District Project Coordinator

About the Organization

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.

Job Summary

Employee Contract Type: Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Work Location: Babile and Midhega Tola (East Hararghe Zone)

Number positions required: 2 (Two)

Key Responsibilities

End Result 1 (25% of Time)

Project managed to the required standard and timeframe, while maintaining the good reputation of WV Ethiopia among donors, partners, and beneficiaries.

• Oversee and coordinate the implementation of all RISE project activities at field level.
• Ensure compliance with the approved RISE project proposal, WV Ethiopia policies, donor requirements, and applicable government regulations.
• Monitor implementation progress against agreed targets, timelines, commitments, and quality standards.
• Coordinate relevant stakeholders to support timely and high-quality project delivery.
• Identify implementation gaps and initiate prompt corrective actions.

End Result 2 (25% of Time)

Effective monitoring and supervision practiced, with planned activities implemented on time and project resources used efficiently.

• Ensure proper physical and financial implementation of project activities in line with approved plans and budgets.
• Monitor resource utilization to promote efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, and value for money.
• Conduct regular field monitoring and supportive supervision visits.
• Track expenditures and implementation progress against approved plans and targets.
• Ensure key activities and milestones are completed within the agreed timeframe.

End Result 3 (15% of Time)

Project staff perform in accordance with the RISE project proposal, approved plans, and required implementation standards.

• Oversee and supervise field-level Project Officers responsible for sector activities.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, mentoring, and operational support to project staff.
• Monitor staff performance and adherence to project plans, organizational policies, and quality standards.
• Identify and address implementation challenges and operational concerns promptly.
• Take immediate and appropriate action to improve project delivery and staff performance.

End Result 4 (10% of Time)

Strong networking, collaboration, and active participation maintained with government structures and other stakeholders.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with field coordination structures, including ABC, Woreda, and Zonal government offices and institutions.
• Coordinate and collaborate with non-governmental organizations, community structures, and other actors operating in the project area.
• Represent the project in relevant coordination forums, meetings, and stakeholder engagements.
• Promote information sharing, partnership, and joint action in support of project objectives.
• Strengthen government, partner, and community participation in project implementation.

End Result 5 (10% of Time)

Project performance transparently reported, ensuring accountability to the donor, management, government, and other stakeholders.

• Compile field-level financial and narrative reports in accordance with established reporting requirements.
• Review reports for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with donor and organizational standards.
• Submit timely and high-quality reports to the Project Manager.
• Document project achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and good practices.
• Maintain effective reporting and documentation systems that support accountability.

End Result 6 (15% of Time)

Management and relevant government offices receive regular, accurate, and timely project plans and progress reports.

• Prepare and submit annual, quarterly, monthly, and ad hoc operational plans as required.
• Compile and submit regular progress reports to the respective Project Manager and relevant government offices.
• Monitor implementation against approved operational plans and agreed targets.
• Provide clear updates on achievements, challenges, corrective actions, and mitigation measures.
• Ensure all plans and reports are submitted within the required timelines and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification:

• BA/BSc Degree in Agriculture, agricultural economics, Economics, Development studies, WASH related or other related fields

Required Professional Experience:

• Experience: 2-5yrs/2yrs in coordinator/ management level.
• Program management skills, Participatory M&E, community participation, Participatory Learning & Action
• Experience in USAID/BHA and EHF funded projects is an advantage
• NGO experience is preferred.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Program management skills, community participation, Participatory Rural Appraisal, Participatory Learning & Action

Language

• Fluent in oral and written Amharic, English and Afan Oromo
• Knowing the local culture and language is mandatory

How to Apply

Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only

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