Program Manager

Nexus Ethiopia is a national non-governmental and non-profit making humanitarian organization registered as Ethiopian National NGO as per the CSO’s proclamation 1113/19 implementing projects under Humanitarian, Development and Peace Building areas in all regions in Ethiopia.

Nexus Ethiopia is looking to hire a qualified Program Manager.

Job Title: Program Manager

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Lead the implementation of projects and support field teams
• Develop project proposals, concept notes and expression of interests to potential donors
• Develop reports, budget, plans to different end users such as government, board, donors and management.
• Develop project agreements with government counter parts
• Conduct and or engage in need assessments in areas of operations or new areas
• Align with government counter parts to conduct joint assessments and field visits
• Track budget utilization in collaboration of the finance team
• Support the communications Officer in developing contents, success stories and news from field

Competencies:

• Commitment to humanitarian Principles.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills-verbal and written. Communication in English is a key requirement. Knowledge of one of the local languages spoken in Ethiopia is preferable.
• Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as to work autonomously when required.
• Ability to constructively address gaps and weaknesses.
• Cross-cultural Awareness.
• People management.
• Result oriented.
• Strategic vision, leadership, people management and planning.

Sex: Male/Female, qualified Female candidates will get prior opportunity as per the organization’s gender and HR policy

Location: Head Office, Addis Ababa

Type of Employment: Contract with possibility of extension

Number of post: One

Salary: As per the organization salary scale

Qualification:

• Masters/BA/BSC Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Rural Development, Natural Resources Management, and Development Management
• At least 10 years of work experience in NGO sector basically on business development, program management and execution