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IFES seeks an Operations Coordinator tol provide office administrative and operation support to the IFES-Ethiopia field office.

• Provides junior level management support and backstopping to the Country Director in the IFES Ethiopia Office.
• Assists with the management of administrative operations of the Ethiopia Office.
• Oversees the Ethiopia Office’s generation of programmatic reports.
• Assists the Country Director with the development of strategic documents such as work plans and ensures that the Ethiopia office is capturing the needed data for its M&E Plan.
• Works with the Country Director to leverage existing funds to expand the project’s work on information productions, training and other special events.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, international affairs, communications or related required.
• 4 years’ experience working with international NGOs.
• Working level proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Professional field experience, particularly in Africa, is a plus.
• Introductory experience in proposal development required.
• Some experience in program management and supervisory roles (e.g., interns).
• Familiarity with USAID regulations and reporting requirements required.
• Experience with research and development initiatives.
• The ability to remain organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
• Ability to complete tasks with supervision;
• Excellent communication skills in order to be able to work with IFES program and administrative staff to identify and resolve issues.
• Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality.
• Must value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment.
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.
• Ability to represent IFES at professional and governmental levels.

Language Skills: Fluency in English is required.