Project Manager/Project Coordinator | Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia

Ripple Effect (RE) is registered and licensed Foreign Charity. RE Ethiopia was established in March 2006 and works to see a rural Ethiopia that is confident, thriving, and sustainable, with a growing economy and higher living standards for all. RE focuses on three thematic areas; Farm Systems, Gender and Social Inclusion and Enterprise Development to help to combat poverty and works to create a rejuvenated and abundant African environment for both current and future generations.

We are recruiting a Project Manager/Project Coordinator for Ripple Effect (RE) projects planned to be implemented in Wolaita Zone. For this vacant position we will consider applicants who have Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration, development studies, Agriculture, or other related fields.

Desirable

Master’s in business administration, development business, Agriculture, or other relevant Masters’ programme.

Knowledge in extension services delivery.

Essential: at least three years in a management position; demonstrable strategic management and planning experience. experience of preparing, monitoring and managing budgets and work plans; experience in fundraising, proposal writing and development.; staff Management experience; experience in research and development; knowledge of environmental good practice. Desirable experience in NGO work; community development experience; experience in research and development. Essential: strong leadership ability; excellent communication skills; good presentation skills; report writing skills; excellent interpersonal skills; strong networking skills.; able to participate on a policy level with government and other development partners; ability to identify funding opportunities; an initiator and self-driven; a team leader, builder and developer; a broad and mature thinker; a strategic thinker with an eye for detail; creative and innovative; a flexible team player; understands the importance of confidentiality; have empathy with Ripple Effect’s Christian foundation and core values.

Job description with person specification, application instructions and application form are found at Ripple Effect | Project Manager / Coordinator

Job type:                  Four years Fixed Term Contract and renewable yearly

Job category:                      Program