Ethiojobs Net NGO Addis Ababa 2024

Ethiojobs Net NGO Addis Ababa 2024

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Resource Development & Management Expert • Overview of the Job

To oversee the procurement and administration of grants for WV’s Northern Ethiopia Crisis Response (NECR) initiative, the organization is looking for a full-time Programme Officer with a base in Addis. WV initiatives will provide gender-sensitive, coordinated multi-sector assistance in response to the crisis impacting northern Ethiopia (Tigray, Amhara, and Afar areas) to reduce the number of fatalities and lessen suffering in the affected populations. The NECR Programme will need a Grant Programme Officer to oversee the funding acquisition process for high-value, competitive, and complicated funding opportunities. This is necessary to meet the program’s objective. The PO’s primary duties will be proposal design, prompt and high-quality donor reporting, grant administration, information management, assistance for local implementing partners, WV support (fundraising) offices, and donor engagement.

 

• Job SummaryAcquisition of Grants
• Oversee the drafting, organizing, and development of concepts and proposals in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Upload the completed proposal and budget proposal files to the donor application sites, OCHA GMS, and other donor portals. As designated, take the lead in prepositioning and go/no-go decision-making. Make sure you investigate and screen any sub-award partners. Develop the story and budget closely with the technical and financial personnel to meet donor criteria. Oversee the grant application and acquisition, communicating with the country director and program directors to guarantee the required program, financial, and technical contributions. Keep an eye out for financial shortages, spot possible financing sources, and create plans for obtaining fresh funds. Assist in maintaining capacity statements for important industries in coordination with the program director, technical leads, and strategy. Find fresh grant money for initiatives and programs that fit with World Vision and the NECR Annual Plan’s strategic goals. To guarantee that programming complies with donor standards, coordinate with technical experts, operations, finance, and procurement personnel, as well as WV support offices.The program offers a steady flow of financing for projects, and donor bids are turned in on time and with the best possible quality.A sufficient amount of donor cash is obtained to fulfill program objectives and grant acquisition goals. more thoroughness and rigor in deciding whether to proceed or not.Number and dollar amount of donor-submitted proposalsDonor management and grantsOversee donor relations by ensuring a prompt, high-quality agreement procedure and consistent reporting. Examine and guarantee the timely and high-quality submission of narrative reports, newsletters, situational reports, and other reports as needed on a monthly, yearly, and project-ending basis for donors. Collaborate closely with WV teams and consortium partners to guarantee accurate and timely reporting. Set up kickoff meetings for each project associated with each recently received grant. Track and provide well-coordinated assistance in ensuring that program execution and financial goals are by the predetermined timetable and funding conditions. Establish communication with the finance and operations divisions to make sure that the important donor management reports are prepared. Update the regional office and important WV support offices on the program. Upload reports into the donor reporting system, or make sure they are uploaded.Grants are carried out with excellence, and data is promptly sent to the donor, Support Office, and relevant department.Timely and efficient Initiative Launch and guarantee high-quality donor reporting giving the donor regular updates on the development of the project and any approved changes setting Up Shop and External RelationsHelp the program director monitor the donor landscape by doing research, analyzing data, building and maintaining contacts with both new and existing donors and setting up prepositioning meetings with important partners and donors. Help maintain partner mapping and pinpoint essential partners for consortiums to qualify for funds, such as regional INGOs and local NGOs, among others. Participate in the creation of a financing strategy. Make that donor meetings are planned and that action plans for the donor visit are promptly followed up on and carried out. Communicate with partners and funders at the relevant points in the project cycle and throughout the grant application process. Most likely, this will be mostly for UN funders. Fortify current alliances with additional foreign and domestic partners. Assist in organizing the technical leaders, MEAL, and communication specialists to provide important evaluation materials and accomplishment reports to funders and sponsors.In addition to having solid ties with NGOs operating in operational regions, WV also has strong contacts with field-based donor officials, partners, and SOs. WV is aware of the gaps and requirements in the international humanitarian response. and connections that open up financial and cooperation possibilities.Updates on donor engagement programs and other communication items of high quality.Management of Knowledge and InformationCollect data proactively from relevant cluster partners, UN agencies, and other organizations that might be useful in establishing global perspectives for decision-making. Keep abreast of U.N. response plans tailored to individual countries, funders involved in pertinent clusters and other relevant players. Assure the advancement and enhancement of internal business procedures for efficient grant procurement and administration, and contribute to knowledge management to foster education. Gather and evaluate pertinent data to guide the creation of proposals and encourage education. Map and gather program data so that it may be shared with internal and external stakeholders as needed. Make sure the management tracking matrix and grant acquisition tools are updated.Updated and timely MIS tools, precise business information, and high-quality reports generated for funders, senior management, and other stakeholders (such as ROs and SOs)Additional Management of Disasters (DM)Recognise the emergency protocols in response and confirm that the required precautions have been taken.Safety Procedures

