Program Assistant – Tigray
Job Description
I. Overview 
USAID/Ethiopia Support Program (ESP) aims to provide pathways to a more democratic and stable Ethiopia by building an enabling environment for peaceful and inclusive consensus building processes. To this end, ESP works to strengthen intra- and inter-group relationships and actions, advance inclusive and constructive public discourse. Dexis Consulting Group is USAID’s implementing partner for ESP.
Dexis will provide the personnel, systems, and technical capacity needed to ensure that the USAID Ethiopia Support Program is operational, grant-ready, and active in activity implementation. Dexis’ Field Team brings the USAIDs experience, relevant field experience, and operations savvy necessary for Dexis to quickly research, identify, and develop grants for activities with local organizations. 
Dexis is seeking a Program Assistant –Tigray/Mekelle to support ESP. This is a full-time position based in Mekelle, Ethiopia, with an immediate start date. 
II. Responsibilities  
- Support the Program Development Officer (PDOs) in all aspects of management of the ESP grants portfolio in Addis Ababa ensuring grant effectiveness and compliance from idea development to closeout.
- Under the guidance of the Regional Program Manager (RPM), support the PDOs in the activity co-creation process, particularly providing support in gathering the required documentation from prospective grantees.
- Support activity-level procurement; deliverable tracking; conduct field visits to support activity implementation and monitoring.
- Assist the PDOs in ensuring all relevant documents are appropriately filed electronically.
- Assist in maintaining the program events calendar for the Tigray office
- Support the PDOs in planning for and participating in grantee kickoff meetings.
- In close coordination with the PDOs, regularly update activity trackers, activity notes, or other tracking tools, and attend and contribute to GMU meetings.
- Other related tasks assigned by the RPM.
III. Reporting 
This position will report to the RPM. 
Job Requirements
IV. Qualifications  
- Undergraduate degree in business administration, social sciences, or related field and minimum of 2 years of experience designing and managing grants programs for international donor-funded projects.
- USAID experience preferred.
- Experience in file management.
- Ability to work effectively, responsively, and collaboratively with government counterparts, development and private sector partners, civil society organizations, and academic/research institutions.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Amharic
- Fluency in Tigrigna preferred
 
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and Application letter through ethiojobs.com.
Also, Submit CV and Application letter at  Save the Children International, Infront of Central Statistical Agency Mekelle Branch, Adhawsi-Mekelle
Grants Officer – Tigray
Job Description
I. Overview 
USAID/Ethiopia Support Program (ESP) aims to provide pathways to a more democratic and stable Ethiopia by building an enabling environment for peaceful and inclusive consensus building processes. To this end, ESP works to strengthen intra- and inter-group relationships and actions, advance inclusive and constructive public discourse. Dexis Consulting Group is USAID’s implementing partner for ESP.
Dexis will provide the personnel, systems, and technical capacity needed to ensure that the USAID Ethiopia Support Program is operational, grant-ready, and active in activity implementation. Dexis’ Field Team brings the USAIDs experience, relevant field experience, and operations savvy necessary for Dexis to quickly research, identify, and develop grants for activities with local organizations. 
Dexis is seeking a Grants Officer –Tigray/Mekelle to support ESP. This is a full-time position based in Mekelle, Ethiopia, with an immediate start date. 
II. Responsibilities  
- Support the Grants Manager (GM) in all aspects of management of the ESP grants portfolio in Tigray ensuring grant effectiveness and compliance from idea development to closeout.
- Under the guidance of the GM, and working closely with ESP team members, support grantees in the activity co-creation process, particularly providing support to budget building, respecting agreed-to timeframes and approved budget ceilings, and ensuring compliance with Dexis policies and USAID regulations.
- Support activity-level procurement; budget tracking; deliverable tracking; conduct field visits to support activity implementation and monitoring.
- Assist the GM in ensuring all documents are appropriately filed electronically.
- Assist in maintaining the program events calendar.
- Support the GM in planning for and participating in grantee kickoff meetings to ensure consistency and clarity on the technical, financial, administrative, and MEL aspects of grant implementation.
- Support the GM with aspects of the grants close out process, ensuring documentation is appropriately completed and electronically filed prior to RPM review.
- In close coordination with the GM, regularly update activity trackers, activity notes, or other tracking tools, and attend and contribute to grants-related meetings.
- Other grants management-related tasks assigned by the GM or RPM.
III. Reporting 
This position will report to Grants Manager or designee. 
Job Requirements
IV. Qualifications  
- Undergraduate degree in business administration, social sciences, or related field and minimum of 2 years of experience designing and managing grants programs for international donor-funded projects.
- USAID experience preferred.
- Experience in reviewing and negotiating budgets, reviewing financial reports, preparing for and monitoring audits of grantees, and file management.
- Ability to work effectively, responsively, and collaboratively with government counterparts, development and private sector partners, civil society organizations, and academic/research institutions.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Amharic
- Fluency in Tigrigna preferred
 
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and Application letter through ethiojobs.com.
Also, Submit CV and Application letter at Save the Children International, Infront of Central Statistical Agency Mekelle Branch, Adhawsi-Mekelle
