Job-Specific Background

Established in 2009, UNOPS Ethiopia Office has been providing services to various partners, including the government of Ethiopia, UN agencies such as WHO, UNHCR and WFP, and other international organizations. In 2014, the UNOPS Executive Director decided to establish the UNOPS Ethiopia Operational Hub (ETOH), which manages and coordinates the UNOPS activities in Ethiopia, Sudan and Djibouti.

UNOPS ETOH activities range from tailor-made administration, operations, human resources and logistics support for implementation of development and humanitarian projects; infrastructure and procurement management services; and advisory services to partners to facilitate effective procurement, supply and financial management.

The internship is learning and working opportunity that targets fresh gardautes. The intern will assist the ICT Officer to efficiently and effectively manage ICT and support to the Ethiopia operational hub (ETOH). The intern will be exposed to practical learning and working experiences that foster development of his /her path. The Intern will work full time and follow the same working hours as UNOPS employees.

Functional Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

• ICT management and administration
• Network administration and application management
• Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing

1.Ensures efficient and effective ICT management and administration, focusing on achievement of the following results:.

• Participate in the maintenance of inventory of all computer, telecommunication equipment, I/O devices and software existent in the office ensuring compliance with registration and upgrades.
• Effective functioning (installation, operation and maintenance) of all UNOPS hardware equipment and acquisition of hardware supplies.
• Performance of specific technical functions, including changing of hardware electronic components (disks, memories, network wiring, power sources, etc.) and routine repairs.
• Installation of commercial and in-house developed software and related upgrades, anti-virus programs on a timely basis
• Performance of minor repairs on hardware equipment, as required;
• Involve in preventive maintenance of ICT Equipment regularly.
• Advice on project implementation on all activities involving ICT;

2.Ensures efficient network administration and application management services focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Maintenance of the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) systems to ensure that Network Operating Systems support databases, documents, resources and data files;
• Involve in the Installation, upgrading and maintenance of LAN/WAN systems, including applications used in the system;
• Management and maintenance of equipment and applications associated with electronic mail system;
• Monitoring of the network connection on a daily basis to ensure a stable and responsive network environment.
• Trouble-shooting and monitoring of network problems.
• Ensure that the UNOPS desktop and network resources are protected from malicious virus attacks and work closely with ICT Officer to deploy countermeasures in the event of the attacks.
• Response to user needs and questions regarding network access.
• Take a regular backup of the servers and restoration as per the established back up procedure.
• Support HoSS, IT Officer and Operations Team with preparation and roll out of the office business continuity management and disaster recovery plan.
• Involve in the maintenance of video conference applications and PABX operations.
• Participate in testing and installation of telecommunications hardware.
• Support to the maintenance of the Regional Office website, Intranet and related websites.

• Support the maintenance of application systems.

• Provides support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Staff training and support on hardware familiarization and maintenance; software applications, file management/maintenance and LAN/WAN systems;

• Developing and coordinating the production of Technical Instruction Document for Training in Basic Computer Studies and training staff.

• Advice to management, clients and colleagues on subject matter expertise.

• Perform other duties as assigned by ICT Officer.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

A. Education

• Bachelor Degree in information sciences or computer sciences is required. Masters Degree in the fields is an advantage.
• MCSE, MCITP, A+, CCNA or Equivalent is added advantage.

B. Work Experience Applicants are not required to have professional work experience.

Applicants should have graduated from the above stated fields within three (3) years prior to the applications date of the internship

C. language requirements

: Fluency in written and oral English and local language is required.

Interested applicants should submit their applications using the link below

https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=16015

The Pan African state Accountability Project (PASAP) is a multi-partner, multi-level Pan-African project that is overall coordinated by Plan International African Union Liaison and Pan Africa Program Office.

The first phase of PASAP ended on 30th of June 2018. An extension period of one year (July 2018 – June 2019) has been approved by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), serving both as an opportunity of putting proper closure of phase 1 of the PASAP, but also as preparatory phase for the next multi-annual application to the donor. We have now been given instruction to design the 2^nd phase of the project for the period July 2019 – June 2024.

As part of the planning of phase two of the project, Plan is organizing a workshop in Addis Ababa, from 2-5 October 2018. The workshop will bring together Plan International and partner CSO organizations and networks under PASAP, namely the Institute of Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA), African Movement for Working Children and Youth (AMWCY), Center for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria (CHR/UHR), African Child Policy Forum (ACPF), East African Child Rights Network (EACRN), Child Rights Network for Southern Africa (CRNSA), and West Africa Civil Society Forum (WACSOF). Moreover, an important stakeholder in the implementation of PASAP, the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) will also participate in the workshop. Furthermore, invitations will also be extended to other organizations who we consider instrumental in the project design and implementation.

Through a consultative process involving partners and key stakeholders, the workshop aims undertake the following:

• Review the findings of the final evaluation of the first phase of PASAP projects to make sure that the findings (achievements, lessons learnt and recommendations feed into the planning of the 2^nd phase.
• Review and present key aspects of documents regarding donor requirements and instructions in order for the participants to have a clear understanding of donor conditions that will affect the development of the second phase of PASAP.
• Design the 2^nd phase of PASAP, particularly reflecting on the theory of change; project objective and outcomes; key implementation strategies and indicative activities and budget clearly relating to the instructions and templates for the proposal.

• Addressing cross-cutting themes in to the project design, focusing mainly on mainstreaming gender equality, child participation and CSO strengthening; and reflect on other.

• Addressing other key aspects relevant for the project, mainly synergy and knowledge management amongst all PASAP stakeholders

2.0 Scope of the consultancy work

The objective of this consultancy is to facilitate and manage a consultative process involving multiple stakeholders to develop phase two project plan and implementation strategy. The facilitator, in consultation with the Project Manager and key project team, will prepare the workshop programme, facilitate the workshop and produce workshop documentation.

Specific tasks include:

· Design a process for facilitating the workshop to generate agreed outputs.

· Work with the Project Manager and Team to develop a workshop program and working documents

· Facilitate the workshop

· Support in the review of the workshop proceedings and prepare an edited workshop report.

Expected Deliverables

· A comprehensive Project Planning Meeting agenda and facilitate plan with appropriate methodologies and tools

· A comprehensive workshop report along with a draft theory of change and results framework for the project

The assignment must be completed by 8 October 2018. Plan International will pay for air travel, accommodation and meals during the meeting days.

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All proposals must be submitted to the following email address: AULiaisonoffice@plan-international.org no later than September 5, 2018at 23:30 Addis Time.

Position title: Technical Specialist: Trade and Economic Development Specialist

Position location: Ethiopia

Reports to: Project Manager, FSSP Ethiopia

Application deadline: 09 September 2018

Background:

African regional integration has the potential to connect otherwise small, isolated or fragmented markets into a viable regional market that can produce economies of scale for sustained and inclusive growth. The Pan-Africa Regional Development Program is currently supporting the process of economic integration and enhanced intra-African trade, including the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and other trade facilitation and inclusive economic development initiatives. In this context, the Program wishes to emphasize the role of women as economic agents and women’s economic rights, including reducing harassment and gender based violence, increasing access to gender-sensitive infrastructure.

Objective

The services of a trade and economic development specialist is required to provide expert technical services and to undertake diverse tasks in order to ensure the effective and efficient results-based management of Canada’s Pan-Africa Regional Development Program.

Scope of work / key activities

Activities of the specialist will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Technical assessment of key sub-regional and continental integration initiatives such as the AfCFTA, Regional Economic communities (RECs), market access, and other economic development issues.
• Monitor progress of African countries participation in key regional and continental initiatives (AfCFTA, African RECs, African Risk Capacity), including gender content;
• Organize and execute project monitoring activities;
• Provide timely reports, analytical papers, guidance notes, success stories, lessons learned, and results captured relating to overall regional integration efforts in Africa and their concrete impact on inclusive economic growth;
• Review, analyze and comment on key program documents and strategies;
• Support policy dialogue and pipeline development through sound analysis and recommendations relating to the status of key sub-regional and continental issues; and,
• Perform other related tasks relevant to the effective implementation of the Pan Africa Regional Development Program and Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy.

Required Competencies and Experience

a) Essential

• Minimum 7 years of demonstrated professional experience in delivering technical analysis, advice, planning and training to civil society organizations, private sector, government and/or international/multilateral organizations on private sector development and trade;
• Advanced University degree in relevant field in business, international trade or related field;
• Demonstrate knowledge of gender, trade and private sector development issues, and Results Based Management;
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience working on key international trade, regional integration, economic development, energy and gender issues such as Intra-African Trade, WTO accession and trade facilitation agreements, aid-for trade, gender, natural resource management regional infrastructure development in Africa; and,
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience working with women’s rights organizations and relevant trade and gender related protocols and frameworks in Africa and globally.

b) Abilities and Experience (essential):

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Proven analytical capacity;
• Proven ability to synthesize information based on various sources of information and present written recommendations; capacity to work independently and under tight deadlines.

c) Abilities and Experience (not essential): ‘

• Past working experience with Global Affairs Canada or other international development organizations;
• Knowledge of Global Affairs Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP).

