Healing Hands of Joy (HHOJ) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to bring hope, happiness and a second chance to women affected by obstetric fistula (OF) in Ethiopia. It was established in the USA in 2009 and started operation in Ethiopia in 2010.

The goal of HHOJ is to enable women treated for obstetric fistula to resume full and productive lives within their families/communities. HHOJ therefore works to support women to recover from the sometimes devastating impact of OF. This involves restoring their self-esteem, confidence and physical, psychosocial and economic capacity to engage fully and meaningfully as a family and community member. It also aims to improve maternal health especially reducing maternal and neonatal deaths and OF by training women treated for OF to become Safe Motherhood Ambassadors (SMAs) within their communities.

 Purpose of the Position

The main purpose of the job is to provide overall technical advice to the HHOJ regional Program in its planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program activities. The technical advisor also works closely with regional and woreda level stakeholders as well as local communities. He/She is entrusted with ensuring efficient and cost effective operations of all functions of the program towards the fulfillment of the strategic objectives of the organization. The post-holder will also provide sufficient level of representation for HHOJ in regional, woreda and other forums of interest.

Job Description

• Technically oversee the development of annual budget and operation plan to support the program;
• Implement the program based on plan including the field level work for community outreach activities;
• Oversee the collection and maintenance of data of the program for statistical purposes according to confidentiality and privacy standards;
• Oversee the regional staffs’ performance by providing direction, input and feedback;
• Liaise with  local government and other stakeholders to ensure the effective and efficient program delivery;
• Represent HHOJ in regional, woreda and other forums and partnerships of interest including regional OF technical working group;
• Oversee the comprehensive delivery of program components to increase effectiveness and efficiency;
• Take part in the development of funding proposals for the program in line with the government and HHOJ’s strategies to ensure the continuous delivery of services;
• Oversee the monitoring of the program activities on a regular basis;
• Write regular reports on the program for management and for donors;
• Ensure that the program operates within the approved budget in line with the organization’s financial procedures;
•  Oversee the compliance with all donor requirements

Reporting to: Country Director

 Education Qualification

• B.A. in Social Sciences or B.Sc. in Environmental/Public Health Sciences;
• M.Sc. in Environmental/Public Health Sciences;

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of proven and progressive work experience, preferably in NGOs
• Minimum of 4 years of proven and progressive work experience, preferably in NGOs

 Technical Skills required:

• Technical knowledge of program planning and implementation;
• Knowledge of polices, strategies and stakeholders related to the program;
• Demonstrated technical ability, sound judgment, and ability to work effectively with others at all levels;
• Proficiency in the use of computers;
• Proficient in English, Amharic, and Afaan Oromo languages