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Ethiopia: JPO - Programme Analyst, Democratic Governance and Capacity Development

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Organization: UN Development Programme
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 16 Sep 2018

Background

The Governance Unit of UNDP Ethiopia works to support democratic development and the promotion and protection of human rights and capacity development.

The Junior Programme Officer will support the implementation of projects under the Governance Unit, with focus on project activities that link to Governance and Democratic Participation, Local Economic Governance, Support to Conflict Prevention and Peace Building, Capacity Development Projects and other SDG and UNDAF related activities. The Governance Unit works towards improved governance in Ethiopia through political and fiscal devolution, transparency and accountability, strengthening of state institutions, leadership/capacity development, promotion of human rights and local participation, localization of the SDGs as cross-cutting themes, and civil society engagement. The JPO will be a member of the Governance Unit and assist UNDP and Government of Ethiopia in implementing programmes/projects within the Governance Unit including developing related research and communication materials and supporting resource mobilization efforts. Under the overall supervision and guidance of the UNDP Country Director, the JPO will report directly to the Team Leader, Governance Unit and work within the Unit’s team with Programme Officers and Programme Associates.

The Country Office works under the National Implementation (NIM) modality, and the candidate is expected to work closely with implementing partners.

Under the leadership of the Country Director (DP) and the direct supervision of the Team Leader, Governance Unit, the candidate contributes to the functioning of the Unit's activities. As such, he / she provides support to the management of programs and projects. He / she works closely with other colleagues in the unit with which he / she forms a united team to achieve results.

Co**n**t**e**n**t and methodology of supervision:**

As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following supervision modalities

  • Structured guidance provided by the supervisor, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing the responsibilities of the JPO
  • Establishment of a work plan, with clear key deliverables and results
  • Effective supervision through knowledge sharing and performance/development feedback throughout the assignment
  • Easy access to the supervisor
  • Participation in Unit/Team/Office meetings to ensure integration and operational effectiveness
  • Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise
  • Completion of the yearly UNDP Performance Management Document (PMD)

Training and Learning:

As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following training and learning opportunities:

  • Participation in a two-week long Programme Policy and Operations Induction Course in New York within the first 3 to 6 months of assignment
  • Use of yearly JPO duty-related travel and training allocation (DTTA), as per the online DTTA guide
  • Other training and learning opportunities, as presented in the UNDP JPO Orientation Programme

In addition, the JPO will benefit from the following specific training and learning modalities/opportunities in the receiving office:

  • Participate in workshops/seminars organized by UNDP led projects and other national and international partners working in the field of governance;
  • Participate in the programme retreats to be organised by the office, which will cover issues related to Governance
  • Attend in-house knowledge sharing events;
  • Corporate programme/project and resource management tools and methods;
  • Have access to corporate online learning portal with self-learning trainings;
  • With agreement from the supervisor, attend regional and national conferences/workshops as a participant or speaker;

Practical information concerning the selection process

  • Selected applicants will be expected to partake in face-to-faceInterviews planned to take place in Copenhagen in early to mid-October 2018
  • Applicants will need to shoulder travel cost should he/she be travelling to Denmark for the interviews
  • Selected candidates are expected to participate in an induction course conducted by DANIDA at Danish MFA premises planned for the early Dec18 or early Jan19
  • Assumptions of duty will be expected Feb. 2019 at the latest

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Participation and contribution to the governance pillar of UNDP interventions

  • Contribute to the formulation of programs and projects in the areas of Democratic Governance for UNDP within the framework of the Country Program Document (CPD) and United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF). This will involve: preparation of concept notes; participation in project formulation and appraisal process, coordinating with UN agencies, government implementing partners, donors, civil society, etc.; ensuring quality and compliance of project design;
  • Develop, in collaboration with other team members and key partners (projects, national democratic institutions), annual work plans of the Governance projects;
  • Contribute to strategic oversight of the planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of the governance pillar activities, monitoring of financial expenditures according to UNDP procedures and rules;
  • Based on the analysis and extensive research on the national and international situation, provide substantive contributions in the formulation of strategic notes and other relevant documents with regards to Governance and democratic participation;
  • Draft policy notes, technical presentations and analytical pieces on the governance context and challenges in
  • implementing programmatic interventions;
  • Carry out other support duties related to the mandate and functions of UNDP as assigned by the supervisor.