Time frame

The consultant will be available from September 2018 to June 2022.

Level of effort

The consultant could be required to work for up to 7 days per month during the period indicated above.

Applications:

WUSC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

If you wish to apply for this position, please send your resumé with a covering letter to: fssp.ethiopia@wusc.ca

The Emergency Project Manager will be responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring and close out of FH Mozambique Emergency Food Security Program (EFSP) in Inhambane Province, Southern Mozambique. The overall objective of the project is to reduce food insecurity levels of vulnerable IPC 3 households in Panda and Funhalouro districts during 2018 / 2019 lean season until May 2019. EFSP will be implemented for 9 months with funding from Food for Peace, USAID using cash transfer approach. The incumbent will also be responsible for managing project budget, staff and equipment in compliance with FH’s Values, Vision and Purpose.

Responsibilities
Key Result #1 – Project Management (50% of time).
Key Result #2 – Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (30% of time).
Key Result #3 – Information and coordination (10% of time).
Key Result #4 – Staff management and capacity building (10% of time).

A CV or resume and an application are required to apply for this position. This position will close to applications on September 7, 2018. For a complete version of the job description, qualifications, and to apply, access our Career page: https://www.fh.org/about/careers/

FH benefits include (Int’l):
Insurance - Health, Disability, Life
Paid holidays, vacation, & sick leave
Pension, after one year of service
Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Values, Vision, and Purpose
At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call “The Heartbeat.” This includes our Values, Vision, and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as an

For a complete version of the job description, qualifications, and to apply, access our Career page: https://www.fh.org/about/careers/

Position- Consortia Coordinator,RDPP and SINCE

Location- Addis Ababa with frequent travel to Tigray, Somali, and SNNP Regions

Length of Employment- Definite

Posting Date- August 24, 2018

Closing Date- September 04, 2018

Vacancy Code- 01/539

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

The Regional Development and Protection Programme (RDPP) and Stemming Irregular Migration in Northern and Central Ethiopia (SINCE) program are funded by European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Stability and Addressing the Root Causes of Irregular Migration and Displaced Persons in Africa (EU Trust Fund).

The RDPP is comprised of five Lots: Tigray, Jijiga, Afar, Dolo Ado and Urban context. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Ethiopia is the lead agency for the Tigray lot consortium, with its partners: the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church Development and Inter-church Aid Commission (DICAC). The IRC is also a partner in the Jijiga-based lot, the consortium being led by Save the Children, also working with DRC and the Organization for Welfare and Development in Action (OWDA). The overall objective of the RDPP is to create evidence-based, innovative and sustainable development and protection solutions for refugees and their host communities in Ethiopia, hence providing alternatives to irregular primary and secondary movements. The RDPP projects all have four main objectives: 1-basic water, energy and education service delivery; 2-improved livelihood and employment opportunities; 3-improved protection; and 4-strengthened capacities of local authorities and multi-stakeholder coordination platforms to cooperate in developing an integrated approach for refugees, host communities and mixed migration flows. Projects are meant to serve both refugee and host community populations. The project runs from December 2016 for three years.

SINCE is comprised of five Lots: Addis Ababa (1), Amhara (2), Oromia (3), SNNP and West Oromia (4), and Tigray (5). The IRC in Ethiopia is the lead agency for the SNNPR Lot consortium, with its partners: CARE, JeCCDO, Salem Awassa Business Group, and YME Product Design and Manufacturing. The overall objective of SINCE call for proposal is to contribute to the reduction of irregular migration from Northern and Central Ethiopia by improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable population, including potential migrants and returnees with specific focus on youth and women. To contribute to reducing the root causes of irregular migration, the specific objective of the call for proposal is to establish inclusive economic programs that create employment opportunities for potential migrants, returnees and refugees, especially women and youths, in the most migration prone regions of Ethiopia by strengthening the capacities of local vocational training providers (TVET) and promoting public private partnerships (PPPs) in strategic economic clusters. The project runs from December 2017 for a period of two years.

Scope

The Consortia Coordinator, RDPP and SINCE provides leadership and is responsible for all aspects of the two projects: representation, program management, human resources, operational and financial management within the scope of IRC’s responsibilities under the projects. In coordination with the IRC’s Shire, Jijiga, and SNNP Field Coordinators, and respective Technical Sector Coordinators/Managers, he/she will provide technical leadership to the RDPP and SINCE staff, supporting them with all aspects of project implementation and monitoring, ensuring completion of activities to a high quality and on a timely basis as defined in the project documents. Particular experience in the project management and good understanding of the Ethiopian context will be essential in this role. This position is based in Addis Ababa, with frequent travel to implementation areas in Tigray, Somali, and SNNP Regions (approximately 50% time in the field, and 50% of time in Addis Ababa).

The position will work closely with IRC Sector Coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and Managers, Field Coordinators in Shire, Jijiga, and SNNPR; and Finance, Human Resources and Supply Chain teams in Addis Ababa and the field. The position reports to the Deputy Director for Programs on day-to-day project management and implementation. The Consortia Coordinator, RDPP and SINCE directly supervises one Addis Ababa-based MEAL Officer.

Project Management

• Supervise programme progress and coordinate activities to ensure that the programmes meet targets in a timely fashion.
• Convene and lead regular consortium coordination meetings; track and follow-up on action points.
• Work with Technical Sector staff to develop guidelines and tools required for staff to implement key project activities consistently and effectively, as well as to monitor and track appropriately.
• Lead the process of engaging with all relevant project stakeholders in agreeing on the relevant project-specific activities and modalities that have to be established.
• Lead/actively participate in the process of developing/re-designing monitoring and tracking tools.
• Ensure that the donor rules and regulations, as well as IRC policies and procedures, are understood by staff, followed and adhered to.
• Help create coherent and efficient project staffing/reporting structure. Assess continuously and propose necessary revisions.
• Maintain updated knowledge of other similar projects in the areas of intervention, particularly refugee programming and complementary activities funded by European donors, to avoid duplication.
• Lead the process of preparing and signing of the Government Agreements.

Project Monitoring and Reporting

• Develop detailed activity, budget plans and monitoring tools for the project, and monitor progress against plans ensuring that project objectives and indicators are achieved.
• Monitor the implementation of all components of the project, with a focus on keeping activities on track for completion and meeting project milestone-based payment plan.
• Compile high-quality project related narrative reports (monthly/quarterly reports, ad hoc reports, donors report, etc) and submit to the Grants Unit for final review.
• Assist the IRC Finance Department in preparing the financial reports, as needed.

Coordination, Representation and Special Tasks

• Serve as IRC focal point for the RDPP and SINCE projects including, but not limited to, representing IRC at the RDPP and SINCE coordination meetings with the donors and the other consortia leads at the Delegation of the European Union and Italian Embassy in Addis Ababa, and with the Save the Children RDPP team for the Jijiga lot
• Organize, coordinate and chair RDPP Shire and SINCE project consortium meetings as necessary. Take lead in disseminating key actions and decisions to all the relevant staff/stakeholders.
• Represent the project and maintain regular working relationships with local communities, government departments, international agencies, local partners and donors as required.
• Ensure regular communication with Addis Ababa-based Technical Sectors staff for feedback, updates and guidance as required.
• Supervise and complete special projects as assigned by the DDP or CD that may fall outside of this job description.

Operations (HR, Logistics and Finance)

• Work closely with the IRC Supply Chain to ensure that high priority purchases are monitored and completed on time.
• Coordinate with the Supply Chain, Finance and all other relevant departments with the consortium level tenders that IRC will lead. Coordinate communication between Consortium Members and IRC in these processes.
• Assist relevant Supply Chain, Finance and EH staff, as needed, to ensure that tenders are prepared in accordance with the projects and IRC’s logistics requirements.
• Work closely with IRC HR department when hiring and dealing with other HR issues.
• Monitor and ensure implementation and spending against plan. Propose corrective measures if anomalies are identified.

Staff Supervision and Management

• Identify knowledge gaps/training needs and ensure that members of the project team receive appropriate orientation/training (including mentoring, on-the-job sessions and formal trainings).
• In coordination with Jijiga, Shire, and SNNP Field Coordinators, manage the performance of RDPP and SINCE program staff by establishing clear, measureable performance objectives, providing ongoing feedback, mid-term review and an annual evaluation.
• Ensure that RDPP and SINCE project staff are fully familiar with the project related guidelines, tools, outcomes, activity plans, milestone payment plan and other relevant documents. Provide orientation as necessary.

Requirements

Professional:

· Experience managing projects implemented in consortia with other agencies is required.

· 5 years of experience for Masters Degree and 8 years of experience for BA in relevant fields from a recognized university.

· At least 4 years management experience.

· Minimum five years of practical experience managing complex multi-sector projects: preferably in the areas of WASH, Education, and Livelihoods sectors.

· Proven ability at multi-tasking, time management, and flexibility, particularly in a multi-cultural environment & knowledge and understanding of project cycle required.

· Innovative and creative problem solver; extensive travel in a remote environment required.

• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.

· An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues; experience in Shire, Somali and SNNP Regions of Ethiopia is a plus.

· Strong organizational skills.

· Computer literate (word processors, spreadsheet, etc).

Personal:

· Ability to work under pressure, long work hours, and high workload.

· Ability to independently organize work and prioritize tasks.

· Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual.

· Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

· Please send your CV, application letter and copies of credentials to the following address: IRC Addis Ababa office P.O.BOX: 107 code 1110 OR http://www.ethiojobs.net/display-job/178545/Consortia-Coordinator,-RDPP-and-SINCE.html

· Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

· Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

· Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.

· Name of the position you have applied for

· Date of application

· Summary of your qualifications and experience

· Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

· Permanent Address and present address (if different form permanent) and telephone number

· Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.

Are any of your relatives employed by International Rescue committee (IRC)?

If answer is “yes”, give the following information:

YES NO

NAME

Relationship

Position

Office/field office

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, ICAP at Columbia University, the Country Director serves as the primary ICAP representative in-country and is responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of all of ICAP’s programs of research, technical assistance and training in Mozambique. Responsible for managing all aspects of the country program, including all technical, programmatic and operational aspects, for ensuring optimal use of human, financial and physical resources and for full compliance with donor regulations and requirements and University policies. Leads the implementation and monitoring of ICAP’s portfolio of work in-country. As the representative of ICAP in-country, responsible for developing and maintaining highly collaborative working relationships with representatives from the host government, academic institutions, donors, supporters and other implementing and collaborating partners.

This position is grant-funded.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Provides strategic leadership to the design and implementation of country programs, projects and activities and oversees program planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.

· Ensures optimal use of human, financial, and physical resources to successfully meet project milestones and technical quality standards, and to achieve project objectives, deliverables and targets.

· Provides leadership and manages to ensure that all projects and activities are executed in line with and meet the technical standards and expectations of ICAP and its donors and supporters.

• Oversees and coordinates the successful completion of planning and budgeting requirements of the country office.
• Ensures mechanisms are in place to monitor the implementation of projects, including progress toward achieving objectives and targets with high quality and on-time performance.

· Provides effective oversight to all financial and administrative functions undertaken by the country office to ensure efficient and effective and the provision of sufficient administrative support to all projects.

· Ensure that all activities are undertaken in full compliance with ICAP standard operating procedures, Columbia University and donor policies and regulations, and national policies and laws.

· Develops and maintains highly collaborative working relationships with representatives from the Government, academic institutions, donors, supporters and other implementing and collaborating partners.

• Ensures documentation and dissemination of findings, impact, innovations, and lessons learned.
• Leads in-country efforts for development and mobilization of new resources and donor commitments.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION

· MBcHB / MD (or international equivalent), PhD, MPH, or other relevant advanced degree in the fields of public health or international development

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Minimum ten (10) years of experience managing large international public health or human development programs with at least 8 years of experience in managing public health programs in resource limited settings

· Demonstrated experience in HIV/AIDS program development, implementation and monitoring in resource-limited settings

· Demonstrated knowledge of technical content areas relevant to the current projects within the ICAP in-country portfolio

· Proven record of leading donor-funded projects, which consistently meet objectives and targets

· Demonstrated experience working on or leading health and development projects supported by the US Government through PEPFAR, the Global Fund, the UN system agencies, foundations or other bilateral donors

· Demonstrated knowledge of rules, regulations and requirements of USG and other major international donors

· Demonstrated experience and skills in public health diplomacy, negotiations and cross-cultural communications

· Excellent oral presentation and writing skills

· Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems, constraints and issues relevant to project implementation and performance

· Proven ability to lead, manage and mentor a culturally diverse team operating in complex environments

· Demonstrated fluency in both English and Portuguese

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· In-depth knowledge of the Mozambique health system and public health sector

· Demonstrated experience overseeing the design and implementation of research studies, public health evaluations and training and education programs

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

· Frequent in-country travel within the country; 1-2 trips per month with each trip taking 2-4 days each

· 2-4 International trips each year with each trip taking 5-10 days

Applicants may email their CV and cover letter to icap-jobs@columbia.edu with the subject line stating "Application for Country Director, ICAP in Mozambique".

Title: Safety Coordinator

Location: Addis Ababa, with travel to field locations throughout the country.

Reports to: Country Director with technical management from the Regional Safety Coordinator.

Salary and conditions: in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of National staff**.**

Start of Contract & Duration: One Year

Availability: As Soon as possible

Posting date: August 27, 2018

INTRODUCTION

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an independent, non-profit organization (NGO), founded on the basis of humanitarian principles, and human rights based approach, to secure the protection of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), and to promote long term solutions to the problems of forced displacement.

BACKGROUND

DRC has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a human rights framework, the DRC East Africa and Yemen (EAY) operation focuses mainly on populations affected by displacement in Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan and Yemen and regional mixed migration flows. DRC aims to create a synergy between the different humanitarian aid and development projects in EAY – both in terms of geographical coverage and types of activities implemented in support of refugees and populations displaced or otherwise affected by conflict, consequences of climate change and natural hazards in the region.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Ethiopia Safety Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation of the DRC safety risk management system (SRMS) in Ethiopia. This will be done in close cooperation with the Ethiopia Country Director, the relevant Area Managers, and the Regional Safety Coordinator**.**

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

To support the Ethiopia country program in managing safety risks through the implementation of DRC’s SRMS in Ethiopia. This will include safety assessments, training, and both introducing and maintaining sound safety management structures to address the safety challenges facing DRC programming in Ethiopia.

SPECIFIC TASKS

• Assess safety risks for DRC-DDG programs in Ethiopia to facilitate program delivery. Assessments will be undertaken as described in the DRC organizational handbook.
• Facilitate the implementation of the SRMS, including undertaking minimum operating safety standards (MOSS) and safely level system (SLS) audits. Safety improvement plans (SIPs) will be drafted and followed up on.
• Provide safety training to DRC staff in Addis Ababa and field sites.
• Assist in developing and updating the safety management plans. Local safety rules (LSRs), standard operating procedures (SOPs) will need to be established and maintained.
• Maintain current safety risk assessments (SRAs) for all DRC sites in Ethiopia.
• Facilitate program access and continuity through the provision of dependable advice, regular sit-reps, and safety advisories, as needed.
• Maintain relevant safety documentation, such as SOPs, LSRs, pre-arrival briefings and contingency plans, plus records of safety incident and training registers. The online safety level system will be kept accurate for all program sites.
• Any other duties as directed by the Country Director or Regional Safety Coordinator.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, we expect you to be a positive, mature leader with experience in safety management. You are an effective people manager and enjoy working with teams of committed staff to build collaboration and capacity in support of country operations.

In this position, you will also be expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for Excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the Lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating Integrity: Acting in line with DRC’s vision and values.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or other related field &/or sustained period of directly relevant work experience (i.e. military, police, security management consultants).
• Minimum three years spent with a humanitarian/development actor.
• Background in safety and security training.
• At least one year INGO/IO safety management experience.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Stable and robust character with excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to train and convey information to non-safety personnel.
• Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a commitment to humanitarian principles.
• Fluency in English.

GENERAL

Commitments:

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework into the work of DRC

TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies.

Please forward the application and CV and cover letter, in English through the stated website no later than September 14, 2018. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.

*We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nationals to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit. It is DRC policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to gender, race, national, clan or tribal origin, religion, age, sex, origin or ancestry, marital status, social status, sexual orientation, or status as a qualified disabled individual.*

Job-Specific Background

Established in 2009, UNOPS Ethiopia Office has been providing services to various partners, including the government of Ethiopia, UN agencies such as WHO, UNHCR and WFP, and other international organizations. In 2014, the UNOPS Executive Director decided to establish the UNOPS Ethiopia Operational Hub (ETOH), which manages and coordinates the UNOPS activities in Ethiopia, Sudan and Djibouti.

UNOPS ETOH activities range from tailor-made administration, operations, human resources and logistics support for implementation of development and humanitarian projects; infrastructure and procurement management services; and advisory services to partners to facilitate effective procurement, supply and financial management.

The internship is learning and working opportunity that targets fresh gardautes. The intern will assist the ICT Officer to efficiently and effectively manage ICT and support to the Ethiopia operational hub (ETOH). The intern will be exposed to practical learning and working experiences that foster development of his /her path. The Intern will work full time and follow the same working hours as UNOPS employees.

