Deadline: 27 January, 2022

Location: Hawassa, Ethiopia

Plan International is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the role of community-based Welcome Centre (CWC) Officer.

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of relevant service development and improvements in partnership with clients, the community, funding bodies and staff at a community level and industrial park staff
• Ensure the efficient functioning of the CWC, including the performance of staff and the quality of services
• Ensure that the CWC building, grounds and equipment are maintained to a high standard of safety, cleanliness and repair
• Manage the implementation of quality and risk management plans and systems
• Ensure the provision of high-quality client service
• Establish sound working relations with key stakeholders
• Create strong coordination with Mastercard BRIDGE programme so as to identify the right beneficiaries of the centre
• Maintain effective monitoring systems, to identify changes in needs, and report on emerging gaps within current project
• Lead relevant staff recruitment, induction, training and supervision processes
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on CWC accomplishments and submit to line manager and relevant government sector, as required
• Cascade an outreach campaign to local communities, to create community-buy and ownership of Centre
• Ensure the establishment of CWC steering committee
• Ensure effective and efficient management and utilisation of financial and material resources of CWC, including review and check CWC budgets, monitoring expenditures, and implement cost-control measures
• Ensure the project is implemented in compliance with donor/grant requirements
• Establish implementation plan using Plan International’s Structural Quality Dimensions Checking
• Ensure all project level documentation is filed and organised for accountability purposes
• Ensure project learning and achievements are documented and disseminated widely in the region
• Ensure midterm and final project evaluation takes place
• Manage and monitor partnerships with local government authorities and like-minded organisations
• Ensure adequate stakeholder consultation and participation at all stages of the CWC activity implementation
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Community Development, Development Management, Social Work or a related field
• Two years, minimum, of professional experience in implementation of community development-related interventions/programmes
• Ability to demonstrate integrity, responsibility, respect and innovation in all aspects of the position
• Ability to supervise and delegate duties to staff and volunteers
• Ability to identify health and safety issues pertaining to the work environment
• Ability to ensure confidentiality, professionalism and discretion are maintained
• Strong conceptual, verbal, and written communication skills, both in English Amharic
• Ability to initiate and organise work while establishing priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships and sound partnerships with local government and non-government actors in the sector
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Ability to be flexible and interpersonal skills to interact with employees at all level
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

To apply and for more information, click here.

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