Zonal Manager

IMMEDIATE INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY 

Position:                                    Zonal Manager

Duty Station:                            Debark

Duration of Contract:              Up to June 2026

Salary:                                       As per the salary scale of the organization

Closing date:                            March 24/2026

FH Culture 

All we do, and how we do it, seeks to promote God’s beauty, goodness, and truth in a broken world. As such, we are defined by our ability to make people’s lives measurably better; our ability to deliver impact is the measure of our collective success. For we know that we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God has already prepared in advance for us to do. At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of values called Heartbeat Values

JOB Summary

Responsible for close monitoring and guidance of North Gonder JEOP Area Program Operations. The position holder provides regular assistance in smooth project implementation related to the Zonal government signatory departments through proper networking and liaising.

Key Result #1 – Providing managerial support to project managers 

1. Closely work with North Gondar Area Program Managers based on the project implementation donor requirements, 
2. Collect weekly updates of project progresses through virtual communication with project managers or delegates. 
3. Oversee and ensure integration of the various works of the JEOP and other emergency projects implementing partners
4. Ensure that organizational policies, procedures and working guidelines are strictly adhered to in all projects under his/her supervision.
5. Provide necessary trainings to project managers based on observed gaps so as to increase their effectiveness in leadership.
6. Ensure that organizational resources (manpower, finance, materials and food commodities) are managed throughout the project lifetime and gaps are reported immediately for timely corrective action.  

Key Result #2 – Ensure projects plans are prepared, submitted and implemented 
 

1. Liaise for necessary preparatory works for the annual plan preparation before the actual planning exercise with due focus given by all stakeholders including the woreda government offices. 
2. Ensure that all project implementations prepare and submit their annual procurement plans on time as per the required specifications, details and categories and make corrections when and if needed.
3. Liaise with the government stakeholders to ensure full engagement 

Key Result #3 – Reporting

1. Ensure all reports are timely prepared and communicated from projects based on required standards and forms provided with all required attachments such as quality pictures, success stories etc.,
2. Provide regular updates (weekly, biweekly and periodic) on program activity progress/results and provide feedback to RHP management and program personnel for informed decision, follow up and improvements.
3. Conduct monitoring reports based on approved TORs and produce field monitoring reports to be shared with RHP Management
4. Promote a learning environment among the project and partners’ staff on quality reporting 
5. Coordinate with Zonal government stakeholders on monitoring and field visits and share findings from such so as to help take corrective actions.

Key Result #4 – Liaise 

1. Periodically identify main governmental actors in close coordination with RHP team
2. Promote FH’s values, policies, goals and objectives with the Zonal government and non-government stakeholders. 
3. Represent FH in meetings with Government departments and NGO-level various forums.
4. Collaborate and coordinate with the Zonal and woreda authorities to maintain the community acceptance and increased participation.
5. Prepare Zonal level forums, development exhibitions to showcase FH’s development efforts working with the Project managers in a coordinated and planned manner

Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Gender Responsibility

⮚       Provide adequate time to staff to participate in gender sensitivity workshops and related events.

⮚       Through observation, interviews, and spot-checks, ensure that the staff planning process is gender sensitive.

⮚       Build a better gender balance in staffing through affirmative action.

⮚       Observe if women staff are as involved as men in high-profile activities such as interaction with visitors and chairing meetings, and take corrective action if warranted.

⮚       Encourage female staff to participate in external networks (local and regional), as well as seminars and cross visits.

⮚       Facilitate open and regular discussions with staff on about the work environment, policies, and values convenient to gender issues.

Safety & Security Responsibility

⮚       Encourages compliance of Safety and Security principles and policies of the organization by all staffs;

⮚       Visiting project Offices and operational areas periodically to meet staff and making sure that all staff members are aware of the safety and security procedures;

⮚       Explains to staffs the reasoning behind the organization’s safety and security policies and procedures

⮚       Organizing local training sessions, such as First Aid, Fire Safety, and Defensive Driving for staff members.  If possible, he/she should conduct briefing and training sessions himself/herself;

⮚       Ensures that safety and security objectives are added to performance reviews and evaluations of all staff members;

⮚       Encourages staff to adopt safe and secure practices. Ensuring that updated personnel information related to safety (Record of Emergency Data) and security management are kept in Human resources.

Job Level Specifications

⮚       Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.

⮚       Strong Interpersonal skills,

⮚       Emotional maturity,

⮚       Cross-cultural Sensitivity,

⮚       Ability to work effectively under pressure

Education/ Experience 

Bsc in a relevant field of Study.  5 years relevant managerial experience preferably in a similar NGO setting. Previous experience on Jeop is highly preferred. 

Proactive personality & Ability to complete tasks in time.

Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders 

Based on the urgent need for the position, applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis. 

This Job Description is Subject to change

Distinguishing Competencies

⮚       Strong computer skill and knowledge in the area of MS word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint and email communication.

⮚       High level of initiative taking.

Language

⮚       Proficiency in both spoken and written English. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

This JD is subject for Revision

How To Apply

Due to the Urgent need for the position, Shortlisting shall be conducted in a rolling basis

Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Competent candidates can submit ONLY their application and CV to: Career Center | Recruitment

Candidates MUST refer the position title “Zonal Manager” on the subject line of their email and applications.