Functional Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

• ICT management and administration
• Network administration and application management
• Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing

1.Ensures efficient and effective ICT management and administration, focusing on achievement of the following results:.

• Participate in the maintenance of inventory of all computer, telecommunication equipment, I/O devices and software existent in the office ensuring compliance with registration and upgrades.
• Effective functioning (installation, operation and maintenance) of all UNOPS hardware equipment and acquisition of hardware supplies.
• Performance of specific technical functions, including changing of hardware electronic components (disks, memories, network wiring, power sources, etc.) and routine repairs.
• Installation of commercial and in-house developed software and related upgrades, anti-virus programs on a timely basis
• Performance of minor repairs on hardware equipment, as required;
• Involve in preventive maintenance of ICT Equipment regularly.
• Advice on project implementation on all activities involving ICT;

2.Ensures efficient network administration and application management services focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Maintenance of the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) systems to ensure that Network Operating Systems support databases, documents, resources and data files;
• Involve in the Installation, upgrading and maintenance of LAN/WAN systems, including applications used in the system;
• Management and maintenance of equipment and applications associated with electronic mail system;
• Monitoring of the network connection on a daily basis to ensure a stable and responsive network environment.
• Trouble-shooting and monitoring of network problems.
• Ensure that the UNOPS desktop and network resources are protected from malicious virus attacks and work closely with ICT Officer to deploy countermeasures in the event of the attacks.
• Response to user needs and questions regarding network access.
• Take a regular backup of the servers and restoration as per the established back up procedure.
• Support HoSS, IT Officer and Operations Team with preparation and roll out of the office business continuity management and disaster recovery plan.
• Involve in the maintenance of video conference applications and PABX operations.
• Participate in testing and installation of telecommunications hardware.
• Support to the maintenance of the Regional Office website, Intranet and related websites.

• Support the maintenance of application systems.

• Provides support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Staff training and support on hardware familiarization and maintenance; software applications, file management/maintenance and LAN/WAN systems;

• Developing and coordinating the production of Technical Instruction Document for Training in Basic Computer Studies and training staff.

• Advice to management, clients and colleagues on subject matter expertise.

• Perform other duties as assigned by ICT Officer.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

A. Education

• Bachelor Degree in information sciences or computer sciences is required. Masters Degree in the fields is an advantage.
• MCSE, MCITP, A+, CCNA or Equivalent is added advantage.

B. Work Experience Applicants are not required to have professional work experience.

Applicants should have graduated from the above stated fields within three (3) years prior to the applications date of the internship

C. language requirements

: Fluency in written and oral English and local language is required.

Interested applicants should submit their applications using the link below

https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=16015

CARE seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an anticipated USAID-funded project to improve resilience of pastoralist areas in Ethiopia through market expansion. This procurement is expected to be a five-year cooperative agreement.

International relocation and allowances may be available for this position.

The DCOP will work closely with the Chief of Party to guarantee quality, efficiency, integrity, and learning throughout project duration. S/he will provide strategic oversight and technical guidance to, and resolve challenges in implementation of, cross-sectoral activities reflective of the program’s theory of change, logical framework, monitoring and evaluation, and relevant work plans.

In addition to promoting quality, the DCOP will encourage efficiency in program delivery. This involves continually monitoring program tasks and activities against goals; minimizing duplication of personnel activities; and defining and using standard operating procedures.

The DCOP will be responsible for ensuring the establishment of strong positive partnerships and working relationships with relevant Federal and Regional Government offices. The aim of these partnerships is to establish joint planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation and learning operations and systems.

The DCOP is also expected to promote learning and innovation. This includes adapting tools and systems; promoting data-driven, evidence-based actions; expanding successful activities’ breadth and depth; building capacity to work in new ways; and communicating best practices to relevant parties.

Primary responsibilities:

• Oversee the coordinated planning (of activities and resources) and implementation of the program and program operations in line with state-of-the art strategies, technical standards, and applicable USAID rules and regulations.
• In collaboration with the Chief of Party, ensure the adequacy of planning, monitoring and reporting and competence for the effective scale up of program interventions to meet established programmatic and financial targets and timeframes.
• Develop and implement systems that address food insecurity and other pertinent sectoral issues. Resolve/facilitate the resolution of technical issues.
• Provide strategic oversight of program tasks and activities, including participating in budget discussions.
• Conduct monitoring visits to observe field activities.
• Serve on the program’s Senior Management Team.
• Promote quality, efficiency, integrity, and learning throughout program duration.
• Mentor and supervise direct report/s.

Required skills:

• Advanced degree in International Development, Agriculture/Agronomy, Nutrition, Water-and-Sanitation Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of recent and progressively-challenging experience working in two or more of the following areas: Food Security, Market Development, Resilience, Natural Resource Management, Gender and Social Transformation.
• Working knowledge of programming in chronically vulnerable environments, with an emphasis or experience working in pastoralist livelihood environments.
• Prior experience working on or managing USAID funded-programs is required.
• Proven leadership skills. Demonstrated experience recruiting, developing, and managing staff.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and partners.
• Experience managing programmatic and financial reporting requirements.
• Previous experience in Ethiopia is preferred but not required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

http://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=4421

The deliverables of the M&E Advisor may include, but will not be limited to, the following:

A) Program/ProjectDesign, Planning, Implementation and Monitoring

1. Analysis, advice and recommendations to inform consultations with stakeholders for GAC’s new programing in Mozambique and facilitation of such consultations as required;

2. Analysis, advice and recommendations on GAC program planning workshops using GAC results-based management tools, such as the theory of change, the logic model and the performance measurement framework;

3. Analysis, advice and recommendations to the preparation and/or assessment of policy documents, corporate strategies, country programming frameworks (including a country level logic model and performance management framework), sector strategies, and ensure the integration of a results-based management approach throughout, taking into consideration gender equality and a human rights-based approach, where relevant;

4. Analysis, advice and recommendations on the development of GAC’s results-based monitoring and evaluation strategy in Mozambique;

5. Analysis, advice and recommendations on progress towards the achievement of (intermediate and immediate) outcomes at individual project level, as well as at the country program level and ensuring its alignment with the ARIA;

6. Analysis, advice and recommendations on option papers, concept papers and project approval documents, including the development of logic models (LM) and LM narratives, performance management frameworks (PMF) and PMF narratives, monitoring plans, and risk registers, in accordance with GAC’s results-based management methodology, terminology and tools;

7. Analysis, advice and recommendations to inform the assessment of project proposals (including the bilateral, multilateral and partnership programs), and identification of key RBM and M&E strengths and weakness;

8. Analysis, advice and recommendations on documents produced by implementing partners, such as the Project Implementation Plan, Annual Work Plans, Narrative Reports on results, Baseline, Mid-term and End-line Reports, and Evaluations to improve the performance of the project/program, and propose adjustments and corrective actions, as required;

9. Analysis, advice and recommendations on designing, planning, implementing and disseminating project/program evaluations, special studies and assessments;

10. Advice and recommendations on terms of reference for technical assistance, monitors, consultancies, baselines, assessments, studies and/or evaluations, in accordance with GAC’s results-based management methodology, terminology and tools;

11. Analysis, advice and recommendations on GAC’s implementing partners’ and stakeholders’ data collection tools, focusing on efficient and accurate ways to collect the required data, on appropriate sampling methodologies, inclusive and participatory methods and on the selection of appropriate quantitative and qualitative gender-sensitive indicators to best measure the desired outcomes;

12. Analysis, advice and recommendations to FSS technical specialists and GAC staff on the selection and review of data collection methods for adequate monitoring and evaluation of implementing partners’ performance and of the program as a whole (these methods may include field visits, quarterly reports, specialised surveys and other sources of information);

13. Analysis, advice and recommendations on monitoring and evaluating the performance of projects against their LMs and PMFs and follow-up or corrective measures as appropriate;

14. Analysis, advice, recommendations and support to the planning and implementation of internal and/or external project and program evaluations, as needed.

