Field Office Program and Operations Manager

Job Description

Vacancy No: 055/16

 

CARE Ethiopia’s mission is to work with poor women and men, boys and girls, communities and institutions, to have a significant impact on the underlying causes of poverty in Ethiopia.

Do you want to be part of this team?

Would you like to be responsible for ensuring the staffs that are implementing this vision are qualified, motivated and committed to this vision? Please apply and join us!

1.       Position: Field Office Program and Operations Manager

2.       Job Grade: AI

3.       Salary: USD 990

4.       Place of Work: Afar (Gewane)

5.       Closing Date: 10 days from the announcement

6.       Number of vacant posts: 1 (One)

7.       Term of employment: Regular

8.       Duty starting date: Immediately

 Job Summary

 The Field Office Program and Operations Manager (FO POM) is responsible for the day to day oversight and coordination of all field office operations, managing staff performance, coordinating work schedules for programmatic synergies and effectiveness, maintain quality work and accountability and assuring compliance to CARE’s and partners policies and procedures. This role is at the center of the field office operations linking all other positions in daily or weekly contacts for participatory and consultative decision making and efficient stewardship and use of resources.  The FO POM will be required to demonstrate competencies in multi-tasking, take tangible measures to strengthen and maintain strong interrelationship between program and program support functions,  organize work of the teams, liaise and represent CARE Ethiopia with Government counterparts and local partners, and work well under pressure by involving her or his workforce.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Provides input into the development and realization of the CARE’s goals and strategic directions;

·         Ensures the FO activities adhere to CARE’s program principles, standards, and core values.

·         Facilitates program-program support functions act in a planned and responsible manner fostering mutual understanding and standing for common goal of CARE.

·         Provides day to day operational coordination and oversight of all FO activities, assuring effective management and supervision lines of authority are in place

·         Provides day to day oversight, monitoring and accountability for the timely implementation of audit recommendations and other field visits suggestions by CARE and non-CARE experts.

·         Coordinates, facilitates monitors and reports on the implementation of strategic issues such as AOP and IOP, and ensures widespread awareness of CO priorities and All Ethiopia messages throughout the FO.

·         Responsible and accountable for ensuring that the CARE Ethiopia personnel, administration and procurement manuals are properly understood and implemented.

·         Monitors that CARE Ethiopia assets including vehicles are properly and efficiently managed and safeguarded;

·         Ensures that financial affairs are consistently adhered to policies and procedures;

·         Coordinates and fosters transparent and participatory decision making to promote and maintain an effective team based management both at the FO and project/unit levels;

·         Facilitates cross learning between projects i.e. sharing of information across projects at field office level;

·         Facilitates close coordination and collaboration with community, government and non-government development activities in the area to build strategic alliances to address root causes of poverty;

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOW HOW)

 A)      EDUCATION/TRAINING

 Required:

§  Bachelor degree in development studies, social sciences, administration or related discipline.

 Desired:

§  Master’s degree in rural development or related fields.

 B)       EXPERIENCE

 Required:

§  Minimum of six years experience in development and management of rural livelihoods programs and proven experience leading the implementation of multi sector projects in an integrated approach for the achievement of a common program goal.

 Desired:

§  Experience working in pastoralist areas

 C)       COMPETENCIES

 Respect, accountability, courage, excellence, building partnership, communicating with impact, delegation, innovation, facilitating change, coaching, developing teams, strategic decision making, initiating action; proactive problem solving; managing complexity; monitoring, planning and organizing, leading through vision and value.

Closing date: April 24, 2016

 

 

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How to Apply

If you are interested to be part of our dynamic team, exciting work environment which contribute to your learning and development and if you are inspired by CARE Ethiopia’s mission and vision and if you want to be a part of our work, please forward your: CV (not more than 3 page) and cover letter (not more than one page) to HR.ETHJobs@care.org, hardcopy/paper applications will not be accepted.

·      When you apply, please clearly indicate the position and vacancy number on the subject line of your application. Please DO NOT SUBMIT copies of transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.

·      Only short listed candidates will be contacted for assessment. No Phone call please

Passionate and dedicated candidates who have the relevant experience are strongly encouraged to apply, especially women.

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

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