Field Officer NEW

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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 Five 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 is seeking energetic, disciplined, responsible Field Officer for the specific Emergency project WASH emergency response to the acute needs of the most vulnerable IDPs and host.

PIN currently invites applicants for the position of Field Officer

Length of Contract: Definite until July 31/2026

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

Salary: 340 USD

Job Description

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Field coordinator, the field officer will plan, coordinate and follow up grass root level for emergency responses for the specific Project.

The Field Officer specific tasks are:

• Actively participated in beneficiary’s selection criteria setting up process
• Ensure proper selection project beneficiaries done according to agreed selection criteria
• Facilitate beneficiary’s verification process with respective kebele disaster reduction committee
• Actively involves in community mobilization for rehabilitation of damaged facilities in key public institution such as schools, health centers and others
• Prepare beneficiaries master files and ensure proper distribution of WASH and shelter NFIs by strictly following up do not do harm principle
• Properly carry out post distribution monitoring after distribution were done and compile lesson learnt regulars
• Collect GPS location and necessary data for water schemes found in project operation area
• Communicates with WASHCO regularly and provide them with the required technical assistance for proper management of water scheme in the project operation areas.
• Coordinate with other partners at kebele level and attend various coordination mechanism meeting at kebele level and share meeting updates and findings with the project coordinator

Project related duties and responsibilities

• Collaborate with Field coordinator in planning, needs assessment/identification, proposal preparation, budgeting, monitoring, reporting
• Assure that all visibility material and events are in accordance with the donor and PIN Guidelines
• Meeting all project related deadlines
• Provide Field coordinator with 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 one
• Assist the Field coordinator when a need arises

Team Requirement

• Actively collaborate with PIN’s other ongoing p project team members in the project operation areas
• The Employer stipulates the right to assign the Employee any other kind of work derived from his specialization. In case of urgent work and such like the Employee may be asked to work overtime as well as during public and other holidays.
• In case that larger number of different tasks is to be fulfilled by the Employee at the same time, the Employee shall accomplish the urgent and more important duties first.

Other

Perform other assignments corresponding to actual needs of the mission, program, units and project up on request of line manager/CMT (Country Management team)

Substitute others related staffs during on absence while assigned by line Manager

Understand and adherence 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.

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

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 2-5 years’ Experience in an emergency sector. knowledgeable on basic computer skill (Word, Excel, Email, PowerPoint and SharePoint are the basic ones. Good networking, representation and coordination and negotiation skills with government and other partners agencies/ stakeholders in the intervention area.
• Degree in the field of Environmental health, project management, Economics, social science, development studies, humanitarian studies and other related field of studies
• Experience in implementing WASH intervention, familiarity with humanitarian standard and guidelines, practical experience in community mobilization and working directly with IDPs and host communities.