Project coordinator at Organization For Child Development and Transformation (CHADET), Ethiopia

Organization for Child Development and Transformation (CHADET) is a non-profit national development organization registered in Ethiopia that works for the protection and welfare of children found under difficult circumstances. CHADET would like to hire competent staff for coordinating and executing a project that is being designed to support children, women and other members of the community in selected Kebeles of Wanchi Woreda, South West Shoa Zone in Oromiya National regional State. The position and key tasks expected of the candidate are outlined as follows:

Purpose of the job:

The main purpose of the job is to provide overall leadership to the project team, facilitate, coordinate and administer all aspects of the planning, organizing, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of activities in the project target areas as well as local communities. S/He is entrusted with ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations of all functions of the program service delivery, capacity building, learning and documentation towards the fulfillment of the strategic objectives of the organization.

Key responsibilities: 

Subject to the general guidelines of the organization and directives from the program director, the project coordinator shall be responsible for guiding, directing and coordinating the activities of the project office and has the following key duties and responsibilities: –

• Plan the delivery of the program with its budget and activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization and the signed agreement;
• Develop an annual budget and operation plan to support the program;
• Assess the strengths of the program and identify areas for improvement;
• Ensure that program activities are implemented within the framework of Chadet’s policies and procedures and comply with all relevant guidelines and professional standards;
• Develop forms and records to document program activities and learning in line with the existing Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (PMER) system;

• Oversee the collection and maintenance of data of the program for statistical purposes while maintaining the confidentiality/privacy policy of the organization.
• Ensure all staff members receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational standards;
• Supervise program staff by providing direction, input and feedback;
• Communicate with local government and other stakeholders to catalyze change that will support to improve program outcomes;
• Liaise with local government and other stakeholders to ensure the effective and efficient program delivery;
• Write reports on the program for management and for donors;

• Based on accounting policies and procedures ensure that the project activities operate within the approved budget and monitor cash flow and report variance to the head office on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly);
• Identify and evaluate the risks associated with program activities and take appropriate action to control the risks;

• Monitor the program activities on regular basis and conduct and facilitate the evaluation of the project according to the organization PMER system and government guideline;

Safeguarding & Safety & Security:

• Ensures that Safeguarding, Child protection, and Gender equality policies are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of the Project team.

Number of post available: One

Reports to: The Program Manager

Qualifications and experience:

• A minimum of BA Degree in Social work, Development studies, Sociology or relevant fields with a minimum of five years of experience or Masters with a minimum of three years of experience in coordinating/leading projects

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of program management related to children;
• Knowledge of polices, strategies and stakeholders related to the program; excellent interpersonal skills, ability to lead but understands and believes in community-led development.
• Proficiency in the use of computers (MS word, excel, power point, e-mail, internet);
• Good written and spoken English and Afan Oromo language;