Resilience Project Manager – WFP 62 views

The Project Manager will lead and support all operational aspects to ensure high-quality program implementation. This role involves designing, implementing, monitoring, and assuring the quality of resilient interventions in target areas of Gambella Region. The manager is responsible for financial oversight, managing the budget and allocating funds appropriately. The manager will also supervise staff and the implementation of Resilient interventions, including stakeholder engagement. The Project Manager work closely with WFP, Livelihood and Nutrition unit, field staff, and key partners like the donor WFP and government offices at all levels. This partnership is crucial to achieving project objectives strengthening community resilience.

Project management and leadership:

➢ Lead and manage the project to achieve the overall objective of strengthening community resilience through Financial Inclusion, Skills Development, and Livelihood Diversification.

➢ Oversee the implementation of a broad range of resilient interventions, including Promoting Climate-Resilient and Nutrition Sensitive Mixed Farming

➢ Promoting evidence-based decision-making among partners, and strengthening Revitalizing Markets in Crisis and Strengthening Local Value Chains

➢ Coordinate with technical and administrative staff, including the MEAL Coordinator, Project Officers and Finance Manager, to ensure efficient project delivery.

➢ Manage project budgets and resources in line with the planned expenditure across all years of the project.

➢ Manage and approve project-related travel, for staff and participants.

➢ Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and local office supplies.

➢ Target communities successfully adopt climate smart Agriculture practices, financial inclusion and Market Engagement.

➢ The project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets its objectives due to effective coordination with staff, partners, and financial resources.

➢ The project budget and resources are managed effectively, with expenditures aligning with planned budgets across all years. ➢ Project operations, including travel and the use of equipment, are well-managed and contribute to the successful implementation of activities.

➢ Oversee the implementation of a broad range of Fostering Social Inclusion, Peacebuilding, and Local Ownership.

Stakeholder and Communities Engagement:

➢ Engage with a diverse range of formal and informal stakeholders, including state authorities, value chain actors, producers, farmers, and at different levels.

➢ Ensure that community-driven, field-level activities are at the heart of the program.

➢ Facilitate inclusive governance-building initiatives, ensuring the interests of all stakeholders are considered.

➢ Liaise, network and maintain good working relationships with implementing partners and relevant government offices at all levels.

➢ The organization and the project maintain strong, productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government authorities, farmers and value chain actors.

➢ The project’s activities are genuinely driven by the needs of the communities, leading to sustained adoption and impact

➢ Inclusive governance-building initiatives are successfully implemented, ensuring that the interests of all stakeholders are considered and addressed.

Monitoring, Evaluation Evidence and Knowledge Management:

➢ Lead and coordinate with MEAL coordinator, and MEAL team on the use of innovative monitoring tools to collect evidence on rest on Resilient interventions.

➢ Ensure the collection and synthesis of socio-economic data to guide interventions and inform policy decisions.

➢ Conduct regular assessments and audits to ensure adherence to established standards and to facilitate continuous improvement

➢ Oversee the collection and synthesis of evidence, including using innovative monitoring tools like SAVIX/MIS App, to inform decision-making.

➢ Facilitate cross-learning and lesson-sharing to inform WFP programs, civil society, and governments.

➢ Generate and present robust evidence of the project’s socioeconomic outcomes to stakeholders ➢ The project generates robust socioeconomic evidence that is used to inform interventions and influence policy decisions.

➢ Regular assessments and audits lead to continuous improvement in project activities and outcomes.

➢ Effective platforms for cross learning and lesson sharing are established, benefiting WFP Delegation programs, civil society, and governments.

Capacity Building & Field Support:

➢ Mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to staff and local partners.

➢ Project staff and local partners are equipped with the technical knowledge and skills necessary to implement and sustain project activities. Last updated: June 2024

➢ In collaboration with National Office design and facilitate training programs for staff, ensuring knowledge transfer and skill enhancement

➢ Conduct field visits to monitor program quality and provide hands-on support to ensure the project meets its objectives of strengthening the resilience of communities, increasing the Climate smart Agriculture, Local value chain development, financial inclusion and rural enterprises

➢ Train new staff and partners on context specific resilient interventions practices, evidence-based decision-making among partners, and strengthening climate smart interventions and value chains sectors

➢ Regular field visits ensure high-quality program delivery and hands on support, contributing to the project’s overall success in strengthening community resilience.

Resource Mobilization & Donor Engagement

➢ Support resource mobilization of initiatives of the project by sharing information, supporting proposal development, and advocate for resource allocation for resilient initiatives by government ministries and agencies.

➢ The project contributes to successful resource mobilization by providing information for proposal development and advocating for government funding for resilient initiatives.

Engagement with Government & Sector Networks

➢ Represent the organization in Regional Advisory Committee of the project and other related regional technical working groups and sector coordination platforms that project engaged with.

➢ The organization is a recognized and influential voice within regional advisory committees and other technical working groups, helping to shape policy and coordinate with the broader sector.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification

➢ MSc. in Rural development, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, Development Studies and related Field etc

Required Professional Experience

➢ Minimum 7 years’ experience in technical and project coordination and management roles within international development or humanitarian contexts.

➢ Demonstrated experience in managing multi country projects, particularly in contexts related to land restoration, rangeland management climate change adaptation, and community resilience in agrarian and pastoral contexts of Ethiopia. Last updated: June 2024

➢ Proven ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, communities, and research institutions.

➢ Experience in a project that combines technological innovations with strong, inclusive community engagement.

➢ Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and cost analysis.

➢ Experience in evidence-based programming and a capacity to use data to guide interventions and adaptive management.

➢ Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities related to rural livelihoods and the natural resource base in the agrarian and pastoral contexts of Ethiopia.

➢ Excellent communication skills

➢ Strong understanding of Ethiopian policies, strategies, and regulatory requirements related with re-greening, climate change initiatives.

➢ Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to work with diverse teams.

➢ Strong report writing, analytical, and presentation skills in English.

Required Language(s)

➢ Amharic

➢ English

Required travel and/or work environment accommodations

➢ Based in Gambella project location, with frequent travel to project sites.

➢ Regular external engagement with WFP, partner NGO, Private sector and government

➢ Field conditions may include challenging terrains, limited infrastructure, and security-sensitive areas.

➢ Extended hours may be required during report submissions and whenever required.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or Key Competencies

➢ Be Safe and Resilient

➢ Build Relationships

➢ Learn and Develop

➢ Partner and Collaborate

➢ Deliver Results

➢ Be Accountable

➢ Improve and Innovate

➢ Embrace Change

➢ Demonstrated success and previous experience managing project across resilient, climate smart Agriculture, Financial inclusion, local value chain development and resilience building

➢ Experience in fragile, conflict-affected both in agrarian and pastoral contexts

➢ In-depth knowledge and previous experience of program quality standards, evidence-based approaches, and innovation in resilience building, and strengthening on farm and off farm enterprises and value chains development programming

➢ Familiarity with localisation frameworks, partnership models, and systems-strengthening approaches. Last updated: June 2024

➢ Applied knowledge of cross-cutting themes: gender equality, safeguarding, conflict sensitivity, faith and development, do no harm, social inclusion, and climate resilience.

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