GOAL’s mission is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them to build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability.

GOAL is a non-for profit organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years across all the region of the country towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food and livelihoods, water and sanitation, nutrition, healthcare and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, recovery and humanitarian responses Programmes by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues including gender, accountably, child protection, HIV/AIDS.
We envision a world where poverty no longer exist, where vulnerable communities are resilient, where barriers to wellbeing are removed and where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. GOAL Ethiopia’s main donors are Irish Aid, USAID/OFDA, EHF, ECHO and other private donors.

The Deputy Area Manager is responsible for overall management of all programs implemented by GOAL Ethiopia under his/her project location. He/she is responsible to oversee program staff, quality program/projects implementation, provide technical and managerial support, networking and coordination with Iike minded organization at field level and partnership management with local authorities and support to GOAL project teams in the field and other involved parties

Duties and Responsibilities

Planning and coordination:
• The Deputy Area Manager will work closely with the programme and support team at Head Office to ensure the effective delivery and integration of all projects
• To work very closely with the project teams, to enhance the development of their management, reporting and planning skills.
• Supervise ongoing nutrition, Health, WASH, ESNFI, Protection and other activities, thereby allowing the team to concentrate on overall program supervision and project coordination
• Oversees weekly and monthly reporting, budget management, logistics and finance activities in the field.
• Compile and analyze weekly and monthly reports so as to understand unusual circumstances and report those which needs urgent action.
• Strictly track the allocated budget and ensure the proper utilization so as to avoid unnecessary costs, over and under spent
• Provide on the job training and capacity building as necessary for GOAL and MoH staff using standardized MoH and GOAL materials on appropriate curative care using the CMAM approach and suitable preventative activities that can be employed by the beneficiary family to reduce the risk of vulnerability to malnutrition.
• Build the capacity of 6OAL and MoH to actively deliver effective health education through ongoing training and support activities. Mitigation should have a strong focus in all emergency response operations
• Assist in developing, planning and implementing effective community-based mobilization strategies.
• Provide technical input and practical guidance on activities directed towards the prevention of malnutrition in all GOAL Ethiopia's sites, this may well include education, but might also involve advocacy for particular food security interventions or livelihoods practices.
• Be responsible for public health nutrition education with a special focus on IYCF and prevention of communicable diseases.
• Cultivate and maintain good working relations with local communities, government bodieJ and other N6Os in the County.
• lnvolve local community leaders and women's associations in all aspects of nutrition programming to ensure community agreement, acceptance and sustainability.
• Attend nutrition-related coordination meetings when possible and participate in nutrition working groups to represent 6OAL
• Be actively involved in all project monitoring and evaluation with an emphasis on quality implementation, impact (in relation to behaviour change) and cost-effectiveness, and provide subsections to strengthen and improve the programme as appropriate.
• Support the Nutrition program manager in the organization and overseeing of all aspects of the emergency nutrition interventions
• Participate in project planning activities and in the development of site exit strategies
Facilitate information sharing with other sectoral departments either within GOAL or other ministry / partner organizations at the field level including Health, Livelihoods and Food Security, WASH, NFl and other teams to ensure an integrated country programme approach.
• Ensure the timely implementation of the recommendations given by GOAL technical support team.
• Assist in project review and documentation of lessons learnt for wider dissemination.
• Perform other duties as directed by the assistant nutrition programme manager.
• Understand the emergency and development projects well and represent GOAL in relevant platforms.
• Ensure the implementation of Complaints Response Mechanisms (CRM) in all projects.
Mainstreaming Issues:
• Ensure all program/project activities progress towards achieving the project output
• Provide technical assistance on log frame matrix, particularly in the areas of performance indicator and their measurement
• Ensure all programs/projects are evaluated in timely manner
Compliance Issues
• Familiarize self and understand to GOAL Donor Compliance issues. Specifically, to the terms and conditions of the Donor the program is working on and complying with same in area of responsibility.
• Ensure the timesheet of each staff in the office is completed using the right time allocation accurately and sent to the responsible person in HR department at HO on a monthly basis.
• Understand the branding/visibility plan of the specific donor funding the program and ensure implementation of this accordingly in the office and operational areas in cooperation with the responsible person in RRP department based at HO.
• During project closeouts ensure program deliverable documents during implementation of the program including beneficiary distribution lists are formally submitted using the standard forms to the Regional Logistics Coordinator.

Job Requirements

Do you want to join an exciting organization that brings high level impact to the community and add value to your professional advancement?  Then join us if you have:
•    BS/Masters in Public Health, Nursing, WASH, development studies, economics Agriculture OR RELATED fields with a minimum of four years relevant experience for Master holder and six years related experience for BSC holder
•    Have demonstrated experience in emergency nutrition, food security and health programs
•    Having experience  in WASH  and ESNFI is an additional   asset.

    Key qualities, Skills and Competences:  (list of qualities that are considered necessary for the specific post which  are believed to be key to the success of the job  holder  in the specific post):
•        Strong knowledge  of operational   planning,  budget planning  and management,  monitoring   and evaluation  and report  writing,
•    Good  knowledge,   understanding  and  implementation    of  integrated  Rural  Development   and
Emergency Programme activities,
•    Ability  to  plan and organize  work  to  meet individual,   team and programme  objective,
•    Training  and facilitation skills,
•    Ability   to  effectively   liaise with   government,   donors,   NGOs,  community    leaders and  other stakeholders,
•     Fosters working   in teams & team work  spirit,  coach and lead staff.
•     Very good  knowledge   and practice of computer  application,
•     Excellent communication   skills, both  written   and spoken. Knowledge  of local language,
•    Continually   looks to improve  personal skill, knowledge  and work  hence contribute  to capacity building  within  the team and organization,
•    Ability  to work  flexibly  including  weekends and willingness to travel and work  in rural locations and live in basic conditions.
•     Flexible and creative  approach;  keen to take initiative  where  appropriate.

•     Accountability   & responsiveness within   areas of responsibilities

    Desirable quality, skill and competence
Familiarity to local culture.
•        Passionate, strongly dedicated and highly committed to work for the improvement   of the poor community
•        Resilience: Maintains   focus and intensity and  remains optimistic, persistent and  professional even under adverse, stressful or difficult situations.

Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

REMUNERATION and BENEFITS: 
•    GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on the salary grading with addition benefits.
•    A chance to develop tangible experience.
•    Being part of a team who continue to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people.  

Commitments:

GOAL’s recruitment procedure is fair and transparent which is also in line with the organization’s commitment to its integrity, honesty and culture. GOAL is committed to ensure that, its performance complies with the terms and conditions of relevant agreements, applicable laws & regulations.

GOAL highly promotes Equality, diversity and inclusion and works with women and men, People with disabilities, and employees of various ages including youth, supports their empowerment and appreciates their achievements constantly. GOAL also encourages applications from diverse candidates including women, people with disabilities, people with diverse backgrounds, and youth to apply.
GOAL has zero tolerance to discrimination on the basis of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, race, economic status etc . we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

Hence, pre-employment background checks will be conducted, and employees are required to read, understand, sign and implement different polices including safe guarding and child protection policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and abuse policy, sexual harassment policy, code of conducts and any other rules and regulation of the organization. GOAL is strongly committed not to harm the people under its care. 
GOAL Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety of people who involves in its work and demands all staff exhibit the highest commitment. GOAL Ethiopia will verify skills and commitment of the candidate in the assessment process and perform Background reference check.

You are welcome to include your sex (Male or female) and any disability issues in your CV (please note that this information will only be used to comply with affirmative action policy of the organization)

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants need to submit ONLY once their non - returnable application with CV for one vacancy. The vacancy reference number along with the title & Duty station need to be written in the application letter 
•    Applicants can directly apply online using THIS LINK
GOAL strongly encourages female candidates to apply!
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.
Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at later stage.
GOAL is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process.
 

Job Requirements BSc Degree in Public Health, Nursing, WASH, Development Studies, Economics Agriculture or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Deputy Area Manager will work closely with the programme and support team at Head Office to ensure the effective delivery and integration of all projects - Work very closely with the project teams, to enhance the development of their management, reporting and planning skills. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below