B) Development of Tools/Guidelines, Training & Capacity Development

1. Assessments of the training and capacity building needs (institutional and individual) of GAC staff, partners and stakeholders regarding gender-sensitive monitoring and evaluation and RBM;

2. Research and assessments of implementing partner and GAC’s needs for gender-sensitive results-based monitoring and evaluation tools and guidelines, including assessing existing tools and guidelines;

3. Advice and recommendations on and/or or design and development of gender-sensitive M&E tools, guidelines, material for training, coaching programs, and/or information sessions in accordance with GAC’s policy, format, methodology and content requirements;

4. Training and coaching sessions including recommendations to partners and GAC staff on how to strengthen gender-sensitive results and indicators in results-based program/project design, implementation, monitoring frameworks, and reporting, and ensuring their integration in budgets;

5. Analysis, advice and recommendations to strengthen institutional and individual capacity of implementing partners, government counterparts, GAC and other stakeholders in results-based management, project and program monitoring and evaluation, data collection and management (both quantitative and qualitative), reporting and use of data for program planning and improvements;

6. Training, coaching programs, information sessions, and/or technical assistance to partners, stakeholders and GAC staff on M&E and RBM (in line with GAC RBM for international assistance methodology);

7. Analysis, advice and recommendations in the identification, selection, and establishment of links with institutions/organizations in Mozambique, Canada and elsewhere to deliver training, coaching programs, and information sessions on results-based M&E, as needed;

8. Results-based project design workshops or working sessions with GAC team and stakeholders;

9. Analysis, advice and recommendations on Canadian and international trends and best practices to develop and enhance results-based M&E tools, guidelines, training, coaching and capacity building;

10. Advice and recommendations on the organization of knowledge-sharing events, and facilitation of those events as required;

11. Oral or written reports, briefing notes and talking points on specific issues related to the development of tools and guidelines, training and capacity development;

C)Strategic research, analysis and advice

1. Gender-sensitive results-based M&E analyses and comments on documents produced by partners and other stakeholders, including sector and institutional strategies and programming frameworks;

2. Analysis, advice and recommendations on best practices, lessons learnt, emerging trends and knowledge in gender-sensitive and results-based M&E in sectors of Canadian engagement;

3. Dissemination products on key gender-sensitive M&E-related research, documents, and contacts in Mozambique in sectors/areas related to the Canadian international assistance program;

4. Oral or written reports on external meetings or events related to M&E, upon request.

Canada will share relevant documentation and provide the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor clarification on expected deliverables throughout her/his mandate.

Candidates who wish to apply for this position can send their response by email to: lidia.costa@consultoreshodi.com or jkeyzer@consultoreshodi.com by no later than 13^th of September, 12 pm, Maputo time.

An application consists of a cover letter outlining motivation and a CV highlighting the candidate’s education, experience and skills as requested in the profile below. The CV should not be more than 5 pages maximum.

The candidate should submit a separate financial proposal, indicating his/her daily rate for this assignment. The selection process will take place based on quality and costs at a 70% - 30% basis.

Proficiency in English and Portuguese is a requirement.

For questions on this recruitment process, please contact Lidia Costa at lidia.costa@consultoreshodi.com

Background

Over the last decade, USAID/Ethiopia has tremendous development gains in education, health and food and security; the portfolio in Ethiopia is one of the largest and most complex. USAID/Ethiopia is seeking specialized training and facilitation services of qualified institutions/contractors.

The institutions/contractors shall demonstrate substantive knowledge of the subject matter and lead a high-quality staff training program on a variety of leadership training topics. The objective of the training is to build the capacity of USAID/Ethiopia employees to inspire and take more skillful, adaptive action to lead in today’s work environment. The institution/contractors will provide a customized and challenging learning experience that will serve to develop and maintain skills for current and future USAID leaders and partners.

The course training will be for two weeks but with different intervals, the first week will be February 4-8, 2019 for 30 participants and the second week will start on April 8-12, 2019 with same number of participants. USAID will arrange the venue for this training but for all other logistic activities the institution/contractor will take the responsibilities.

Performance Objectives of this Statement of Work

• Instructor Qualifications -Instructors must be highly qualified with specialized teaching and facilitation talents and capabilities to formulate and deliver high energy, learner centered, and solution-oriented, interactive training sessions.

• Instructors must be trained in adult learning concepts and theories and able to stimulate participants, field content specific questions and have a demonstrated mastery teaching level to effectively lead employees on the subject topics that are being contracted.

• Required Deliverables -Training programs thoroughly planned in advance. Instructional content (objectives/learning points) Course materials, agenda, specifically designed group activities relevant to material content including scenarios and small group discussions.

• Interactive and participatory exercises.

• Visual aids (overheads, slides, power point and handouts)

Performance period:

The period of performance for this SOW is expected to start on two sessions each session will have one week; the first week will start on February 4-8, 2019 and the second week April 8-12, 2019 for 30 USAID staff each week.

Technical Proposal

• References – at least 3 on contractor experience in this field of adult education.

Topics that might be included in this module are:

• Context of Change or Change Management

• Explaining the difference between a manager and leader

• What it means to be an effective leader

• Gaining commitment with team members as a leader

• Empowering and motivating others in the organization

• Developing and demonstrating team credibility

• Harnessing and rewarding exceptional performance

• Ways to lead change within a team in an organization

• Techniques on how to speak with credibility

Please response with your CV and three(3) references for previous Leadership training projects in the adult education realm.

Send all information to Tanisha.harris@massgenics.com

At CARE, we seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live with dignity and security.

This has been our vision since 1945, when we were founded to send lifesaving CARE Packages® to survivors of World War II. Today, CARE is a global leader in the movement to eradicate poverty. In 2016, CARE worked in 94 countries and reached 80 million people with an incredible range of life-saving programs. We also put women and girls at the center of our work because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We seek dynamic, innovative thinkers to further our mission. If you share our core beliefs: poverty is an injustice; poverty is solvable; and together, we have the power to end it, join us.

CARE is seeking a strong, innovative and proactive leader to assume the responsibility of Managing Regional Deputy Director (MDRD) within the Southern Africa sub-region. CARE’s Southern Africa sub-region consists of Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania are directly line-managed by CARE USA under the regional structure. Zambia and Zimbabwe are managed by CARE Canada while Madagascar is managed by CARE France.

The MDRD leads and manages operations in the sub-region, including the line management of the heads of country programs in Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania, with indirect support also provided to Madagascar, Zambia and Zimbabwe primarily through the Southern Africa Impact Growth Strategy. S/he ensures that we are operating in line with established expectations (strategic plans, organizational standards), operating principles and CARE’s humanitarian mandate.

The Managing Deputy Regional Director (MDRD) reports to the East and Central Africa Regional Director and is responsible for overseeing, monitoring and support the development and operation of CARE’s sub-regional and country programs in Southern Africa (Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania). The position will be based within the sub-region (to be agreed upon), with approximately 30 - 40% travel required.

In addition, the MDRD will ensure the relevance, coherence and legitimacy of CARE’s programs, remaining ahead of the game in a rapidly changing context. A key aspect of this will be to remain engaged with the changing external context and to establish and maintain appropriate external networks. All the countries of the sub-region have been engaged in a process of reflection and redesign to deliver transformational change in our programming and operating model to better align with our refreshed understanding of how to be most effective, and consistent with the CARE 2020 vision. A big part of this rethink is the multi-country engagement through Her Harvest Our Future, the Southern Africa Impact Growth Strategy.

The MDRD will be responsible for leading the continued development of this analysis and action plans arising, and for supporting the country programs to move forward with changes that have been agreed upon. A key part of this will be responsible stewardship of the ‘Her Harvest Our Future’ impact growth strategy. The MDRD will also be a point of leadership and coordination on the quality management of the change process in the sub-region including: team building, learning and innovation, GED, partnership, human resources, monitoring & evaluation/accountability, change management and leadership development, and systems development as appropriate. S/he will also ensure the incorporation of humanitarian response capacity is embedded in strategic planning, systems and program implementation.

The MDRD works closely with counterparts in the wider organization including various parts of CI and keeps abreast of developments in the region and sector externally and represents CARE in appropriate external forums. S/he will visit CARE’s work in the field and will also travel outside the sub-region for other responsibilities. The person who assumes this role will be an exceptional individual who possesses significant experience in international relief and development with specific skills and experience in strategy development and management, as well as program quality, accountability and impact, working in partnership, change management, staff development, coordination and teamwork.

This position requires high English proficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-going supervision, leadership support and guidance to Country Directors and other direct reports.
• Conduct country program visits as needed and set annual performance objectives for direct reports
• Ensure that CARE’s programs in the sub-region are relevant, coherent, legitimate and impactful by providing guidance and input into country level strategic plans, transformation plans and annual plans and provide oversight on strategy implementation.
• Provide overall leadership to the sub-region to ensure that the change management process is effectively implemented and meets its objectives
• Provide oversight and support to country programs to meet CARE standards for program quality and impact
• Provide support to countries to acquire and responsibly manage resources for programmatic needs
• Provide financial oversight to support proper stewardship. Identify and mitigate risks
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant combination of qualifications and experience in a relevant discipline
• Evidence of extensive experience in international humanitarian & development work at management level
• Must possess a good grasp of issues related to the cause of poverty and injustice; knowledge of Southern Africa an advantage
• A strong commitment to, and a demonstrated experience in, the areas of organizational development and learning, knowledge-sharing and people development
• Demonstrable skills in organizational development, change management, coordinating, facilitating and creating a consensus in a complex environment
• Proven operational management skills in large scale operations
• Strategic and critical thinking skills; experience of strategic planning
• Evidence of capacity to innovate; entrepreneurship
• Strong staff management, coaching and mentoring skills and experience (particularly managing remote/virtual teams)
• Commitment to and capacity to model the behaviors that we value. Evidence of capacity to support the development of these behaviors in others.
• Ability to work independently, with little direct supervision
• Willingness to spend approximately 40% time travelling
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communications skills
• Language skills: English fluency

To apply for this position, please visit our website at https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CAREUSA&cws=52&rid=4387

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.

