Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s largest international aid organization. We operate in 12 countries, where the needs are most dire. We work with the poorest people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background or political convictions. FCA work is based on promotion of human dignity and fundamental human rights and freedom, and FCA’s operations are guided by equality, non-discrimination and responsibility. FCA specializes in three thematic priority areas: Right to Peace (R2P), Right to Livelihood (R2L), and Right to Quality Education (R2QE). In Ethiopia, FCA works across education and livelihood sectors, in both humanitarian and development sectors.
Position: Project Coordinator
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – with frequent travel to the field
Reports To: Head of Programme
Start Date: 13th January 2025
Duration of the Assignment: 12 months with possibility of extension
Scope of Work & Deliverables:
The Project Coordinator will oversee the implementation of an education-focused project in IDP and refugee context in Ethiopia, and it includes teacher training, continuous peer and psychosocial support to teachers, and collaborating with education authorities to recruit, onboard, and retain teachers. Key deliverables include managing project planning, budgeting, and monitoring to achieve timely, high-quality project outcomes in alignment with FCA policies and donor guidelines. This role requires collaboration with local partners and education authorities to drive impactful, inclusive programming, while also engaging communities to promote teacher management and wellbeing. The role will represent the project in stakeholder meetings, advocate for educational improvements, and ensure compliance with child safeguarding and humanitarian standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead participatory project planning with the local partner and ensure effective, on-track implementation following FCA policies, donor guidelines, project results framework, budget, and work plan.
- Oversee project communications, ensuring timely, relevant, and accurate reports and updates to donor, Government and other relevant stakeholders.
- Oversee and manage the project budget, monitor expenditure, and maintain accurate projections to support efficient resources use, in coordination with finance teams, and ensure timely financial reporting aligned with FCA and donor standards.
- Support project teams in creating and implementing key management tools, including procurement plans.
- Develop and maintain a realistic work plan and schedule from high-level to short-term, defining detailed activity timelines and milestones to guide efficient implementation within the approved budget.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local education authorities, local partner, and other education stakeholders to support project goals.
- Actively represent the project in sectoral meetings and fora, including with government, donors, and other key partners at various levels – settlement, district, regional or national levels where necessary.to advocate for and share project impact.
- Lead the local partner, relevant partners, community and stakeholder engagement efforts to promote education in refugee and IDP settings, facilitating community participation, retention, and advocacy for education.
- Work with the MEAL and project team to develop and review tools for monitoring project outputs.
- Conduct regular field monitoring and tracking of project progress to identify challenges, coordinating with local partners and FCA staff and leadership to address barriers and stay on course.
- Actively initiate project design ideas and proposal development for relevant additional, modified or complementary resource mobilisation processes
- Participates in project management meetings, including monthly budget performance meetings, and reflection forums.
- Manage all project reporting including progress and final reports, ensuring compliance with donor and organizational requirements, and submit deliverables on schedule. and contribute to the preparation.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in project coordination within the education or humanitarian sector in crisis contexts
- Experience in implementing and monitoring formal and non-formal education projects in refugee or IDP settings, with an understanding of the challenges and best practices.
- Knowledge of teacher recruitment, onboarding, retention, and training, especially in crisis-affected or refugee contexts.
- Proven track record of successfully liaising with donors, government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders, including experience with donor reporting and compliance.
- Demonstrated experience in monitoring and reporting on project progress, including using project management tools and preparing reports for various audiences.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills for working with government bodies, local education authorities and other NGOs.
- Basic understanding of humanitarian approaches and standards, such as INEE minimum standards.
- Models child safeguarding standards and ensures others involved in the project do as well.
Please apply by using the link no later than 5th of January 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The contracting of this position is subject to funding confirmation by the donor.
Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s largest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches, the ACT Alliance. We seek positive change by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts. We specialize in supporting local communities’ right to peace, livelihoods and quality education. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
FCA practices zero tolerance on sexual exploitation and abuse, including child abuse in all forms. FCA has zero tolerance concerning aid diversion and illegal actions, and may screen applicants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism requirements.
FCA is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS).