Technical Coordinator at Plan International, Mekelle, Ethiopia

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors, and Experience:

Master’s or First degree in Social science, Business Management, Economics, Development Studies or related fields
Minimum 5 years with relevant field experience in managing projects, Marker Systems (M4P), labour market- and preferably sound understanding of the Industrial parks & their partnership contexts.
Experience in managing people as this position has predominantly a managerial role
Prior experience working with local governments and stakeholders in implementation of projects, including hands-on partnership management skills.
Technical experience and knowledge in the areas of Gender/Women empowerment, Livelihoods promotion, VSLA, Enterprise Development, Youth Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment, Youth Innovative Program and, decent work
Good knowledge of Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning.
Experience in working in USAID funded project/s;
Demonstrated ability to work with a large team of national staff at different levels.
Strong documentation and information management skills.
Strong negotiation, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
Numeracy and the ability to interpret financial data to understand budgetary processes including planning, monitoring, and reporting
Ability to analyse information and evaluate options including planning skills
Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications

Behaviors

Passion for gender transformative programming, mission-driven work, and personal values aligned with Plan International.
Inclusive and empowering approach, learning, and capacity development.
Commitment to working transparently and with integrity.
Demonstrated creativity and willingness to innovate.
Flexible and adaptable work style to respond to an evolving context.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines.

Skills Specific to the Post

Proven interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, and ability to build strong and productive relationships.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation
Good understanding of community capacity enhancement approaches including CC, IGA and VSLA
Skills in Gender & Youth programming

Language required:

Plan International