AAH Program Director Jobs Ethiopia 2024
AAH Program Director Jobs Ethiopia 2024: Action Against Hunger has announced latest Job vacancy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. You can apply to the job before the Application deadline Sep 30th, 2024. Before applying we suggest read the job description very carefully and also requirements about this position.
Position Quick Info
- Job Title: Program Director
- Duty Station: Addis Ababa
- Country: Ethiopia
- Level: EMS-10
- Duration: 2 years
- Type: On site
- Schedule: Full Time
- Deadline: Sep 30, 2024
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure the highest standards of quality and accountability through compliance with Action Against Hunger policies, standards and international standards for emergency response, Disaster mitigation, rehabilitation and development.
Ensure that systems are in place so that projects are managed on scope, on time and on budget to achieve the desired impact on communities’ resilience and free from hunger.
Oversee the alignment with Action Against Hunger program strategy in areas of all programs, including developing a project implementation plan.
Visit Action Against Hunger field activities regularly, report on challenges, troubleshoot and liaise with the Field Coordinators and the Base Program Managers
Participate in the monthly Grants Management Meeting, review progress and provide feedback as needed.
Review the monthly Grants Management Tool and ensure program objectives, timelines and budgets are respected and raise the alarm where/when significant delays are observed
Ensure the timely preparation of project reports at the highest quality and provide feedback as necessary
Participate in the development of Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans.
Provide leadership to both program and support teams in the field, and provide representation of Action Against Hunger to existing and new funding, implementing partners, stakeholders and local authorities.
Capitalize on integration management among thematic sectors and Support units to maximize impact and benefit to beneficiaries while optimizing costs/efficiency
Provide analysis of the current security and socio-economic situation, trends, need, gaps, and activities of external parties in areas served in order to inform the country leadership team.
Ensure activities and programs are contextually appropriate and meeting the needs of beneficiaries and identify new strategic opportunities.
Represent Action Against Hunger in external meetings with, partners, clusters, working groups, and other NGOs and government agencies in order to stay informed, report relevant findings to the Country Office, and increase Action Against Hunger’s visibility within the donor and partner community.
Cultivate strong networks and relationships with external partners, local authorities and others; skillfully manage stakeholders and obtain buy-in for Action Against Hunger Ethiopia activities as needed
Support proposal assessment, development, and budgeting.
Collaborate with and support country communications team in production of external & internal visibility products.
Support Grants Management in compliance and monitoring of all Action Against Hunger Ethiopia grant submissions, program implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
Manage program finances including cash flows, budget forecasting, and reporting.
Oversee procurement flows, ensuring timely supply management to the field offices as well as compliance with all application policies and regulations.
Provide regular updates and summary reports to the Country Director.
Ensure compliance and understanding of all policies and procedures related to fraud, corruption, transparency, and whistleblowing.
Requirements:
Minimum of bachelor’s degree in political science, development studies, public health or related field.
A postgraduate degree will be considered as an added advantage.
At least 10 years of related experience with an INGO including senior management program positions
Experience in at least one of Action Against Hunger’s core technical sectors: Nutrition and Health, WASH, Food Security and Livelihoods in development and/or emergencies.
Experience in managing complex development and resilience building projects for donors such as USAID, BHA and the European Commission
Familiarity with project management and design methods and tools (including assessments, logical frameworks and theory of change) and strong appreciation for innovation and partnership as part of project development.
Good analytical skills with ability to positively influence cross-departmental and cross sector working.
Strong results orientation, with ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality products.
Strong cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with the proposal development teams to meet deadlines.
Substantial experience and skills in establishing and maintaining external relations with government, community stakeholders and civil society.
Fluency in English (business level), both verbal and written
Proficiency in computer e.g. MS Word, MS Power Point and Excel.