Ministry of Health would like to invite competent and interested applicants for the following positions.  

BACKGROUND
The Government of Ethiopia has received financial support from the World Bank   to strengthen continental and regional infectious disease detection and response systems. MOH is responsible for the administration of the project fund which need considerable efforts to plan, administer, and follow-up. The project implementation Unit at MOH is responsible for the administration of the project fund, and procurement activities which need considerable efforts to plan, prepare TORs, evaluate-tenders, award contracts and follow-up implementations.
For the effective implementation of this project, MOH is looking for a Project Coordinator who will be responsible for the overall project coordination, ensure effective project management in consistent with agreements, manuals and project document throughout the life of the project. The coordinator will work closely with MOH/EPHI respective directorates/offices that have role in the project, and work collaboratively with the WB, Africa CDC and Zambia NPHI. The project coordinator will provide the overall supervision and guidance to the project activities.

   OBJECTIVE

The objective of this post is to provide MOH with a capacity to coordinate and implement the project in accordance with the project operation manual, and preparing overall project performance report timely. This will contribute to the success of the project as a whole. The Project Coordinator is a project management expert who has an extensive, in-depth knowledge and experience in project coordination process, and understands the legal, operational and human resource aspects and is expected to assure the proper execution of the project at all level as per the project agreement. The project coordinator applies his/her knowledge of expertise to all steps in the project implementation process.
   

 SPECIFIC TASKS / ACTIVITIES /

• The Senior Special Advisor will be accountable to the Strategic Affairs Executive Office at MOH and shall carry out the following activities:
•   Coordinate and monitor all activities related to Africa CDC Regional Investment Financing Project
•  Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the project in consultation with all concerned stakeholders.
•  Ensure efficient and effective implementation of the project through close supervision and tracking as per the project agreement.
•   Work closely with MOH/EPHI respective directorates/offices
• Monitor the performance of the project and report to MOH/EPHI management for issues, which require timely intervention.
•   Prepare project regular progress reports as per the project implementation manual.
•  Participate in technical meetings as needed in conjunction with the project.
• Maintain all the necessary documentations relevant to the project during the life time of the project
•  Serve as liaison to the World Bank Country Office with respect to the project
• Collaborate and liaise with concerned stakeholders.
• Participate / support the procurement activities of the project as necessary.
•  Perform any other relevant tasks as delegated and required by MOH/EPHI.

METHODOLOGY

The Senior Special Advisor will work closely with the technical working group (TWG), with MOH/EPHI respective directorates/offices who have roles in the project and the WB, Africa CDC and Zambia NPHI. To ensure the efficiency /quality of work, he/she is expected to use the government regulations & WB Guidelines and procedures in the execution of the project.\

 REPORTING

• The Project Coordinator will report to the Strategic Affairs Executive Office, Project and Grant Management Unit, of the Ministry of health
• The Project Coordinator will base at the project implementation unit in Addis Ababa. He/she may travel to regions.

Reports to:   

•  MoH, Strategic Affairs Executive Office

Employment Type and Duration: 

•  The contract will be for one year (12 months), with possibility of extension subject to performance and budget availability

Salary:  

•   97,085.00 ETB

Required Number: 

•  One