Pro Development Network (PDN) is a local non-governmental consortium of civil society organizations (CSOs), established in 2010 and certified by Federal Government of Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Authority for Civil Society Organizations with a registration number of 1701. With 56 member CSOs, it is one of the leading networks of civil societies in the country that adds values to its members through creating better access to resources, and establishing strategic alliance with key stakeholders. PDN envisions becoming a network of vibrant local CSOs that are mentionable for significant and irreplaceable contribution to the realization of societal development and transformation in Ethiopia.

Currently, PDN is working in partnership with Ireland Embassy, under its initiative of Supporting Civil Society in Ethiopia, to implement a project on promotion of civic engagement and social inclusion in Amhara and Afar regions beginning from November2024. Hence, PDN is looking for a competent fulltime professional person to employ as a project officer.

Job Description

The PO will be a fulltime employee of PDN meant exclusively for the management of the above mentioned project. Hence, the PM will base at a project office established in Addis Ababa, wherein the project is implemented; and will report to Program Coordination Unit (PCU) of PDN main office. The position holder will be responsible to ensure successful implementation of the project as per stated in the project document.

The following are the main responsibilities of the position holder:

• Assist in developing detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate team members to ensure tasks are completed on time and within scope.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including reports, and correspondence.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports to stakeholders and project manager
• Prepare & submit quarterly project implementation status narrative report to PM
• Update the PM regarding the work-on-progress and challenges faced in execution of project activities.
• Organize and lead project meetings, setting agendas and documenting minutes.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies. And Monitor and address any issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and requirements.
• Ensure the project complies with all relevant regulations, policies, and standards.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in regulations that may impact the project.
• Ensure all necessary documents for project management are properly filed and kept both in hard and soft copies.

Job Title: Project Officer (PO)

Place of Work: Kemissie, Oromo Nationality zone, Amhara Region

Level: Senior expert

Term: Contract for one year with possibility of extension

Salary: Negotiable

About You

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, statistics, monitoring and evaluation, or related field is required or demonstrated equivalent work experience in the field.
• At least three years experience as an officer of donor financed projects
• Demonstrated experience in staff leadership and team work.
• Effective English oral and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members
• Appreciated knowledge and skills:
• Experience in working with international NGO is strongly preferred
• Working with various people of different cultural, economic, religious and other social identities;
• Ability to foster solid working relationships with Government bodies at various levels, beneficiary communities and partner organizations.