Ethiopia - Job Vacancy
PTI has been contracted to supply training and
advisory services to implement a National Strategy for the Psychological
Support of Children in Ethiopia.
We require a
Project Co-ordinator for a contract of 150 days in 2008 to be resident
in Abbis
Ababa. An experienced manager is required to assist in this implementation
phase. Must have a positive outlook, be a self starter, able to work
effectively with a minimum of direct supervision.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership in the implementation
of the National Strategy
Marketing including communications,
Publicity, and Promotion to develop the strategy
Financial – manage the project budget;
and explore other sources of funding
Planning - produce detailed plans
derived from the National Strategy and contract terms of reference
Monitor the progress of the contracted
tasks
Project Management & Sector Development
– manage the Ethiopian based tasks and regularly assess and report upon
partners’ progress in implementing the strategy
Inter-organisation relations –maintain
and develop relationships with UNICEF, the Centre for Child Psychosocial
Support, Ministries, NGOs and other relevant organizations in Ethiopia and
other African countries
Human Relations – provide leadership and
personal development of partners’ staff
Office Administration & Systems required
to fulfil the contract ‘s obligations
Training - recruit participants and
arrange training venues and facilities to deliver the specified training
Clinical Governance - set up and manage
the Clinical Governance data bases
Regulation - Promote the concepts and
methods of professional regulation to the relevant government authorities
Advisory - provide guidance, direction
and advice to the project’s partners
Skills & Experience Required
Leadership -
Has demonstrated the qualities of leadership in
a small organization with a record of motivating action.
Innovation - Can show the ability to
generate and implement novel solutions to problems and open up new
opportunities.
Project Management - Has experience
of planning and controlling small to medium scale projects to successful
outcomes.
Communication- Proven ability to
communicate verbally and in writing at all levels ; able to prepare and give
effective presentations on complex subjects to large audiences. Understands
the ethos and working practices of NGOs.
Financial - Is able to produce
management accounts and cash flow forecasts. A good record in budgetary
control is essential.
Psychological Support of Children-
Has an understanding of the principles and techniques of psychological support
for children and young persons. Ideally has carried out therapeutic work with
children.
Office Management & Secretarial -
Experienced in modern office management practice. Good typing speed and
accuracy.
IT - Has good skills in using MS XP
or Vista, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access. Fully experienced in the use of
email and searching for information using the Internet
Languages - Excellent spoken and
written English is required. Amharic and other major European languages an
advantage.
Please email your CV to
mokijep@aol.com
of Fern Hill Associates by 11th March 2008
