1.Cashier Storekeeper
At Food for the Hungry/ FHE, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call “The Heartbeat.” This includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as an organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty.
Position: Cashier Storekeeper
Duty Station: Wayu Tuka, East Wollega Oromia
Duration of Contract: One year contract renewable (with 60 working days probation period)
Closing date: March 29, 2024
Job Summary
Responsible for maintaining and safeguarding cash and fuel coupons, preparation of bank accounts and cash balance. He/she will be responsible for the project’s store in receiving and issuing materials as well as controlling bin cards to show proper balance.
Basic Responsibilities:
Key Result #1 – Payments processing
- Prepares checks for all authorized payments.
- Processes bank transfer and exchange of checks.
Key Result #2 – Cash collection processing and deposit
- Issues official receipts for all collections.
- Deposits daily cash collections intact into the bank the next working day.
- Records daily cash collections and payments and balances daily with cash on hand.
Key Result #3 – Safeguard cash/cash equivalents
- Maintains and safeguards cash and fuel coupons.
- Be responsible for the physical custody of petty cash funds and effects authorized small payments out of the fund.
Key Result #4 – Recording, documentation and maintain registers
- Maintains fuel coupon register and balances daily with coupons on hand.
- Prepares daily cash balances.
- Prepares uncollected checks status list every weekend.
- Be responsible to maintain complete financial documents for all payments made through cash office and inform timely to the respective person when there is a gap
- Put a “Replenished” stamp on completed petty cash payment documents.
SAFETY AND SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security policy of FH. Lapses in safe conduct can jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff.
- Every FHE staff member has an obligation to learn and understand the security situation where they are located.
- Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security. This includes, but not limited to, personal safety, road safety, etc.
- He/she has a responsibility to become familiar to social, cultural and other associated features of their duty stations;
- Abstains from inappropriate or offensive behavior that can put FHE in a difficult position, impair operations, and jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff of FHE.
- All FHE staff should promotes safe conducts and exercises caution in all work activities; staff should accountable for own personal and professional actions and conduct;
GENDER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be aware of the stereotypes about women’s and men’s capacities, and discuss how they influence staff, in assigning responsibility, and in managing resources at unit and organization level.
- Be able to describe how gender issues relate to one’s job responsibilities and how gender equity can be promoted through the execution of those responsibilities.
- Be familiar with the local Gender Focal Point(s), and go to her/him to learn more about gender issues, or when there is a gender grievance or harassment issue to resolve
- Within each project and department, discuss FH’s Gender & Diversity and Sexual Harassment and sexual exploitation Policies, so that all staff are conversant with them.
- Refrain from any comments or gestures that indicate prejudicial views of female staff, especially female supervisor.
- In each Project and Head Office, ask women staff what changes would make it more “gender-friendly”, organization and implement the recommendations
SAFEGUARDING POLICY
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
JOB LEVEL SPECIFICATIONS
- Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.
- Strong Interpersonal skills,
- Emotional maturity,
- Cross-cultural Sensitivity,
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
Job Requirements
Academic qualification / Work experience-
Minimum Diploma in Accounting with two Years’ experience preferably in a similar organization.
Essential Competencies:
- Computer literate
- Proficiency in English and basic knowledge of the local language
How to Apply
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Competent candidates can submit ONLY their application and CV to: [email protected]
Candidates MUST refer the position title “Cashier Storekeeper” on the subject line of their email and application
Important Notes:
Please note that the subject of your email should be the position title “Cashier Storekeeper”.
Applications should be sent only once and repeated receipt of applications from one person is not acceptable.
2.Finance and Admin Officer
Internal/External Vacancy Announcement
FH Ethiopia is a non-governmental organization engaged in relief and development activities. At FH, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call the “The Heartbeat”. This includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty. FH Ethiopia would like to invite potential Internal and external candidates to apply for the following position:
Position title: Project Finance & Admin Officer
Duty Stations: Wayu Tuka, East Wollega Oromia
Duration of contract: One – Year Contract with possibility of extension (with 60 working days probation period)
Closing Date: March 29, 2024
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for maintaining and safeguarding cash and fuel coupons, preparation of bank accounts and cash balance. He/she will be responsible for the project’s store in receiving and issuing commodities as well as controlling bin cards to show proper balance.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Result #1 – Process payments, cash receipts/collections, and cash management
● Checks all payment documents (commodities and cash), payment checks, etc for budget and other related issues prior to the project manager’s approval.