CARE USA is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.

The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE's career website at any time.

The IRC is a non-governmental organization operating in 26 countries in the world. IRC started operation in Ethiopia in year 2000, currently working in five regions in providing relief services to refugees, victims of drought, and war affected populations.

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Internal/External Advertisement

Position- Senior Partnerships Officer

Location- Addis Ababa

Length of Employment- Definite

Posting Date- August 31, 2018

Closing Date- September 10, 2018

Vacancy Code- 01/540

Scope

The Senior Partnerships Officer is responsible for helping to identify and assess new partners, facilitating and tracking sub-projects and agreements, and highly involved on sub-grant monitoring and evaluation. A large portion of IRC Ethiopia’s partnerships/sub-grants portfolio falls within the emergency response program, but includes other sectors and projects as well. The position is based in Addis Ababa but will require travel to the field in Ethiopia and occasional travel overseas for conferences and trainings. The position will report to the Partnerships Coordinator. The Partnerships Team sits in the Grants and Partnerships Unit of IRC Ethiopia.

Essential functions

Partnerships/Sub-Grant Processes:

· In collaboration with the Partnerships Coordinator, institutes the global Sub-Award Partnership Management System (SPMS) policy. Includes supporting efficient and responsive processes, sound recordkeeping systems and sub-award management.

· Participates in and supports in all Partnerships meetings, including weekly Monday Morning Meetings (MMMs) and monthly Finance & Partnership Coordination Meetings.

· Supports the Partnerships Coordinator to maintain an up-to date Partnerships tracker

• Supports in the mapping of potential partners for emergency response, with a particular emphasis on local organizations.
• Supports in the update of IRC’s database that catalogues all past and potential future partners on a continual basis.
• Support the Partnerships Coordinator and operational and technical staff as needed in the organization and facilitation of capacity and risk assessments for potential partners.
• Supports in the internal sub-award proposal review and approval process as needed.
• Assures high-quality implementation by supporting sub-grant opening, review, and closing meetings.
• Support the development of partnership templates and contracts/agreements in conjunction with the Partnerships Coordinator.
• Work in collaboration with Partnerships Coordinator, IRC finance, and other program staff to manage sub-grants effectively and in compliance with donor rules and regulations.
• Lead and facilitate capacity building of partner NGOs and local community organizations. Contribute to development of training materials.

Partner Monitoring:

• Support emergency response and other relevant technical teams in monitoring sub-grantees/partners for donor compliance and progress against objectives, contributing to the development of monitoring tools as needed.
• Support the Partnerships Coordinator in liaising with sub-grantees for timely submission of accurate financial and activity reports.
• Support the Partnerships Coordinator in liaising with relevant departments to ensure that all reporting templates are updated, and share with sub-grantees on a timely basis.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive electronic files for the emergency response program, as well as general partner files, ensuring they are streamlined and well organized.
• Work with the relevant technical teams, review monthly internal reports, compile and submit partner reports into overall donor report, and support government reports/agreements as needed/requested.
• Support data analysis of existing sub-grant portfolio and potential future partner commitments.

Representation and Special Tasks:

• Support the Partnerships Coordinator as needed to ensure all deadlines are met on time and that all products are of high quality.
• At the request of the Partnerships Coordinator, take responsibility for miscellaneous projects not falling under responsibilities underlined in this job description.

· When needed, supports the Partnerships Coordinator in communication with relevant HQ departments including finance, compliance and regional programs units.

Ethiopian Nationals with Experience Abroad are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualified Female Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. A writing and Excel test will be administered for selected candidates only.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent Amharic and English writing & speaking skills are mandatory, and are the most important requirement for this position.
• Proven experience in coordination of multiple stakeholders (internal and external).
• Bachelor degree in social study or relevant field from a recognized university with 4 years of relevant experience; or master degree with 2 years of relevant experience. Strong preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in partnership management, consortium/network management or sub-grant/partner identification and management.
• Minimum one year in supervisory role
• Experience facilitating sub-grants, including proposal review, agreement development, and monitoring strongly desired.
• Familiarity with USG (e.g. USAID/OFDA, PRM) and ECHO rules and regulations.
• Program development experience, including development of key project documents such as logical frameworks, monitoring tools, etc.
• Experience designing and implementing capacity building programs is a plus.
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PPT). Budgeting experience required.
• NGO experience in similar position is preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Personal specifications:

• Ability to work under pressure, long work hours, and high workload.
• Ability to independently organize work and prioritize tasks.
• Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. *

· Please send your CV, application letter and copies of credentials to the following address:

http://www.ethiojobs.net/display-job/179494/Senior-Partnership-Officer.html

- IRC P.O.BOX: 107 Code 1110, Addis Ababa or

- Apply via ethiojobs website

· Please include names and contact information of 3 references from current and former employers.

· Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

· Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.

· Name of the position you have applied for

· Date of application

· Summary of your qualifications and experience

· Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

· Permanent Address and present address (if different form permanent) and telephone number

· Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.

Are any of your relatives employed by International Rescue committee (IRC)?

If answer is “yes”, give the following information:

YES NO

NAME

Relationship

Position

Office/field office

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

The IRC is a non-governmental organization operating in 26 countries in the world. IRC started operation in Ethiopia in year 2000, currently working in five regions in providing relief services to refugees, victims of drought, and war affected populations.

WE WORK WITH THE BEST

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Internal/External Advertisement

Position- CWI Adolescent Girls Programming Officer (Two Posts)

Location- Tongo and Tsore Refugee Camps

Length of Employment- Definite

Posting Date- August 31, 2018

Closing Date- September 10, 2018

Vacancy Code- 06/302

Scope:

The Adolescent Girls Programming Officer is directly supervised by the camp manager and technically supervised and reports to the Community Wellbeing Initiative Manager. The Officer is responsible for support to all aspects of Adolescent Girls programming in Benshangul Gumuz refugee camps. He/she will be based in Tongo or Tsore camps.

Job Purpose

The Adolescent Girls Programming Officers support a project designed to equip adolescent girls in Tongo and Tsore refugee camps and close by local communities with the skills and experiences necessary to make healthy, strategic life choices as well as promote the safety, prevention of and response to violence against adolescent girls.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Participate in assessments, and contribute to the overall intervention strategy based on feedback received from girls throughout the AG programming;

· Strictly adhere to GBV guiding principle while engaging with AG and their parents/care givers;

· Supervise and capacitate local community and refugee mentors formally and informally to provide quality life skill sessions through training, daily mentoring, weekly meeting, and applying regular knowledge and skills assessment tools;

· In collaboration with implementing partners and community leaders, develop a selection criteria of adolescent girls to engage them in life skill curriculum sessions;

· Support in contextualization and adaptation of Girl Shine Curriculum into refugee and local community context;

· Conduct Adolescent Girls Programming related capacity building trainings for mentors, community leaders, implementing partners and parents/care givers;

· Directly engage with adolescent girls and parents as required, and work with mentors to ensure the quality of the program;

· Coordinate with Response Officers when there is a need to provide case management service for adolescent girls;

· Assist in response related IEC and BCC materials, in collaboration with GBV team, ensuring messages are appropriate for the community and conduct pre-testing before dissemination;

· Develop monthly and weekly activity plans for mentors;

· Monitor supply and logistical needs of AG safe space and ensure adherence to all relevant IRC logistic policies;

· Build a relationship with all relevant GBV program stakeholders, community leaders, and parents/care givers in the camp and local community to encourage greater communication, collaboration and coordination;

· Work closely with local/host community actors particularly with schools, Women and Children Affairs Office, health and legal actors to integrate coordination mechanisms between the refugee and local community program; and

· Participate in monitoring and evaluation activities including in assessments and surveys.

Job Requirement

· BA in Psychology, Social Work or related Social Science fields;

· Six years for Diploma holders of relevant work experience for diploma holders and four years for Degree holders years of relevant work experience for first degree;

· Related work and field experiences in social service provision with women and girls;

· Able to maintain protection principle at all times;

· Ability to communicate in English language;

· Ability to use MS office, excel, email and PowerPoint applications very well;

· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; and

· Able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to details. *

· Please send your CV, application letter and copies of credentials to the following address:

http://www.ethiojobs.net/display-job/179497/CWI-Adolescent-Girls-Programming-Officer-(Two-Posts).html

IRC, P.O.BOX 249, Assosa, or apply on line at Ethiojobs.net

· Please include names and contact information of 3 references from current and former employers.

· Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

· Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.

