Assistant Field Officer

Our Profile

People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanism, freedom, equality and solidarity. We consider human dignity and freedom to be fundamental values. We believe that people anywhere in the world should have the right to make decisions about their lives and to share the rights expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The People in Need organization was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents who were no longer satisfied with merely relaying information about ongoing conflicts and began sending out aid. It gradually became established as a professional humanitarian organization striving to provide aid in troubled regions and support adherence to human rights around the world.

Throughout our over 25 years of its existence, People in Need has become one of the biggest non-profit organizations in Central Europe. In addition to humanitarian aid and human rights, it now also targets education and helps people living in social exclusion.

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 aimed at influencing the attitudes of politicians and the general public in Europe. In our over 16 years operation in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education and Social protection, Environment, Livelihood and Agriculture, Water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Emergency programs.

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

PIN currently is seeking energetic, disciplined, responsible Assistant Field Officer

PIN currently invites applicants for the position of Assistant Field Officer

Length of Contract: definite (until October 31/2023)

Assistant Field Officer

Under the general guidance and supervision of the field coordinator, the Assistant Field Officer (AFO) has the responsibility to contribute towards improving access to education in Gadio zone SNNPR for most marginalized girls. The assistant field officer will be responsible for the facilitation role of all the project activities implementation like follow up facilitation of, ABE/IFAL teaching and learning activites, Inclusion, Child safeguarding, protection, Community engagement, and awareness components of the project, maintaining effective communication between members of the project team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PROJECT RELATED REQUIREMENTS

• Conduct regular class room monitoring visit and collect the necessary data by using the unique tool
• Support on establishment and follow up of SHG in all intervention centers
• Follow up the regular and weekly meeting of SHG groups and provide technical support as needed. On the same collect the necessary data through Unique tool and synchronize accordingly
• Follow up role in the regular implementation of CHANGE project in the intervention sites and analyze the situation of ABE/IFAL Programs, and other project activities
• Actively collaborates with PIN’s other ongoing project team members in the project operation areas.
• Collaborate with field coordinator in planning, needs assessment/identification, budgeting, monitoring, reporting
• Assure that all visibility material and events are in accordance with the donor and PIN Guidelines
• Meeting all project related deadlines
• Assist the field officers and other project staffs   when a need arises
• Conduct continuous community-based awareness raising campaigns, meetings and event
• Co-facilitate in conducting outreach and home visits through community steering groups
• Regularly collect   and review attendance sheet of learning centers
• Document copies of every steps of project activities like list of beneficiaries, distribution list, agreement, attendances, minutes, bylaws, and any necessary documents
• Maintaining smooth and professional relations with all PIN staffs, project stakeholders and target beneficiaries

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

 ­Accountability 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…).
• 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
• 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

Job Requirements

• Diploma or level 3 with COC in Education and other related fields of study
• Have exposure/ experience in school environment at least for 2 years and above
• Skilled on establishment and follow-up of SHGs
• Fluent in Gediofa language and know kochere Wereda cultural and social context -Excellent facilitation and communication skill
• Knowledge of spoken & written Amharic, English
• 3 strong references (will be crosschecked/contacted.

How to Apply

• Interested applicants for the position should send their CV and Cover letter as soon as possible via the following link: Apply To: Assistant Field Officer Position   until March 30/2023
• Should any information needed please contact using: [email protected]
• People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.
• All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
• We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
• Please note: PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.