Project Manager (Ethiopian Nationals only)

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is the largest Finnish development cooperation organization and the second largest provider of humanitarian aid. FCA operates in over 15 countries, with dire need. FCA works with the poorest people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background or political affiliations. FCA work is based on promotion of human dignity and fundamental human rights and freedom implying that FCA operations are guided by equality, non-discrimination and responsibility.

FCA Ethiopia Country Office has been established in 2022 working in livelihood, education and peace sectors. Ethiopia Country Office has a large donor base with a rapidly increasing portfolio. FCA’s multi-year strategy is to expand its programming in both humanitarian and development aid.

FCA Ethiopia is seeking to hire the following position.

POSITION: PROJECT MANAGER (Ethiopian Nationals only)

REPORTS TO Regional Humanitarian Manager

LOCATION: ADDIS ABABA

START DATE: 1st November 2024

Duration of the assignment:Full-time for TWO MONTHS, with possibility of extension subject to funding.

Please note: The contracting of this position is subject to funding confirmation by the donor. Finn Church Aid (FCA) reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time without prior notice or liability.

Primary purpose of the position: The Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for managing, coordinating ensuring quality and timely implementation and reporting of FCAs projects in Ethiopia. The PM will be based in Addis Ababa, but with frequent travel to other project implementation locations in Jijiga and Gambella and broader FCA programming in Ethiopia. S/he will be responsible for the overall project implementation, budget and quality control, timely reporting, project staff management, and establishing and enhancing relations with the donor and relevant stakeholders, as well as complementarity with other FCA projects. The role includes external representation and engagement with various country stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities include

• Ensure project activities are implemented in the most efficient, effective, accountable and sustainable manner, including timely and accurate project tracking, analysis of targets, outcomes and outputs achieved.
• Review and monitor budget vs expenditures between narrative and project financial reports on monthly basis and ensure management is informed in case of over-/under spent affecting program results.
• Manage project staffs and provide technical guidance and support to staff to ensure program quality and cost-effectiveness
• Responsible for the preparation and review of project updates and reports, and ensure they are delivered on time, are of good quality and according to donor requirements and FCA standards.
• Proactively monitor program implementation, promptly reporting unexpected delays, costs or quality issues, and resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action, and adapt the project work plan as appropriate if/when deemed necessary and if aligned with FCA and donor approval – in close coordination with the Regional Humanitarian Programme Manager, the Complementary Pathways Coordinator and relevant stakeholders.

Competence, experience, skills, knowledge needed

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Project management, business or related field as well as professional certification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in working in development and humanitarian program related field operation or field activities in developing countries, specifically the refugee context in Ethiopia
• Proven experience and capacity in project/programme management, proposal and programme development for key donors, and project financial management
• Good understanding of, and experience with the Ethiopian refugee context, especially protection, resettlement and livelihoods
• Experience in, or understanding of, all trajectories along durable solutions and complementary pathways, with specific focus on local integration, resettlement, and labour mobility
• Flexible and capable of working and living in difficult circumstances in a multicultural environment
• Detailed and thorough understanding of the operational refugee, IDP and returnee context in Ethiopia and other relevant stakeholders
• Experience in cooperating with local government, international actors and UN agencies
• Excellent inter-personal and inter-cultural skills
• Ability to travel/frequent field visits to all FCA project areas and produce quality monitoring field reports

Please apply by using the link no later than October 27th 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s largest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches, the ACT Alliance. We seek positive change by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts. We specialize in supporting local communities’ right to peace, livelihoods and quality education. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

FCA practices zero tolerance on sexual exploitation and abuse, including child abuse in all forms. FCA has zero tolerance concerning aid diversion and illegal actions, and may screen applicants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism requirements.

FCA is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS).

N.B: Finn Church Aid is committed to keeping children safe at all times & all levels of its program operations, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from all forms of abuses. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards, adherence to Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEA including background checks.