Field Assistant Full Time NEW

Our Profile

People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanity, freedom, equality and solidarity.

People in Need was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents, journalists and activists and has grown to become one of the largest non-profit organizations in Central and Eastern Europe.

Throughout our 30 years of existence, People in Need continues to engage in humanitarian aid, development cooperation, education and social inclusion.

We have been operating in Ethiopia since 2003, working in four regions; Oromia, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Sidama and Tigray in different multi sectoral projects in the areas of development and emergency response.

People in Need, from the very start of its operations in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education, Agriculture, Climate and Environment, Water and Social protection.

We are part of Alliance 2015, (https://www.alliance2015.org/ a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns change to advocacy aimed at influencing the attitudes and policies of politicians and general public opinion and awareness in Europe.

More information at https://www.peopleinneed.net/ or HERE.

PIN currently invites qualified applicants for the position of: Field Assistant for the specific project entitled “To meet immediate basic need through multi-purpose cash assistance in Ethiopia, phase 2”

Number of staff required –1

Length of Contract: Definite until October 31/2026

Place of Work: – Based in Shire, Tigray region with frequent field travel to PIN’s project sites in different regions as required.

Salary: 258 USD

Job Description

• Collaborate with Project coordinator in planning, needs assessment/identification, proposal preparation, budgeting, monitoring, reporting
• Actively participate in the procurement process such as preparation of specification for items to be procured under the project, inspection of material during delivery time
• Attaining the adequate results in proper quality and in time and meeting all deadlines
• Assure that all visibility material and events are in accordance with the donor and PIN Guidelines
• Maintaining smooth and professional relations with all project stakeholders
• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly plan and report specific to the post and submit to field coordinator on time
• Send to the field coordinator on a timely basis, weekly plans and reports of activities achieved. The reports shall be submitted every Thursday morning and will contain a shortlist of activities achieved in the past week and activities planned for the next week.

COORDINATION

• Participate in and facilitate different awareness raising community meetings, campaigns and events in collaboration with Project Coordinators and PjM
• Actively collaborates with PIN’s other ongoing project team members in the project operation areas

DOCUMENTATION

• Document copies of every step of project activities like list of beneficiaries, distribution list, agreement, attendances, minutes, bylaws, and any necessary documents.
• Prepare the best practices and success stories; prepare photo documentations for the implementation of each project activities.

PLANNING AND REPORTING

• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly plans and reports specific to the position and submit to the Field Coordinator.
• The reports and plans shall be submitted every Thursday morning and will contain a shortlist of activities achieved in the past week and activities planned for the next one
• Prepare and share quality and professional reports on every training, workshop, meeting, campaign, experience sharing sessions, exposure visits and other project related events
• Plan and submit weekly logistics and cash needs to the Field Coordinator.

COMMUNICATION & NETWORKING

• Organize and document beneficiaries’ profile and progress information and share to the project manager and team members in timely manner
• Communicate regularly with project stakeholders and partners at kebele, zonal and woreda level
• Ensure maintenance of good personal relations to beneficiaries, government staff, partners, project team and supervisor

MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in different materials and guidelines development and revisions as needed/ necessary.
• Facilitate the translation of relevant checklists and tools to Amharic and other local language when necessary

CONFIDENTIALITY

• Keep all the confidential information of the organization as needed
• Employees are obliged not to purvey any information concerning any of PIN activities to outsiders (including former PIN employees, who may no more be informed about current process in PIN

TEAM BUILDING

• Build and maintaining excellent personal, interpersonal, team sprit relations within the Project members, PIN staffs, community and other stakeholders

Other

• Perform other assignments corresponding to actual needs of the mission, program and project mission upon the request of line manager/CMT
• Substitute other Field Coordinators during absence or as assigned by the Project Manager
• Understand and adhere to overall PIN code of conducts, policies, guidelines and manual
• Understand and Adhere to all donor’s and PIN’s guidelines and policies, with special focus on safeguarding and protection policies

ACCOUNCOUNTABILITY AND SAFEGUARDING including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH)

• Carry out the duties in accordance with the PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.
• Participate in training and awareness raising (CoC and KP, Safeguarding…).
• Implement Safeguarding measures throughout the project cycle including a risk analysis related to SEAH and Child protection for each project and develop a mitigation plan accordingly.
• Ensure that his/her team members attend training and awareness sessions and carry out the duties in accordance with PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.
• Ensure that due diligence and/or capacity assessments of partners include an assessment of partners’ implementation of key safeguarding and risk policies/ procedure including the prevention of SEAH.
• Create and maintain a fulfilling and protective environment.

General obligations and responsibilities

• The Employee is obligated not to purvey any information concerning any of PIN activities to outsiders (including former PIN employees, who may no more be informed about current process in PIN).
• PIN is a relief and development organization whose aim is to help and assist needy people. The Employee’s position within the institution requires contacts with outside; he or she therefore conveys a certain image of the PIN. PIN expects its Employees to behave in appropriate manners at all times and in all places. All members of staff should ensure their attitudes correspond to PIN principles, both during and after working hours.
• The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness. The Agreement of Liability of Assets has been signed separately.

Benefit

• Standard work schedule of 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday
• Per diems for working and Accommodation outside of the duty office depending on the location
• Transport Allowance
• Bank loan facilities
• 20 days of paid annual and after 5 years of work an extra paid day for every year
• Extra days of paid leaves for selected holidays
• Medical insurance, including spouse and children
• Accident insurance for all injuries during work time based on the law
• Pension contribution of 11 % from PIN
• Paternity leave of extra 2 paid days above the mandatory 3 days
• Maternity leave according to the law and extra financial motherhood support
• Monthly mobile phone hybrid tariff
• PIN supports fast career growth and internal mobility
• International environment with opportunities to learn from other PIN’s country programs
• Extensive Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings, including the Induction training
• Internal online learning opportunities, such as access to PIN’s e-learning platform and webinars
• Annual staff retreat
• Friendly and fair work environment with small collective where everyone knows each other

• Minimum 3-5 years in field level implementation of CASH program or community-based humanitarian response.
• Field of study- Public health, social work, or community development
• Experience in implementing MPCA intervention, familiarity with humanitarian standard and guidance,
• Practical experience in community mobilization and working directly with IDPs and host community
• Strong organizational skill, with the ability to plan and monitor project activity at the field level.
• Culturally sensitive, the ability to work in teams/ isolated situation and stressful environments and under pressure of meeting deadlines.
• Previous working experience in the INGO environment
• Computer friendly (Word, excel, power point, outlook etc)
• Knowledge of spoken & written Amharic, local language and English.
• 3 strong references (will be crosschecked/contacted)