● Requests cash transfer from the Head Office on time.
● Checks that all cash receipts for local collections are deposited on time.
● Prepares payroll and pay all relevant payments (income tax, pension, PF)
Key Result #2 – Recording financial transactions, produces financial reports for Addis office review
● Obtains monthly bank statements from the bank and reconciles with the book record.
● Record transactions by account, cost center, program and fund categories
● Prepares journal vouchers for cash coupon transactions.
● Prepares monthly journal summaries for the project and submit them to the Head Office on time.
● Get monthly financial reports from the HO and analyze income and expenditure in line with the budget and advise the Project Manager and component heads on issues that require special attention.
● Prepares monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual project financial reports as needed.
Key Result #3 – Supervision of administrative matters
● Facilitates staff recruitment for community based positions by closely working with HR at the Head Office or regional HR team.
● Ensures (in consultation with the Area Project Manager) that staff of the project get the required support during monitoring visits
● Supervises all cleaning, security and office management activities
● In consultation with his/her supervisor, schedules staff annual leaves, keep and update personnel files.
● Assists the Project Manager in financial and administrative matters.
● Evaluate performance of subordinates.
Key Result #4 – Make sure internal control is in place, fixed asset and inventory management
● Checks inventory and fixed asset records of the project monthly.
● Makes sure accurate stock record is in place and reconciles on a monthly basis as appropriate
● Checks all commodity movement reports for project manager approval.
● Makes sure the internal control system of the organization is in place and is observed by all project staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
SAFEGUARDING POLICY
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
GENDER RESPONSIBILITY
- Provide adequate time to staff to participate in gender sensitivity workshops and related events.
- Through observation, interviews, and spot-checks, ensure that the staff planning process is gender sensitive.
- Build a better gender balance in staffing through affirmative action.
- Observe if women staff are as involved as men in high-profile activities such as interaction with visitors and chairing meetings, and take corrective action if warranted.
- Encourage female staff to participate in external networks (local and regional), as well as seminars and cross visits.
- Facilitate open and regular discussions with staff on about the work environment, policies, and values convenient to gender issues.
SAFETY & SECURITY RESPONSIBILITY
- Encourages compliance of Safety and Security principles and policies of the organization by all staffs;
- Visiting project offices and operational areas periodically to meet staff and making sure that all staff members are aware of the safety and security procedures;
- Explains to staffs the reasoning behind the organization’s safety and security policies and procedures
- Organizing local training sessions, such as First Aid, Fire Safety, and Defensive Driving for staff members. If possible, he/she should conduct briefing and training sessions himself/herself;
- Ensures that safety and security objectives are added to performance reviews and evaluations of all staff members;
- Encourages staffs to adopt safe and secure practices. Ensuring that updated personnel information related to safety (Record of Emergency Data) and security management are kept in Human resources.
Job Requirements
| JOB LEVEL SPECIFICATIONS● Commitment to serving the poor and in full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.● Flexible and ability to work under pressure.● Ability to work proactively, organize and manage own work and assist others● Computer literacy included demonstrated proficiency with Outlook, Work, Excel and off the shelf accounting software, preferably MS Dynamics and Power BI ● Demonstrated strengths in relationship management; able to work with diverse groups of people in multicultural, team-oriented environment● Skilled in influencing and obtaining cooperation of individuals. ● Utilizes skills in conflict management.● Have analysis and problem-solving skill.● Actively participates in teams. Encourages cooperation.● Welcomes and learns from criticism.● Able to achieve results in a quality, timely, and cost-effective way. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE |
- B.A Degree degree in accounting and finance, project management field from a recognized and certified institution or university.
- At least 3 years relevant experience in grants management and financial/operational NGO environment is preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Basic computer proficiency is Mandatory
- Proficiency in English and knowledge of the local language
How to Apply
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Competent candidates can submit ONLY their applications with CV’s to: [email protected]
Candidates MUST refer the position title “Finance and Admin Officer” on the subject line of their applications.
Important Notes:
Please note that the subject of your email should be the position title “Finance and Admin Officer”.
Applications should be sent only once and repeated receipt of applications from one person is not acceptable.
