British Embassy in Addis Ababa Higher Project Support Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Main purpose of job:
The International Health Regulations Strengthening Project (IHR-SP) is a UK Aid funded technical assistance project contributing to international efforts to improve global health security through increased compliance with the WHO International Health Regulations (2005).
The post-holder will lead aspects of project management under the direction of the UKHSA Country Lead for Ethiopia to ensure the coordination and delivery of identified outputs. The post holder will play a crucial role in supporting the various projects within the workplan agreed with the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) and other partners, ensuring activities are delivered to time, within scope and resource allocation.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure and experience of working in a fast paced and innovative environment and is an ideal chance for someone looking to develop their career in project and programme management.
The ideal candidate must have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service, be able to work to tight deadlines, be a good multitasker and be able to handle a number of competing priorities at any one time.
This post will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Travel to other regions within Ethiopia to support the delivery of UKHSAs regional work will be required.
Roles and responsibilities:
To provide operational and project management oversight to the IHR Strengthening Project Ethiopia team
Proactively capture changes in operational ways of working and incorporating these into the project’s SOPs.
Track country-level programme activity and coordinate project management inputs to ensure activities and deliverables are achieved on time and within budget.
In liaison with the Country Lead, lead on maintaining financial oversight of delegated project budget, forecasting and financial communications with the UK-based team
In collaboration with the UK-based team, contribute to the projects monitoring and evaluation processes in country
Trouble shoot technical and operational issues for the Country Lead and other UKHSA staff based in the Ethiopia
Lead on identifying and managing local risks that could impact project delivery
Act as primary focal point for UKHSAs engagement with local logistical/events management suppliers and lead on ensuring relationships and ways of working are reviewed at regular intervals
Effectively communicate issues arising with the UK Based IHR Strengthening Project Manager(s)
Coordinate the planning and organising of high-level meetings and workshops
Lead the induction of new staff
Write briefings and reports as required
Deputise for the Country Lead in meetings where required
Line manage project support staff as required
The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the directorate.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.
Professional Development
Identify, discuss and action own professional performance and training / development needs with your line manager through appraisal / individual development plan. Attending internal / external training events
To participate in all mandatory training as required, i.e. fire safety, information governance and all other mandatory training
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Degree qualification or equivalent experience
Experience or training in project management
Experience of financial management and reporting
Understanding of and demonstrable experience of apply monitoring and evaluation techniques to project management
Demonstrable experience of good stakeholder management
Knowledge of project management, information analysis and Agile ways of working
Experience drafting briefing papers, reports and presentations to a high level
Experience of interpreting and implementing corporate policy e.g. HR policies and procedures
An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
Excellent written and oral communication skills on complex matters, often requiring persuasion and influence
Ability to analyse and interpret information and recommend appropriate actions.
Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Excellent spoken and written English
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Previous experience in similar role in project/ programme management in public sector or with bilateral/multilateral organisations
Understanding of global health including the health challenges of low- and middle-income countries and the international health architecture
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; British Embassy in Addis Ababa Higher Project Support Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
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