Project Officer Full Time

Call for Applications: Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy

Job Title: Project Officer

Report to: Head of Program

Duration: One year with possible extension

Salary: Negotiable

The Center for the Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) is a board-led, non-profit, non-governmental, civil society organization registered under the Authority for Civil Society Organizations with registry number 4307, according to the Civil Societies Law 1113/2019. CARD acquired its legal personality on 24 July 2019. CARD aspires to see Ethiopia being a place where human rights are respected and democratic culture flourished. Since its foundation, CARD has been operating with a mission of advancing a conducive civic, media, and digital space for the respect of human rights and cultivation of democratic mass culture in Ethiopia.

Position Summary:

CARD is seeking a highly motivated and experienced candidate for the position of Project Officer to undertake the following responsibilities, including;

• Prepare project plans, implement activities and prepare budget reports of various activities of CARD on the assigned projects.
• Assist other project officers in the preparation of project plans and reports as well as implementation of project activities as needed.
• Prepare terms of reference (TOR) for training, consultation meeting, panel discussion and any other activities before implementation and write a detailed report after.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly action plans and reports as well as prepare terms of reference.
• Support in the preparation of reports, background papers, studies and concept notes.
• Support and mentor CARD’s interns and undertake any other activities assigned by immediate supervisor

Education:

• The Project Officer position requires educational background with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as; law, political science, journalism and communications, management, project management, business administration, and or related social sciences areas along with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is generally required, but an advanced degree or specific certifications may be preferred

Experience:

The position requires strong experience in diverse areas, including;

• Planning, coordination and implementation project activities, particularly in CSO contexts focusing on civic engagement, youth and women empowerment and media literacy;
• Familiarity and skills in communications and advocacy, with strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write reports, management of social media platforms and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent technical proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and other project management tools is usually expected.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are also needed to manage projects effectively and any other projects that CARD is implementing
• Excellent problem-solving skills required identifying and addressing potential issues and risks is crucial.