• Provide programmatic leadership & team management in the development and implementation of the program(s).
• Oversee the overall implementation of the program ensuring objectives are met within the required time frame and budget. Where necessary ensure preventative and corrective action is taken.
• Ensure high quality of program implementation, with effective delivery and fulfilment of objectives and utilization of budget.
• Plan the mobilization of resources for the implementation of program activities, in close collaboration with the Finance Officer.
• Manage a comprehensive activity plan, including resource needs analysis, covering the time frame.
• Proactively inform iMMAP Inc. Country Representative of identified opportunities, risks, and risk mitigation relevant to the program’s planning and implementation.
• Maintain an overview of the national and regional context with a view to the strategic development of the project both in the current identified sites and potential of future program extension and expansion.
• Support Program implementation as needed, including developing assessments, baselines, budgets, monitoring and evaluation systems, field visits to verify data, reporting and close-out.
• Support the Country Representative in maintaining strong partnerships and diversifying partnerships by identifying new partners in support of the Country Business Development Plan.

Program Supervision:

• Be proactive in suggesting new programmatic developments, new areas of iMMAP Inc. support & intervention.
• Lead proactively on external coordination with other actors (OCHA, UN sector lead agencies, government agencies, implementing partners, and academia) at the relevant level, actively build relations and establish information sharing channels to ensure iMMAP Inc. is well placed amongst actors in Ethiopia.
• Ensure that Host Agreements with INGOs are observed, and processes are being implemented.
• Builds solid relationships with key national partners including Government, Academia, and others.
• Ensure all identification, selection and contracting related issues for the staff of the designated project are carried out in accordance with iMMAP Inc. guidelines.
• Through a consultative leadership style and a transparent and supportive communication structure, develop and build an effective iMMAP Inc. project team.

Identification of New Programmatic Areas:

• Under the guidance of the Country Representative, participate in the update of the Ethiopia Business Development Plan.
• In coordination with the Country Representative, participate in new project proposals development and donors reporting in collaboration with technical teams, project leads, Country Representative and iMMAP Inc. HQ.
• Capitalize on the good practices developed by the mission and share it with the relevant stakeholders.
• Regularly assess and provide feedback and recommendations on the quality of the Programs.
• Minimum Requirements:

  Education:

  • An advanced university degree or equivalent experience in the fields of information management, project management;
  • Fluency in English and Amharic is required.

  Experience:

  • At least 7 years of relevant work experience and a background in non-profit, internationally focused; organizations;
  • Experience in humanitarian, crisis recovery, and resilience aspects is highly desirable;
  • Progressively responsible experience in managing multiple, and complex projects, with focus on IM activities including Information product development, and IM capacity building.