Crisis Response Field Coordinator – Axum, Ethiopia

Accountabilities: 

• Manages and oversees the development of projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensures all operations, administrative, expenditures and activities outlined in project related MoUs are consistent with project’s work plan and budget.
• Guide the day-to-day activities of the project with an emphasis on management of logistics, finance, and overall administrative program operations.

• Assist with the coordination of provincial and regional field presence, whether in the form of new offices or as a supplement of staff, equipment, and infrastructure to an existing office.
• Manages capacity building project staff in coordinating and managing the implementation of project activities, delivery quality accountability.
• Provide guidance and monitoring for project staff, ensuring clarity over project plans and priorities, and encouraging effective teamwork.
• Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Defines project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals and strategic vision of management.

• Develops and delivers project plans, documentation, training, presentations and budget proposals to management and staff.
• Identifies and resolves project issues and implements improvement plans to ensure project stays on schedule and within budget.
• Coaches, mentors, and manage project team to ensure quality, efficiency and compliance with project and company standards/policies.
• Builds, develops, and grows partnerships vital to the success of the project.

Applied Knowledge & Skills: 

• Knowledge and application of Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and Sphere standards and Red Cross/NGO Code of Conduct.
• Experience working with Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) and US Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (State/PRM) preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and display evidence of good leadership and influencing skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff and clients.

• English fluency required, fluency in the local language a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and be comfortable participating both as an effective contributor and a listener in group settings which include senior staff.
• Well-organized, resourceful, effective, and efficient at coordinating multiple resources to get things done and must have proven track record of successfully working on multiple tasks at once and foresees and plan around obstacles.
• Demonstrated sensitivity in diverse, cross cultural settings.
• Demonstrated experience in multi-sector project management and implementation

Problem Solving & Impact: 

• Works on problems of complex scope that require analysis and in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause critical delays or modifications to projects or operations.
• Ability to exercise judgment that contributes to the organization’s business strategies and develops objectives that align with department’s strategic goals.

• Must be able to provide accurate, expert level advice to reach outcomes that will enable achievement of overall department and organization goals.
• Demonstrates a responsive, professional attitude that is solution oriented.
• Decisions and actions have a serious impact on the overall success of the function.

Supervision Given/Received: 

• Regularly interacts with senior management and HQ based staff.
• Leads by “managing managers” or other direct/indirect reports in the region/functional area.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and empower individuals to achieve expectations and goals set for the functional unit.
• Provide input on country/project staff performance reviews.
• In coordination with senior management, hire/terminates country/project staff.

• Reports to the Deputy Response Coordinator, Ethiopia, Crisis Response

Education**: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent in International Development, Social Sciences, Business Management or Related Field.
• Master or other advanced degree preferred.
• Certification in project management preferred.

Experience: 

• Typically requires at least 5 – 8 years in a programmatic environment with areas to include contracts, field experience, and at least three years with USAID/BHA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of financial and contractual management of USAID/BHA contracts and cooperative agreements including budget design, financial overside and expenditure projections.

• Experience establishing startup operations/projects in new countries preferred.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private company of progressive program management experience in humanitarian assistance or related industry experience in a relevant technical area.

Typical Physical Demands: 

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 5 – 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel to remote field site locations that lack basic essentials.
• Candidate must be in good physical condition and understand that medical care is not readily available at duty station.

Technology to be Used: 

• Computer, Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail), office telephone, cell phone and printer/copier.

Travel Requirements: 

• 50% throughout Ethiopia

** Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.