About the Job
\nTEAM\/PROGRAMME: Programme Operations<\/p>\n
LOCATION: Sekota<\/p>\n
GRADE: 3B<\/p>\n
CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 months with possibility of Extension<\/p>\n
Reports to: Field office Manager<\/p>\n
Matrix Manager:\u00a0Senior Program Lead for the ABA Project<\/p>\n
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:<\/p>\n
Level 3: the role holder will have contact with children and\/or young people\u00a0either\u00a0frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; ore because they are responsible for implementing the police checking\/vetting process staff.<\/p>\n
ROLE PURPOSE:<\/p>\n
The Area-Based Approach (ABA) Coordinator will provide overall field-level leadership, coordination, and operational oversight for the implementation of the ECHO-funded Area-Based Approach (ABA) programme in Wag himra. The position will lead the operationalization of the ABA model by strengthening integrated multisectoral programming, facilitating area-level coordination, supporting joint analysis and prioritization, and ensuring effective implementation of the Joint Response Plan (JRP) across consortium partners and sectors.<\/p>\n
The ABA Coordinator will serve as the central field-level focal point for:<\/p>\n
operational coordination,
\nservice mapping and referral systems,
\nintegrated planning,
\nadaptive management,
\nand linkage with ABC\/SRE-ACT and existing humanitarian coordination structures.
\nThe role will ensure that programme implementation is:<\/p>\n
Evidence-based,
\nconflict-sensitive,
\noperationally coherent,
\nand aligned with ECHO expectations and humanitarian standards.
\nThe ABA Coordinator will work closely with consortium partners, local authorities, humanitarian actors, and community structures to strengthen operational complementarity, functionality of services, accountability to affected populations, and localized ownership of the response<\/p>\n
SCOPE OF ROLE<\/p>\n
Role Dimensions:<\/p>\n
The ABA Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day field-level operationalization of the ABA framework across targeted locations in Wag himra. The role requires close collaboration with consortium partners, government structures, humanitarian coordination mechanisms, and local actors to ensure integrated and geographically coherent implementation.<\/p>\n
The position will support:<\/p>\n
multisectoral coordination,
\nservice functionality analysis,
\noperational prioritization,
\nreferral pathway strengthening,
\nand adaptive humanitarian response management.
\nThe ABA Coordinator will also support operational preparedness, emergency escalation, and integration of accountability and MEAL systems within the broader ABA framework.<\/p>\n
Staff reporting to this post:\u00a0None<\/p>\n
Reports to: Field office Manager<\/p>\n
Budget Responsibilities: None<\/p>\n
External Engagement:<\/p>\n
Internal: Collaborate with consortium partners for cohesive implementation.<\/p>\n
External: Engage with local authorities and humanitarian actors to foster partnerships and enhance service delivery.<\/p>\n
Community: Build trust and maintain communication with affected populations for accountability and ownership.<\/p>\n
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:<\/p>\n
1.ABA Coordination & Operational Leadership<\/p>\n
Lead the field-level operationalization of the Area-Based Approach (ABA) in Wag himra.
\nFacilitate integrated and multisectoral implementation across sectors and consortium partners.
\nCoordinate establishment and functioning of ABA coordination structures at zonal and woreda levels.
\nSupport linkage and complementarity between ABA structures and existing ABC\/SRE-ACT coordination systems.
\nFacilitate regular coordination meetings, joint analysis sessions, and operational review discussions.
\nEnsuring implementation remains aligned with agreed geographic prioritization and Joint Response Planning (JRP) processes.
\nSupport operational escalation and problem-solving related to access, service gaps, referrals, and implementation bottlenecks.
\n2. Service Mapping, Referral Systems & Joint Analysis<\/p>\n
Lead and coordinate service mapping exercises and regular updates of the service directory.
\nSupport establishment and operationalization of integrated referral systems across sectors and actors.
\nEnsure referral pathways, focal points, SOPs, and tracking systems are functional and regularly monitored.
\nCoordinate facility functionality assessments and operational gap analysis.
\nSupport joint multisectoral analysis and identification of priority gaps and underserved populations.
\nWork closely with REACH\/IM partners and consortium IM teams to strengthen operational analysis and evidence-based planning.
\nEnsure operational information and mapping systems are updated and used for adaptive decision-making.
\n3.\u00a0Programme Implementation & Quality Assurance<\/p>\n
Monitor implementation progress across sectors and partners against agreed plans and targets.
\nEnsuring programme implementation follows humanitarian standards, ECHO requirements, and ABA operational principles.
\nPromote integrated and layered response approaches at community and facility levels.
\nSupport operational quality assurance and follow-up on technical recommendations.
\nEnsure strong linkage between facility-level interventions and community-based systems.
\nMonitor operational risks, implementation bottlenecks, and emerging humanitarian needs.
\nEnsure all ABA practices comply with SCI, SOP, regulations, ethical standards, and organizational policies.
\nConduct regular program evaluations to maintain high-quality service delivery.
\n4. Coordination, Representation & Partnerships<\/p>\n
Represent the consortium at field-level coordination forums and technical discussions.
\nMaintain close working relationships with zonal and woreda authorities, humanitarian actors, and community structures.
\nFacilitate collaboration and complementarity among consortium and non-consortium actors.
\nStrengthen participation and leadership roles of local actors and community structures within the ABA framework.
\nSupport preparation and facilitation of donor monitoring visits and field missions.
\nFacilitate regular meetings with staff and stakeholders to discuss partner progress and program effectiveness.
\nContribute to strategic discussions related to ABA implementation and operational coordination.
\n5. Accountability, MEAL & Community Engagement<\/p>\n
Support implementation of common Accountability, MEAL, and referral SOPs across consortium partners.
\nEnsure community feedback mechanisms and complaints systems are operational and accessible.
\nSupport integration of accountability and community feedback into operational decision-making.
\nMonitor referral completion and service continuity.
\nSupport learning, lessons learned exercises, and adaptive management processes.
\nPromote inclusive participation of women, youth, IDPs, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable groups.
\nMaintain proper documentation of the project implementation process and outcome, lesson learned to integrate in to project activities and inform project strategies and report it to the line manager
\nCompile Success Stories Most significant changes for activities brought significant change.
\nCarry out other duties as requested by the line manager
\nCompile and submit progress reports to line manager
\n6. Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Modifier Support<\/p>\n
Support implementation of Crisis Modifier (CM) systems and operational triggers.
\nMonitor emerging risks, outbreaks, shocks, and operational changes.
\nSupport preparedness planning and rapid operational escalation during emergencies.
\nCoordinate with technical teams and partners during outbreak or rapid response activation.
\nContribute to scenario planning and contingency preparedness activities<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[17],"job_listing_category":[217],"job_listing_location":[4],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-36133","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_category-psychiatry-psychology-and-social-work","job_listing_location-addis-ababa"],"metas":{"_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/06\/Save-the-Children.webp","custom-text-26140818":"Save the Children","_job_featured":"","_job_tag":[],"_job_filled":"","_job_urgent":"","_job_type":{"17":"Full Time"},"custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":{"217":"Psychiatry, Psychology And Social Work"},"_job_expiry_date":"","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","custom-number-21785310":"","_job_experience":"Senior","custom-select-25910079":"5 \u2013 10 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-06-06","_job_location":{"4":"Addis Ababa"},"_job_apply_type":"external","_job_apply_url":"https:\/\/hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com\/hcmUI\/CandidateExperience\/en\/sites\/CX_1","_job_apply_email":"","_job_phone":"","_job_employer_name":"Beleqet Jobs","_job_employer_url":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/employer\/meseret\/"},"beleqet_data":{"_job_employer_posted_by":"9629","_job_logo_img":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/06\/Save-the-Children.webp","_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/06\/Save-the-Children.webp","custom-text-26140818":"Save the Children","_job_title":"Area-Based Approach (ABA) Coordinator","_job_type":"17","custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":"217","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","_job_experience":"Senior","custom-select-25910079":"5 \u2013 10 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-06-06","_job_location":"4","_job_description":"About the Job\r\nTEAM\/PROGRAMME: Programme Operations\r\n\r\nLOCATION: Sekota\r\n\r\nGRADE: 3B\r\n\r\nCONTRACT LENGTH: 12 months with possibility of Extension\r\n\r\nReports to: Field office Manager\r\n\r\nMatrix Manager:\u00a0Senior Program Lead for the ABA Project\r\n\r\nCHILD SAFEGUARDING:\r\n\r\nLevel 3: the role holder will have contact with children and\/or young people\u00a0either\u00a0frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; ore because they are responsible for implementing the police checking\/vetting process staff.\r\n\r\nROLE PURPOSE:\r\n\r\nThe Area-Based Approach (ABA) Coordinator will provide overall field-level leadership, coordination, and operational oversight for the implementation of the ECHO-funded Area-Based Approach (ABA) programme in Wag himra. 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