Job purpose

The Project Officer provides programmatic and logistical support necessary for the implementation of the Horn of Africa programme’s work in Ethiopia. The post holder will play a key role in liaising with partners across the areas in which we work, and in supporting the team in Jigjiga and London on activity implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), and donor reporting requirements. The Project Officer based in Addis Ababa and may undertake travel within Ethiopia. The Project Officer reports to the Program Manager, and works closely with our teams based in London, Nairobi and Jigjiga. The role will also work with a local implementation partner and a number of community-based organisations and networks directly supported by the programme or through the local partner including coaching and training. The Project officer also liaises government departments, national coordination platforms establishing strong partnership and relationships.

Person specification

Essential knowledge, skills and experience
A background in social science and humanities preferably BA/Bsc Degree or higher in political science, public administration, sociology, management etc.
A minimum of 3 years experience in project management in peace building, development or related work.
Strong organisational skills including planning, developing, implementing and maintaining administrative systems.
Understanding of and interest in peacebuilding and conflict transformation processes.
Initiative, proactiveness, enthusiasm and a problem-solving approach to new challenges.
Willingness to work irregular hours occasionally and to undertake some international travel to areas affected by conflict.
Excellent numeracy and accuracy skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Amharic and English(Afaan Oromo and Tigrigna are considered an advantage). .
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages, databases, email, internet in a Mac environment.
Appreciation of issues of confidentiality, and cross-cultural and political sensitivity.
Desirable knowledge, skills and experience
Experience supporting partners on the successful joint delivery of work and accompanying local community-based organisations with limited organisational (financial and management) capacities and limited background in peace building.
Experience of supporting monitoring, evaluation and reporting of projects.
Experience of working with databases and handling diverse sources of information.
Hostile environment awareness training(HEAT), or willingness to undertake hostile environment awareness training.
Living and working experience in Ethiopia.
Note: applicants must have the right to live and work in Ethiopia. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

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