Regional Coordinator (PMO) 17 views

1. About the Program

The Mastercard Foundation in partnership with Hybrid Designs and its consortium partners- Icog any one can code, R& D Group and Qua Qua Capitals as well as D & T Ethiopia Management Consulting PLC are launching a five- year program entitled ‘Entrepreneurship in the Digital and Gig Economy (EDGE)’ with the aim of unlocking over 300,000 dignified and fulfilling employment opportunities for economically disadvantaged young people across Ethiopia through an innovative digitally enabled and mediated domestic outsourcing market and enabling a thriving offshore outsourcing ecosystem. This program will be scaling five outsourcing platform (digital) enabled products for both the offshore and onshore market that will empower young women and vulnerable groups. The program will also support 1,041 MSEs across Ethiopia to streamline their internal processes and organizational excellence to expand and grow their business, which will contribute to the development of a pipeline of competitive outsourcing enterprises that will serve and take advantage of the outsourcing market, both locally and globally. Through the ecosystem level collaboration with key strategic partners such as the IT park and the Ethiopian Outsourcing Association, the program anticipates contributing to the development of a strong outsourcing ecosystem, which will enable system level changes and position Ethiopia as an attractive outsourcing destination. The program will work to transform the outsourcing ecosystem to better serve the needs of financially disadvantaged young women and men. The program anticipates achieving its goals through its three interconnected program components which include i) Enhancing youth awareness in outsourcing and skill development; ii) Enterprise development and iii) Improving enabling environment through ecosystem Support. Through these interventions, the program will contribute to the achievement of the goals of the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy, Ethiopia’s country roadmap and country success story by the end of the program period and beyond.

1. Job Profile

Job Title: Regional Coordinator (PMO)

Duty station: Addis Ababa with travel to the regions from time to time

Type of employment: Program (2025 – 2029)

Duration: One Year with possible extension up to five years

Reports to: Program Director

Required Number: One

Application Deadline: 30-01-2025

1. Short Description of the Position

The Regional coordinator will closely work with the Program Director to manage the implementation of the program in the Addis Abeba, Amhara, Benishangul, Diredawa, Somali, Harari, Oromia, Tigray, Afar, SNNPR, SouthWest, Sidama, and, Gambella regions and ensure its successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline. In addition, the regional coordinator will supervise regional coordination offices to ensure effective communication, coordination, and cooperation among sub implementing partners and all stakeholders involved. She/he plays a critical role between the regional coordination staffs and the central program teams as well as sub implementing partners and hence contributes significantly to the successful implementation of the EDGE program across the program implementation regions of Ethiopia.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program plans tailored for each program region aligned with the overall program goals in collaboration with the consortium partners,.
• Oversee the program implementation across regions ensuring alignment with the overall program plan.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance across regions and taking corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare regular reports on regional performance and progress.
• Ensure that activities in the program regions adhere to best practices, standards, and the program objective.
• Foster strong working relationships with regional program staffs, sub implementing partners and stakeholders to facilitate effective collaboration.
• Lead and manage a team of regional staffs, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Engage closely with government agencies, NGOs, and local communities at the grassroot level to strengthen program support and alignment.
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure ongoing support and alignment with the program goal.
• Collaborates with the consortium partners, regional staffs and key stakeholders to ensure proper program target selection, no overlapping of woredas etc
• Lead the strategic implementation of the program in the program regions, focusing on stakeholder engagement.

IV. Competencies

Required Academic Qualifications and Experience

• MBA, MA in International development, Program Management or related fields.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in similar program implementation.
• Proven program management experience and delivery of complex development programs across regions.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrable ability to handle multiple concurrent programs in a deadline-driven environment; work under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
• Excellent organizational and program management skills, with a strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple programs simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and challenging environment, and to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of different cultures and customs.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with local partners and stakeholders.
• Proficient skill in excel and other MS computer applications.