Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating day to day activities of the project office
• Responsible for planning, monitoring progress and reporting of the project activities as described in the project document
• Managing budget allocated for project activities and running the project office
• Representing MELCA in dealings with relevant woreda sector offices
• Communicating with stakeholders in the project area and ensuring their support and collaboration where needed
• Mobilize target community for active engagement in project implementation
• Supervising project office staff

Job Requirement

Minimum requirements

• Holding BSc Degree in the areas of Agro Forestry, Agricultural economics, Environmental science, Environmental management, project management or any other related fields from a recognized University.
• Having a comprehensive understanding of Agro ecological practices.
• Five years of experience out of which at least 3 years should be relevant experience in project management, coordination, and community mobilization.
• Having skills in the use of computer-word processing, Excel, power point. Having skills in the areas of GPS and GIS technologies and mapping will be considered an added value.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and quality report writing skill
• Good interpersonal skill and ability to work in team and independently including at times in challenging environment as well as having a coordination and team building ability.
• Knowledge of the local language (Oromiffa)
• Experience in NGOs is an asset

The place of work for the above positions will be Dinsho Town, Bale Zone,