3.Gender Officer
FH Ethiopia is a non-governmental organization engaged in relief and development activities. At FH, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call the “The Heartbeat”. This includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty. FH Ethiopia would like to invite potential internal and external candidates to apply for the following position:
Position: Gender Officer
Duty Station: Wayu Tuka (East Wollega Zone, Oromia Region)
Duration of Contract: One-year contract, Renewable (with 60 working days probation period)
Closing date: March 29, 2024
Job Summary
The gender officer is responsible for the overall coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the gender components of the Nature Positive Food Systems (Nature+) project. The gender officer will be emphasis on GBA+ assessments in the beginning and with an interval and incorporating the GBA+ assessment results in project plan, and implementing and monitoring to ensure that the project is gender responsive. The position holder will ensure that all the three project pillars are implemented towards achieving gender responsive outcomes and the intended goal of the project.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Provide advice and contribute on targeting of women and other marginalized groups
2. Conduct periodical gender analysis considering other marginalized groups to identify their specific needs
3. Gather and document project ideas related to Gender and marginalized groups and feed into the organizational planning processes
4. Provide technical advice to the project manager and other staff in the area of gender and marginalized groups inclusion
5. Ensure that outputs and outcomes indicators are gender responsive
6. Promote gender integration at all stages of the project
7. Ensure that data disaggregated by sex, age and other marginalized groups (ethnic groups, religion, language, etc) in survey and all monthly, quarterly and annual program activity reports
8. Ensure gender activities are implemented as per the Annual Activity and Budget Plan approved by the project;
9. Work closely with the Agriculture and Livelihood Technical sector on how to improve women economic and social empower
10. Identify capacity gaps of FH, government and other partner organizations staff and provide trainings based on the identified gaps
11. Actively develop networks and partnerships with internal and external actors’ including local government offices
12. Participate in relevant partners meetings to collaborate and share learnings for better performance and benefit targeted communities
13. Cooperate with partners on assessing GBV prevalence and its influence on the life of the community and work closely with relevant organizations on addressing GBV
14. Facilitate the establishment of dialogue groups to contribute for transformation of negative traditional culture and norms which prevailed and affects community’s life
15. Prepare quality progress reports (monthly, quarterly and annual) and submit on the due date
16. Based on the annual activity and budget plan, make regular field visit to beneficiary households and furnish monitoring reports to the project manager for timely decision making.
17. Produce case studies, best practices and success stories regularly and submit to the line manager and other relevant department
18. Actively engaged on end line evaluation to generate and document lessons learnt and success of women and marginalized groups.
Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Gender Responsibility
⮚ Be aware of the stereotypes about women’s and men’s capacities, and discuss how they influence staff, in assigning responsibility, and in managing resources at unit and organization level.
⮚ Be able to describe how gender issues relate to one’s job responsibilities and how gender equity can be promoted through the execution of those responsibilities.
⮚ Be familiar with the local Gender Focal Point(s), and go to her/him to learn more about gender issues, or when there is a gender grievance or harassment issue to resolve
⮚ Within each project and department, discuss FH’s Gender & Diversity and Sexual Harassment and sexual exploitation Policies, so that all staff are conversant with them.
⮚ Refrain from any comments or gestures that indicate prejudicial views of female staff, especially female supervisors.
⮚ In each Project and Head Office, ask women staff what changes would make it more “gender-friendly”, organization and implement the recommendations
Safety & Security Responsibility
⮚ Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security policy of FH. Lapses in safe conduct can jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff.
⮚ Every FHE staff member has an obligation to learn and understand the security situation where they are located.
⮚ Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security. This includes, but not limited to, personal safety, road safety, etc.
⮚ Has a responsibility to become familiar to social, cultural and other associated features of their duty stations;
⮚ Abstain from inappropriate or offensive behavior that can put FHE in a difficult position, impair operations, and jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff of FHE.
⮚ All FHE staff should promotes safe conducts and exercises caution in all work activities; staff should accountable for own personal and professional actions and conduct;
Job Requirements
Job Level Specifications
⮚ Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.
⮚ Strong Interpersonal skills,
⮚ Good facilitation skill
⮚ Analytical skill
⮚ Emotional maturity,
⮚ Cross-cultural Sensitivity,
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Experience
⮚ 3 years related experience in a relevant position Preferably in INGO Setting
Education/Certifications
⮚ BA in Development & Gender Studies, Sociology or relevant field of study.
Distinguishing Competencies
⮚ Strong computer skill and knowledge in the area of MS word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint and email communication.
⮚ High level of initiative taking.
Language
⮚ Proficiency in both spoken and written English. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Knowledge of local language of the intervention area is preferred.