o Adhere to WV Child Protection policy and standards and remain devoted to WV vision statement and core values; o Represent WV appropriately and professionally; o Follow WVI policies for project security management; o Be familiar with the WV security plan; o Follow security policies, rules, procedures, and instructions; o The appropriate precautions are taken regularly.

o Staff meetings gave input that reflected operational expertise and perspectives.

Workplace Prerequisites

SKILLS AND QUALITIES NEEDED FOR THE ROLE

Necessary Work Experience

• At least five years of proven field-based expertise in grant procurement and administration, including familiarity with the financing procedures for EU, USG, and UN organizations.
• Experience drafting proposals and project concepts at a high quality.
• Extremely meticulous, with expertise in polishing and editing work of a high caliber.
• Proficient English writing abilities.
• Knowledge of significant humanitarian crises
• Strong grasp of working with and adhering to donor requirements of USAID/BHA, EU, UNOCHA, etc.; • Good comprehension of World Vision and Sphere relief standards, as well as the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct. • Effective in written and verbal communication in English.
• Excellent facilitation and capacity-building abilities
• Capacity to finish assignments on schedule.
• The capacity to seek completeness and the proper level of detail-oriented focus.
• The capacity to write in any format and convey oneself.
• Capacity to identify important problems, gaps, trends, and priorities.
• Capacity to articulate important facets and problems of advocacy, development, and relief.
• The capacity to sustain solid ties with significant funders, NGOs, and governmental organizations.
• Capacity to discuss how WV’s efforts relate to concerns of justice, peace, power, and poverty.
• The capacity to treat those of other religions with respect and in a suitable way.
• Capacity to establish and maintain solid connections
• Capacity to persuasively understand and convey knowledge.
• Self-starter capable of working on their own under duress
• Possesses knowledge of WV’s field activities, whether they are related to development or relief;
  • Has completed accredited personal security training within the last three years.
• Cultural awareness, adaptability, emotional development, and physical endurance

The capacity to manage one’s work life and work independently. The ability to operate in a team setting and contribute to its development. The capacity to sustain performance standards in physically demanding and mentally stressful situations with limited resources.

Necessary Certification, licensure, training, and registration

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as international relations, international development, or social sciences. (Necessary) A master’s degree in any of the following disciplines is preferred.
• A recognized training on personal security, such as Hostile Environmental Awareness Training. (Suggested)
• Additional supplementary professional credentials in IM, MEAL, etc. are beneficial.

favored Proficiency and Credentials

• At least five years of proven field-based expertise in grant procurement and administration, including familiarity with the financing procedures for EU, USG, and UN organizations.
• Proven track record of success in grant fundraising, including cultivation of donors and preparation of proposals.
• Experience drafting proposals and project concepts at a high quality.
• Extremely meticulous, with expertise in polishing and editing work of a high caliber.
• Proficient English writing abilities.
• Knowledge of significant humanitarian crises.

