Early Warning Facilitator (1) (Immediate Vacancy)

FH ETHIOPIA

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY

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 internal and external candidates to apply for the following position:

Position:                                     Early Warning Facilitator

Duty Station:                            Keyih Tekli  – Tigray

Duration of Contract:             Temporary Contract

Closing date:                             December 30, 2023

 Job Summary

Responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the JEOP Early Warning activities planned in the APT as per the expected standards and timely reporting, sharing and documentation of the reports and EW data. Facilitate/provide capacity building training to woreda and kebele stakeholders.

Principal Responsibilities

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

⮚        Be aware of the stereotypes about women’s and men’s capacities, and discuss how they influence staff, in assigning responsibility, and in managing resources at unit and organization level.

⮚        Be able to describe how gender issues relate to one’s job responsibilities and how gender equity can be promoted through the execution of those responsibilities.

⮚        Be familiar with the local Gender Focal Point(s), and go to her/him to learn more about gender issues, or when there is a gender grievance or harassment issue to resolve

⮚        Within each project and department, discuss FH’s Gender & Diversity and Sexual Harassment and sexual exploitation Policies, so that all staff are conversant with them.

⮚        Refrain from any comments or gestures that indicate prejudicial views of female staff, especially female supervisors.

⮚        In each Project and Head Office, ask women staff what changes would make it more “gender-friendly”, organization and implement the recommendations

Safety & Security Responsibility

⮚        Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security policy of FH. Lapses in safe conduct can jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff.

⮚        Every FHE staff member has an obligation to learn and understand the security situation where they are located.

⮚        Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security.  This includes, but not limited to, personal safety, road safety, etc.

⮚        Has a responsibility to become familiar to social, cultural and other associated features of their duty stations;

⮚        Abstains from inappropriate or offensive behavior that can put FHE in a difficult position, impair operations, and jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff of FHE.

⮚        All FHE staff should promotes safe conducts and exercises caution in all work activities; staff should accountable for own personal and professional actions and conduct;

Job Level Specifications

• Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.
• Strong Interpersonal skills,
• Emotional maturity
• Cross-cultural Sensitivity,
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• High level of initiative taking.
• Excellent computer skill and knowledge in the area of MS word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and email communication.
• Excellent meeting or training workshop organizing and facilitation skills
• Data collection, cleaning and encoding experience is an asset
• Knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations is an asset
• Excellent report writing and documentation skill

Education and Experience

• BSc/BA Degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Extension, Disaster Risk Reduction, NRM, Climate change or in other related field of study.

• A Minimum of Two Years experience preferably in INGOs with Emergency Context

Distinguishing Competencies

⮚       Strong computer skill and knowledge in the area of MS word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint and email communication.

⮚       High level of initiative taking.

Language

⮚ Proficiency in spoken and written Amharic and /or local language of the operational area and, basic understanding of English required;

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.