LFAC Project Officer – Ethiopian Diabetes Association
Health Care
Ethiopian Diabetes Association
The Ethiopian Diabetes Association is a non-for-profit charity whose objective is to bring about meaningful changes in diabetes prevention, control, care and treatment in Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Diabetes Association was established on January 23, 1984 G.C (1976E.C) for the purpose of providing a forum to diabetes patients so that they can discuss ways of prevention, the provision of information and treatment for all affected by diabetes. It is the first patient-based association in the country.
We would like to hire a qualified candidate as listed below:
Position summary:
The Project Officer will report to the program manager/General Manager and He/ She will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating Project activities and closely work with partners. She/he ensures that regular monitoring and evaluation of project progress are conducted and findings of best practices are documented and feed into the planning process.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare a detail activity plan in collaboration with the program manager.
- Facilitation and implementation of planned activities through proper coordination and provision of technical support.
- Timely execution of activities at a high-quality level
- Organize and coordinate training for EDA regional branch office focal representatives in project management & data collection procedures for program/project implementation.
- Establish & Create progress reports monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually.
- Establish & create a common understanding among implementing partners and ensure smooth implementation of the project.
- Create smooth relationships with trainees, government bureaus, and other partners at different levels.
- Take part in program planning, proposal writing, documenting best practices, and monitoring project activities.
- Organizing and updating the necessary information and data of diabetic children and young adults for “LFAC” projects.
- Take responsibility for following the implementation and outcome of training in the respective project implementation sites of LFAC.
- Take responsibility for the preparation of magazines, newsletters, and other publications of the LFAC project achievement as needed.
- Ensure that regular monitoring and evaluation of LFAC project progress are conducted and findings of best practices are documented and feed into the planning process.
- Make sure that any budget request is prepared in detail and in line with the agreement and policy and also the plan in the project document.
- Perform other activities as per the need of the organization and guidance from the supervisor.
Report to: Program Manager/General Manager
Required number: One
Employment Category: Six month contract with possible extension
Job Requirements (Must Criteria)
Education:
- BSC with a background in nursing, health education, or other health-related fields.
Experience:
- Experience in managing/coordinating health programs
- familiarity with the Ethiopian health sector and transformation plan
- Experience in NGO Environment is advantageous
- Sufficient knowledge and experience in the Diabetes area at the national/ international level.
- Knowledge and experience in diabetic campaigns and education.
- Four years’ experience
Additional Training:
- Computer Training Certificate /excellent computer usage
- Project /Program Management training Certificate is an added value
Competencies/ Technical skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work under pressure
- Good planning and prioritizing skills;
- Demonstrable professionalism and facilitation abilities;
- Excellent report writing skill
Competencies/ Personal attributes
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and foster trust and respect.
- Self-motivated, highly organized and detail-oriented
- Flexible and able to work well under pressure.
- Have integrity
- Strong team player
Languages
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Amharic