Supervisory Responsibility
⮚ Community Development Workers
How to Apply
Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Competent candidates can submit ONLY their application and CV to: [email protected]
Candidates MUST refer the position title “Gender Officer”on the subject line of their email and applications.
Important Notes:
Please note that the subject of your email should be the position title “Gender Officer”.
Applications should be sent only once and repeated receipt of applications from one person is not acceptable.
4.NRM Officer
Position: NRM Officer
Duty Station: Wayu Tuka (East Wollega Zone, Oromia region)
Duration of Contract: One-year contract, Renewable (with 60 working days probation period)
Closing date: March 29, 2024
Job Summary
Responsible for the overall coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the NRM and environment activities of the Nature Positive Food Systems (NPFS) project being implement in Wayu Tuka Woreda. He/She is responsible to promote community-based watershed development approach in the landscape of the project activity implement. He/She is responsible to provide technical backstopping to community development workers (CDWs), community volunteer layout technicians and Soil and Water Conservation (SWC) supervisor/foreman.
Principal Responsibilities
Key Result #1. Planning activities
1. Involve in planning, implementation, budget management and reporting of natural resource management (NRM) components;
2. Prepare a quarterly procurement plan and timely request the purchase of materials.
3. Provide technical advice to the project manager in the area of NRM and environment activities during planning;
4. Prepare quality progress reports (monthly, quarterly and annual) and submit AP manager on the due date;
5. Keep copies of all records regarding to payment and attendance lists related to NRM activities;
6. Gather and document project ideas related to NRM and environment and feed into the organizational planning processes.
Key Result #2 Program Implementation
1. Ensure that NRM and environment activities implemented as per the nature+ design document annul plan;
2. Ensure that all the community development workers and other community volunteers involved on the NRM activities are clearly aware the objectives of the NRM and environment sector;
3. Prepare clear working procedure and guidelines to implement the NRM and environment activities;
4. Train selected community volunteer SWC structures layout technician and SWC activity supervisors on NRM structures construction before the actual SWC structures construction started;
5. Supervise the proper use of tools, equipment and materials purchased by the project for the construction of SWC structures;
6. If any damage on resources and or theft/corrupt cases happen, he/she is responsible to immediately submit a written report to the project office for action;
7. Ensure community-based watershed management approach is properly implemented;
8. Ensure gender, youth and social accountability activities are mainstreamed with NRM components in consultation with gender officer.
Result #3 – Capacity Building Activities
1. Identify capacity gaps of CDWs and community volunteer SWC structures layout technician and SWC activity supervisors and fill the gaps as deemed necessary;
2. Make sure that community volunteer SWC structures layout technician and SWC activity supervisors internalized the activities and work in adherence to the rules, regulations and procedures set in it;
3. Provides on the job training and technical backstopping to community volunteer SWC structures layout technician and SWC activity supervisors.
Key Result #4 – Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
1. Based on the annual activity and budget plan, make regular field visit to beneficiary households and furnish monitoring reports to the AP manager for timely decision making;
2. Prepare case studies, most significant stories and best practices on NRM activities and submit to the AP Manager and the West Region M&E Coordinator for documentation;
3. Keep proper documentation of project proposals, periodic reports, agreements and other documents related to NRM, on soft copy and hard copy;
4. Participate in project end line evaluation.
Key Result #5- Networking
1. Create linkage with other NGOs, relevant government agencies and the private sectors.
Create close working relationships with woreda, kebele and community task forces and assist them in the process of setting up criteria for targeting and planning of activities at all levels.
Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Gender Responsibility
⮚ Be aware of the stereotypes about women’s and men’s capacities, and discuss how they influence staff, in assigning responsibility, and in managing resources at unit and organization level.
⮚ Be able to describe how gender issues relate to one’s job responsibilities and how gender equity can be promoted through the execution of those responsibilities.
⮚ Be familiar with the local Gender Focal Point(s), and go to her/him to learn more about gender issues, or when there is a gender grievance or harassment issue to resolve
⮚ Within each project and department, discuss FH’s Gender & Diversity and Sexual Harassment and sexual exploitation Policies, so that all staff are conversant with them.
⮚ Refrain from any comments or gestures that indicate prejudicial views of female staff, especially female supervisors.
⮚ In each Project and Head Office, ask women staff what changes would make it more “gender-friendly”, organization and implement the recommendations
Safety & Security Responsibility
⮚ Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security policy of FH. Lapses in safe conduct can jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff.
