Program Liaison Advisor Job at Care Ethiopia - 2015

  CARE Ethiopia is a Humanitarian International non Governmental Organization working in Ethiopia since 1984 implementing relief and multi-sectoral development projects. Currently it has over 500 staff working in five rural field offices (West Hararghe, East Hararghe, Awash, south Gonder and Borena

 

 CARE is looking for an individual who wants to join a dynamic team, dedicated to alleviating poverty. “CARE Ethiopia Mission is to work with poor families, communities and institutions to have a significant impact o the underlying cause of poverty.”  

 

 

 Date: May 25,2015

 

Vacancy No. 021/15

 

I.              Position:  Program Liaison Advisor

II.            Salary= USD 933 (negotiable based on past pay history and other factors) plus other benefits

III.            Place of work: Afar (Semera)

IV.           Salary: Negotiable

V.            Number of vacant posts: 1 (One)

VI.           Term of employment: Regular

VII.         Language = local language Afarigna is an advantage

VIII.        Duty starting date: Immediately

IX.          Closing date: June 4, 2015

 

X Role Profile

  

The purpose of the Program Liaison Officer (PLA) position is to ensure a cohesive and strategic public and external image of CARE Ethiopia particularly with the Afar Regional Government that is aligned with the CO SP and on the ground work, and to ensure CARE Ethiopia’s capacity to develop and maintain effective partnership working relationships with its key government and other partners and counterparts in the Afar Region. 

 

XI. Duties and Responsibilities

 

 

·         The PLO is responsible to attend all sectoral regional meetings on behalf of CARE in Semera. 

·         S/he will need to have an in depth understanding of all projects operational within the Afar region and be able to represent CARE at all meetings with Government and other stakeholders held at Semera. 

·         S/he supports the development of strategic relations with key actors (including UN and civil society) for CARE Ethiopia in the Afar region.

·         The PLO will participate in strategic and high level meetings in CARE Ethiopia to share key concerns and good practices to ensure consistent actions.

·         s/he is responsible to liaise with Programs and Operation Manager (POM) and project managers in field office and Coordinators at Addis level to ensure full knowledge and understanding of all initiatives across all sectors being conducted in Afar region

·         Liaises directly with Afar Government representatives at Region particularly the NGO desk. Works directly with POM, PM and Coordinators to ensure that handover of projects to Government and communities is conducted in a smooth, efficient and transparent manner.

·         Provides guidance to CARE for planning and carrying out its development activities according to counterpart-established procedures;

·         Stays current on, and carefully review Afar regional government policies and programs and advise the Program Department and Field Staff on the content and implications of these policies and programs for CARE’s work; 

·         Provides technical support in the area of partnership and institutional linkage during program design. When needed, organizes training for project staff on the content of those programs and policies.

·         Ensures that CARE is appropriately represented in all counterpart activities and responds to requests of information from counterparts.

·         Ensures that counterpart representatives effectively participate in planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all development activities; 

·         Participates in field trips with counterparts to corroborate project progress, receive technical feedback, and identify obstacles and possible solutions, which include participation and contributions of counterparts and communities;

·         Participates in project evaluation exercises and ensures appropriate participation of counterparts.

·         Ensures that relevant data on projects are given to all relevant sectors

·         Keeps relevant documents systematically and accessed as needed

·         Closely work with Impact Measurement Advisor in Addis Ababa office for M and E activities

·         Contacts units and departments in CARE Addis for timely support

 

 XII Qualifications (Know How)

 

Required:

Desired:

 

Required:

 

 

§  Emergency experience

§   Diving License;

D) Competencies

Please read the following and this job post on its entirety before you apply.  If you are not paying due attention to the following requirements/leading guideline your application would be automatically disqualified.

c)    A one page table summarizing your educational background, work experience, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process. Refer the vacancy announcement while doing this

Or drop at the gate of our Head Office, Located on Haile Gebresellsie Road Opposite to Zerihun Building or at the back of Lez Plaza Building.

On your application Letter, please indicate the vacancy number and the position you applied.

Only Short listed candidates will be contracted for an interview/ Written Assessment .  No Phone calls please.

Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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