International Rescue Committee Project Director Jobs in Ethiopia

International Rescue Committee Ethiopia Jobs

Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. 

The IRC has been working in Ethiopia for over 15 years implementing direct programming in the areas of WASH, education, livelihoods, reproductive health, gender-based violence, and child and youth protection and development. 

Today, we provide services to approximately 405,200 refugees in 20 camps and more than one million vulnerable Ethiopians in seven regions.

Experience/Qualifications:

Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field

Have at least 10 years of successful experience as Project Director or Manager of large donor-funded activities of similar magnitude and complexity in developing countries including East Africa. 

Ethiopia experience is preferred.

Have a minimum of 5 years of experience with water and sanitation and/or nutrition programming

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-cultural environment with other implementers and teams carrying out USAID- and other donor-funded programs, including activities in different sectors

Be adept in strategic planning, budgeting, adaptive management, and supervision

Required Skills:

Technical proficiency in emergency WASH and Nutrition program design, implementation, and M&E.

Demonstrated experience managing similar projects in Ethiopia or East Africa, involving management of multi-million dollar budgets/portfolios and coordination with multiple programs and partner institutions.

Demonstrated knowledge and application of conflict sensitive approaches within project design.

Knowledge and prior application of participatory methodologies.

Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to quickly assess priorities and effectively manage a variety of activities at a time while paying appropriate attention to detail.

How to Apply:

Apply online on or before 16th July 2017

For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee Project Director Jobs in Ethiopia