Field Coordinator
People In Need
Full-time
On-site
Gida Ayana, Oromia, Ethiopia
Our Profile
People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanity, freedom, equality and solidarity.
People in Need was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents, journalists and activists and has grown to become one of the largest non-profit organization in Central and Eastern Europe.
Throughout our 30 years of existence, People in Need continues to engage in humanitarian aid, development cooperation, education and social inclusion.
We have been operating in Ethiopia since 2003, working in Five regions; Oromia, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Sidama and Tigray in different multi sectoral projects in the areas of development and emergency response.
People in Need, from the very start of its operations in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education, Agriculture, Climate and Environment, Water and Social protection.
We are part of Alliance 2015, (https://www.alliance2015.org/ a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns change to advocacy aimed at influencing the attitudes and policies of politicians and general public opinion and awareness in Europe.
PIN currently is seeking energetic, disciplined, responsible Field Coordinator for the specific project ‘‘to meet immediate basic needs through multi-purpose cash assistant in Ethiopia’’.
PIN currently invites applicants for the position of Field Coordinator
Length of Contract: Definite until August 31/2024
1. Support for Program Development
Assist the Project manager in identifying new emergency operation areas through rapid assessment and contribute for the improvement the emergency unit in responding for various disasters.
Project Implementation, logistics and resource management:
- Coordinate and/or participate emergency coordination meeting at woreda and zonal level and update the project manager regularly on the meeting updates and findings
- Coordinate activities in the field to ensure that the emergency response activities are not duplicated with other partner operating for Gida Yaya and Kiramu woreda, East Wollega zone, in Oromiya Region IDPs, returnees and host community responses
- Provide support and guidance during the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of emergency response in the intervention woredas and the respective kebeles from the inception to the close out stages.
- Coordinate activities in the field to ensure that PIN Cash, WASH and shelter emergency response are implemented as per the specified standards and proto cols
- Coordinate and get involved in need assessment of new project proposal developments
- Coordinate and conduct hygiene promotion activities in project implementation areas in collaboration and coordination with respective government stake holders
- Coordinate the construction and rehabilitation of hygiene and sanitation facilities in the health institutions
- As a coordinator on Emergency Cash WASH response, Field Coordinator is responsible for mentoring, couching and leading Field Officer and Site supervisor on Emergency WASH and Shelter response project activities.
- Facilitate regular assessment on the situation of IDPs and the hosting community, compile, analyse, interpret data, and report to the Project Manager for update and action.
- Support in strengthening rapid response of the emergency team to enable them to collect, compile, analyse and interpret surveillance reports to use for decision making and action and also provision of feedback.
- Facilitate and follow the distribution of Cash, WASH and shelter NFIs as per the project
- Help in staff training, performances monitoring and ensure that PIN standards and protocols are adhered and implemented.
- Provide and facilitate trainings and orientation for field staffs and government employees’ basics core value of humanitarian organizations.
- Work with integration with other project staffs.
- Coordinate and follow the provision and fixing PIN and donor visibility items in the implementation areas in collaboration with PIN communication managers
2 .Reporting and M/E
- Provide updates and regular reports on in the situation of IDPs and hosting community in Gida Yaya and Kiramu woreda, and in East Wollega zone
- Assist the project manager to compile the field-based reports and also assist on preparing high level regular reports and updates.
- Support the field-based team to establish strong reporting systems and data flow mechanisms and ensure proper functioning of the systems for regular assessment,
- Coordinate baseline and End line surveys in collaboration with monitoring and evaluation unit
- Makes sure the registration is done according to the selection criteria
- Coordinate and participate in market assessment as needed
- Coordinate and involve in the beneficiary identification, selection and verification
- Update the emergency and security update of the project implementation and other surrounding areas
- monitoring and evaluation of the projects against its objectives and expected results
3. Representation
- Represent PIN at woreda and zonal humanitarian coordination cluster meetings.
Additional Tasks:
- Collaborate with other actors working in the in the project target areas
- Be flexible and be able to give assistance with different activities not included in this primary job description.
- correctness and completeness of information acquired
- ensuring timely and effective implementation of project activities and meeting set results
- cost effective utilization of the project budget and follow up on the expenditures
- prompt provision of all relevant information to Project manager
- archiving of all entrusted and acquired documents in proper manner
Other
- Perform other assignments corresponding to actual needs of the mission, program, units and project up on request of line manager/CMT (Country Management team)
- Substitute others related staffs during on absence while assigned by line Manager
- Understand and adherence to overall PIN code of conducts, policies, guidelines and manual
- Understand and Adhere to all donor’s and PIN’s guidelines and policies, with special focus on safeguarding and protection policies
ACCOUNCOUNTABILITY AND SAFEGUARDING including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH)
- Carry out the duties in accordance with the PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.
- Participate in training and awareness raising (CoC and KP, Safeguarding…).
- Implement Safeguarding measures throughout the project cycle including a risk analysis related to SEAH and Child protection for each project and develop a mitigation plan accordingly.
- Ensure that his/her team members attend training and awareness sessions and carry out the duties in accordance with PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.
- Ensure that due diligence and/or capacity assessments of partners include an assessment of partners’ implementation of key safeguarding and risk policies/ procedure including the prevention of SEAH.
- Create and maintain a fulfilling and protective environment.
Benefit
- Standard work schedule of 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday
- Per diems for working and Accommodation outside of the duty office depending on the location
- Transport Allowance
- Bank loan facilities
- 20 days of paid annual and after 5 years of work an extra paid day for every year
- Extra days of paid leaves for selected holidays
- Medical insurance, including spouse and children
- Accident insurance for all injuries during work time based on the law
- Pension contribution of 11 % from PIN
- Paternity leave of extra 2 paid days above the mandatory 3 days
- Maternity leave according to the law and extra financial motherhood support
- Monthly mobile phone hybrid tariff
- PIN supports fast career growth and internal mobility
- International environment with opportunities to learn from other PIN’s country programs
- Extensive Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings, including the Induction training
- Internal online learning opportunities, such as access to PIN’s e-learning platform and webinars
- Annual staff retreat
- Friendly and fair work environment with small collective where everyone knows each other
Job Requirements
- Degree in the field of Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Rural Development, and other related field of studies
- At least 3 years’ Experience in an emergency sector and knowledge of Cash and Vulture Assistance (CVA), shelter & Shelter NFI, and WASH. knowledgeable on basic computer skill (Word, Excel, Email, PowerPoint and SharePoint are the basic ones. Good networking, representation and coordination and negotiation skills with government and other partners agencies/ stakeholders in the intervention area.
How to Apply
Interested applicants for the position should send their CV and Cover letter as soon as possible via the application form until March 26/2024
People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note: PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).