⮚ Every FHE staff member has an obligation to learn and understand the security situation where they are located.
⮚ Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security. This includes, but not limited to, personal safety, road safety, etc.
⮚ Has a responsibility to become familiar to social, cultural and other associated features of their duty stations;
⮚ Abstain from inappropriate or offensive behavior that can put FHE in a difficult position, impair operations, and jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff of FHE.
⮚ All FHE staff should promotes safe conducts and exercises caution in all work activities; staff should accountable for own personal and professional actions and conduct;
Job Requirements
Job Level Specifications
⮚ Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.
⮚ Strong Interpersonal skills,
⮚ Emotional maturity,
⮚ Cross-cultural Sensitivity,
⮚ Ability to work effectively under pressure
Experience
⮚ 3 years related experience in a relevant position Preferably in INGO Setting
Education/Certifications
⮚ BSc in Natural Resource Management or relevant field of study.
Distinguishing Competencies
⮚ Strong computer skill and knowledge in the area of MS word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint and email communication.
⮚ High level of initiative taking.
Language
⮚ Proficiency in both spoken and written English. Ability to write reports and Afan Oromo language.
Supervisory Responsibility
⮚ Community development worker.
How to Apply
Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Competent candidates can submit ONLY their application and CV to: [email protected]
Candidates MUST refer the position title “NRM Officer” on the subject line of their email and applications.
Important Notes:
Please note that the subject of your email should be the position title “NRM Officer”.
Applications should be sent only once and repeated receipt of applications from one person is not acceptable.
5.Livelihood officer
Position: Livelihood officer
Duty Station: Wayu Tuka (East Wollega Zone, Oromia region)
Duration of Contract: One-year contract, Renewable (with 60 working days probation period)
Closing date: March 29, 2024
Job Summary
Responsible for the overall coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the livelihood and marketing activities of the Nature Positive Food Systems (NPFS) project to be implemented in Wayu Tuka Woreda according to the document signed between Food for the Hungry Ethiopia and the regional government based on the donor requirements.
Principal Responsibilities
Key Result #1- Planning activities
1. Involve in planning, implementation, budget management and reporting of livelihood and marketing components of the project;
2. Prepare a quarterly procurement plan and timely request the purchase of materials related to livelihood and marketing related.
3. Provide technical advice to the project manager in the area of livelihood and marketing activities during planning;
4. Keep copies of all records regarding to payment and attendance lists related to livelihood and marketing activities;
5. Gather and document project ideas related to livelihood and marketing and feed into the organizational planning processes.
Key Result #2 Program Implementation
6. Ensure that livelihood and marketing activities implemented as per the nature+ design document annul plan;
7. Ensure that all the community development workers actively involved on the livelihood and marketing activities are clearly aware the objectives of the livelihood and marketing component;
8. Ensure that livelihood and marketing activities are properly implemented;
9. Ensure gender, youth and social accountability activities are mainstreamed in livelihood and marketing components in consultation with gender officer.
Result #3 – Capacity Building Activities
10. Prepare training curricula and organizes training manuals for all the trainings under the livelihood and marketing component;
11. Introduce the target community with better means of production, gives awareness creation trainings on the importance of improved seeds;
Key Result #4 – Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
12. Based on the annual activity and budget plan, make regular field visit to beneficiary households and furnish monitoring reports to the AP manager for timely decision making;
13. Prepare quality progress reports (monthly, quarterly and annual) and submit AP manager on the due date;
14. Prepare case studies, most significant stories and best practices on livelihood and marketing activities and submit to the AP Manager and the West Region M&E Coordinator for documentation;
15. Keep proper documentation of project proposals, periodic reports, agreements and other documents related to livelihood and marketing on soft copy and hard copy;
16. Participate in project end line evaluation.
Key Result #5- Networking
17. Create linkage with other NGOs, relevant government agencies and the private sectors.
18. Create close working relationships with woreda, kebele and community task forces and assist them in the process of setting up criteria for targeting and planning of activities at all levels.
Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Gender Responsibility
⮚ Be aware of the stereotypes about women’s and men’s capacities, and discuss how they influence staff, in assigning responsibility, and in managing resources at unit and organization level.
⮚ Be able to describe how gender issues relate to one’s job responsibilities and how gender equity can be promoted through the execution of those responsibilities.
