Vacancy Announcement at: Concern Worldwide

Concern Worldwide invites qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following positions:

About Concern Worldwide

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to reducing suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Founded in 1968 by John and Kay O’Loughlin-Kennedy in response to the famine in Biafra, Nigeria, Concern Worldwide strives to make a difference in the hardest-to-reach places, ensuring no one is left behind.

Why Work for Us

• We deliver life-saving and life-changing interventions to the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people.
• We work in rapid emergency response and innovative development programming.
• Our vision, mission, and work are all aimed at ending extreme poverty.
• For over 50 years, we have worked with the world’s poorest people to transform their lives.
• Our team consists of over 3,500 highly skilled and dedicated professionals from 50 countries.

1. MEAL Technical Officer

Location: Ethiopia
Salary Range: 20,001 – 30,000 ETB
Duration: Definite Period

Job Summary:

The Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer supports the South Wollo team in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning activities. Responsibilities include data management, developing reporting formats and checklists, updating databases, and ensuring proper project documentation. The MEAL Officer ensures the Compliance Response Mechanism is in place and handles complaints as per the procedure.

Skills and Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, statistics, Nutrition/Health Monitoring, Public health, etc.
• 4 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree or 2 years with a postgraduate degree.
• Experience in humanitarian programming is an advantage.
• Clear understanding and experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection.
• Ability to provide technical advice and support.
• Experience in training and capacity building.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and writing skills.
• Understanding of current M&E trends, especially in Health and Nutrition.
• Proficient in MS Excel and other MS Office packages.

Competencies:

• Analytical and research skills.
• Willing to undertake regular field visits.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time management and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation, especially in Health and Nutrition.
• Experience integrating gender, DRR, HIV/AIDS, environmental protection, and accountability into public health promotion.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Excellent medical benefits (100% cover including dependents)
• 20 days annual leave
• 26 weeks paid maternity leave, 18 weeks unpaid parental leave

Application:

Interested applicants should send their non-returnable CV and application letter outlining how their experience and education fit this vacancy through this link or in person at the Kombolcha CWW Coordination office. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: May 26, 2024

2. Woreda Team Leader

Location: Ethiopia
Salary Range: Negotiable
Duration: Definite Period

Job Summary:

The Woreda Team Leader manages Concern Worldwide’s multisectoral program/project activities (health, nutrition, food security, livelihood, WaSH, and non-food items) in their respective Woreda. Responsibilities include needs assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting in line with Concern guidelines, project budgets, and donor requirements.

Skills and Educational Background:

• Bachelor in Public Health, Health Care, Nursing, Nutrition, or related fields. A master’s degree is a plus.
• 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree or 3 years with a postgraduate degree.
• 1 year of supervisory experience.
• NGO experience is a plus.

Skills Required:

• Basic managerial skills.
• Technical and report writing skills.
• Computer literate.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in Somali and English is required.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of participatory approaches.
• Ability to work with teams remotely and be a good team player.
• Capacity-building skills.
• Ability to plan work, set priorities, and complete tasks under pressure.
• Analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent medical benefits (100% cover including dependents)
• 20 days annual leave
• 26 weeks paid maternity leave, 18 weeks unpaid parental leave

Application:

Interested applicants should send their non-returnable CV and application letter outlining how their experience and education fit this vacancy through this link or in person at the Concern Ethiopia Human Resource Department Jijjiga Coordination Office. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: May 26, 2024