How to Utilise

Application materials may be found at https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WorldVisionInternational/job/Addis-Ababa-Ethiopia/Resource-Development—Managment-Specilist_JR30461. Interested parties can apply below.

 

Officer for IGA and Microfinance in SPIR II

Job Summary:

PURPOSE OF JOB

The program’s operational woredas in the areas of Village Economic and Social Associations (VESA), financial inclusion, development of pro-poor financial products, Islamic financing, microfinance, financial services for farmers, resilience, food security, and income, and net asset-building activities of the project will receive technical support from the SPIR II Microfinance and IGA Officer. The role holder will network, share, and collaborate with all PSNP 5 program stakeholders in the West Haraghe Zone, including MFIs, commercial banks, cooperative banks, RuSACCOs (Rural Savings and Credit Cooperatives), and other government agencies, to enhance the enabling environment. He or she will make sure that the approved Detail Implementation Plan (DIP) is followed while carrying out the SPIR II-RFSA microfinance and IGA-related actions.

PRIORITIES ESSENTIAL

Programme Execution (30%)

• Oversees the use of strategies, procedures, and goods/services as recommended by the Financial Inclusion Specialist of the SPIR II consortium to guarantee that PSNP 5 program participants and other rural families in the target Woredas have access to financial services.
• Improves the ability of SPIR II employees, such as Community Facilitators (CFs) and Lead Community Facilitators (LCFs), to assist in fostering stronger and longer-lasting connections between program participants (VESA groups and PMG) and nearby financial institutions (banks, MFIs, and RuSACCOs).
• Conducts micro-assessments to discover important private sector possibilities and partners to promote feasible IGA activities that properly suit and fit with the local markets and livelihoods; • Encourages the creation of pro-poor financial products supplied by financial institutions

Technical Assistance and Enhancement of Capacity (25%)

• Supports and participates in training, evaluations, and other capacity-building initiatives; • Assures that the VESA manual is implemented at each VESA group and compiles the necessary related data; • Teach VESA members and other program targets about village savings, IGA, literacy, and financial management; • Collaborates with health and nutrition officers and CFs to encourage women and men to engage in nutrition-enhancing IGAs; • Offers technical assistance to the CFs and client communities in business development Data Management and Reporting (25%)
• MIS SAVIX, monthly reports, and VESA monitoring systems are defined, implemented, and strengthened throughout Operation Woreda.
• Creates best practices and disseminates them to all relevant organizations.
• Creates, records, and disseminates best practices, lessons learned, and experiences linked to financial linkages and IGA-related successes.
• Creates tools for monitoring and collecting data, gathers and analyses data regularly for reporting, and creates monthly and quarterly reports.

Organizing and collaborating (20%)

• • Collaborates closely with MFI partners to systematize information flows and share reporting and portfolio efficacy as it pertains to SPIR-support PSNP clients. • Works closely with MFI partners to develop better working and durable institutional links between VESA and PMGs, MFIs, RuSACCOs, and banks.
• Works with integration with Purpose II and other SPIR II project purposes. • Ensures the engagement of stakeholders, business actors, and IGA-promoting partners, including government sectors and MFIs operating in the region.

Workplace Prerequisites

Necessary Work Experience

• Three years of relevant work experience for MA/MSc students and five years of relevant work experience for BA students in supporting the design and execution of value chain development or agriculture projects; • Work experience in the business and nonprofit sectors

Necessary Certification, licensure, training, and registration

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as business, finance, international development, cooperative development, rural development, economics/agricultural economics, or other related fields

Preferred Skills and Credentials

• Experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring field programs as well as baseline surveys and needs assessments should be included.
• Proven track record in creating loan products, planning interventions with MFIs, developing capacity, providing extension services, and innovating financial inclusion for the underprivileged

Strong network among organizations related to microfinance and financial inclusion. Proficiency in written and verbal communication in Afan Oromo and Amharic. Proficiency in written and verbal communication in English. Experience with Savix MIS and VSLA / VESA methodology.

How to Apply

To apply, all interested parties should click the application link below.