MELCA Ethiopia  is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Project Coordinator  in Berbere Woreda, Ethiopia.

Job Description

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Location: Kidane Beyene Building, Ambassador Theatre, Addis Ababa

Contract Duration: September 22, 2024 – October 5, 2024

Field: Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resource Management

Type:  Program & Project Management

Salary: Negotiable

Experience Level: Senior

Required Experience: Minimum 4 years

Application Deadline: October 4, 2024

Key duties and Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator is responsible for leading the Project team at Berbere Project office and oversees the management, development and implementation of a project activities as well as overall coordination activities.

 Specific Tasks

• Responsible for the planning coordination the project implementation with relevant stakeholder.
• Build working relationships and serves as development liaison between MELCA and the government and other key stakeholders to achieve organizational objective
• Oversee the implementation of all project activities in the project area by coordinating and provision of technical support for the community and project workers
• Ensure effective management of the human, material and financial resources to and from the project through working with all stakeholders
• Conduct survey, need assessment and other research based activities as per the need arise from the head office
• Ensure the Preparation and timely submission of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress and financial report.
• Document and file case stories of successful beneficiaries as a result of the project intervention

Job Requirement

Minimum Requirements:

• Holding BSc Degree in Project Management, Natural Resources Management, Plant Science, Forestry, Watershade Management, Soil and Water Conservation, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or any other related fields from a recognized University.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in project coordination, stakeholder mobilization, Nursery establishment and Management, community mobilization,  Livelihood Improvements and conservation related works
• Having skills in Nursery Establishment and Management, Water shade management,  use of GPS and GIS technologies, mapping and excellent computer skill-word processing, Excel, power point, etc.

Project Location: Berbere Woreda

Language: Knowledge of Local language is Advantageous

Remuneration:  Salary is Negotiable.

Terms of Employment: Full time contractual employment for one year with high possibility of renewal.

Closing date: – Applications shall be submitted within 5 working days from the date of the publication of this announcement

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a non-returnable copy of their updated CV, application letter, scanned credentials and all supporting documents through e-mail, post mail or hand delivery.

Applications can be submitted at MELCA – Ethiopia’s Head office, Addis Ababa, in front of Ambassador Theatre, Kidane Beyene Building, first floor Room no. 903/6, Tel. 011-550-71-72 or 011-554-45-54

Application should preferably be sent by e-mail to one or both of the following e-mail to:   melca.ethiopia2004@yahoo.com

Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. MELCA-Ethiopia has reserve the right to cancel part or the entire announcement.