted date: 7 months ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Officer will play a pivotal role in the successful implementation of the AWE Phase II project, focusing on empowering women engaged in early-stage micro and small enterprises. This position involves overseeing a team of 15 staff members and coordinating activities related to capacity-building training, access to financial services, market linkage, business development services, monitoring, and report writing. The Project Officer will provide comprehensive programmatic, logistical, and all-around support to ensure the project's objectives are met.

The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, relevant training, and a passion for driving positive change in the lives of women engaged in micro and small enterprises. Excellent organizational and leadership skills, coupled with a deep understanding of gender-related issues, are essential for success in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility 1. Planning and Implementation of Activities:

• Participate in the development of Project detailed implementation plans, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Coordinate and supervise the execution of capacity-building training, financial service access, market linkage, and business development activities.
• Coordinate the executions of gender and social norm activities and advocacy campaigns
• Ensures effective implementation of the project activities as per the set plan of action and as per the donor requirement
• Ensures the project activities are implemented on time and within the budget

% of Time: 40%

Job Responsibility 2. Technical Support and Capacity Building:

• Provide technical support to project staff, addressing challenges and ensuring the quality and relevance of program activities.
• Design and implement capacity-building initiatives for both project staff and beneficiaries.

% of Time: 10%

Job Responsibility 3. Monitoring, Supervision, and Learning:

• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of project activities, ensuring adherence to established indicators, monitoring and reporting tools/Templates
• Conduct regular field visits to supervise project implementation and provide guidance to the team.
• Ensures project learning and lessons are documented through short videos, pictures, and success stories
• Ensure that the progress and quality of program implementation are continually tracked and timely corrective measures are taken

% of Time: 15%

Job Responsibility 4. Facilitate Learning and Networking:

• Foster a learning environment within the project team, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain effective networks and working relationships with different functions and units in the organization.

% of Time: 5%

Job Responsibility 5. Staff Management

• Manage the performance of the Development and BDS Providers
• Ensure staff are utilizing their annual leave according to the policy
• Ensure timely submission of staff PAR
• Ensure that staff deliver their duties as per their JD

% of Time: 10%

Job Responsibility 6. Administrative and Functional Support

• Facilitate project work advance and the settlement
• Facilitate the procurement of Goods and Services for the project

% of Time: 15%

Job Responsibility 7. Perform Other Duties as Assigned:

• Undertake additional responsibilities as required for the successful implementation of the AWE Phase II project.

% of Time: 5%

III PROBLEM SOLVING (Thinking Environment)

Levels one and two of problem-solving apply to the incumbent. The incumbent involves with daily routine activities, she/he also uses interpolative skills to pick and choose the right solution to address given problems.

IV GENDER EQUALITY

Understanding and demonstrating commitment to the importance of gender, youth, and social inclusion issues.

Demonstrated commitment to principles of Gender Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and PSEAH (safeguarding), as evidenced in previous positions/programming

IV. QUALIFICATIONS (KNOW-HOW)

A) Education/training

Required:

• BA degree in Gender, Law, Sociology, Social work, Development study, Social Science, or related areas of focus

Desired

• Masters in related field is a plus.

B) Experience:

Required:

• 3- 5 years of relevant experience with first-degree and youth Entrepreneurship focused projects in urban settings.
• Experience working with micro and small enterprises, gender empowerment, and financial inclusion.

C) Technical skills

Required:

• Language proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Computer proficiency
• Good communication and report-writing skills.
• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, economic and social needs of young women, understanding of the participatory approach, and sustainable development.

D Competencies

Respect, accountability, courage, excellence, building partnerships, stress tolerance, building commitment, coaching, interpersonal skills, operational decision-making, planning and organizing, and information monitoring.