Project Coordinator -Somali, Ethiopia

Health Poverty Action (HPA)/Health Limited is an international nonprofit organization with a mission of supporting the poorest and most vulnerable people to achieve better health and wellbeing in their effort. Established in 1984, HPA currently operates in 13 countries including Ethiopia. HPA has been operational in Ethiopia since 2006, primarily with semi-nomadic pastoralists, and has implemented various SRHR, MNCH, TB, NCDs and other community and women empowerment projects that support communities in SNNPR, Somali, Afar regions and health system strengthening of selected hospitals and health centers in Addis Ababa and 6 regional states (including Oromia, Amhara, Benshangul-Gumuz, SWE).

Position summary:

HPA wants to recruit a Field/Project Coordinatorfor its field mission in Dolo Ado/Dolo Bay, Somali region, Ethiopia.Under the direct line management of the Program Manager or designated staff in Addis, the Field/Project Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of field office activities as per the project documents including management of field teams, logistics management, external relations support as well as liaising with the local governmental and non-governmental stakeholders of HPA.

Main responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Represent HPA to NGOs, UN agencies, regional authorities, communities, donors, and other relevant parties in the field and share information with the field and coordination teams
• Ensure the coordination and implementation of all project activities in the target location/region and ensure the activities are implemented as planned, prepare action plans, implementing / monitoring of activities; information sharing; reporting (including financial management of field office)
• Ensure adequate information flow within the country office
• Oversee and coordinate the general functioning of the field/project office
• Ensure the implementation of the project in the field and its follow-up in its different aspects
• Work with the program manager, partners and stakeholders in the region to adjust operational approach and activities, depending on changing needs in the area
• Coordinate and lead outreach community mobilization, GBV prevention and response,both at health facility and community levels
• Work closely with the woreda health office heads and responsible persons in the respective woredas.
• Responsible for the preparation and submission of regular project reports and case stories and meets deadlines for reporting and program updates.
• Other additional tasks as assigned by her/his supervisor.

Duration: Duration of the contract will be one year with the possibility of renewal depending on the availability of funds and performance.

Competence and personal requirements:

• Strong experience working on a field or hard to reach community in a Sexual and Reproductive health, Gender Based Violence, and Maternal and Child Health related project context
• A minimum of MPH/BSc degree in Public Health/Nursing/Health Officer with 5/7 years’ relevant work experience in implementing and coordinating SRH/GBV projects at grassroot level.
• INGO work experience in the region is an asset
• Solid understanding of the Ethiopian health policy and strategies, as well as the health sector transformation plan and the health extension platform
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Good command in written and spoken English.
• Good communication skills and Team player
• Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours.
• Good command in the local language (i.e., Somali)