⮚ Be familiar with the local Gender Focal Point(s), and go to her/him to learn more about gender issues, or when there is a gender grievance or harassment issue to resolve
⮚ Within each project and department, discuss FH’s Gender & Diversity and Sexual Harassment and sexual exploitation Policies, so that all staff are conversant with them.
⮚ Refrain from any comments or gestures that indicate prejudicial views of female staff, especially female supervisors.
⮚ In each Project and Head Office, ask women staff what changes would make it more “gender-friendly”, organization and implement the recommendations
Safety & Security Responsibility
⮚ Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security policy of FH. Lapses in safe conduct can jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff.
⮚ Every FHE staff member has an obligation to learn and understand the security situation where they are located.
⮚ Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security. This includes, but not limited to, personal safety, road safety, etc.
⮚ Has a responsibility to become familiar to social, cultural and other associated features of their duty stations;
⮚ Abstain from inappropriate or offensive behavior that can put FHE in a difficult position, impair operations, and jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff of FHE.
⮚ All FHE staff should promotes safe conducts and exercises caution in all work activities; staff should accountable for own personal and professional actions and conduct;
Job Requirements
Job Level Specifications
⮚ Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.
⮚ Strong Interpersonal skills,
⮚ Emotional maturity,
⮚ Cross-cultural Sensitivity,
⮚ Ability to work effectively under pressure
Experience
⮚ 3 years related experience in a relevant position Preferably in INGO Setting
Education/Certifications
⮚ BSc in agriculture, agricultural economics or relevant field of study.
Distinguishing Competencies
⮚ Strong computer skill and knowledge in the area of MS word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint and email communication.
⮚ High level of initiative taking.
Language
⮚ Proficiency in both spoken and written English. Ability to write reports and knowledge of local language is mandatory.
How to Apply
Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Competent candidates can submit ONLY their application and CV to: [email protected]
Candidates MUST refer the position title “Livelihood officer”on the subject line of their email and applications.
Important Notes:
Please note that the subject of your email should be the position title “Livelihood Officer”.
Applications should be sent only once and repeated receipt of applications from one person is not acceptable.
6.Area program Manager I
Job Summary
The Wayu Tuka AP Manager will be responsible for coordinating of all the Nature Positive Food Systems (NPFS) project field activities at project level and administrative activities at project target areas. He/she will be primarily be responsible for Project Design, planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation; staff and material management; financial management and coordination and networking with governmental and non-governmental agencies at project target areas.
Position: Area program Manager I
Duty Station: Wayu Tuka (East Wollega, Oromia Region)
Duration of Contract: One-year contract, Renewable (with 60 working days probation period)
Closing date: March 29, 2024
Principal Responsibilities:
Key Result #1: Take a lead in Managing FH Ethiopia Scaling Up Conservation Agriculture Project
1. Coordinate the preparation of project plans and ensures the timely submission to West Region Programs Manager and climate resilient manager at HO.
2. Coordinate the trainings of natural resource management, livelihood including conservation agriculture and marketing and gender and fully be involved in the facilitation of the trainings to the project staff, government workers and target farmers and community representatives;
3. Ensures that project activities are implemented in accordance with the project proposal signed between FHE and the Government;
4. Conduct situation analysis in the project areas and designs appropriate intervention plan in line with the vision of FH Ethiopia (FHE);
Key Result #2: Project Management (study, designing, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and funding)
1. Ensure the preparation and submission of various periodic reports to West Region Programs Manager, regional governmental, Zonal and woreda Sector bureaus.
2. Monitors and evaluates project activities in collaboration with stakeholders, FHE head quarter monitoring team and other concerned bodies;
3. Present the project profile, plan, report and different cases concerning the project on Woreda, zonal and regional level forums;
4. Ensure that project implementation status is regularly gauged against the indicators in the project proposal to identify gaps and suggest correction measures to Climate resilience Manager;
5. Propose project ideas to design new projects and share to the respective Unit at Head Office;
6. Prepare annually and quarterly procurement plan and get approval for timely purchase of materials jointly with other projects to ensure wise use of resources.