Policy Advice/ Programme and Project Delivery Support

  • Support the Governance team in preparing initial drafts of technical advice on governance issues;
  • Prepare material as requested by supervisor to support the application of integrated multi-disciplinary
  • approaches to meet policy and programming needs in line with corporate guidance and standards;
  • Monitor and quality assurance of implementation of assigned programs and projects through, inter-alia,
  • participation in periodic field visits; organization of and reporting on the Review Meetings; assistance to
  • mandatory annual external audit, spot checks, programmatic monitoring etc. so as to ensure that projects are implemented and their outputs and impact being assessed in pursuance of the stated objectives of the projects.
  • Identify, document and share best practices and lessons learned related to governance programmes and projects;
  • Implement and enforce tools of result-oriented management- establishment of targets and monitoring of results;
  • Perform regular projects visits and prepare reports on the progress of projects, challenges and recommend solutions
  • Contribute to the preparation of donor reporting in a timely manner;

Pa**r**tnerships and Resource Mobilization**

  • Undertake research to support the Team Leader and Programme Managers in partnership building and resource mobilization, developing first drafts of papers and materials, and participating in relevant external meetings, in line with the Country Office’s partnership and resource mobilization strategy and action plan;
  • Perform analysis and research to support the implementation of partnership strategies with UN and external
  • partner institutions, including governments, private sector, academia, NGOs, and CSOs;
  • Participate in relevant external meetings, including resource mobilization, partnership and advocacy activities with UN partners, permanent missions, and external stakeholders, as requested by the Supervisor.

Kn**o**wl**e**d**g**e Management**

  • Develop and maintain a repository of key documents, presentations, photos and other materials that are necessary for the team to access and make use of knowledge products;
  • Facilitate the exchange of knowledge on specific thematic areas with regards to UNDP’s mission

Competencies

Core Competencies

  • Innovation - Ability to make new and useful idea work

Level 4: Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully

  • Leadership - Ability to persuade others to follow

Level 4: Generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others

  • Communication - Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform

Level 4: Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis

  • People Management - Ability to improve performance and satisfaction

Level 4: Models independent thinking and action

  • Delivery - Ability to get things done

Level 4: Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services

Technical/Functional Competencies

Primary

  • Problem Analysis and Decision-Making

Level 4: apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

  • Job Knowledge and Technical Expertise

Level 4: apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

  • Client Orientation

Level 4: apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

  • Results-based Program Development and Management

Level 4: apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Secondary

  • Knowledge Management

Level 4: apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

  • Capacity Building

Level 4: apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

  • Innovation

Level 4: apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Required Skills and Experience

Education

  • Master’s Degree in Governance, Law, International Development, Public Policy or equivalent Advanced Degree in a related field of expertise

Experience

  • A minimum of two years and a maximum of 4 years of paid working experience in governance, rule of law and human rights
  • Work experience in developing countries, preferably in the African region would be desirable

Language Requirements

  • Fluency in both Danish and English is required

Nationality

Under the UNDP JPO programme framework, the following position is open only to Danish nationals. The applicant must be fluent in both Danish and English. For the full requirements and information about the JPO Programme, please visit: http://www.jposc.undp.org/content/jposc/en/home/how-to-join/the-jpo-programme.html

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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Ethiopia: Expatriate. Ethiopía

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Organization: Ayuda en Acción
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 23 Sep 2018

1.Purpose of the position:

Work with the Ethiopia Ayuda en Acción team to represent the institution in Ethiopia in coordination with the Madrid team, supporting the presence of Ayuda en Acción in development programmes of the Territorial Development Areas (especially in the Arsi area) and the humanitarian programme in accordance with institutional criteria and principles based on the institutional system of Planning, Monitoring, Evaluating and Quality Control. Identify opportunities for partnerships and funding among the actors present in the territory.

Coordinate current and future Ayuda en Acción interventions with Spanish donors, especially with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and decentralised cooperation.

2.Main responsabilities:

  • Identify opportunities for visibility, strategic alliances and regional institutional funding in relation to Ayuda en Acción Ethiopia national programme.

  • Carry out project and programme developments, drafting of follow up and final project reports in the intervention areas, in accordance with the established country strategy.

  • Support Ayuda en Acción Ethiopia providing the necessary support and advice in each case, especially in relation to the closure and justification of ongoing projects.

  • Ensure the participation of Ayuda en Acción in coordination spaces with regional initiatives on rural development and food security.

