Humanitarian Project Team Leader (Roster Recruitment/Talent Pool) -Tigray
Job Description
The main focus of our work is addressing the root causes of poverty and vulnerability through nexus and development programming as well as a humanitarian response. This includes programming for improved governance; water and sanitation; food security; women’s economic justice; sexual and reproductive health and rights; and nutrition; and household and community level resilience. Our programs are implemented across both rural and urban areas. CARE Ethiopia works in multiple sectors including the following priorities: Food Security; Livelihoods & Resilience; Nutrition; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Humanitarian Response; Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights; Women’s Economic Justice; Dignified Work. CARE’s operation spans most of the country: Afar, Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, Sidama, Somali, Tigray, Addis Ababa, and Dire Dawa.
About Roster Recruitment and How it Works
CARE Ethiopia’s humanitarian intervention is expanding across all parts of Ethiopia. Due to high demand for qualified professionals for the ever-increasing humanitarian response and the need for immediate deployment of pre-approved candidates for immediate employment, CARE Ethiopia is currently working on building a pool of roster recruitment as part of its talent acquisition management strategy.
Exclusion from CARE Roster System
The following can be ground for CARE Ethiopia to exclude potential candidates from its employment roaster:
- If negative feedback is obtained from references.
- If the roster candidate declines more than two assignments in a calendar year
- If the roster candidate was not deployed for more than two years.
- Upon specific request from the potential candidate for her/him to be excluded from the roster
Responsibilities of CARE Ethiopia and the Applicant
CARE Ethiopia’s main responsibility on facilitating the roster recruitments is to advertise the job openings in major vacancy portals (especially in those outlets accessible to female applicant); assess applicants’ skill with transparency; notify the recruitment outcome for shortlisted applicants; inform successful candidates whenever there are relevant emergency openings.
I. Job Summary
The Humanitarian Team Leader will provide managerial and technical oversight to a specific project within CARE’s humanitarian portfolio. S/he will be responsible for the effective and efficient implementation of project activities and achievement of expected results. 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 document learning and ensure it is fed into wider organizational planning and strategic direction.
II. Responsibilities
Job Responsibility #1: Staff Management (15%)
- Support project staff to effectively undertake their roles and responsibilities
- Complete all CARE performance management activities including performance planning, monitoring, and semi- annual and annual performance appraisals for direct reports.
Job Responsibility #2: Program Quality Assurance (15%)
- 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 and the appropriate humanitarian program managers (HPMs) to ensure the project receives the specific techncial support it requires
Job Responsibility #3: Program Implementation, Compliance and Technical Support (30%)
- Ensure the implementation of planned project activities per the proposal and in accordance with donor and CARE rules and regulations through monthly reviews of both financial and activity reports against work plans
- Develop a detailed implementaiton plan (DIP) in accordance with the project proposal
Job Responsibility #4: Financial Management (10%)
- Assist HRM to facilitate appropriate budget management and utilization in compliance with donor and CARE rules and regulations
- Support staff in the management and utilization of budgets per the proposal and in accordance with donor and CARE rules and regulations
Job Responsibility #6: Reflective Practice and Learning (10%)
- In collaboration with the humanitarian LDM Manger, HPMs and HRM facilitate reflective practice and learning to improve project performance
- Support staff in identifying, documenting, replicating and disseminating best practices and/or lessons learnt
Job Responsibility #6: Reporting and Documentation (10%)
- Ensure the preparation of project reports and documents per donor and/or CARE reporting schedules and formats
- Assist HRM in the timely and quality submission of field reports to Head Office
Job Responsibility #7: Other (10%)
- Perform other duties as assigned
III. 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.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
Required:
- A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience with a first degree in public health officer, public health nursing, Human nutrition, or other related field of study. or 3 years of relevant experience for graduate degree Human Nutrition, General Public Health, or other related field of study.
- 4 years of relevant experience with the first degree.
- 3 years of relevant experience plus post graduate degree.
- Supervisory skill is Manadatory
- NGO experience is a plus.
Skills Required
- Basic managerial skills.
- Technical and report writing skills
- Computer literate.
- Fluent spoken and written English.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Desired:
- Working knowledge of programming in chronically vulnerable environments
- Skills in organizing and facilitating training events
- Expertise in one or more of the following program areas: nutrition/health, water/santitation, food security, commodity management
How to Apply
Please note that we are building a roster of qualified professionals who are interested in both short term and long-term opportunities. Applicants who previously applied do not need to re-apply.
If you are interested in being part of our dynamic team, exciting work environment and contribute to CARE Ethiopia’s mission and vision, please send your CV (not more than 3 pages) and cover letter (not more than one page) through the following.
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- Through https://www.ethiojobs.net/display-job/453992/Humanitarian-Project-Team-Leader-(Roster-Recruitment-Talent-Pool).html?searchId=1675155403.2182&page=1. (Make sure you indicate the position title and location on subject line or on your application letter)
- Those of you who are in a remote area with poor internet access you can submit your application through ETH.JobsHR@care.org and in person to the nearest care field offices. (Make sure you indicate the position title and location on subject line or on your application letter). (Eg. “CMAM Nurse – Afar”)
Please note that we do not accept in-person applications at Head Office.
When submitting your application in-person please add the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.