Federation of Ethiopian Associations of Persons with Disability (FEAPD) would like to hire competent professionals for the following positions in contractual basis for its project.
Together for Inclusion (TOFI) is a consortium project on the rights of persons with disabilities in Ethiopia. It is a collaboration between Disabled Persons’ Organisations (DPOs) and mainstream NGOs in Ethiopia and Norway, and a total of 15 organisations are collaborating to advocate for rights, build capacity and raise awareness. The project activities are implemented within the thematic areas of Human Rights Advocacy (HRA), Inclusive Education (IE) and Economic Empowerment (EE), in addition to an integrated focus on mental health within all three areas. The project was started in January 2020 and the tentative end date is June 2023, with a possibility of extension.
Our National Project Coordinator is moving on to new challenges, and we are looking for a replacement for this exciting and prestigious role. As Coordinator you will work closely with the Country Lead who is based in Norway. You will provide overall technical leadership and oversight to the co-implementing partners to ensure the proper implementation of project activities. You will be responsible for leading the planning (including budgeting), implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project activities, in accordance with the project results framework and annual plans.
Main roles and responsibilities
You will work at the FEAPD Head Office in Addis Ababa, and some travel should be expected in this role.
Term of Employment: January 2022 – June 2023
Qualifications:
Other competencies/attributes:
The role requires a proactive and positive attitude. You need to take initiative, be self-driven, understand what to prioritize, and how to get people to collaborate. You need to be able to think ahead and plan for future activities, while simultaneously resolving immediate challenges. You need to enjoy working with other people and creating a positive atmosphere that ensures good collaboration. You are sympathetic to other people’s challenges and like finding constructive solutions.
The following competencies are crucial for this role: