Internal/External Vacancy Announcement
Vacancy Closing date: Rolling Basis
Position: Project Officer
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Officer will serve as the focal person for Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia (HFHE) in Dire Dawa and will be responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the Dire Dawa Housing, Hygiene, Sanitation, and Energy Project. This includes supporting project activities related to housing, hygiene, sanitation, and energy interventions. The role will require close collaboration with the Project Coordinator, local authorities, community stakeholders, and contractors to ensure the successful delivery of the project’s goals and objectives, while maintaining the high standards of Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Project Coordinator in developing detailed work plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Support the coordination of housing construction, sanitation facilities, hygiene promotion, and energy stove installations.
- Ensure that the project activities are in line with Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia’s objectives and local standards.
- Regularly monitor project activities to ensure that they meet timelines, quality standards, and budget requirements.
- Collect data, document progress, and provide timely reports to the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor and evaluate project outcomes and impact, identifying areas for improvement.
- Facilitate community engagement and mobilization, ensuring active participation of community members in all phases of the project.
- Provide training and capacity-building support to beneficiaries, local partners, and stakeholders on sanitation, hygiene, energy solutions, and housing construction.
- Work with community leaders, local government officials, and other relevant organizations to ensure the project’s success.
- Support the Project Coordinator in managing the project budget and ensuring that project expenditures are in line with approved plans.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local government agencies, other NGOs, and the community.
- Prepare regular progress reports, documentation, and case studies.
- Maintain accurate project files, records, and data related to project activities.
Duration of the contract: Six months
Duty Station: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Salary: As per Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia’s salary scale
Required number: – 1
Vacancy Closing date: – Rolling basis
Minimum Required:
- Education: A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, environmental science, management, or public health.
- Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in housing, sanitation, hygiene, and energy projects.
- Experience working in rural or peri-urban settings, especially in a community-driven project environment, is preferred.
- Familiarity with donor reporting requirements and financial management of projects.
- Skills:
- Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills in both English and Amharic (additional local language skills are a plus).
- Ability to work in a multi-stakeholder environment and to build strong partnerships.
- Experience with monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge of sanitation, hygiene, and renewable energy technologies is a plus.
- Personal Attributes:
- A strong commitment to Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia’s mission and values.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Interested applicants are invited to send their non-returnable application by quoting the position in the subject matter including an updated CV and application and contact details of three work-related referees, (including HR and Immediate supervisor) you can submit your application through hfheapplication@habitatethiopia.org Applications will be screened on a rolling basis, and HFHE reserves the right to consider applicants who meet the job profile before the application deadline.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
Active Supporter of HFHI Values:
- Humility-We are part of something bigger than ourselves.
- Courage-We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular.
- Accountability-We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission.