Migration Project Coordinator

Job Description

The Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli (CISP) (International Committee for the Development of People) is an international NGO established in 1983 in Rome, Italy and currently operating in 30 countries in various parts of the world. CISP has been operating in Ethiopia since 1986 through relief, rehabilitation and development projects. In collaboration with various local partners CISP is actively implementing projects in Ethiopia in the area of humanitarian assistance, agriculture, food security, livelihood, Education, CMDRR, WASH and other social development projects.

 

CISP in partnership with VIS and CCM is starting a project entitled “Emergency Initiative to Support Vulnerable Populations in order to Tackle the Root Causes of Irregular Migration in 4 Woredas of Eastern Tigray Region, Ethiopia” in the Eastern Zone of Tigray National Regional State with the fund secured from Italian Development Cooperation. The objective of the project is to contribute for combating irregular/illegal migration through job creation, awareness raising and basic service development interventions in Ganta Afeshum, Guomekeda, Erob, and Saesie Tsadaemba woredas of Misrakawi zone. The ten months project will be started on May 1, 2016.

JOB SUMMARY:
The post holder will be responsible for overall coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring and review of the project in the operational areas. S/he will be expected to work closely with the target communities; the consortium partners, area offices and respective operational district and regional level stakeholders. S/he will be responsible for the timely implementation of the entire project plan as per the approved project document; and government and donor requirements and CISP standards.

 

Major Roles and Responsibilities: 

•  Responsible for overall coordination of the project “Initiative to Support Vulnerable Population in order to Tackle the Root Causes of Irregular Migration in 3 Woredas of Easter Zone”.


• Manage coordination of the partners and working groups engage in the project implementations,


• In collaboration of other relevant officers/experts responsible for compiling monthly, quarterly and terminal reports and action plans of the project as per the government and donor formats and submit to stakeholders including the head office;


• Lead the establishment and proper function of the dialogue forum and the awareness raising activities as per the plan,


• Work closely with the Adigrat and Mekele Universities in conducting researches on KAP of potential migrants and determinants of irregular migration,


• Play a leading role in school support activities for the target beneficiaries as per the project plan,


• Detailed project planning and monitoring.


• Providing status reports to the project stakeholders and the head office.


• Indentify, manage and sometime facilitate technical training for project beneficiaries, government and project staff.


• Resolving cross-functional issues at project levels.


• Taking part in developing various assessments tools, conducting the assessments and analysis.


• Monitoring project progress and performance.


• Liaison with, and updates progress to, project stakeholders and senior management.


• Managing project evaluation and dissemination outcomes.


• Control and lead the effective and efficient utilization of the organization resources.


• Participate in field visits to the project working areas to monitor progress and provide guidance;


• Together with the other officers support participatory data collection, recording and processing, analyzing and reporting the datum of the project activities to facilitate learning, implementing monitoring and evaluation;


• The job holder is expected to play a leading role for the effective and efficient implementation the project activities as a whole to attain the intended objectives;


• Work closely with the project partners: the universities, communities, government,  private institutions and other NGOs in zone;


• Perform other tasks as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 

• University degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Anthropology, or related fields;


• Minimum of 7 years for first degree or 3 years for advanced degree proven experience in relevant jobs,


• Masters degree and experience in research in development projects are advantageous,


• Work experience in NGOs or similar organization is an asset/advantageous


• Experience and knowledge of the Tigray culture, language and tradition

Knowledge and Skills Specific to the post:

•  Knowledge and Experience in management of development programs;


• Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload;


• Excellent Report Writing and English proficiency skills;


• Knowledge of Tigrigna language is mandatory;


• Good advocacy, communication, presentation and facilitation skills;


• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to train and mentor staff;


• Computer and software applications skill.

Length of Contract: 10 months 

Closing date: Apr 13, 2016

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How to Apply

Please submit cover letter, CV with three professional references and relevant credentials to ethiopia@cisp-ngo.org before April 13, 2016. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Finalists will be contacted.

For hard copy applicants you can submit your application through CISP; P.O. Box 60014; Addis Ababa; Ethiopia or physically at CISP Country Office; Beklo Bet (around Global Hotel), on Chilalo Building – 1^st floor, Addis Ababa. All applications should be received within 15 days of this advertisement.

In the selection of its staff, CISP is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.

“Women are strongly encouraged to apply”.

Job Categories: Development and Project M… Jobs. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 30 days.

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