The Humanitarian project officer- Animal health will support planning and implementation efforts for Livestock Activities of the project under their direct supervision by the Humanitarian Team Leader. S/he will provide management and technical support to project staff, monitor progress against plans and report against agreed schedules. The post holder will ensure the project receives technical and operational support to ensure quality programming and intended impact. S/he will support documentation of learning for wider organizational use and will support partnerships and accountability measures at the implementation level.
Responsibilities
Planning and Implementation of Project Activities (25%)
Ensure that planning and implementation of the project activities are in accordance with the program principles, approaches, and procedures of the organization
Support the development of a detailed implementaiton plan (DIP) in accordance with the project proposal
Conduct monthly field trips, and undertake periodic reviews to follow up on the status of project implementation against DIP
Provide technical support and supervision of livestock feed provision intervention
Support the stregthening of all the livelihoods implementation and provide overll techical support
Support project staff in the timely identification of implementation challenges and their resolutions with appropriate strategies
Coordinate all Livestock related assessment in the project areas
Support the HRM/Team leader in the identification of required operational support (procurement, human resources, finance, and administration) and monitor the provision of such support
Support communication with cooperating agencies and implementing partners on project progress, fund utilization and challenges
Support the commodity team in the timely distribution of commodities per donor regulations
Support the implementation of audit recommendations related to humanitarian projects
Support HRM/Team Leader to ensure project compliance with all CARE policies and procedures (including all CI members and CARE Ethiopia) and donor rules and regulations
Program Quality Assurance (25%)
Ensure that the project employs appropriate programmatic approaches based on project EPMTs, M&E frameworks and CARE’s programing principles and relevant guidelines
Identify technical assitance requirements and work with the HRM /Team Leader and the appropriate humanitarian program managers (HPMs) to ensure the project receives the specific techncial support it requires
Utilize appropriate management tools and technical guidance in order to achieve intended impact
Share relevant information with other CARE Ethiopia long-term development interventions being implemented in the same FO
Participate in the implementation of audit recommendations related to humanitarian projects
Reporting and Staff Supervision (25%)
Develop appropriate reporting formats together with the HRM /Team Leader and LDM manager
Collect, organize and summarize monthly and quarterly performance reports from project staff
Monitor the quality and reliability of the reports collected from project staff
Proactively develop and maintains a robust learning platform with all grassroots stakeholders and ensure that good practices are shared widely
Prepare and maintain up to date information on the capacity building activities, results and community- based accountability systems of each operational area
Collect basic information, best practices, case studies and lessons and report to her/his supervisor
Assist in the preparation of project reports and documents per donor and/or CARE reporting schedules and formats
Assist HRM/ Team Leader in the timely and quality submission of field reports to Head Office
Supervise, coach and provide technical support to project staff
Complete all CARE performance management activities including: performance planning, monitoring, and semi- annual and annual performance appraisals for direct reports
Collaborate with the Humanitarian Response Manger (HRM)/ Team Leader and human resources (HR) to take appropriate personnel actions to address problems
Support delivery of staff capacity development plans and related training
Partnership and accountability (10%)
Ensure productive relationships are established and maintained with all kebele and village level stakeholders
Closely work with government institutions, CBOs, and communities at kebele and village levels to ensure adequate linkages are established
Ensure active participation of relevant humanitarian actors and structures in designing, planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects (especially community members and government partners)
Ensure all project events are well planned and known about by local stakeholders and concerned community members and beneficiaries
Financial Management (10%)
Assist HRM /Team Lead to facilitate appropriate budget management and utilization in compliance with donor and CARE rules and regulations
Support HRM/Team Leader to appropriately revise budgets as required
Assist HRM /Team Leader in monthly monitoring of burn rates and identification of appropriate corrective action to address low/high burn rates
Other (5%)
Perform other duties as assigned
GENDER EQUALITY
Understanding and demonstrated 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
Qualifications
Required:
At least Bachelor’s Degree in Animal health or related field of study
Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management preferably in humanitarian aid and more specifically in emergency livestock responses
At least one year experience in Livestock health applied in emergency response operations
Proficiency in verbal and written English, budget planning and management, monitoring and evaluation, report writing
Proficiency in standard office software package
Good interpersonal communication skill and ability to effectively liaise with government, community leaders and other stakeholders
Proven ability to meet deadlines
Understanding of the importance of gender, youth and social inclusion
Demonstrated commitment to principles of gender, equity, diversity, inclusion and PSHEA (safeguarding) through previous positions or programming experience
Desired:
Working knowledge of programming in humanitarian contexts
Knowledge of local languages
Skills in organizing and facilitating training events
