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Community System for Accountability and Feedback (C-SAFE) Officer – WFP Project

Location:  Debark, Amhara
Salary:  As per the salary scale of the organization
Deadline: Jun 23, 2022

Job Description

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 candidates to apply for the following position:

Position:                                   Community System for Accountability and Feedback (C-SAFE) Officer

Duty Station:                           Debark _ North Gondar

Duration of Contract:            One year contract, renewable (with 60 working days)

Salary:                                      As per the salary scale of the organization

Closing date:                           June 23, 2022

 Job Summary

Responsible to plan, implement, FH CSAFE Policy at the AP level and ensure that any risk is timely captured and addressed.Principal Responsibilities

1.        Responsible to rollout the current C-SAFE operational manual through participation of the program team and the communities where FH Ethiopia works.

2.        Understand and identify locally appropriate, user-friendly and culturally sensitive communication channels for feedback at the project level.

3.        Establish a detail work plans at the project levels for the rollout of C-SAFE, at the project level and ensure that set out processes, procedures and forms are consistently used at the project level.

4.        Continuously communicate Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) material (sensitization materials) for the project staff and Donor/FH’s key messages for the community during food distribution.

5.        Continuously report operational work plans for the rollout of C-SAFE including processes and procedures of the project to the Country Advisor.

6.        Work closely with the local MEL staff to analyze trends in feedback received at the project level and continuously report to the project manager.

7.        Together with the project program teams, conduct C-SAFE assessments and evaluations, and follow up on the progress of feedbacks throughout the project implementation.

8.        Provide periodic report to the project manager regarding the status of and updates regarding project level C-SAFE cases.

9.        Conduct community orientation sessions on C-SAFE and their roles and responsibilities toward a successful implementation of accountability and reporting mechanism.

10.     In collaboration with human resources (HR), conduct C-SAFE training and orientation at the project level.

11.     Work closely with all concerned government experts at Zone as well as Woreda level.

12.     Strengthen the compliant feedback mechanism at all food distribution points, ensure feedbacks are well communicated and documented

13.     Provide technical support for all emergency Response Officer, Data Clerk and Commodity distributors in order to ensure the beneficiaries are well listened and their feedbacks are responded timely.

14.     Other duties assigned by Project manager

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.

⮚        Ensure the sexual harassment policy implemented, raise gender issues with his/her subordinates, and demonstrate strong stand about gender related abuses

⮚Ensure the equal participation and engagement of the women beneficiaries in all project activities

Safety & Security Responsibility

⮚        Communicating with all staffs under his/her supervision 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

⮚        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.

⮚        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;

Experience

⮚        Minimum of three years related experience and  preferably in a similar program or INGO.

Education/Certifications

⮚        Degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, Natural Resource management, Psychology or other related fields

⮚        Training/ Prior experience in community reporting,

Language

⮚        Proficiency in both spoken and written English; ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, or government regulations. He/ She have the ability to write reports, understand the rural context,

How to Apply

Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Competent candidates can submit ONLY their application and CV to: recruitment_fhe@fh.org

Candidates MUST refer the position title “C-SAFE Officer- Debark” on the subject line of their email and applications.