Job Purpose Summary:
This position is a senior management position in IMC Ethiopia. The position holder will oversee the IMC’s one of Emergency WASH Response Projects in Oromia region and represent IMC Ethiopia at the Zonal level. The responsibilities include: Administration of personnel & finance, logistics and overseeing the WASH programme implementations in the area.
The Field Office WASH Project Coordinator works under the direction of the Field Programs Operation Coordinator, and shares responsibility for overseeing the proper program management, technical and financial monitoring and successful implementation of IMC projects in the designated Zone and Woredas.
He/She will work directly with Sector Project Coordinators on a day-to-day basis to support and facilitate IMC’s humanitarian intervention. This position requires extensive experience and a proven track-record of coordinating and managing emergency response and recovery programs and as well possessing excellent relationship, representation, communications, planning, monitoring and teamwork skills.
Management of Program Implementation
§ Works closely with Region, Zone/Woreda Water and Health Offices towards efficient and effective implementation of the project by organizing regular field visits and joint monitoring with project steering committee
Policy Compliance and Team Management
· Advise staff regarding field staff failing to comply with policies and procedures
· Play a leadership role and foster a positive working environment
· Ensure mutual support within the team and contribute to teambuilding
Reporting and Communication
· Compile monthly field office reports in a timely manner.
· Communicate with the Sector Technical Managers at Addis level to ensure communication between the Zone and the Addis is flowing smoothlyy
· Coordinate preparation of quarterly, final and other donor reports as needed.
· Coordinate with other departments within the IMC Ethiopia country program (Communications, Finance, HR, Admin, Security) concerning the designated field site programs/projects
· Maintain a regular communication with supervisor and Addis based program staff
Representation and Networking
· Regular meetings and communication with field staff of partner agencies, particularly Zonal level government partners on matters related to regular monitoring and evaluation or related issues.
· Facilitate successful donor visits and internal monitoring visits and assessments
· Participate in working groups, seminars, meetings, etc with relevance for IMC programs/projects.