Background

Following the violent fight between the government of South Sudan and the rebel group on 15 December 2014 and subsequent continued fights, more than a half million people have been displaced in Southern Sudan. People have fled to Uganda and Ethiopia to save their lives. Ethiopia has so far received over 100,000 refugees in Gambella. Among the refugees the majority are women and children.

Oxfam is responding for emergency water provision, latrine construction and PHP in the refugee camps. As the refugees are being relocated, the services need scaling up to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of people. Oxfam is actively participating in the coordination forum. The other key stakeholders are UNHCR, UNICEF, World Vision and NRC who are involved in sustainable water systems and shelter/latrines constructions. Oxfam has provided Water Scheme at Jewi Camp and completed the project successfully and handed over to the local partner. The Jewi water scheme is benefiting both the refugees and the host community. Oxfam currently is undertaking integrated WASH in the Nguenyyiel camp and Pamdong reception centre and employed more than 45 staff members.

This is a great opportunity for a dedicated and dynamic professional. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs Ref: INT4661 Closing date: August 08, 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Oxfam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us.

Background

Oxfam has been working in Ethiopia since 1974, devoted to empowering people against poverty. Oxfam has been working in Ethiopia since 1974, devoted to empowering people against poverty. In 2016-17, the organization consolidated its efforts to meet the needs of the most vulnerable and has reached close to one million people across Ethiopia with life-saving humanitarian assistance. Oxfam’s Humanitarian programme currently operates through four field bases with more than 150 staff – in the Somali region (Fafan, Jarar, Koraha, and Dollo). The development team currently operates in Oromia, Amhara, Tigray and Somali region.

Oxfam is currently providing humanitarian assistance in the Somali region of Ethiopia following its response strategy (Programme Focus WASH and EFSVL with gender and protection as cross-cutting).

The Role

To lead and manage emergency food security and vulnerable livelihood intervention including needs assessment, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Oxfam EFSVL projects in the Somali region of Ethiopia.

This is a great opportunity for a dedicated and dynamic professional. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs Ref: INT4662 Closing date: August 08, 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Oxfam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us.

This Ethiopia-based Program Manager position supports the African Union Commission in developing staff capacity on Rule of Law, Justice, and Good Governance. The Manager will be responsible for program implementation and management, as well as oversight of strategic and tactical elements of the program. The Project Manager will assist the AU in leading the coordination, planning, and implementation of capacity building measures for staff within target AU institutions to promote the rule of law and human rights. As a normal course of business, this job will typically require travel of up to 20% of the time.

Principal Job Duties:

• Oversees and is accountable for the development and deployment of substantive programming and activities, including, but not limited to convening, organizing and participating in training opportunities.
• Liaise with key institutional, governmental and non-governmental partners to maintain buy-in.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned project activities and for ensuring all program goals are met/exceeded according to ABA, ROLI, and grantor requirements.
• Tracks, reports on, and develops updates that ensure dissemination of program timelines, workplans, deliverables, and successes. Maintains proactive communications with the DC office to ensure timely and accurate updates on programs’ activities, achievements, and shortcomings. In area where program shortcomings are identified, creates and implements corrective action plans to improve performance against standards.
• Collaborates with the ABA ROLI staff to ensure that all programs and operations are compliant with all local laws/regulations and, if required, have received all regulatory licensing/registrations prior to offering the programs. Ensures compliance with all donor, ABA, federal, and state laws/regulations. Ensures personal and program compliance with the FCPA.
• Advise on the development of learning curricula and the implementation of training courses.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen or Third Country National with a minimum of three years of experience in working with legal, rule of law, and criminal justice capacity building.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent, in Criminal Justice, Law, or related field.
• At least two (2) years of experience conducting training for legal or judicial sector actors, with experience in both common and civil law contexts preferred.
• Must demonstrate extensive knowledge of legal education, legal research, and practical experience in implementing mechanisms to promote rule of law norms.
• Must have demonstrable experience working with international and foreign assistance entities, assistance missions, programs, and implementers.
• Previous experience managing U.S. Government, USAID, NGO, or other similarly funded international grant programs.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• A U.S. or home country driver’s license valid for the full period of the grant.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in curriculum development and training.
• Experience working with an overseas justice sector or judicial system.
• Language capability in one of the AU’s other official languages (French, Portuguese, Arabic, or Swahili)

Please submit a CV and cover letter on our website here. 

The Action to be evaluated
The overall objective of PAANE is improving governance and citizenship in Mozambique for sustainable economic and social development and poverty reduction. The programme purpose, or specific objective, is “to strengthen mutual accountability between non-state actors, public authorities and citizens in Mozambique".

The main objectives of this evaluation are to provide the relevant services of the European Union, the interested stakeholders with: an overall independent assessment of the past performance of the PAANE, paying particular attention to its mid-term evaluation results measured against its objectives; key lessons and recommendations in order to improve current (if relevant) and future Actions.

This evaluation will serve to understand the overall impact of the Action in order to give positive
and very practical advises for making the PAANE II as much as possible oriented to improve
citizenship and democracy.

Scope of the evaluation: The evaluation will assess the Action using the five standard DAC evaluation criteria, namely: relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and perspectives of impact. In addition, the evaluation will assess two EU specific evaluation criteria:

 the EU added value (the extent to which the Action adds benefits to what would have resulted from Member States' interventions only);
 the coherence of the Action itself, with the EU strategy in the country/sector and with other EU policies and Member State Actions, [and other donors].

Expert profile (Category I)
 Education: Master's Degree or, in its absence, equivalent professional experience of 10
years;
 General professional experience: At least 12 years' experience in the sector of CSO related
to programme under evaluation. Experience in evaluating EU and EDF programs have to
be proven.
 Specific professional experience: Specific (at least 6 years) experience is requested on
management of program for CSOs support and advocacy. Experience and knowledge of
the socio-political context of SADC countries would be an asset, in particular in relation to
civil society
 Soft skills: communication skills are essential and have to be proven
 Language skills: C1 level in English and at least B2 in Portuguese are essentials
The experts will have excellent writing, editing and communicational skills. If the team proves
unable to meet the level of quality required for drafting the report, the consulting firm will
provide, at no additional cost to the Commission, an immediate technical support to the team to
meet the required standards.

Language: English

Location: The field phase will take place in Maputo with a short visit in one Province (being Maputo the second province).

Duration: Start of the assignment 1^st of October 2018. Maximum duration of the assignment: 2 months.

Send your CV in EC format to lot3@geotest.cz indicating as object of the email: Lot3 Mozambique

The Center for Victims of Torture is seeking a Psychotherapist/Trainer to work in a new program in Gambella Refugee Camps, serving primarily South Sudanese refugees who have suffered torture and war trauma. The position will oversee psychological interventions, including group and individual therapy with adults and children; provide training and supervision to a team of national staff counselors and local refugee psychosocial counselors; and liaise with other NGOs and local organizations. The position has a one-year renewable agreement. This is an unaccompanied post.

Location: Gambella, Ethiopia

Duration: 1 year employment agreement with the possibility of renewal

Start date: October 1, 2018

Reports to: Clinical Advisor for Mental Health

Post status: Unaccompanied

Organization:

The Center for Victims of Torture works toward a future in which torture ceases to exist and its victims have hope for a new life. We are an international nonprofit dedicated to healing survivors of torture. We provide direct care for those who have been tortured, train partners around the world who can prevent and treat torture, and advocate for an end to torture. We are headquartered in Minnesota with offices in Africa and the Middle East.

Responsibilities:

• Psychotherapy Oversight: Oversee and coordinate mental health assessments and individual and group psychotherapy provided by counselors.

• Clinical Supervision and Training: Design and carry out training programs for staff counselors – including ongoing training, mentoring and modeling. Provide frequent individual and group clinical supervision, including case discussions, live supervision and self-care components. Continually assess development of counselors and adapt training and coaching to meet their needs. Provide advanced supervision and training in supervision skills to counseling supervisors. Receive clinical supervision from supervisor on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

• Staff Management: Build and maintain a strong and cohesive team of counselors. Coordinate workflow, resources and priorities and facilitate communication across the team. Hire, coach, mentor and develop staff members.

• Community Assessment: Mentor counselors to complete needs assessments, sensitizations and psychoeducation in refugee camps in order to identify target populations and determine appropriate mental health interventions for people who have been tortured and/or traumatized by war.