· Name of the position you have applied for

· Date of application

· Summary of your qualifications and experience

· Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

· Permanent Address and present address (if different form permanent) and telephone number

· Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.

Are any of your relatives employed by International Rescue committee (IRC)?

If answer is “yes”, give the following information:

YES NO

NAME

Relationship

Position

Office/field office

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives.

Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status. Palladium is seeking two full-time Tax Advisers, to be based in Addis Ababa, for the upcoming Accelerated Delivery Component of DFID's Tax System Transformation programme (TSTP) to assist the Ethiopian Government (GoE) in raising tax revenues towards 17.2% of GDP in a responsible and equitable way. The program is expected to run for 5 years.

The TSTP aims to support the GoE in achieving an equitable and business friendly tax environment, improved voluntary compliance as well as increased GoE revenues. Accelerated delivery aims to translate political will at the highest level into rapid, coordinated, and technically sound reform of Ethiopian tax systems. By programme end the GoE will be capable of raising sufficient revenue for continued development and continue to drive tax transformation independently.

The immediate beneficiary of the TSTP will be the GoE, primarily the Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority (ERCA), the Ministry of Finance and Economic Cooperation (MoFEC), and the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM); tax revenues will be important to realizing ambitious GoE targets and assuring continued stability. The secondary beneficiaries will be the people of Ethiopia. Businesses will benefit from a more predictable tax system. Individuals will benefit from a fairer tax system. Both will enjoy the benefits of resultant investment, jobs and growth.

The Tax Adviser will work directly to support the Head of the Tax Transformation Office (TTO) to ensure the success of the ERCA's tax initiatives. Each advisor will be paired with a professional from within ERCA, whom they will be responsible for coaching and training.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Defining methodology for analysis of tax legislation and economic and tax data.
• Conducting analysis of tax legislation and tax data.
• Tracking and reporting progress of the programme, preparing reports for the head of the TTO and the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
• Problem solving with owners of tax reform initiatives.
• Building capabilities of and running trainings for ERCA staff and other involved parties.
• Mentoring and coaching ERCA staff on project work and professional development, building skills in structuring and problem solving, project management and communication.

Essential:

• A post-graduate qualification in relevant field e.g. economics, accounting, law, or another relevant field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience working on tax policy, tax audit, public sector reform and change management.
• Good understanding of tax reform and expertise in two or more of the following areas: tax transformation, tax compliance, change management, government revenue increase strategies, tax systems, public sector reform.
• Experience of managing or advising on large scale donor programmes, preferably in Africa and successfully delivering planning and budgeting responsibilities.
• Experience managing programmes that have used flexible and adaptive approaches.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Key Competencies and Professional Expertise Required:

• Understanding of and commitment to fair and equitable tax systems including in relation to gender equality and tackling extreme poverty.
• Excellent English language communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across technical disciplines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and negotiate persuasively with high level decision makers.
• Results Orientated.

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1. Objetivo de la posición:

Trabajar con el equipo de Ayuda en Acción Etiopía para representar a la institución en Etiopía en coordinación con el equipo de Madrid, apoyando a la presencia de Ayuda en Acción en programas de desarrollo de las Áreas de Desarrollo Territorial (especialmente en la zona de Arsi) y el programa humanitario de acuerdo con los criterios y principios institucionales basándose en el sistema institucional de Planificación, Seguimiento, Evaluación y Control de Calidad. Identificar oportunidades de alianzas y financiación entre los actores presentes en el territorio.

Coordinar las intervenciones de Ayuda en Acción actuales y futuras con donantes españoles, especialmente con la Agencia Española de Cooperación y Desarrollo (AECID) y la cooperación descentralizada.

1. Principales responsabilidades:

2. Identificar oportunidades de visibilidad, alianzas estratégicas y de financiación regionales institucionales en relación al programa nacional de Ayuda en Acción Etiopía.

3. Realizar formulación de proyectos y programas, redacción de informes de seguimientos y finales de los proyectos en la zonas de intervención, de acuerdo con la estrategia país establecida.

4. Apoyar a Ayuda en Acción Etiopía, prestando apoyo y asesoramiento necesarios en cada caso, especialmente en relación al cierre y justificación de los proyectos en curso.

5. Asegurar la participación de Ayuda en Acción en espacios de articulación con iniciativas regionales sobre desarrollo rural y seguridad alimentaria.

6. Orientar y coordinar las acciones que realicen los distintos equipos, velando por su coherencia, coordinación, colaboración y aprendizaje.

7. Requisitos

Conocimientos y experiencia:

• Licenciado. Deseable especialidad en Economía- Agronomía.

• Estudios de posgrado en planificación y desarrollo de proyectos en Desarrollo Local y/o Económico y/o Cooperación al Desarrollo.

• 5 años de experiencia mínima en planificación y gestión técnica y financiera de programas de desarrollo rural y/o seguridad alimentaria y gestión de fondos de cooperación internacional. Valorable experiencia en gestión de proyectos cofinanciados por administraciones públicas europeas y españolas, preferentemente AECID.

• Experiencia de trabajo en África y conocimiento del contexto de Etiopía: legislación nacional relacionada con acciones de desarrollo, tendencias políticas, sociales, económicas y ambientales del país, su relación con el entorno regional, así como específicos relacionados con el desarrollo rural y cadenas de valor.

• Experiencia y/o conocimiento de trabajo con ONG o comunidades, el sector privado o instituciones públicas que enriquezcan las vinculaciones del programa nacional.

• Experiencia en gestión de recursos humanos y amplio dominio de técnicas participativas, metodologías de trabajo de equipo y coordinación.

• Experiencia en administración de recursos y en elaboración y seguimiento de presupuestos.

• Experiencia en la comprensión y conducción de la ayuda humanitaria en situaciones complejas (deseable).

• Conocimientos y experiencia en la promoción de la igualdad de género.

  Habilidades y competencias

• Alta capacidad analítica y planificación estratégica

• Alta Capacidad de diálogo, comunicación y relaciones interpersonales con personas de diferentes ambientes y grupos en diferentes contextos, incluidos contextos extremos de emergencia humanitaria

• Habilidades para integrarse en equipo multicultural, favorecer el desarrollo de las persona, resolución de conflictos en un contextos dinámicos y cambiantes

• Alto nivel de habilidades interpersonales y de comunicación en diferentes contextos

• Habilidad para trabajar con efectividad, tomar decisiones informadas con una supervisión directa.

• Capacidad de trabajar bajo presión y de gestión de estrés ante situación de conflictos

• Capacidad para permanecer temporadas en áreas con servicios muy limitados

• Identificación con los objetivos generales de Ayuda en Acción, incluyendo el compromiso con la lucha contra la pobreza, a favor de la equidad y la igualdad de género.

• Orientado a resultados, y acostumbrado/a a manejar indicadores de gestión

• Buen trato, pro actividad y habilidad para la comunicación.

  Idiomas

  Imprescindible: Excelente redacción y sintaxis en castellano y en Inglés. Conocimiento de Amárico y/o Oromo es un plus.

  Conocimientos informáticos

  Nivel alto de herramientas informáticas: Windows avanzado, MS Office y bases de datos.

• Condiciones de la oferta

• Duración del contrato: 1 año, prorrogable.

• Incorporación: Septiembre 2018

• Movilidad nacional, regional e internacional

• Remuneración acorde a la política retributiva de Ayuda en Acción

• Ubicación puesto: Adís Abeba

Si estás interesado/a en esta oferta, por favor, envía tu CV actualizado a rrhh@ayudaenaccion.org, indicando en el mismo tus expectativas salariales.

Main purpose of position

ICARDA seeks to hire a dynamic and highly qualified senior economist to lead the Social, Economics and Policy Research (SEPR) team and support ICARDA’s research programs. She/he will lead ICARDA’s research on agricultural and rural transformation, agricultural technology adoption and impact analysis, agricultural trade and markets, access to and ownership of key agricultural resources, agricultural value chain development, climate change and economic development, and gender and social inclusion. She/he will play a lead role in aligning the research focus of ICARDA with the socio-economic development agenda of non-tropical dryland countries. The successful candidate is expected to have a solid background on applied agricultural economics as well as an understanding of comprehensive agricultural policy analysis and strategies for effective policy engagement, advocacy, and influence. He/she will have a collaborative and inclusive approach and a track record in effectively leading teams.

