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Role Purpose
This position holder would be responsible for the project management of a multisectoral project implementation, assessment, response analysis, implementation and evaluation of the project. S/he is required to co-ordinate intervention activities and collaborative work with other project team members and Plan staff, specifically with project management, child protection and education sectors. The project manager should have active role in technical co-ordination, facilitation of interventions, creating joint platforms for collaborative work and information sharing with different stakeholders, local government and humanitarian agencies.
Accountabilities and Main Work Activities
The post holder required will be specifically responsible to facilitate integrated programming in joint areas of operation with a focus on cross-learning, downward accountability, monitoring integration aspects, and producing consolidated narrative reports. S/he will be responsible for leading the implementation of the project in collaboration with the project coordinator at the Zonal level. The PM will be responsible that coordinating with Finance, Procurement, and Logistics to access the support required for project implementation. The role post holder is expected to have experience in the following areas:
Program Management & Coordination
The position will be the budget holder for the National/sub-national level responsibilities
To overview all program activities and operations implemented in different regions in Ethiopia
Will be responsible to work with Thematic Sector Leads, Finance and Grant Manager, and MEAL Manager (MM) at Addis Level.
Will be responsible to attend coordination meetings and research coordination meetings
He/she will be expected to coordinate with the technical team based at CO and different offices at Plan International
He/She will be responsible to support the visibility and communication activities of the project in line with the Communication and Visibility plan of the project
The PM will be expected to lead the implementation of the activities at the Zonal level and organize the Regional Sharing event
Ensure effective information sharing and learning across agencies including providing monthly and quarterly updates on project activities for internal consumption
Establish strong working relationships with all implementing partners and stakeholders of the project, and develop an in-depth understanding of the activities
Organize project planning & monitor meetings with staff, partners, and stakeholders.
Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, and Logistics to access the support required for project implementation. SAP expenditure and actual monitoring and follow-up.
Update Project Outline with any significant changes in context and secure the required Approval
Participate in coordination and cluster meetings when required
Coordinate the writing and submission of regular narrative and financial reports to the donor and other stakeholders as required.
Advance transfer, PO modification, and management of liquidations, etc.
Stakeholder Coordination
Establish effective working relationships with the government counterparts, implementing partners, private and public sectors, consultants, and other development organizations and target populations in the program operation.
Represent the Plan Int`l team in meetings with the donor and with implementing partner
Work with the implementation partners to identify and address potential capacity building and/or support needs
Human Resources
As necessary, participate in the recruitment of the Project team in both intervention regions
Orient, train, and support project staff as necessary;
Undertake performance management to respective program staff as required.
Monitoring and Evaluation Systems
Collaborate with MEAL to maintain and develop mechanisms to monitor and evaluate the impact of the project implementation in different location as well as its partners, and ensure learning is integrated into future program design.
In collaboration with the MEAL Manager, ensure proper Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning and information generated is used for project implementation in the operational areas.
Working together with the thematic sector leads to the design of reporting systems for weekly and monthly reports to ensure accountability
Ensure full compliance with reporting systems, review performances, and reporting
Conduct regular monitoring visits to Amhara intervention woredas to ensure the progress of project implementation on a good track
Representation
Represent the project and liaise with government stakeholders, donors, local and international NGOs, and any other relevant stakeholders.
Participate and coordinate Cluster group meetings in Nutrition, Health, FSL, Education, CPiE, and Protection Sector.
Clearly promote gender and child protection across the work of participants.
Support partners in understanding plans’ gender equality strategy and program criteria and capacity-building activities on gender as part of the regular work at the field level.
Ensure the representation of Plan Ethiopia in their respective region from gender equality perspectives.
Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)
Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC).
Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.
Ensure that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GeI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Qualifications And Experience Requirements
BA/BSc or MPH, MA/MSc University degree in the following fields– Project Management, Development Studies, Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, Rural Development, or any related Social Science fields.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in management and coordination of humanitarian and development programs/projects in Ethiopia.
Skills
Understanding of advocacy and representation skill
Demonstrable experience in M&E
Good presentation and facilitation skills
Proven conceptual skills and an ability to think and plan strategically
Good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to train and mentor staff
Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload
Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word and databases)