Key Result #3: Networking, Coordination and Projects Management
1. Networks with Wollega University, Nekemte Polytechnic college, Bako Agricultural Research Centre, Nekemte Soils Laboratory, Oromia Seed Enterprise, East Wollega Farmers Union, Cooperatives and all government and non-governmental agencies to collaborate in running the nature+ business activities;
2. Organize and handle all learning and lessons events with the respective local level project stakeholders and other who come to the project area in consultation with Climate Resilience Manager;
3. Makes the necessary contacts with Woreda, Zonal and Regional Offices for smooth relationship and maintains good understanding in the implementation process of the project; and hosts project visitors from donor and different organizations;
4. Maintain good relationship with stakeholders;
5. Represent the project on behalf of FHE on different forums and workshops at regional, Zone and woreda level
Key Result #4 Staff and Resource management
1. Gives overall guidance, manages and coaches to staffs under his/her supervision;
2. Ensures that performance evaluation forms for all employees are completed and submitted to the FHE Head Office timely;
3. Ensure that project assets such as vehicles and motor bikes are properly managed as per vehicles management guideline of FHE;
4. Ensures that human resources, materials and commodities are adequately available and properly utilized;
5. Co-ordinates and creates team spirit among project staffs to maximize the achievements of the project;
Key Result #5 Financial management
1. Ensures that financial resource of the project is implemented based on the planned activities;
2. Show a higher integrity in handling financial resources allocated for the planned project;
3. Ensure that resource utilization is economical and efficient in the project;
4. Provide all necessary technical support to project Finance and Admin Officer to prepare monthly financial accomplishment report and submit to Head Office.
Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Gender Responsibility
⮚ Publicly endorse FH is gender sensitive and inform the mandates of the Gender & Diversity groups, gender advisors, and gender focal Points.
⮚ Enforce the sexual harassment policy and on field visits, raise gender issues with staff, and demonstrate strong stand about gender related abuses
⮚ Using review meetings, field visits, and other methods, clarify that Climate Resilience manager is strongly committed to the principle of equal opportunity for women and men, and a true gender balance in staffing.
⮚ Facilitate female staff participation in local and regional networks, as well as seminars and cross visits.
Ensure the equal participation and engagement of the women beneficiaries in all project activities
Safety & Security Responsibility
⮚ Ensures that safety and security costs are included in all program budgets. These include, but not limited to: staff training on safety and security, site enhancements for safety and security, human resources (security officers), purchase/ maintenance of basic safety and security resources & tools and budgets for safety and security assessments.
⮚ Communicating with all field level project staffs and making sure that all staff members are aware of the safety and security procedures;
⮚ Facilitating implementation and revision of Country Office procedures when required. This includes identifying potentially risky situations and suggesting corrective measures;
⮚ Encourages compliance of Safety and Security principles and policies of the organization by all staffs;
⮚ Takes the leadership in the management of Safety and Security in the Projects. This includes identifying factors that increase risk, finding ways to reduce risk and planning ahead;
⮚ Ensuring that all employees, local/foreign interns, as well as external consultants submit an updated Record of Emergency Data to their travels out of their base stations to accomplish FHE’s mission.
Job Requirements
JOB LEVEL SPECIFICATIONS
⮚ Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.
⮚ Excellent writing skills in English with proven ability to review plan/reports with donor requirements/standards,
⮚ Computer literate in Microsoft Programs,
⮚ Strong Interpersonal skills,
⮚ Emotional maturity,
⮚ Cross-cultural Sensitivity,
⮚ Ability to work effectively under pressure.
⮚ Able to self-manage a diverse and dynamic set of responsibilities, proactively solve problems and / or suggest viable solutions while advancing goals and objectives;
⮚ Minimum of five (5) years related experience in the field of out of which at least two years in a coordination or managerial position preferably in a similar program or INGO.
Education/Certifications
⮚ A minimum of Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, Natural Resource management or other related fields (with more preference to MSc degree)
⮚ Trainings in Natural Resource Management, Conservation Agriculture principles, Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), Climate Change
Distinguishing Competencies
⮚ Highly developed leadership, influencing and communication skills, and demonstrable capability in relationship building at all levels.
⮚ Proven budget management experience coupled with experience in implementing and working in accordance with corporate structures, policies and practices.
Language
⮚ Proficiency in both spoken and written English; ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. He/ She have the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Supervisory Responsibility
⮚ The position supervises all Project Officers, Project Finance and Admin Officer and provide all technical advice and follow up other staff under project Finance and Admin Officer
How to Apply
Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Competent candidates should submit their application and updated CV’s ONLY to: [email protected]
Candidates MUST refer the position title “Area program Manager I” on the subject line of their email and applications
Important Notes:
Please note that the subject of your email should be the position title “Area Program Manager I”.
Applications should be sent only once and repeated receipt of applications from one person is not acceptable.