About ICARDA

The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is an international autonomous, non-profit, research organization supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

ICARDA’s mission is to reduce poverty, enhance food, water and nutritional security, as well as environmental health in the face of global challenges including climate change. We do this through innovative science, strategic partnerships, linking research to development and capacity development that take into account gender equality and the role of youth in transforming the dry areas. ICARDA works in partnership with governments, universities, civil society, national agricultural research organization, other CGIAR research Centers, and the private sector. With its temporary Headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, ICARDA operates in regional and country offices across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. For more information: www.icarda.org

Main responsibilities

• Provide strategic, scientific and management leadership to the Social, Economics and Policy Research team within the Resilient Agricultural Livelihoods Systems Program of ICARDA (the current team is made up of 8 scientists);
• Develop, plan and implement the socioeconomic and policy research agenda contributing to the effectiveness and impact of ICARDA’s research;
• Develop, foster and maintain interdisciplinary collaborative approaches within socioeconomic research and across other disciplines;
• Support ICARDA’s research programs in embedding socio-economics and policy into their research;
• Position ICARDA ‘s social, economics and policy research within the international research for development arena to increase awareness of ICARDA’s research and its impact;
• Seek mutually beneficial collaborations with external centers of excellence and world renowned scholars;
• Lead ICARDA’s research related to enhanced agricultural technology adoption and impacts, more equitable agricultural trade and markets, achievement of gender equity, improved access to and ownership of key agricultural resources, agricultural value chain development, adaptation to climate change and economic development;
• Play a key role in ICARDA’s fund raising efforts, by identifying strategic and innovative research streams, and designing relevant and high-quality projects;
• Develop an effective strategy and mechanisms that are in line with the interests of the regions for evidence-based policy engagement and advocacy with relevant stakeholders including key decision makers in countries of ICARDA’s interest;
• Publish research results in international referred (ISI) journals, international fora and in popular media.

Education, qualifications and experience

Essential qualifications and competencies

· PhD in Agricultural Economics or closely related fields

· At least 12 years of experience in conducting research on social, agricultural economics and policy, including experience managing teams;

· A track record in envisaging, designing and implementing effective research programs;

· Proven experience in applied economics of analyzing and formulating policies for agriculture transformations and enhancing rural livelihoods

· Proven track record in fund raising and networking with the wider development community

· Strong publication record in relevant international referred journals

· Knowledge and experience in synthesizing information and communicating with decision making officials and ability to present the key results in concise and authoritative manner

· Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment;

· Demonstrated ability to effectively build, lead and manage diverse teams of talented scientists from different disciplines and cultures;

· Excellent written and spoken English;

· Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact and communicate research outputs and impacts with diverse audiences;

· Ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally as necessary

· Knowledge and understanding of the social, economic and political fabric of the agriculture sector in CWANA region would be an advantage

· Interest and dedication to the mission of ICARDA.

Terms of appointment, salary and benefits

This is an internationally recruited position for which ICARDA offers an attractive compensation package including a competitive salary, housing allowance, non-contributory retirement plan, medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, five months’ maternity leave, 15 days’ paternity leave. All benefits are denominated and paid in US Dollars. The successful candidate will be offered an initial contract of 3 years, renewable subject to continued need for the position and satisfactory performance. The first year will be probationary period.

Please apply online at www.icarda.org/iea/ by September 30, 2018

ICARDA is committed to increasing women representation in its workforce and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.

Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Assessing the efficacy of soft-skills service provision (Modules and service providers), and supporting on improvements.

Background

The government of Ethiopia has adopted the second growth and transformation plan (GTP II) with the prime focus of transforming the country to a middle-income country by the year 2025. This GTP has a strong focus on supporting the development of an industrial economy and to this end, the government is establishing a number of industrial parks with the intent to boost the Ethiopian manufacturing sector, create an attractive investment proposition for foreign local investors and employment opportunity.

The Hawassa Industrial Park (HIP) is one of the completed and operational industrial parks where nineteen investors have begun operations, employing approximately twenty thousand workers. The Hawassa Industrial Park - Sourcing & Training Employees in the Region (HIPSTER) project was created to address the challenge of sourcing large number of workers into the IP mainly from an agrarian background and with no experience in formal or manufacturing jobs.

Enterprise Partners (EP) is a UKaid Funded program that aims to support and transform Ethiopia’s economic growth. EP facilitates the implementation of the HIPSTER project collaboratively with Ethiopian Textile Industry Development Institute (ETIDI), Southern Nations, Nationalities’ and Peoples’ Region – Bureau of Trade and Industry (SNNP-BoTI), Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC), and Investors Association (IA).

Within the HIPSTER pipeline; SNNP-BoTI identifies, sources and screens potential workers from ten catchment areas around HIP, and the workers are then sent to the grading centre where ETIDI tests against various industry standards. Workers are then allocated to factories by the IA, and are given in-class training/induction by Soft skills training providers. [1]

Background specific to this assignment

EP undertook an assessment in September 2015 to examine causes of labour related challenges in manufacturing and industry. The assessment was undertaken in Addis Ababa and included consultations with sectoral government bureau’s and institutes, private and government TVET colleges, fashion design and operator sourcing colleges, foreign direct investors and local garment factories.

The challenges identified included poor worker readiness, frequent absenteeism and turnover, poor awareness of factory working environment, poor employee sourcing, recruitment and training processes, low labour productivity and poor motivational systems amongst others [2].

In order to address this issue, EP supported the development of a soft skills training content and conducted training of trainers (ToT) [3]. The soft skills training includes work ethics, time management, and life skills- summary of training topics attached as Annex 1.

There are now four training service providers in HIP providing soft skills training and induction for recruited workers. These service providers have trained 7600 operators directly in Hawassa Industrial Park.

The training is in class and takes a total of five days (8 hours a day) to complete.

Although assessments of current training has shown that factories recognize the value of the training, and see good training results in orienting operators, majority of whom come from informal farming work or no work experience to factory floors, there are a number of challenges that remain to be addressed. Some of these challenges, as identified by factories include, the intensity of the induction process, the need for a more interactive methodology to get the message across, this can include audio/visual tools and the need for flexibility to deliver the training.

The cost of training per operator charged by current service providers is another major challenge in a situation where worker turnover was averaging 10% [4]. Factories have no incentive to invest in their workers at those replenishments rates and have clearly indicated they would be unwilling to cover the external costs of direct training to operators.

EP, investors and stakeholders are now interested in evolving the current training content, curriculum and training methodology to address overarching and specific challenges identified.

Purpose

The purpose of this TOR is to identify an international learning and content creation expert (individual) who will assess the efficacy of the current program, though, among other things conducting a comparative analysis of similar soft skills curriculum, and delivery mechanisms both nationally and internationally.

The expert will then make recommendations on the appropriate content and medium of transmission in manner that support the standardization of soft-skills service provision in Ethiopia.

The expert will also evaluate existing service providers, determine their needs and capacities and make appropriate recommendations on capability of service providers ability to deliver new training methodology. Service providers identified as capable will be coached to provide training to in-house trainers or HR departments who will then deliver soft-skills training to workers.

Specific task

The assignment have two phases:

Phase I: The consultant is required to;

• Conduct a comparative analysis of soft skills service provision (training materials and provision mechanism), both within and outside of Ethiopia, and assess the efficacy of the current program (including training materials, curricula and delivery mechanism) in light of international best practices,
• Assess the capacity of the soft skill service providers, content writers and in country capacity for audio visualization and production, and make recommendations and selections of service providers to work with accordingly.
• Create a strategic engagement plan with project timeline, for the development of standards for soft-skills service provision, in consultation with local service providers and other relevant stakeholders.

Phase II:

• Coach the local service providers on conducting a needs assessment, module selection and development, content creation and production of appropriate training materials and delivery methodology (currently envisaged to be TOT and supervision for in house trainers), as well as evaluation of results.

Deliverables and timeframe

Description of each deliverable

1. Assessment of the efficacy of the current curriculum/modality and comparative analysis with international best practice – 3 days
2. Assessment of service providers – 5 days
3. Creation of a strategic engagement plan – 3 days
4. Coaching local service providers on module development, production of appropriate training materials, and delivery of TOT and evaluation of results – 15 days
5. Compiling report – 4 days

Total – 30 days

Qualification

• Minimum of 10years’ experience in learning, content design and administration of soft skills training
• Experience in developing audio/visual learning tools
• Experience working in garment industry training

Engagement Timeline

The consultant is expected to work with EP, HIPSTER stakeholders and local curriculum developers and training providers between September 2018 and January 2019. The consultancy is expected to take place over 30 of days and amount of time spent in country will be negotiated with the consultant.

Working Arrangement

The EP/partner focal persons for this assignment to whom the consultant will be reporting to is the Garment labour intervention Manager and Garment Sector Lead.

The consultant will be working with a team of service providers for soft skill manual refinement and video production.

Please follow the link below to read the Annex:

http://enterprisepartners.org/job/terms-reference-assessing-efficacy-soft-skills-service-provision-modules-service-providers-supporting-improvements/

Last date for submission of applications is 11^th September 2018.

[1]Refer to HIPSTER project document V2.0 March 2018 for more information on pipeline.

[2]Soft Skills Assessment, 2015

[3] For ETIDI staff, private fashion design and operators sourcing colleges and soft skills training provider firms

[4]Insert reference

To apply follow the link below:

https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=3924