Project Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional. RATSON: Women, Youth, and Children Development Program is a non-profit national development organization registered in Ethiopia that works for promotion, Protection and Advocacy of Women, Youth and Children rights. RATSON would like to hire a competent staff to coordinate the operation of the Ethiopian Child Rights Advocacy Network (ECRAN). ECRAN is a recently established network of CSOs with a mission of promoting evidence-based advocacy on child rights in Ethiopia.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full Time Contract (for one year with possible extension)REPORTS TO: ECRAN’s BoardJOB PURPOSE:Coordinate efforts of ECRAN member CSOs in their work to conduct advocacy and the promotion of the rights of children.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Liaise with government departments, line ministries and other development partners in matters related to policy formulation, implementation and monitoring of international and regional instruments,Actively engage in the compilation of CSOs Complimentary Reports regarding the commitments made by the Government of Ethiopia,Organize platforms for members of the network to conduct dialogue on common challenges that are being faced by children,Prepare evidence-based policy papers/briefs on children’s rights to help policy makers and practitioners consider better ways of addressing the problem,Establish and strengthen partnerships and membership with other networks at national, regional and international level,Organize training and advocacy programs for leaders of public, private and not-for profit institutions.Compile and submit activity reports on timely basis, Carry out other activities as may be assigned by his supervisor.