Project Officer – Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA), Ethiopia

FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY

The Project Officer of NEWA will work in providing technical/operational support to a project/program activity implementation. He/she will work under the supervision of the Program Officer in all the activities related to the project/program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor, evaluate and document new and ongoing projects.
• Prepare long and short-term (annual, quarterly, monthly, etc) planning activities (program plan and budget preparation) of the organization.
• Organize, manage and conduct various training activities and mentoring activities for local institutions in different parts of the country.
• Liaise and collaborate with partner organizations (donors, CSOs, government agencies, and offices at different levels).
• Represent the organization at various forums, such as membership and partner meetings, workshops, seminars, etc.
• Prepare briefing notes to the Executive Director regularly on monthly basis, to keep him abreast of program/project progress and performance.
• Prepare quarter and annual reports to be submitted to government bodies and donors.
• Ensure that field staff under his responsibility prepare and submit monthly/quarter/annual plans and reports in time.
• Play a leading role in the development of the strategic planning and management document.
• Facilitate training on project management cycle, advocacy, coordination, and networking as well as basic training.
• Periodically review and update training manuals, and methodologies and incorporate comments from trainees collected during the training process.
• Develop TOR for professional/consultancy services.
• Follow up commissioned professional/consultancy services, review, comment, and ensure that they are done according to the TOR and the expectation of the organization.
• Monitor and report on relevant activities and impact
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

ACCOUNTABILITY

a. Supervision: works independently and in project reporting on a regular basis to Program Manager

b. Decision Making: is responsible for logistics of relevant activities

c. Responsibility for Data or Information: relevant data and material maintenance and security

d. Responsibility for Assets: all assigned office equipment, their maintenance, and security

Department: Program

Reports To: Program Officer

Professional/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Science (Rural Development/Sociology/Anthropology/Development Management/Economics and other relevant disciplines)
• Masters’ Degree in the field of Social Science (Rural Development/Sociology/Anthropology/Development Management/Economics and other relevant disciplines)

Relevant Experience

• Proven experience in project design, implementation and follow up

Length of Experience

• At least 2- 4 years

Key Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, solid Judgment; critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork

Personal Attributes

• Pleasing & convincing capabilities