Gondar, Amhara
SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia
Who we are SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs  to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant  actors to bring  sustainable  positive outcomes for children’s and young people.Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security. Why we need you? We are looking for a Project Coordinator who will lead the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the  project. What we provide... An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career Your role.... As a Project Coordinator, you will be in charge of the following:Carrying out stakeholder analysis, to identify key stakeholders within the selected community Ensuring that the annual planning process is carried out and plans are updated, according to the policies and strategies of the organisation.  Coordinating the implementation of project activities, according to the objectives, actions and time frames outlined in the annual plan.Guiding and supporting the development of sustainable community responses to the situation of children at risk of losing parental care:Formalizing partnerships with community-based partners, developing together with them a memorandum of understanding outlining roles and responsibilities. Supporting community-based partners to develop a clear plan for capacity development and provide relevant support towards realization of that plan.Supporting the development of strong local networks of relevant stakeholders, Guiding and supporting the building of self-reliance in families:Guiding  and monitoring the implementation of family development planning (FDP) process, Ensuring that the projects financial resources are used modestly and efficiently.. Following professional recruitment processes for new co-workers Planning on boarding programmes for new team members to ensure they have a good understanding of the organisation and their role within it. Ensuring effective performance management systems are implemented for all co-workers,  Establishing mechanism for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the project Documenting and sharing good practices and lessons learned with colleagues to support organisational learning. Preparing project information as required for public relations and fund development purposes.Child Safeguarding Ensuring that Child Safeguarding measures are in place within their area of managerial responsibility and that staff, associates and other key stakeholders are made aware of these measures and are supported in implementing themEnsuring that Child safeguarding is integrated in all management processes including recruitment, on boarding, performance management, team meetings, annual planning processes, field level monitoring, IWP, IDP etc.Creating and maintaining a managerial and operational environment where the Child Safeguarding Policy is effectively implemented.Fulfilling specific and additional responsibilities in achieving compliance of SOS Children’s Villages Child Protection Policy. Ensuring the best interest of the child is applied and considered.