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People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanity, freedom, equality and solidarity. 

People in Need was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents, journalists and activists and has grown to become one of the largest non-profit organization in Central and Eastern Europe. 

Throughout our 30 years of existence, People in Need continues to engage in humanitarian aid, development cooperation, education and social inclusion. 

We have been operating in Ethiopia since 2003, working in four regions; Oromia, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Sidama and Tigray in different multi sectoral projects in the areas of development and emergency response. 

People in Need, from the very start of its operations in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education, Agriculture, Climate and Environment, Water and Social protection. 

We are part of Alliance 2015, (https://www.alliance2015.org/ a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns change to advocacy aimed at influencing the attitudes and policies of politicians and general public opinion and awareness in Europe.  

More information at https://www.peopleinneed.net/  or HERE.

PIN currently invites qualified applicants for the position of: Field Officer for Emergency Program, ‘’To meet immediate basic needs through multi-purpose cash assistance in Ethiopia”

Length of Contract: definite until September 30/2025

Place of Work: - Based in Adola, Oromiya region with frequent field travel to PIN’s project sites in different regions as required.

Salary: As per the organization salary scale

Job Description

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Field coordinator, the field officer will plan, coordinate and follow up grass root level for emergency responses for the specific Project. 

The Field Officer specific tasks are: 

• Actively participated in beneficiary’s selection criteria setting up process 
• Ensure proper selection project beneficiaries done according agreed selection criteria 
• Facilitate beneficiary’s verification process with respective kebele disaster reduction committee 
• Actively involves in community mobilization for rehabilitation of damaged facilities in key public institution such as schools, health centres and others  
• Prepare beneficiaries master files and ensure proper distribution of WASH and shelter NFIs by strictly following up do not do harm principle 
• Properly carry out post distribution monitoring after distribution were done and compile lesson learnt regulars
• Collect GPS location and necessary data for water schemes found in project operation area 
• Communicates with WASHCO regularly and provide them with the required technical assistance for proper management of water scheme in the project operation areas. 
• Coordinate with other partners at kebele level and attend various coordination mechanism meeting at kebele level and share meeting updates and findings with the project coordinator 

Project related duties and responsibilities 

• collaborate with Field coordinator in planning, needs assessment/identification, proposal preparation, budgeting, monitoring, reporting 
• assure that all visibility material and events are in accordance with the donor and PIN Guidelines
• meeting all project related deadlines
• Provide Field coordinator with weekly plans and reports of activities achieved. The reports shall be submitted every Thursday morning and will contain a shortlist of activities achieved in the past week and activities planned for the next one
• assist the Field coordinator when a need arises

Team Requirement

• Maintaining good personal relations in the team
• Actively collaborate with PIN’s other ongoing p project team members in the project operation areas
• The Employer stipulates the right to assign the Employee any other kind of work derived from his specialization. In case of urgent work and such like the Employee may be asked to work overtime as well as during public and other holidays.
• In case that larger number of different tasks is to be fulfilled by the Employee at the same time, the Employee shall accomplish the urgent and more important duties first. 

Other

• Perform other assignments corresponding to actual needs of the mission, program, units and project up on request of line manager/CMT (Country Management team)
• Substitute others related staffs during on absence while assigned by line Manager
• Understand and adherence to overall PIN code of conducts, policies, guidelines and manual
• Understand and Adhere to all donor’s and PIN’s guidelines and policies, with special focus on safeguarding and protection policies

ACCOUNCOUNTABILITY AND SAFEGUARDING including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH)

• Carry out the duties in accordance with the PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.
• Participate in training and awareness raising (CoC and KP, Safeguarding…).
• Implement Safeguarding measures throughout the project cycle including a risk analysis related to SEAH and Child protection for each project and develop a mitigation plan accordingly.
• Ensure that his/her team members attend training and awareness sessions and carry out the duties in accordance with PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies. 
• Ensure that due diligence and/or capacity assessments of partners include an assessment of partners’ implementation of key safeguarding and risk policies/ procedure including the prevention of SEAH.  
• Create and maintain a fulfilling and protective environment. 

General obligations and responsibilities

• The Employee is obligated not to purvey any information concerning any of PIN activities to outsiders (including former PIN employees, who may no more be informed about current process in PIN).
• PIN is a relief and development organization whose aim is to help and assist needy people. The Employee’s position within the institution requires contacts with outside; he or she therefore conveys a certain image of the PIN. PIN expects its Employees to behave in appropriate manners at all times and in all places. All members of staff should ensure their attitudes correspond to PIN principles, both during and after working hours.
• The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness. The Agreement of Liability of Assets has been signed separately.

Benefit

• Standard work schedule of 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday
• Per diems for working and Accommodation outside of the duty office depending on the location
• Transport Allowance
• Bank loan facilities
• 20 days of paid annual and after 5 years of work an extra paid day for every year
• Extra days of paid leaves for selected holidays
• Medical insurance, including spouse and children
• Accident insurance for all injuries during work time based on the law
• Pension contribution of 11 % from PIN
• Paternity leave of extra 2 paid days above the mandatory 3 days
• Maternity leave according to the law and extra financial motherhood support
• Monthly mobile phone hybrid tariff
• PIN supports fast career growth and internal mobility
• International environment with opportunities to learn from other PIN’s country programs
• Extensive Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings, including the Induction training
• Internal online learning opportunities, such as access to PIN’s e-learning platform and webinars
• Annual staff retreat
• Friendly and fair work environment with small collective where everyone knows each other

Qualifications and requirements:

• Education: Project Management, Economics, Social Sciences/social studies, Education Developmental Studies, Humanitarians Studies, and related subjects
• 2 to 5 years of professional experience in humanitarian project implementation
• Relevant technical expertise and practical experience of applying project/ Programmed management. Considerable experience of design and implementation of relief in relevant field in Ethiopia. Experience with USID/BHA, ECHO, EHF funded project and demonstrated experience in cash 
• Culturally sensitive, the ability to work in teams/ isolated situation and stressful environments and under pressure of meeting deadlines.
• Previous working experience in the INGO environment
• Computer friendly (Word, excel, power point, outlook etc)
• knowledge of spoken & written Amharic and English.
• 3 strong references (will be crosschecked/contacted)

How to Apply

• Interested applicants for the position should send their CV and Cover letter as soon as possible via the application form until April 23/2025 
• People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.
• All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
• We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
• Please note: PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).