  • Guide and coordinate the actions carried out by the different teams, ensuring their coherence, coordination, collaboration and learning.

3.Requirements

Knowledge and experience:

• Graduate. Desirable Economics - Agronomy speciality.

• Postgraduate studies in planning and development of projects in Local Development and/or Economic Development and/or Development Cooperation.

• 5 years minimum experience in technical and financial management and planning of rural development and/or food security programmes and management of international cooperation funds. Valuable experience in management of co-financed projects by European and Spanish public administration, preferably AECID.

• Work experience in Africa and knowledge of the Ethiopian context: national legislation related to development actions, political, social, economic and environmental trends in the country and its relationship with the regional environment, as well as specifics related to rural development and value chains.

• Experience and/or knowledge of working with NGOs or communities, the private sector or public institutions that enrich the linkages of the national programme.

• Experience in human resources management and a broad knowledge of participatory techniques, teamwork methodologies and coordination.

• Experience in resource management and quotes preparation and follow-up.

• Experience in understanding and conducting humanitarian aid in complex situations (desirable).

• Knowledge and experience in promoting gender equality.

Skills and competences

• High analytical capacity and strategic planning.

· High capacity for dialogue, communication and interpersonal relations with people from different environments and groups in different contexts, including extreme humanitarian emergency contexts.

• Ability to integrate into a multicultural team, foster personal development and conflict resolution in dynamic and changing contexts.

• High level of interpersonal and communication skills in different contexts.

• Ability to work effectively and take informed decisions with direct supervision.

• Ability to work under pressure and to manage stress in conflict situations.

• Ability to stay in areas with very limited services.

• Identification with the general Ayuda en Acción objectives, including the commitment to the fight against poverty, in favour of equity and gender equality.

• Results oriented and used to managing management indicators.

· Good treatment, proactivity and communication skills.

Languages

Essential: Excellent writing and syntax in Spanish and English. Knowledge of Amharic and/or Oromo is a plus.

Computer skills

High level of computer tools: Advanced Windows, Ms Office and databases.

4.Offer conditions

  • Duration of the contract: 1 year, extendable.

  • Joining: September 2018.

  • National, regional and international mobility.

  • Remuneration in accordance with Ayuda en Acción remuneration policy.

  • Location: Addis Ababa.


How to apply:

If you are interested in this job possition, please send your CV to rrhh@ayudaenaccion.org.

Mozambique: Senior Monitoring Officer USAID/Mozambique Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism and Services (MMEMS)

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Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 12 Oct 2018

Senior Monitoring Officer, USAID/Mozambique Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism Services (MMEMS), Mozambique

Company Profile:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Kenya, Indonesia, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with organizations across all sectors of international development to support clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

The Mozambique Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism and Services (MMEMS) team provides on-the-ground support on performance monitoring, data verification, gender, impact evaluation, output, and environmental compliance, and collaboration, learning and adapting (CLA) assistance to USAID/Mozambique. The MMEMS main office is in Maputo, with field offices in Quelimane and Nampula.

Position Summary:

Oversee program monitoring and reporting across multiple activities and programs. He/She will work with Key Personnel and other stakeholders (i.e., partners, Mission staff) providing oversight of monitoring functions, such as the creation of performance indicators, development of activity and project M&E plans, setting of targets, collection of program data, assessment of data quality, analyses of data, reporting, and impact. This will include providing trainings to various staff and stakeholders on results-based management and creating effective monitoring indicators, plans, processes, and systems to improve performance monitoring.

Working with Chief of Party, the Senior Monitoring Officer will ensure that short- and long-term monitoring team members (including M&E Specialists and field support staff) recruited under this contract are of a high caliber and possess the required technical expertise. She/he will ensure adequate oversight of monitoring-related task orders under MMEMS. She/he will finalize the MMEMS PMEP, ensure data are corrected appropriately, maintained, and analyzed as stipulated in the PMEP. He/She will continuously work to build the capacity of the Mozambican staff with which he/she works.

*This position is reserved for citizens of Mozambique**

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide oversight for performance monitoring design and implementation, including data collection and analysis.
  • Provide expertise and support for the design and management of indicators, M&E plans, performance targets, data quality assessments, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Support the creation and management of performance indicator tracking systems/databases.
  • Ensure the quality of MMEMS contributions to DevResults.
  • Ensure the inclusion of gender dimensions in all monitoring efforts.
  • Together with the Senior Evaluation Officer ensures MMEMS efforts on CLA are of consistently high quality.
  • Provide guidance and assistance to support use of performance monitoring data for the improvement of ongoing project/activity management.
  • Support the inclusion of gender dimensions of monitoring.
  • Remain current on USG performance monitoring polices and ensure their application.
  • Provide group (of various sizes), one-on-one, and remote training and mentoring on monitoring- related subjects (i.e., results-based management).
  • Support the use of technological innovations when conducting monitoring, such as tablets, smartphones, etc.
  • Support the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a monitoring tool.
  • Convene and participating in M&E communities of practice in Mozambique and throughout MSI.
  • Ensure all work is performed professionally and ethically while promoting an cohesive, positive working environement.
  • Liaise with GOM, as useful, to advance the purposes of the project.
  • In the spirit of team collaboration, assist, as possible in keeping with completing other tasks, in other areas to balance workloads, such as assisting with editing English documents, compiling reporting documents, etc., when needed.

Qualifications:

  • A Masters (or higher) degree in the field of international relations, economics, political science, public policy, statistics, and/or other relevant field.
  • Academic or professional training in performance monitoring design and implementation, including data collection and analysis.
  • At least 8 years of progressively more responsible experience in the design and management of indicators, M&E plans, performance targets, data quality assessments, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Providing guidance in the development and updating of performance management plans (PMPs).
  • Experience with creating and managing performance indicator tracking systems/databases.
  • Experience using performance monitoring data for the improvement of ongoing project/activity management.
  • Experience in the gender dimensions of monitoring.
  • Extensive experience in drafting indicators.
  • Experience providing group (of various sizes) and one-on-one training and mentoring on monitoring- related subjects (i.e., results-based management).
  • Familiarity with USG policies, related to performance monitoring.
  • Familiarity with a diverse set of programming (i.e., health, agriculture, education, governance), one of which must be health or agriculture
  • Professional working knowledge of English; fluency in Portuguese.
  • Preference will be given to a Senior Monitoring Officer with the following additional qualifications:

  • Recent experience using technological innovations when conducting monitoring, such as tablets, smartphones, etc.

  • Experience using GIS as a monitoring tool.

  • Familiarity with Mozambican monitoring and evaluation community.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

Apply Here

PI104352974


How to apply:

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Mozambique: Senior Evaluation Officer USAID/Mozambique Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism and Services (MMEMS)

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Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 12 Oct 2018

Senior Evaluation Officer, USAID/Mozambique Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism and Services (MMEMS), Mozambique

Company Profile:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Kenya, Indonesia, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with organizations across all sectors of international development to support clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

The Mozambique Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism and Services (MMEMS) team provides on-the-ground support on performance monitoring, data verification, gender, impact evaluation, output, and environmental compliance, and collaboration, learning and adapting (CLA) assistance to USAID/Mozambique. The MMEMS main office is in Maputo, with field offices in Quelimane and Nampula.

Position Summary:

Oversee evaluations, analyses and assessments throughout the life of the activity, including data collection, design of evaluation methodologies and participatory data collection methods and protocols, as well as data quality verification techniques. She/he will also be responsible for the design, quality development and production of all evaluations reports and any assessments, population-based surveys and studies including the testing of the development hypotheses, where feasible. This will include the design of the evaluation methodology and participatory data collection methods and protocols for both performance and IEs.

Working with the Chief of Party (COP), the Senior Evaluation Officer will ensure that short- and long-term evaluation team members recruited under this contract are of a high caliber and possess the required technical expertise.

*This position is reserved for citizens of Mozambique**

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership for – and ensure quality of – the design, management, and implementation of performance and impact evaluations, analyses, population based surveys and assessments.
  • Support the design of performance and impact evaluation methodologies, development of participatory data collection methods and protocols, quantitative and qualitative analyses, and utilization of data quality verification techniques.
  • Ensure the inclusion of gender dimensions in evaluations.
  • She/he will ensure adequate oversight of evaluation-related task orders under MMEMS.
  • Lead/oversee the drafting and finalizing of evaluation reports.
  • Ensure evaluations are conducted consistent with USAID evaluation policies.
  • Support the use of technological innovations when conducting evaluations, such as tablets, smartphones, evaluation-related software applications, etc.
  • Incorporate the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in evaluations when feasible and appropriate.
  • Ensure that evaluation teams follow MSI's approach to quality management of evaluations.
  • Provide group (of various sizes), one-on-one, and remote training and mentoring on evaluation- related subjects.
  • Work with the Mozambican evaluation community, as appropriate, to carry out evaluations.
  • Together with the Senior Evaluation Officer ensures MMEMS efforts on Collaboration, Learning and Adapting (CLA) are of consistently high quality.
  • Liaise with GOM, as useful, to advance the purposes of the project.
  • In the spirit of team collaboration, assist, as possible in keeping with completing other tasks, in other areas to balance workloads, such as assisting with editing Portuguese documents, compiling reporting documents, etc., when needed.
  • Ensure all work is performed professionally and ethically while promoting a cohesive, positive working environment.

Qualifications:

  • A Masters (or higher) degree in the field of international development or international relations, economics, political science, public policy, statistics, and/or other relevant field.
  • Documented academic or professional training in evaluation design and methods.
  • At least 8 years of progressively more responsible experience in the design, management, and implementation of evaluations (impact and performance), analyses and assessments, including the designing of the evaluation methodology, designing and implementing quantitative and qualitative methodologies, conducting population based surveys, developing participatory data collection methods and protocols, conducting data analysis, and utilizing data quality verification techniques for large development projects.
  • Excellent data analysis skills including good command of statistics, sampling methodologies, and statistical analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, etc.
  • Experience in the gender dimensions of evaluations.
  • Extensive experience drafting and finalizing evaluation reports.
  • Experience providing group (of various sizes) and one-on-one training and mentoring on evaluation- related subjects.
  • Familiarity with USG policies, preferably USAID policies, related to evaluation management.
  • Familiarity with a diverse set of USAID programing (i.e., health, agriculture, education, governance).
  • Professional working knowledge of English; fluency in Portuguese.
  • Recent experience using technological innovations when conducting evaluations, such as tablets, smartphones, evaluation-related software applications, etc.
  • Experience using GIS as an evaluation component.
  • Familiarity with Mozambican evaluation community.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

Apply Here

PI104353157


How to apply:

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Ethiopia: Enterprise Advisor - NOA (Ethiopian Nationals Only)

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Organization: International Labour Organization
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 28 Sep 2018

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ADDIS ABABA/DC/NO/2018/09

AWASSA/DC/NO/2018/10

Post Title : Enterprise Advisor

Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months) with possibility of extension

Duty Station : 1 in Addis Ababa, 1 in Awassa, Ethiopia

Introduction

The ILO Country Office for Ethiopia Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan, and for the Special Representative to the AU and ECA will be implementing a comprehensive sectoral intervention to advance decent work and inclusive industrialization in Ethiopia through the ILO Apparel and Textiles Programme. A commitment to the textile and garment sector is part of Ethiopia’s broad Industrial Development Strategic Plan (2013-2025) to propel the country to middle-income status over the next decade.

Better Work Ethiopia, as a component of the Advancing Decent Work and Industrialisation in Ethiopia Programme, aims to improve working conditions in the nascent apparel sector in Ethiopia. While this growing sector represents opportunities for business, industrialization, job creation and inclusive economic growth, a concerted effort from various actors is required to realize this potential. This project is part of a comprehensive sectoral intervention of the ILO to advance decent work and inclusive industrialization in Ethiopia. This will be achieved through interventions at factory, sectoral and national level to improve worker wellbeing and achieve higher industry productivity and competitiveness.

Better Work Ethiopia will focus, through its Core Services delivery model of assessment, advisory and training work on improved compliance with labour standards and will partner with factories to improve working conditions by providing practical assistance to help workers and employers in the workplace to engage and cooperate effectively, to self-diagnose and to fix problems themselves. Better Work will also work with leading brands, retailers and manufacturers and harness their commercial influence in order to further stimulate improvements.

The function of the position will be to provide professional level factory services with a view to support sustainable improvements in compliance performance and enterprise development. This includes conducting independent enterprise assessments against labour standards, delivering training services to management and worker representatives, provision of tailored advisory services to strengthen internal systems and sound industrial relations, and reporting on factory performance according to BW guidelines and quality requirements.

Reporting lines

Based in Addis Ababa or Awassa, the incumbent of the position will work under the direct supervision of the Better Work Enterprise Advisor Team Leader and will be reporting to the Chief Technical Advisor of the ILO Apparel and Texile Programme in Addis Ababa.

Roles & Responsibilities

· Using Better Work’s Compliance Assessment Tool, independently conduct assessments of enterprises’ labour standards and management systems;

· Independently produce high quality reports in English on (i) assessment findings, (ii) recommendations for improvement, (iii) enterprise improvement plans and (iv) progress reports on implementation;

· Review the reports of other advisors as part of the Better Work peer review quality assurance system.

· Provide high quality enterprise level consultancy services designed to improve enterprise performance. These services will include general coaching, facilitating labour management committees, providing technical advice and conducting training, tailored to identified needs at the factory;

· Assist in the development, adaptation and implementation of Better Work training services on an as needed basis;

· Collaborate with colleagues in the other components of the ILO Apparel and Textiles Programme programme in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall programme.

· Select, adapt and contextualise Better Work products for use at the individual enterprise level based on needs;

· Assist in the managment of information in Better Work’s systems including STAR and SharePoint and contribute to the programme’s monitoring and evaluation strategy, research agenda and knowledge management systems.

· Contribute to the financial sustainability of the programme by encouraging the participation of enterprises in programme activities and continuously considering the efficient use of programme resources.

· As appropriate, act as focal person for specific technical areas when required by the team leader;

· Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

Education– First level University Degree in Human Resource Management, Adult Education, International Development, Industrial Engineering, Law, or other relevant field.

Experience - At least one or two years of professional experience in social dialogue/industrial relations, capacity building in the private sector in developing countries, adult education, industrial engineering, industrial relations, corporate social responsibility (particularly in the field of labour standards compliance and remediation) or other relevant field. People with experience in industrial engineering or industrial relations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Languages– Excellent knowledge of English and a good knowledge of the local language of the duty station.

Competencies

· Good English and local language communications skills, both oral and written;

· Good analytical skills;

· Good knowledge of the Ethiopian labour- related law and regulations;

· Good group facilitation, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and proven experience of delivering classroom training. Experience in industrial relations and building of social dialogue between management and worker representatives at the workplace would be an advantage;

· Understanding of enterprise level human resource management, production and quality systems;

· Good understanding of corporate social responsibility and labour compliance issues in global supply chains;

· Ability to monitor the effectiveness of training and capacity building initiatives undertaken by partner organizations/ consultants;

· Good understanding of principles of gender equality and principles of equal opportunity and how these can be promoted as part the responsibilities of the post;

· Self-motivated and ability to work independently in an outcomes-based work culture as well as contributing to the work of a team;

· Capacity to sensitively liaise and network with a range of stakeholders including staff, donors, international buyers, government officials, management, unions and NGOs.

· Ability to work with word processing and computer software packages required for work and other software packages for producing information materials;

REMUNERATION

The ILO offers a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the United Nations Common System of salaries, allowances and benefits.


How to apply:

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit https://jobs.ilo.org/. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

Assessed candidates who will be considered as appointable but not selected for this position can also be offered to be assigned on another temporary position at the same or at a lower grade provided that said candidates possesses the minimum qualifications for this position.

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The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.

Mozambique: Team Leader-WASH-FIN, Mozambique

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Organization: Tetra Tech
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 24 Sep 2018

Tetra Tech International Development Services (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Team Leader candidates for the USAID/WASH-FIN program.

Tetra Tech is implementing the USAID funded Water Sanitation and Hygiene Finance (WASH-FIN) project in Mozambique aiming to close WASH Sector financing gaps. In Mozambique, the program will focus on improving WASH sector financing and service delivery through support to selected municipalities in leveraging additional financing through private capital and/or blended finance. WASH-FIN will further undertake knowledge management activities in Mozambique and engage stakeholders from the broader region. Towards this end, the project has a vacancy for a Team Leader for Mozambique to be based in either Maputo or a northern province on a fixed term contract.

The Mozambique Team Leader will be the main link with all partners, USAID | Mozambique, and the WASH-FIN team. The Mozambique Team Leader will be responsible for the performance of a wide range of program management activities and direct oversight for project administration and financial management, supervising directly full-time technical and administrative support staff, short-term consultants, and subcontractors providing intermittent technical assistance for project execution.

Responsibilities:

* Provide strategic leadership to the implementation of the WASH-FIN project in Mozambique. This will include, but not be limited to, the following activities:

  • Lead final conceptualization of scope activities in country in partnership with USAID | Mozambique Mission and other sector stakeholders

  • Develop detailed workplan and budget to guide the implementation of the portfolio of country project activities.

  • Develop Scopes of Work and budgets for specific technical activities to be undertaken by external local or international consultants, or project subcontractor(s), and manage the successful implementation of this work.

* Build strong implementation partnerships with USAID | Mozambique mission, sector stakeholders, peer development agencies and implementing partners, and other key sector players.

* Prepare weekly and quarterly activity reports and other intermittent reporting as required.

* Coordinate all project activities and ensure complementarity with other relevant programs financed by both USAID and other partners.

* Supervise directly full-time technical and administrative support staff, and local and international consultants hired and contracted for the project.

* Liaise with Open Capital Advisors, the project’s Nairobi-based subcontractor on relevant project activities.

* Carry out other specific duties and tasks as may be assigned within identified competencies.

Essential Skills:

* Strong project management skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple ongoing activities simultaneously

* Strong understanding of infrastructure development and finance (public and private), ideally within the water and sanitation sectors. Specific knowledge of infrastructure project finance and Public-Private Partnerships structuring and implementation preferred.

* Excellent ability to build strong relationship with sector stakeholders and other partners.

* Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment.

* Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to write well-structured technical reports; excellent verbal communication skills.

* Professional-level fluency in spoken and written English and at least highly proficient spoken and written Portuguese.

Qualifications:

* Qualifications and skills: Master’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics or any other relevant degree.

* General professional experience: A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in urban infrastructure development, finance, regulation and/or service delivery, ideally with at least a portion of this experience built working in Mozambique

* Experience in finance, ideally in infrastructure, microfinance or SME development.

* Experience in management of multi-disciplinary teams.

* Experience in working in a donor-funded environment.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:

* Cover Letter.

* CV in reverse chronological format (in English).

* List of at least three professional references (Please provide email and phone numbers).

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech IDS' ad posted.

Apply on-line at: http://ow.ly/InZC30lP7XR

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted. Deadline for applications is September 24, 2018. Applications will be reviewed and considered as they are received.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—17,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.


How to apply:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—17,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.

Ethiopia: Nutrition Monitoring And Evaluation Advisor - Volunteer in Ethiopia (All Nationalities)

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Organization: Cuso International
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 15 Dec 2018

Location Harrar, Ethiopia

Start Date Nov 2018 – Jan 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 9 Months

Language Requirements English

Open to all nationalities outside of Ethiopia. Applicants must be eligible to obtain an entry visa and work permit for Ethiopia.

Due to funder restrictions, support for accompanying partners/dependents is not available for this placement.

The Volunteer’s Role

Objectives:

  • Development of supportive supervision and monitoring tools for nutrition and related programs

  • Strengthening the monitoring and evaluation capacity of GROW project implementing partners particularly the zonal

nutrition coordination committee.

  • Strengthening documentation and data system of the GROW project partners.

As a volunteer, you will:

  • Support the review of the nutrition related strategic and operational Plan of Haramaya university, Zonal nutrition coordination committee, and relevant zonal sectors

  • Provide support for development of appropriate nutrition related indicators

  • Assist in the development of appropriate supportive supervision and monitoring and evaluation tools/checklists

  • Support the strengthening of documentation and data management system

  • Develop or share best practices, success stories and reports

Essential Academic Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree preferred in statistics, Health admin/Health Informatics, international development, Economics, Social Sciences, M&E processes or related field

Essential Professional Background:

  • At least 2-3 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluations

  • Demonstrated experience in program monitoring and evaluation using a results-based management system, and designing monitoring and evaluation systems

Support Package

  • Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)

  • Accommodation while in placement

  • Return airfare and visa/work permit costs

  • Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance

  • Pre-departure training and in-country orientation

  • Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend

  • Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return

  • Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).

  • Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation

  • Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months


How to apply:

http://bit.ly/2NczxRi

Ethiopia: Environmental Health & Nutrition Advisor - Volunteer in Ethiopia (All Nationalities)

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Organization: Cuso International
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 15 Dec 2018

Location Harar, Ethiopia

Start Date Nov 2018 - Jan 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 7 Months

Language Requirements English

Open to all nationalities outside of Ethiopia. Applicants must be eligible to obtain an entry visa and work permit for Ethiopia.