• Program Development: Work as part of the country team to achieve program objectives. Manage day-to-day operations of the clinical program to ensure activities run smoothly. Adjust or develop new program activities in accordance with client population needs. Participate in regular meetings with lead country staff.

• Community Collaboration: Coordinate services and provide training to other organizations to better address the needs of identified client populations in the camps.

• Reporting: Contribute to the writing, review and submission of regular reports regarding clinical and training activities.

• Program/Project Evaluation: Participate in the implementation of program evaluation, in partnership with lead country staff and HQ-based staff

  Qualifications

  Required education, experience, certificates, licenses or registrations

• Graduate degree in psychology, counseling, clinical social work or related field.

• 4 years of experience providing individual and group psychotherapy to trauma survivors.

• 3 years of experience supervising mental health professionals and paraprofessionals.

Preferred education, experience, certificates, licenses or registrations

• Certification or licensure as a psychologist or psychotherapist.
• 6 or more years of experience providing individual and group psychotherapy.
• Extensive experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, families and SGBV survivors.
• 5 years of experience supervising mental health professionals and paraprofessionals.
• Experience working in the field of torture treatment.
• Experience working in humanitarian settings, including camp-based settings.
• Experience working with interpreters.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Understanding of and extensive experience implementing culturally appropriate mental health interventions, including individual, group and community-based approaches for people who have suffered torture and trauma.

• Understanding of and experience developing curricula and providing training for mental health counselors on counseling approaches, sensitization on the effects of trauma and war, and designing culturally and contextually appropriate interventions.

• Experience training mental health workers with varying levels of experience and training, including psychologists with graduate degrees and paraprofessionals with limited or no prior exposure to mental health work.

• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity in professional environments, ideally in mental health care.

• Skilled at carrying out program needs assessments, program development and program evaluation.

• Strong organizational skills and experience initiating systems for the efficient workflow of a team.

• Skilled at working as a collaborative member of a team.

• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing program requirements, client needs and political climate.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word and Excel).

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.

• Experience working in developing countries. Experience working in East Africa preferred.

• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a developing country and in an isolated environment lacking in amenities.

• Ability to travel by car up to 2 hours per day on rough, unpaved roads.

• Fluency in English required. Fluency in Amharic and/or Nuer desirable but not required.

• Interest in or commitment to work against torture.

To Apply: Submit CV and letter of interest at http://cvt.simplicant.com. The position will remain open until filled.

Opportunity

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Local Field Data Coordinator for the evaluation of a Land Project in Mozambique. The project was designed to address the issue of land insecurity and access, by improving policies and regulations and by helping beneficiaries better understand how to register their land rights. The Local Field Data Coordinator will report to the Evaluation Team Lead and will be the main point of contact for the evaluation in the field.

Indicative Roles and Responsibilities

Project/Program Management

• Coordinates and supports the management of all day-to-day activities of the evaluation in the field, including organizing surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, or other data collection activities, and gathering secondary data from key sources;
• Coordinates enumerator training workshops; provides oversight over data collection firm work, among other tasks;
• Participates in the development and delivery of client products.

Technical Support

• Supports the implementation of performance and/or impact evaluations;
• Supports the development of qualitative and/or quantitative data collection instruments where necessary;
• Conducts evaluation tasks in the field (this may include surveys, key informant interviews; and focus group discussions);
• Travels to project sites to collect data and performs performance spot checks where necessary;
• Contributes to quantitative and/or qualitative data analyses where necessary, and contributes to drafting reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in in a relevant subject area, Master’s degree preferred;
• Experience in overseeing and managing the implementation of surveys and administrative data collection, especially in Mozambique;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in international development program monitoring and evaluation;
• Technical expertise of and experience in land tenure and governance preferred, and experience in these sectors in Mozambique and/or other South African countries strongly preferred;
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection methods (e.g. interviews, focus groups, surveys);
• Familiarity with MCC’s objectives, approaches, and operations, and familiarity with MCC’s Evaluation Policy, preferred;
• Professional fluency in English, and proficiency in Portuguese required;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

To be considered for this opportunity, qualified applicants must submit the following toCIE@abtassoc.com:

• Required: Updated résumé;
• Encouraged: Cover Letter;
• Please include the job title in the email subject line.

Opportunity

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Land Economist for the evaluation of a Land Project in Mozambique. The project was designed to address the issue of land insecurity and access, by improving policies and regulations and by helping beneficiaries better understand how to register their land rights. The Land Economist will report to the Evaluation Team Lead.

Indicative Roles and Responsibilities

• Provides the evaluation team with subject matter expertise on land investments and utilization in the respective regions in Mozambique, including transfer and renting of land, land values, land taxes;
• Conducts cost-benefit analysis and provides expertise in methodology and estimation of the benefits and cost streams;
• Conducts beneficiary analysis and supports the implementation of performance and/or impact evaluation activities;
• Conducts evaluation tasks in the field (this may include key informant interviews; and focus group discussions);
• Participates in the development and delivery of client products.

Qualifications

• Masters in economics, finance or other relevant graduate or post graduate degree;
• Experience in calculating economic rates of return and conducting beneficiary analysis, especially related to land administration and urbanization;
• Demonstrated experience in conducting cost benefit analysis (CBA), including expertise in methodology and estimation of the benefit and cost streams related to land projects;
• Knowledge of rural or urban land development in Mozambique preferred;
• Familiarity with MCC’s objectives, approaches, and operations, and familiarity with MCC’s Evaluation Policy, preferred;
• Professional fluency in English, and proficiency in Portuguese preferred;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

To be considered for this opportunity, qualified applicants must submit the following toCIE@abtassoc.com:

• Required: Updated résumé;
• Encouraged: Cover Letter;
• Please include the job title in the email subject line.

The DFID-funded programme ‘Building Resilience in Ethiopia’ intends to contribute to the objective of an ‘Ethiopia that is more resilient to climate and humanitarian shocks’. As part of this objective, DFID is engaging a supplier to provide technical assistance to the Government of Ethiopia to lead and deliver an effective, more self-financed and accountable response to climate and humanitarian shocks. Options is planning to lead the component of the programme supporting the Ministry of Health and Ethiopian Public Health Institute to build and strengthen shock responsive systems able to prepare for and respond to health emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ministry of Health to coordinate and deliver responses to acute health related emergencies in Ethiopia, including both direct support during emergencies and building of longer term response capacity and systems.
• Work with MSP partners to recommend programme priorities and strategies as well as appropriate delivery methods regarding health interventions
• Support preparation of a comprehensive, evidence-based and costed Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan at national and regional levels based on identified risk on annual basis
• Support GoE to strengthen early detection of health emergencies, including effective use of surveillance systems and development of health early warning mechanisms for triggering an immediate response.
• Support the Ministry to harmonise its delivery of nutrition supplies and ensure a single system is used
• Support the Ministry to develop a capability to surge staff to areas of health emergencies (e.g. cholera/ increased nutrition case load)
• Ensure effective coordination and collaboration on health emergencies with other sectors and actors who need to take action, including water, agriculture and NDRMC, and international coordination mechanisms as required
• Ensure that humanitarian health responses are working closely, and strengthening national and district systems and local communities, to leave behind expanded and more resilient health systems after an emergency

Person specification

• Significant experience of leading, planning and managing health responses to rapid onset disasters and complex emergencies in development countries
• Extensive experience in the area of health sector stewardship, including working with and building the capacity of government staff
• In depth understanding of government planning and budgeting processes
• In depth understanding of multi-sectoral coordination and systems for the effective detection, prevention of and response to health emergencies.
• Extensive senior level experience of working in Ethiopia or a similar country context (specifically those with IDPs and refugees) in developing countries and/or in fragile and conflict affected environments
• At least five years’ experience of designing and leading health related programmes in humanitarian responses in developing countries
• Masters’ degree in public health or equivalent qualification.
• Understanding of international health and humanitarian response mechanisms
• Bring an understanding of the issues faced by vulnerable groups, including women and girls, in humanitarian emergencies to feed into health response mechanisms.

About Options

Options is a leading UK-based consultancy organisation providing technical and management expertise in the health and social sectors to governments and international development partners to transform the health of women and children. We provide information, expertise and influence to governments, health workers, NGOs and businesses to catalyse change so that health services can be accessed by the people who need them most.

Other information

• The Health Adviser will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Travel to other regions will be required during the course of the programme.
• This position is contingent upon successful award of the project
• Ethiopian applicants are encouraged to apply
• Options is an equal opportunities employer

Application process

• To apply, please send your CV with a summary note of your skills and experience to Leanne Turner opportunities@options.co.uk. Candidates should state the role in the subject header
• Closing date for applications is Monday 6 August 2018
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

Title: Operation Manager Mozambique

Country: Mozambique

Closing Date: August 18^th, 2018

Duty Station: Maputo, Mozambique

Period: 1 year (renewable)

Starting Date: 1^st September 2018

Main objective:

• Under the lead of the Country Director, Play a key role in the development and implementation of the country programme direction and strategy
• Ensure compliance with AVSI policies and local laws including NGO law, tax, employment, Health & Safety, Insurance and any other applicable laws, providing a framework for effective policy implementation
• Developing and implementing annual departmental plans in line with the country annual plan and measuring performance against key indicators
• Comply and support the implementation and correct application in all AVSI Mozambique offices and field bases of all Procedures (Mozambique Operations Manual) and guidelines and actively engage in problem solving through informed and innovative solutions
• Represent AVSI in technical forums and to donors and other external stakeholders (including the media) as requested by the Country Director
• Understand and uphold AVSI core values and behaviours (focus on outcomes, initiative; integrity, accountability, and realizing potential) and ensure their adoption and implementation by all staff

Reporting to: AVSI Mozambique Country Representative

Specific duties:

As a member of the Strategic Management Team

• Under the lead of the Country Director, to play a key role in setting /developing as well as implementing policy and strategic direction of the country programme
• To actively engage in problem solving through informed and innovative solutions
• To comply and support the implementation of all procedures and guidelines
• To support AVSI teams in delivery of quality programmes through coordination, advice, information sharing & analysis
• To co-ordinate activities between all field sites in South Sudan and the country office

Operational Management

• Represent AVSI Mozambique in technical forums and to donors and other external stakeholders (including the media), when requested by the Country Director
• Overall responsibility for effective and efficient management of the field projects consistent with the project management cycle and AVSI’s systems, policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance by providing a framework for effective policy implementation
• Ensure the developing and implementation of annual departmental plans (finance and administration, HR, Logistic) in line with AVSI HQ policies
• Work closely with the Country Director, Logistics, HR, Administration Managers as well as Program Managers to ensure quality programme implementation
• Maintain grant management database and oversee grant management including timely reporting in line with the relevant donor contracts and compliance requirements
• Ensure adherence to timelines for all relevant proposals and review as necessary
• Line-manage the AVSI Project Coordinators to ensure that appropriate management, administration, personnel, logistic, finance, and communication systems are in place and followed
• Coordinate activities and maintain continuous communication flow between the field sites and the country office
• Ensure monitoring systems are in place and that project reviews/audits are carried out periodically in conjunction with the team, Country Director, local stakeholders and project partners
• Through regular field visits and good communication with field sites provide sound technical advice on the operational aspects of project management i.e. logistics, HR, finance and administration

Programme Development

• Ensure all relevant authorities are included in the planning and implementation of projects as appropriate
• Draw up plans, proposals and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant team and financial staff
• Proactively contribute to programme development and strategy

Logistics/Finance/Administration

• Ensure all projects adhere to AVSI’s systems and procedures (administrative, financial and logistical) so that effective and efficient support functions contribute to improvement of programme quality
• Ensure that project implementation meets donor compliance requirements
• Together with the Administration and Finance Manager, Logistics Manager and Human Resources Manager, provide the Project Coordinators the necessary support to ensure appropriate AVSI administrative, financial and logistics systems/procedures are in place, maintained and adhered to so that all support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently
• Ensure AVSI in complies with all legal and bureaucratic requirements in country
• Support field sites in the timely preparation of projected expenditures each month (cash book management) and discuss/analyse monthly Financial Planning and reports
• Exercise accurate budget control and ensure financial management at project sites are in line with relevant project proposals
• Oversee budgets revision/realignments for submission to donors and provide advice and assistance where necessary
• Ensure that an overview of project spending and financial reporting is maintained and
• provide advice and assistance whenever required

Human Resource Management

• Plan national and international staff requirements and liaise with the Human Resource Manager
• Work with Country Director to maintain up-to-date job descriptions for international staff
• Together with the HR Manager and Project Coordinators prepare and maintain job descriptions for national staff
• Ensure that AVSI’s staff policies and procedures are understood and correctly followed
• In liaison with the Country Director ensure that new members are adequately briefed on arrival in the Country and Field offices and debriefed when departing
• Together with HR Manager and Project Coordinators ensure a robust recruitment and selection process and a legally compliant disciplinary and dismissal procedure is established for national staff

Representation

• With the Country Director’s approval, represent AVSI to donors, local institutions and authorities, NGOs and other parties as necessary

Essential Requirement:

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in development/Humanitarian context
• At least 2 years of experience as finance/administration manager
• Proficient knowledge of Portuguese and English (written and oral)
• Proficient knowledge of the standard IT software
• Strong capacities of financial management and planning
• Leadership and training skills
• Corporate managing and organizational skills
• Capacities of managing of external audits

How to apply:

Send your CV by email to humanresource@avsi.orgPlease, specify in the subject of the mail the code of the position you are applying for. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Code: 3618-OM-MOZ

Include also:

1. Name, position and contacts (telephone and mail) of two referees.
2. First date of availability to take up place in the field.

Background

Nile Basin Initiative has recieved funding from the EU-BMZ (Germany) Project: “Support to transboundary water cooperation in the Nile Basin”. The Nile-SEC intends to recruit a Regional Hydromet System Coordinator for Eastern Nile, with the following job description;

i. Scope of work

1. Implementation start-up activities in the Eastern Nile:

2. Provide expertise and technical oversight to the start-up, implementation and operationalization of the regional Nile Basin Hydromet System.

3. Develop a milestone plan that broadly outlines the approach and implementation activities, the required coordination among NBI centres, Eastern Nile countries.

4. Plan, organize and facilitate consultations with national stakeholders and the regional expert working group to ensure that the final hydromet system design specs meets the requirements of each NBI member country

5. Update the design specifications and implementation plan: it is foreseen that the design specs and implementation plan prepared in 2015 will be revisited and, as required, updated to ensure that the design specifications are compatible with current technologies and benefits from improvements in technologies as well as fully aligned to the national hydromet systems in the Eastern Nile.

6. Support the procurement of consultants and contractors to implement the hydromet system and organize regional expert working group meetings for review and evaluation of bid documents;

7. Oversee the installation and testing of the hydromet system in Eastern Nile countries, ensuring that all components work together. Ensure that the national hydrological services agencies’ field and office staff are adequately conversant with the installation, testing, troubleshooting and operationalization of the system;

8. Supervise the final testing and operational handing over of the hydromet system in each Eastern Nile countries (Ethiopia, South Sudan and Sudan;

9. Develop detailed specifications of basin monitoring information products and provide technical expertise in the preparation and dissemination of information products in the first year of implementation and improved versions every successive year.

ii. Academic/Professional Qualification:

a) At least M.Sc. in water resources engineering, hydraulic engineering, hydrology, civil engineering (with specialization in hydrology or water resources) or closely related fields; Specialized training on hydro-meteorological monitoring systems design is a requirement. Ph.D. in the same fields is an added an added advantage.

b) Experience Required: At least 05 years of relevant experience (after MSc) in river basin management , water resources management; At least 7 years of experience (after MSc) with the design and implementation and management of hydro-meteorological systems; At least 6 years of hands-on experience with the design and implementation and management of hydro-meteorological systems; Demonstrated experience in on-site implementation, configuration and operationalization of comparable hydrological monitoring equipment is required; Hands-on experience in remote sensing and GIS is advantage;

iii) Duty Station / Duration:

This position shall be contracted by Nile-SEC and seconded to the Eastern Nile. S/He shall be stationed at ENTRO and work closely with NBI centers under the overall supervision of the DED-HBWP/WRM of the Nile-Sec. The Regional Coordinator reports to the DED-HBWP/WRM or his designate. The duration of the employment shall be 3 years (six months’ probation period) renewed annually based on satisfactory performance.

How to apply: Interested and qualified individuals are advised to visit the NBI website at www.nilebasin.org under opportunities/jobs section, to download the full details of this assignment and person specifications Interested applicants are advised to submit applications electronically to the Executive Director through entrohydro@nilebasin.org . Application/cover letter indicating the title of the assignment accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae should reach the Executive Director not later than 12:00 pm (Local Time in Entebbe, Uganda) on 17th August, 2018. Please clearly indicate a minimum of three referees and two former employers excluding the current employer with their full contacts. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

TITLE:AWARDS AND FINANCE MANAGER

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Mozambique Country Office Awards Team

LOCATION:- Mozambique Country Office - Maputo (National Position)

GRADE: 3

CONTRACT LENGTH:

Child Safeguarding:

Level 3 - The role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (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; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

To provide timely and reliable financial information and analysis that leads to effective decision making; Develop budgets, cash management, forecasting, donor funding, documentation, and financial reporting ensuring compliance with the Finance Manual policies.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Awards Director

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Direct:

Indirect :

Budget Responsibilities:

Role Dimensions: Save the Children works on five programmatic sectors in three regions in Mozambique with a current staff complement of approximately 550, and communicates internally and externally with different stakeholdres and donors.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accountability:

· Provide a high standard of financial accounting in emergency programmes, ensuring compliance to local statutory law and SC accounting policies.

· Ensure compliance to SCIMOZ accounting systems, policies, internal controls and procedures for the collection of accurate, complete and timely financial data (e.g.: budgets, forecasts, expenditure, commitments, payroll, and delegation of authority).

· Manage the cash flow to ensure timely and secure transfer of funds to meet programme needs, liaising with local bankers as required.

· Provide the necessary checks and balances to ensure that money is spent effectively, efficiently and in line with donor requirements.

Financial Planning:

· Support budget holders to produce quality budgeting information.

· Ensure all relevant stakeholders are involved in the budgeting process.

· Prepare management reports for budget holders to monitor budgets on a regular and timely basis.

· Provide advice/training to budget holders on budget management and phasing.

Awards Management:

· Prepare donor financial reports and proposal budgets.

· Ensure all donor requirements are complied with and that proposals and reports are submitted on time.

· Advise on how to best to utilise a programme’s funding portfolio.

· Build and maintain relationships with the local representatives of donor organisations and finance staff of similar organisations.

Control & Supervision:

· Take appropriate steps to minimise the risk of fraud or theft.

· Ensure the security of all cash and assets (e.g.: regular cash and bank reconciliation, fixed asset and inventory physical checks).

· Work in close collaboration with other members of COSACA and SCIMOZ team on all aspects of the emergency response as required.

· Make regular visits to project field offices to review field operations and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures. Provide training to field staff when necessary; Carry out inductions and staff trainings for finance procedures, donor requirements etc.

· Ensure that SC’s commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, through reference to the Sphere Project Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards, the NGO Code of Conduct, and other relevant tools.

· Work with internal and external auditors as necessary.

General:

· Deliver high quality results in line with the agreed ToR and develop effective relationships with country programme staff.

· Comply with all relevant SC policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

In case of emergency

• Promote children rights, contributing for children wellness and protection during emergencies, guided by the humanitarian principles and the Save the Children code of conduct
• Be prepared to support Save the Children interventions in response to emergencies and able to be allocated in any province in the country;
• Develop any activity requested by line managers

Child Safeguarding

• Ensure that children’s activities are safe for children and that all steps are taken to ensure their meaningful and safe participation.

· Ensure that all SCI contractors and processes are safe for children and apply safe programming approach

· Apply child safeguarding standards to Partners, Contractors and Sub Grantees

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

· Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

· Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

· Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same

· Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

· Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

· Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters

· Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

· Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

· Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

· Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

· Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS

· Qualified professional accountant in a recognized global body, e.g. ACA, ACCA or CIMA (practical experience equivalent will be considered) with substantial post qualification accounting experience

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

· Experience of and well developed skills in staff management, supervision and capacity building

· Proven track record of supporting a senior management team, and providing strategic support across multiple sectors and/or regions

· Knowledge of the requirements of DFID and other major emergency donors and experience in budgeting and reporting to donors.

· Good attention to detail and analytical skills

· Computer literate (i.e. WORD, advanced Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, financial systems).

· Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people

· Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure

· Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a workload comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities

· Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teams

Desireable

· Experience with any Save the Children financial systems and overseas accounting software (including SUN, PSF, Agresso)

· Significant experience with NGOs in an international emergency environment

· Fluent in English and Portuguese

· Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

Behave towards children in a way which reflects the Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

The applicants concerned should request the more detailed reference terms at the following address. Save the Children International, Rua de Tchamba No. 398, Maputo or via Email: Recrutamento.moz@savethechildren.org. Applications may be submitted with the letter of motivation (in Portuguese and English) to the email address or left at the address mentioned above until August 5^th ,2018.

"We are an equal opportunity employer, we encourage women's candidacy." Save the children commits to ensuring that all your workers and programs are absolutely safe for children.

We apply strict procedures to ensure that only suitable candidates for working with children are permitted to join our organization and all candidates will therefore be subjected to this scrutiny. "

NB: Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Position: Junior Business Development Officer

Location: Maputo, Mozambique

Contract Duration: 12 months

Forcier is a multi-disciplinary research and monitoring & evaluation firm operating across Africa and the Middle East since 2011. Our core services include program evaluations, opinion polling, third party monitoring, and capacity building for UN Agencies, NGOs, governments and private sector clients operating in post-conflict and challenging environments. Forcier currently has offices in South Sudan, Somalia, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, and Egypt.

Job Description: Forcier Consulting is seeking a Junior Business Development Officer to identify, establish, and maintain relationships with partners, clients, and competitors across Southern Africa, from Forcier’s office in Maputo. The Junior Business Development Officer will act as a liaison to the Forcier Mozambique Country Office in order to provide accurate logistical, financial, and HR records to the rest of the global Business Development Department, as well as contribute to business development activities in the region. This may include frequent writing of proposals, client mapping and meetings, as well as general administrative tasks relating to business development.

The Junior Business Development Officer position is intended to serve as a trial period for both the employee and Forcier, with the hopes that after four months a full Business Development Officer position will be offered. If the four-month period is completed in satisfactory standing, the employee will transition to a full-time Business Development Officer for the following eight months.

Perfect Candidate: Forcier is looking for a Business Development Officer that has a passion for writing, data, making connections- and winning. A sense of ownership over one’s work, and a competitive edge, is essential for this role. We are looking for a gifted writer, with an interest in Southern Africa, who can help Forcier expand our services in the region. Experience in Mozambique and fluency in Portuguese is a major advantage. Experience working in business development at a research or international development organization, and on USAID or DfID initiatives, is a definite advantage as well.

Compensation:

The first four months is considered a probationary period and the position is unpaid but offers a:

• In-country living stipend;
• Accommodation at the Forcier guesthouse; and (if needed)
• Round-trip flights (if needed)

After the probationary period a salary will be offered for an additional eight months, in addition to the living stipend, accommodation, and other benefits.

Reports to: Acting Business Development Manager – Southern Africa

Daily tasks:

• Identify opportunities through partner engagement and desk research
• Write proposals for Forcier projects in Mozambique, Southern Africa, and other locations across Africa and the Middle East on an as-needed basis
• Assist the Research Team on various aspects of projects, including playing a role in select projects in order to gain valuable research experience
• Identify all potential partners, clients, and competitors in Southern Africa- and select other countries - and establish a database for contact management
• Establish contact with partners, clients, and competitors and represent Forcier in introductory meetings to explain our unique selling points/competitive advantages
• Maintain relationships with existing/new partners through routine contact
• Assist the Global Business Development Department by liaising with the Mozambique Country Office teams to provide information on country staffing, logistics, financial information, and project updates
• Assist in improving and maintaining new and existing business development resources (templates, CVs, promotional materials, databases, etc.)

Education requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in International Affairs, Anthropology, Political Science, English, International Development Studies, or another relevant social science topic.

Required skills:

• Native fluency in English
• Effective ability to pro-actively prioritize and meet strict deadlines
• Interest in the Southern Africa region and Mozambique
• Ability to work independently and remotely with little oversight
• Strong Microsoft Office and Internet research skills
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred (but not required) skills:

• Portuguese fluency is a major advantage
• Experience with grant writing or training in business development
• Familiarity with research, including quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Experience with corporate marketing, branding, or graphic design
• Experience living or working in Africa
• Knowledge of the international development industry

How to Apply:

Please apply on our website: joinforcier.com and locate the BD0017 - Junior Business Development Officer – Southern Africa job posting, and click Apply.

Submit a single PDF containing your cover letter (in English), CV (in English), a writing sample (in English and no longer than 3 pages) with your name as the filename.

Applications will be received on a rolling basis. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Position Title : Project Development Officer

Duty Station : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 13 August 2018

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading

UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and

non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Czech

Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

The portfolio of the IOM Mission in Ethiopia is growing in size and complexity and a new Programme Support Unit (PSU) was established under the direct supervision of the Head of Programmes to guarantee quality control, homogeneity and synergy in the work of the various Units (Migration Health, Operations, Emergency and Post Crisis, Migration Management). The PSU focuses primarily on the following activities: Project Development, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Reporting, Donor and Partner Liaison. The successful candidate will be part of the Programme Support Unit. S/he in close collaboration with other relevant colleagues in the Mission (both at the central level as well as at the sub office level), in the Regional Office (RO) and in Headquarters (HQs) - will provide technical support for project development and related activities carried out in the Mission.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Monitor project development and reporting staff and deliverables within the IOM Ethiopia Mission ensuring quality control of project proposals, reports and external material.

2. Consolidate and analyze development assistance policies, trends, priorities and assist in identifying relevant project opportunities based on needs in Ethiopia and donor priorities.

3. Draft, coordinate, and ensure the submission of funding proposals taking into account national and donor priorities, United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), and IOM’s country, regional and global strategic priorities and objectives.

4. Facilitate the timely and quality submission of project reports and new proposals in accordance with IOM and donor formats.

5. Organize and participate in regular training sessions and on the job training to staff in the field in order to build capacities on project development and reporting.

6. Liaise and coordinate with relevant stakeholders, such as national and local government counterparts, civil society groups, diplomatic missions, UN agencies and others national and international organizations and existing business networks on IOM work in Ethiopia.

7. Support the monitoring of progress against strategic objectives, project and program benchmarks and UNDAF results. Participate in the establishment of a common M&E framework that incorporates regular reporting requirements and impact evaluation strategies, in close coordination with M&E staff and project managers.

8. Coordinate internally with all units and sub-offices in response to request for information from HQs, RO, donors, partners, and any other relevant stakeholders.

9. Edit and review documents both for internal and external use, as requested.

10. Whenever possible undertake visits to the field in coordination with project specialists to support project development and reporting.

11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in project development and project management, humanitarian and migration-related activities, report writing and liaison with relevant stakeholders.

• Work experience in the region is an asset.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Excellent report writing skills.

• Effective resource management skills and strategic and creative thinking.

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 13 August 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 31.07.2018 to 13.08.2018

Requisition: SVN 2018/180 (P) - Project Development Officer (P2) - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (55593813) Released

Posting: Posting NC55593814 (55593814) Released

Scope:

Under the direct supervision of Health Manager/Mobile Health & Nutrition Specialist and with the support from Supply Chain Manager in Adama, the Drug Management Officer/pharmacy technician is responsible to carry and coordinate the IRC- Ethiopia prepositioned drugs and medical supplies at Adama Field Office. The Drug Management Officer is part of the Supply Chain and Health team in Adama and the focus of the position is to engage in overall drug, medical supplies and NFI management system of Health projects, maintaining drug management system as per the IRC’s drug management standard operating procedure, management of drug and other essential supplies, and working with Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) structures, other partners to have all the relevant drugs and supplies all the time. She/he will be responsible for the receipt, storage and distribution of drugs, medical supplies and equipment by ensuring its standard qualities to IRC supported health facilities and mobile health team.

Responsibilities:

Technical

ü Act as the focal person for the ECHO and other funded drugs, medical supplies, NFI and other health related items Supply Chain

ü Make formal as well as informal inventory on drug, medical supplies and NFI data systems for ECHO and other donor information system

ü Ensure availability of necessary drugs & supplies and store in a safe and recommended manner

ü Conduct technical inspection of drugs and medical supplies up on their procurement and delivery status and ensure their qualities

ü Follow up the drugs and medical supplies expire date and facilitate their dispatch to end beneficiary in proper manner

ü Coordinate Supply Chain data tracking of commodities from different project sites in collaboration with RHB and other relevant staffs and analyze and document the results.

ü As part of a Supply Chain team and in collaboration with the health unit, FMOH and other donor partners, assess and monitor the supply chain at the drug store level that affects product availability. The assessment will include the functioning of the product distribution system, avoiding and/or minimizing stock outs and overstocks at drug store

ü Adopt IRC drug management system and its operating procedure to the country context.

ü Management of the drug store based on the standard operating procedure

ü Distribution of drugs to field staff based on the program need and appropriate documentation using standard monitoring tools(Bin card and stock card)

ü Conduct monthly inventory of drugs & medical supply and report to accordingly

ü Conduct biannual inventory of the drug store using IMAT (Inventory management assessment tool) together with SC Coordinator, health manager, and field coordinator.

ü Support the institutionalization of Supply Chain monitoring and supervision activities for health project sites

ü Monitor progress against grant work plan; promptly identifying any current or potential delays

ü Prepare Purchase Requests for program supplies/activities and undertake field procurement as designated and authorized

ü Monitor program supply inventory levels; perform monthly spot-checks on program inventory

ü Work with and provide timely technical support to the IRC’s implementing partners; maintain respectful and constructive relations with partner staff

ü Fully comply with IRC safety and security procedures and provide input to security monitoring and assessments to enable and promote a safe and secure environment for program implementation

ü Manage the IRC field office drug store according to IRC drug management system.

ü Ensure that an up-to-date inventory is maintained for the IRC field office store.

ü Distribute essential health supplies and drugs to the health facilities based on their needs and appropriate documentation using standard monitoring tools.

ü Ensure that all stock movement records are appropriately maintained and organized including hard copies and electronic records of stock cards and bin cards.

ü Produce monthly reports on the stocks of drugs and medical supplies, detailing all stock movements.

ü Monitor and support the drug management system in all IRC supported government health facilities based on need.

ü Conduct monthly inventory of drugs, supplies and equipment and report to the health coordinator.

ü In conjunction with the logistic staff and health coordinator conduct IMAT every three months

ü Perform other duties as requested by the Health Manager in accordance with the position.

Monitoring & Evaluation

ü In collaboration with Supply Chain coordinator, Health Emergency Response Managers, and Health coordinator, evaluate the effectiveness of the supply chain mechanism put in place.

ü Produce monthly activity reports and submit to the Supply Chain coordinator and Health Emergency Rapid Response Manager.

ü Ensure that all Standard operational procedure tools and other relevant formats are properly prepared, recorded and kept.

Others

ü Work closely with Supply Chain, Health and other relevant team at field office and at site level.

ü Any other activities or duties deemed by the supervisors.

Key Working Relationships

ü Internal: Mobile Health & Nutrition Specialist, Health Manager, Supply Chain Manager/Coordinator, Field Manager, Warehouse Assistant, Finance, HR and Health Coordinator at field office and country office.

ü External: FMHACA, FMOH, Regional Health Bureaus, Zone Health desk, Woreda Health office.

Qualifications/Requirements

ü BSc Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy or Pharmacy Technician.

ü 4years/6years relevant work experience for BSc Degree/Diploma holders respectively.

ü NGO experience in Drug Warehouse Management is preferable.

ü Experience of providing training at Local Government, NGO and community level is essential

ü Excellent communication skills, organizational skills and the ability to work in a team

ü High quality in integrity, transparency, team work, commitment, flexibility, motivation and willingness to work under high work pressure.

Skills/Competencies:

ü In addition to IRC core values/competencies: Diligence, attention to critical details, a keen sense of work priorities and resourcefulness in obtaining and researching important information.

ü Meets time-lines for all reporting and delivery of outputs

ü Results-based attitude, as well as excellent organization skills are a MUST;

ü Strong computer skills, with a good knowledge of MS Office Windows (Word, Excel, Access) an advantage. Demonstrated behavior of professional and personal ethics, transparency and openness.

Follow this link to apply: http://www.ethiojobs.net/display-job/175285/Drug-Management-Officer.html

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Hope

Purpose

To provide technical guidance to the Government of Ethiopia towards standardization and strengthening the national vital events registration system.

How can you make a difference?

Tasks

The consultant is expected to perform the following tasks:

Expected Deliverables and Time frame

Tasks

End Products/Deliverables

Time frame 12 months

Bi-monthly (every two months) supportive follow-up visit reports

Throughout the contractual period

Quarterly progress reports

Throughout the contractual period

Minutes of discussion and agenda items

Starting from 15 August 2018 on monthly basis

Quarterly organized progress and descriptive reports

Throughout the contractual period

Report of bi-monthly joint consultation and field missions

30 August 2018 and onwards

Consultations organized with key stakeholders to gather inputs.

20 December 2018

Terms of Reference and training report

30 October 2018 for ToR and 15 December 2018 for the consolidated training report

Terms of Reference and Assessment Report

30 November 2018 and

15 May 2019 for the assessment report

Quarterly report based on the specific task assigned

15 December 2018

Quarterly report based on the specific task assigned

Throughout the contractual period

Reporting

The consultant will be directly recruited by UNICEF Ethiopia and will report to the Child Protection Specialist (NOD). The Specialist will have the overall responsibility for managing the work proposed above as well as monitoring and assessing the quality and timeliness of the required deliverables. The Director General of FVERA will exercise day-to-day supervision over the work of the consultant.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Core Competencies

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The technical competencies required for this post are….

View all our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=515048

This Ethiopia-based Program Manager position supports the African Union Commission in developing staff capacity on Rule of Law, Justice, and Good Governance. The Manager will be responsible for program implementation and management, as well as oversight of strategic and tactical elements of the program. The Project Manager will assist the AU in leading the coordination, planning, and implementation of capacity building measures for staff within target AU institutions to promote the rule of law and human rights. As a normal course of business, this job will typically require travel of up to 20% of the time.

Principal Job Duties:

• Oversees and is accountable for the development and deployment of substantive programming and activities, including, but not limited to convening, organizing and participating in training opportunities.
• Liaise with key institutional, governmental and non-governmental partners to maintain buy-in.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned project activities and for ensuring all program goals are met/exceeded according to ABA, ROLI, and grantor requirements.
• Tracks, reports on, and develops updates that ensure dissemination of program timelines, workplans, deliverables, and successes. Maintains proactive communications with the DC office to ensure timely and accurate updates on programs’ activities, achievements, and shortcomings. In area where program shortcomings are identified, creates and implements corrective action plans to improve performance against standards.
• Collaborates with the ABA ROLI staff to ensure that all programs and operations are compliant with all local laws/regulations and, if required, have received all regulatory licensing/registrations prior to offering the programs. Ensures compliance with all donor, ABA, federal, and state laws/regulations. Ensures personal and program compliance with the FCPA.
• Advise on the development of learning curricula and the implementation of training courses.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen or Third Country National with a minimum of three years of experience in working with legal, rule of law, and criminal justice capacity building.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent, in Criminal Justice, Law, or related field.
• At least two (2) years of experience conducting training for legal or judicial sector actors, with experience in both common and civil law contexts preferred.
• Must demonstrate extensive knowledge of legal education, legal research, and practical experience in implementing mechanisms to promote rule of law norms.
• Must have demonstrable experience working with international and foreign assistance entities, assistance missions, programs, and implementers.
• Previous experience managing U.S. Government, USAID, NGO, or other similarly funded international grant programs.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• A U.S. or home country driver’s license valid for the full period of the grant.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in curriculum development and training.
• Experience working with an overseas justice sector or judicial system.
• Language capability in one of the AU’s other official languages (French, Portuguese, Arabic, or Swahili)

Please submit a CV and cover letter on our website here. 

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Equal Opportunity

To ensure that up-to-date information necessary for effective child protection programming and coordination is collected, used, stored and shared, in line with relevant standards including (vis-à-vis emergencies) the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action.

How can you make a difference?

In close coordination with the UNICEF Child Protection section in Addis Ababa and the Child Protection Coordinator of the CP/GBV Sub Cluster, the consultant is responsible for the following key areas:

Task

Expected Deliverables

Date

Deliverable

2nd of every month

CP page of the sub cluster web site updated with meeting minutes, contact page, and any new CP related assessments / reports from that month

6th of every month

Collection and compilation of 5W inputs from CP partners and prepare summary report of all CPiE results, with breakdown and analysis by region and partner including areas of inconsistency or gaps.

8th of every month

Provide reviewed 5W to OCHA and provide analytical / explanatory text for monthly dashboard and sitrep figures to Protection Cluster and OCHA

25th of every month

Compile Cluster and UNICEF inputs against planned targets and indicators for monthly HAC sit reps of UNICEF

End of every month

Update the mapping of CP humanitarian interventions, including overlays with other sectoral service points (eg. schools and WaSH points) where they exist

Quarterly

Updating of Period Monitoring Report financial information

31 August

Develop work plan outlining priority areas and tasks for IM support across UNICEF's CP program (humanitarian and development) throughout the duration of the consultancy, in coordination with supervisor and other relevant colleagues

By end September 18

Regional visit to support introduction and training on revised 5W reporting

November 18 and May 19

Support the review of the Belg and Meher Assessment CP tools and the training for enumerators.

November 18 and May 19

Develop one page regional summaries on CP related findings / data in Belg and Meher Assessments

Between September and December 18

Test workability of the developed tools on the ground (with M&E Specialist and Regional POs) and familiarize with the regional government counterparts.

August -September 18

Finalize the CP program mapping and related information products for Somali, Oromia, SNNP and other regions as required. Â

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The technical competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=515075

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a fair chance.

UNICEF and partners in support to the Government of Mozambique are committed to address key challenges faced by children and women and help them fully realize their full rights. Those challenges include high vulnerability to poverty, high level of chronic malnutrition, high rates of child marriage and low access to quality social services. UNICEF is fully committed to guarantee the survival, development, protection and participation of Mozambican children.

Visit our country site at http://www.unicef.org.mz/en/

How can you make a difference?

The Chief of Social Policy reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction, and is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of social policy programing and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency, adequacy, equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance, decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality, equity and coverage of social services. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and HIV.1. Managerial leadership• Establish the Section’s annual work plan with the social policy team; set priorities/targets and performance measurement. Monitor work progress andensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.• Establish clear individual performance objectives, goals and timelines; and provide timely guidance to enable the team to perform their dutiesresponsibly and efficiently. Plan and ensure timely performance management and assessment of the Team.• Supervise team members by providing them with clear objectives and goals, direction and guidance to enable them to perform their duties responsibly,effectively and efficiently.

2. Improving data on child poverty & vulnerability and increased use for policy and programme action• Oversees the collection, analysis and user-friendly presentation of data on multidimensional and monetary child poverty, including strengtheningnational capacity to collect routinely, report and use data for policy decision-making.• Provides timely, regular data-driven analysis for effective prioritization, planning, and development; facilitates results-based management for planning,adjusting, and scaling-up specific social policy initiatives to reduce child poverty.• Analyses the macroeconomic context and its impact on social development, emerging issues and social policy concerns, as well as implications forchildren, and proposes and promotes appropriate responses in respect of such issues and concerns, including government resource allocation policiesand the effect of social welfare policies on the rights of children

3. Strengthening social protection coverage and impact for children• Develops social protection policies, legislation and programmes with attention to increasing coverage of and impact on children, with special attention the most marginalized. Identifies, generates and presents evidence to support this goal in collaboration with partners.• Promotes strengthening of integrated social protection systems, providing technical support to partners to improve the design of cash transfers and child grants and improve linkages with other social protection interventions such as health insurance, public works and social care services as well as complementary services and intervention related to nutrition, health, education, water and sanitation, child protection and HIV.• Undertakes improved monitoring and research around social protection impact on child outcomes, and use of data and research findings for strengthening programme results.

4. Improving use of public financial resources for children• Undertakes budget analysis to inform UNICEF’s advocacy and technical assistance to Ministries of Finance, planning commissions and social sector ministries to improve equitable allocations for essential services for children. Works with sector colleagues to build capacity to undertake costing and cost effectiveness analysis on priority interventions to help inform policy decisions on child-focused investments.• Identifies policy options for improved domestic financing of child-sensitive social protection interventions.• Undertakes, and builds capacity of partners for, improved monitoring and tracking of public expenditure to support transparency, accountability and effective financial flows for essential service delivery, including through support to district level planning, budgeting and public financial management as well as facilitating community participation

5. Strengthening capacity of local governments to plan, budget, consult on and monitor child-focused social services.• Where the national decentralization processes are taking place, collaborates with central and local authorities to improve policies, planning, budgeting, consultation and accountability processes so that decisions and child-focused and service delivery more closely respond to the needs of local communities.• Collaborates with the central and local authorities to strengthen capacity on quality data collection, analysis for policy development, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring of essential social services, with emphasis on community participation and accountability.

6. Strengthened advocacy and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy• Oversees the correct and compelling use of data and evidence on the situation of children and coverage and impact of child focused services – in support of the social policy programme and the country programme overall.• Establishes effective partnerships with the Government, bilateral and multilateral donors, NGOs, civil society and local leaders, the private sector, and other UN agencies to support sustained and proactive commitment to the Convention of the Rights of the Child and to achieve global UN agendas such as the Sustainable Development Goals.• Identifies other critical partners, promotes awareness and builds capacity of partners, and actively facilitates effective collaboration within the UN family.

7. UNICEF Programme Management• Manages and coordinates technical support around child poverty, social protection, public finance and governance ensuring it is well planned,monitored, and implemented in a timely fashion so as to adequately support scale-up and delivery. Ensures risk analysis and risk mitigation are embedded into overall management of the support, in close consultation with UNICEF programme sections, Cooperating Partners, and governments.• Ensures effective and efficient planning, management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the country programme. Ensures that the social planning project enhances policy dialogue, planning, supervision, technical advice, management, training, research and support; and that the monitoring and evaluation component strengthens monitoring and evaluation of the social sectors and provides support to sectoral and decentralized information systems.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The technical competencies required for this post are

• Leading and supervising (II)• Formulating strategies and concepts (II)• Analysing (III)• Relating and networking (III)• Persuading & Influencing (II)• Planning & Organizing (III)• Deciding & Initiating Action (III)

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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A. Background

Violent conflict and its impact on peace and security in Africa in general, and the Horn of Africa (HoA) in particular, continues to be a challenge for governments, inter-governmental organisations and societies in the region. Although peace is often (mis)understood as a state that naturally follows from high-level mediation and political settlements, a general trend in countries relapsing back to violent conflict has demonstrated that the consolidation of peace, i.e. sustaining peace post-political settlements, is a challenging task. Recognising this challenge, the African Union (AU) adopted a Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) policy in 2006, and further developed operational guidelines for the adoption of the policy at regional and national levels.1 Similarly, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) developed a PCRD Framework in 2014 under its Conflict Prevention Management and Resolution Programme Area.2 However, existing continental and regional PCRD frameworks and policies have not satisfactorily been translated into action.3

The Life & Peace Institute (LPI)4 has been contributing to PCRD efforts through its peacebuilding engagements in the Horn of Africa (HoA) and Great Lakes regions for more than three decades. Drawing from the provisions in both the AU and IGAD PCRD frameworks for greater engagement with civil society in carrying out PCRD, the Institute’s Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with IGAD and the AU, as well as its presence and networks in PCRD focus countries including South Sudan and Somalia, LPI’s Horn of Africa Regional Programme (HARP) is engaged in strengthening the capacity of civil society organisations (CSOs) to engage in PCRD and facilitating their interface and collaboration with IGAD and the AU on key PCRD approaches and processes. In consultation with IGAD and the AU, LPI will also work to heighten the awareness and knowledge base of member states on the various processes and peacebuilding theories embedded in PCRD. In the 2017-2020 programmatic period of

Title of Consultancy Scoping Study on Post-conflict Reconstruction and Development in the IGAD Region

Type of Contract Consultancy – 16 weeks

Duty Station Addis Ababa

Expected places of travel Selected IGAD Member States

Supervisor Team Leader, Horn of Africa Regional Programme

Closing date 10 August 2018

HARP, LPI aims to provide technical assistance to the practical integration and implementation of these processes in PCRD policies (e.g. national and local PCRD action plans, assessments) and action.

To this end, LPI seeks to identify priority areas for PCRD intervention in collaboration with the AU, IGAD and grassroots CSOs from the HoA. The scoping study is required as part of the programming phase to ensure at an early stage in the project cycle that the intervention is based on and considers a realistic assessment of the national and regional level priorities, challenges, opportunities, and constraints as well as ensuring that the intervention plan is developed in a participatory process.

Thus, LPI’s HARP is seeking to contract a consultant for a period of four months (from 1 September to 31 December 2018) to undertake a comprehensive scoping study on PCRD policies and initiatives in the IGAD region so as to shape LPI’s intervention strategy on the theme.

B. Study objectives

The study will assess existing PCRD policies, programmes and projects at the continental, regional and Member State level, carry out a mapping of relevant stakeholders, and identify gaps, challenges and opportunities. The study will provide HARP with sufficient background information and justifications to enable the Programme to make an informed decision on future PCRD interventions in the IGAD region as well as obtain sufficient data to inform the work of other stakeholders to participate in PCRD processes. It will further present a proposal for a coherent strategy on engagement around PCRD with IGAD, member states and CSOs. The study should facilitate policy dialogue between all relevant stakeholders and ensure their participation in the development of the strategy for engagement.

C. Study results

The study will deliver the following:

I. A PCRD policy and contextual mapping as it relates to LPI’s target stakeholders including:

a. Background information on PCRD policies, strategies, programmes and projects at the continental, regional, national and local level.

b. Critical appraisal of these policies, strategies, programmes and projects with a view to harmonise the policies, enhance consensus-building and give a common focus for PCRD initiatives in the region.

c. Analysis of the coordination mechanisms for the implementation of these policies at the continental, regional, national and local level.

d. Mapping of national governmental institutions and organisations engaged in PCRD/peacebuilding.

e. Analysis of the policies, institutional and operational constraints, risks and opportunities related to PCRD interventions in the HoA.

II. An intervention strategy in the HoA for LPI’s HARP including:

a. Identification of priority areas for PCRD interventions, possible entry points, and best strategic approaches for intervention.

b. Identification of mechanisms for improved coordination between relevant stakeholders that include the AU, IGAD, Member States and grassroots CSOs.

c. Recommendations for the next steps and further action to be taken including, but not limited to, an outline for new project/programme options, and analysis of the feasibility of these options.

LPI, in consultation with the consultant, will review and validate the study results as part of the research process.

J. Definitions of scope

The research will cover IGAD member state countries. Suggested focus countries for this research are South Sudan and Somalia (although the final list will be determined in consultation with the consultant following the preliminary research).

K. Inception and Work plan

Based on the proposed timeline below, the consultant will prepare a work plan for the study and present this in their technical proposal along with detailed approaches they will adopt in producing the study. The consultant should respond to this timetable in their offer, indicating whether and how they can adhere to or improve upon it.

The consultant will be expected to produce within 15 days of commencement of the contract, an inception report, covering method of data collection, organisation of the regional and validation workshops, plan for reporting and time frame/work plan.

The technical proposal should set out the consultant’s approach to the following:

* Fact finding/data collection

* Local/national/regional workshops and consultations to be held during the process with stakeholders at various levels

* Plan for reporting

Activity Time frame (by weeks) Time frame September October November December 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Preliminary research and submission of inception

report (including research method and work

plan) 2 weeks

Data collection and drafting of the report 8 weeks

Planning and execution of the stakeholders’

workshop 5 weeks

Submission of draft report 1 week

Review and incorporate comments and validation

workshop 2 weeks

Submission of final report 1 week

Intervention planning workshop for LPI 2 weeks

L. Deliverables and reporting

The consultant will present a briefing report (10-15 pages) within eleven (11) weeks of the start of the assignment. This report will set out the various options in sufficient detail to enable an informed decision to be made on the preferred option for a PCRD intervention by LPI’s HARP.

The conclusion of the study should be presented in an agreed-upon report format to be part of the contractual agreement. The underlying analysis is to be presented in the appendices of the report. The draft report from the study will be shared with relevant stakeholders a week before the planned validation workshop for comments by 19 November. Within one (1) week, comments on the draft study report will be received and incorporated into the final report.

The consultant will take account of these comments in preparing the final report (30 to 40 pages, excluding appendices). The reports will be in English and will be submitted to LPI by 31 December 2018.

M. Travel involved

Travel within the Horn of Africa is likely to take place over the consulting period.

N. Expertise required

Required:

* Advanced university degree in Peace & Conflict Studies, Political Science, International Relations or any other relevant Social Science field.

* Demonstrated experience in conducting qualitative research and policy analysis.

* Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Horn of Africa context.

* Experience in undertaking institution mapping and assessment of organisations/initiatives.

* Excellent written and spoken English language skills.

* Previous experience working on PCRD in the Horn of Africa.

* Familiarity with, and networks within, the AU and IGAD.

* Good understanding, practical experience and demonstrated interest in issues related to gender sensitivity, gender mainstreaming, and gendered dimensions of peace and conflict.

Desired:

* Knowledge of other regional/IGAD languages is an advantage.

* Experience in capacity development of inter-governmental institutions and CSOs.

O. Evaluation of technical and financial proposals

An evaluation committee shall evaluate the technical and financial proposals on the basis of their responsiveness to the Terms of Reference. Each responsive proposal will be given a technical score. A Proposal shall be rejected at this stage if it does not respond to important aspects of the technical requirements or if it fails to achieve the minimum technical score. The technical committee will recommend a maximum of three shortlisted consultants who will be invited for a presentation of their technical and financial proposal.

The consultant will be evaluated based on a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method. When using this method, the award of the contract will be made to the consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

i. Responsive/compliant/acceptable, and

ii. Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the study.

The respective weight of applications are:

I. Technical proposal (methodology, work plan, reporting etc.): 40%

II. Working relationship with IGAD and the AU: 15%

III. Past experience in PCRD: 10%

IV. Proven expertise in research and policy analysis (i.e. sample work): 10%

V. Financial proposal: 20%

VI. Presentation of the technical and proposal: 5%

Applicants are expected to submit their CV (detailing past experience in a similar study or projects) and both technical and financial proposals separately based on their understanding of the ToR.

The financial proposal shall specify the total sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in instalments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. The financial proposal should include a breakdown of the total sum including:

* The daily rate of the professional fee with the required total number of billable days to complete the assignment.

* The required travel and accommodation costs.

* Breakdown of other reimbursable costs including project management costs, if any.

* Proposed costs must include all related taxes.

Applications (CV, technical and financial proposal as separate documents) should be submitted to: applications.addisababa@life-peace.org with the subject line: PCRD Scoping Study Proposal. In case of inquiry please contact Shewit Woldemichael: shewit.woldemichael@life-peace.org

Background

The Life & Peace Institute (LPI) is an international centre that supports and promotes nonviolent approaches to conflict transformation through a combination of research and action that entails the strengthening of existing local capacities and enhancing the preconditions for building peace. LPI envisions a world where peace, justice and non-violent relations prevail through people’s active work and commitment. LPI works with a variety of local and regional partners in the Horn of Africa region, Somalia, Sudan, Kenya, Ethiopia and Great Lakes region, particularly the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

For the past four years, LPI has been implementing its Horn of Africa Regional Programme (HARP) based in Addis Ababa. This policy-focused programme aims primarily at supporting civil society and academia in the Horn of Africa (HoA) to work together with regional and continental policy actors to address key peace and conflict issues. In order to achieve this aim, HARP provides capacity support to civil society in policy engagement and analysis, works directly with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union (AU), as well as informs policy through research, publications (e.g. the Horn of Africa Bulletin) and facilitating policy dialogue between policy actors and non-state actors on the ground.

Position: Senior Policy Advisor – Horn of Africa Regional Programme (m/f)

Position Summary

The Senior Policy Advisor will be responsible for the effective implementation of LPI’s regional policy advocacy efforts and monitoring progress towards our policy goals, in close collaboration with the HARP Team Leader, HARP team, Head of Addis Ababa Regional Office and Director of Global Policy.

He/she excels both at effective policy engagement in the HoA context on issues related to peace and conflict and brings a wealth of experience working with stakeholders from government, regional organisations and economic communities – especially the AU and IGAD, as well as civil society. He/she is a great networker and communicator.

The Senior Policy Advisor will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with regular travel to programme implementation locations.

Relations within the organisation

Line Manager: HARP Manager/Team Leader

Working relations: Addis programme staff, Head of Addis Office, Director of Global Policy, programme staff in other LPI offices as required, Addis Office Finance & Admin staff

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Policy Advisor will be responsible for effective leadership in the implementation of LPI’s regional policy advocacy efforts and monitoring progress towards our policy goals, in close coordination with line managers and LPI colleagues. Her/his main tasks will consist of, but are not limited to:

* Nurturing existing partner relationships and MoUs (both with civil society, academia, IGAD and the AU) and overseeing engagement processes with partners

* Liaising with representatives of the diplomatic community, the AU and IGAD, as well as other regional economic communities as required

* Identifying the space and opportunities where LPI might support the peacebuilding and conflict prevention efforts and policy processes of the AU and IGAD; providing consistent support to the HARP and partners in studying and influencing policies and strategies of the AU and IGAD

* Initiating partnership discussions and liaising with stakeholders in countries of the Horn of Africa including with representatives of governments, national institutions and civil society organisations

* Developing and maintaining an extensive network of expertise on the HoA and building a database of key experts for LPI

* Providing a synthesised and up-to-date periodic analysis of political developments and trends in the Horn of Africa (situating them where helpful in the broader historical, political and social context)

* Conducting a mapping of conflict stakeholders in the region

* Assessing the impact on LPI of intra-regional policy and political issues

* Briefing LPI senior leadership on political perspectives and foreign policy positions which have an impact on the mission of LPI; providing, as appropriate, suggestions, recommendations and possible actions by LPI

* Drafting funding proposals, background papers, talking points and speeches as required

* Supporting the planning and implementation of LPI events taking place in the HoA region

* Providing technical inputs and partaking in the review and editing of the Horn of Africa Bulletin

* Supporting LPI country programmes and local and regional partners in their respective and joint policy advocacy work, primarily (but not exclusively) aimed at the regional level, including developing and delivering relevant policy and communications trainings

* Leading the identification/development of appropriate and systematic methodology for translating analysis to policy inputs

* Leading the planning and conduct of multi-stakeholder/level policy dialogues

* Regularly monitoring relevant regional policy processes, issues and the overall policy environment

* Driving the production of online and offline policy-related communication products for the regional programme, especially policy briefs, and advising on media engagements in line with LPI’s Communication Policy

* Documenting LPI’s and other actors’ best practices and partaking in inter- and intra-organisational exchanges on bridging analysis to policy gaps as well as effective peacebuilding policy work

* Supporting HARP’s work in the thematic areas of cross-border cooperation and Post-conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD)

* Participating in and contributing to other tasks as assigned by the line manager, as needed for the implementation of the HARP

* Adhering to all LPI policies and guiding principles including but not limited to the Code of Conduct.

The successful candidate will be offered a one-year contract with the possibility of extension based on performance. The position will be full time, with an average 40 hours of work per week.

Experience and skills

* MA degree in one of the following disciplines: peace and conflict studies (preferred), social sciences, political science, international relations, or other related fields

* Minimum of 8-10 years working experience from government, peacebuilding and/or policy engagement at HoA/ Pan-Africa level

* Knowledge and understanding of policymaking processes, the AU and IGAD, the role these and other regional institutions play in peace and security, as well as issues relating to human security, regional integration and conflict dynamics in the HoA

* Experience in drafting policy documents and speeches, networking with different stakeholders and identifying and engaging in windows for policy engagement

* Proven ability to network, speak, write and communicate effectively, and to tailor messages to diverse audiences

* Experience in successfully operating in an international environment with people from

diverse backgrounds and cultures

* Ability to provide technical and thought leadership in multi-cultural, cross-functional teams

* Experience in solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in

* Sound analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to think strategically

* Willingness to travel widely, often at short notice and in conflict and crisis-affected settings

* Experience in PCRD, cross-border cooperation and engaging civil society actors is desired

* Ability to work in English is essential; other AU or IGAD working languages and Amharic are preferred

* Commitment to LPI’s values.

Please submit your application by 15 August 2018 to: applications.addisababa@life-peace.org Applications must be in English and include a detailed CV, a policy-focused writing sample (max. 10 pages) and a concise cover letter explaining why you should be hired as Senior Policy Advisor in LPI’s Horn of Africa Regional Programme.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application.