The Volunteer’s Role

The project has three intermediate outcomes:

1) Improve nutrition practices and services for women of reproductive age and boys and girls under five years

2) Improve nutrition-sensitive practices for women of reproductive age and boys and girls under five years

3) Strengthen governance of gender-sensitive nutrition programs and approaches at the Federal, Regional, Zonal and Woreda levels.

The overall purpose of this placement is to strengthen the activities towards accessing water for drinking and homestead production, and improving personal hygiene and sanitation of the targeted community for the achievement of optimal nutrition and health

As a volunteer, you will:

-In conjunction with local staff & Cuso International volunteers, design and implement sectoral nutrition capacity building activities

-Conduct household access to water and provide advisory support in improving Households/community access to safe drinking water in the zone

-Conduct household water quality check and improvement activities in the zone

-Assist in the design and implementation sewage and sewerage management strategies

-Design and implement personal hygiene, home sanitation, and use of latrine campaigns

Essential Academic Qualifications:

BSc. /MSc. degree in Water Resources Management, Sanitary Science, Environmental Health

Essential Professional Background:

  • Three years’ work experience in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and Nutrition interventions

  • Demonstrated work experience in improving access to drinking water and waste management

  • Hand on experience in design of water quality improvement strategies

Support Package

  • Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)

  • Accommodation while in placement

  • Return airfare and visa/work permit costs

  • Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance

  • Pre-departure training and in-country orientation

  • Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend

  • Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer (Return flight, emergency medical insurance, vaccinations)

  • Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return

  • Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).

  • Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation

  • Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months


How to apply:

http://bit.ly/2NeEpVS


Ethiopia: Multi-sectoral Collaboration For Nutrition Advisor - Volunteer in Ethiopia (All Nationalities)

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Organization: Cuso International
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 15 Dec 2018

Location Harar, Ethiopia

Start Date Nov 2019 – Jan 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 9 Months

Language Requirements English

Open to all nationalities outside of Ethiopia. Applicants must be eligible to obtain an entry visa and work permit for Ethiopia.

Due to funder restrictions, support for accompanying partners/dependents is not available for this placement.

The Volunteer’s Role

The overall purpose of this placement in Harar is to strengthen the maternal and child nutritional care service provision in East Harrarghe Zone through capacity building and system strengthening in East Harrarghe Zone Government sector offices that are the member of the zonal nutrition coordination committee.

The project has three intermediate objectives:

1) Improve nutrition practices and services for women of reproductive age and boys and girls under five years

2) Improve nutrition-sensitive practices for women of reproductive age and boys and girls under five years

3) Strengthen governance of gender-sensitive nutrition programs and approaches at the Federal, Regional, Zonal and Woreda levels.

As a volunteer, you will:

  • Conduct institutional nutrition capacity assessment to identify gaps

  • Design and implement multi-sectoral nutrition capacity building activities

  • Assist the Zonal Nutrition Coordination Committee (NCC) in planning sector specific nutrition related activities

  • Support the design and implementation of locally appropriate household dietary diversity strategies and food recipes

  • Assist in the design and implementation of local food preservation methods, and use of improved cooking technology

Essential Academic Qualifications:

BSc degree in food science and nutrition, human nutrition, post-harvest handling and food processing or related field

Essential Professional Background:

At least two years’ experience in managing /advising Nutrition-Sensitive development interventions or experience in design of household dietary diversity strategies and food recipes

Support Package

  • Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)

  • Accommodation while in placement

  • Return airfare and visa/work permit costs

  • Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance

  • Pre-departure training and in-country orientation

  • Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend

  • Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return

  • Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).

  • Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation

  • Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months


How to apply:

http://bit.ly/2NeEWak

Ethiopia: Health Education/Communications Advisor - Volunteer in Ethiopia (All Nationalities)

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Organization: Cuso International
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 15 Dec 2018

Location Harrar, Ethiopia

Start Date Oct - Dec 2018 (flexible)

Length of Placement 9 Months

Language Requirements English

Open to all nationalities outside of Ethiopia. Applicants must be eligible to obtain an entry visa and work permit for Ethiopia.

Due to funder restrictions, support for accompanying partners/dependents is not available for this placement.

The Volunteer’s Role

The over-all purpose of this placement is to provide technical support for establishment /strengthening of community nutrition education platforms, development/adaption of nutrition behaviour change communication materials, and implementation in East Harrarghe Zone through capacity building and system strengthening in East Harrarghe Government sectors and community based organizations who are working with zonal nutrition coordination committee, through Haramaya University.

As a volunteer, you will:

Assist the assessment of main social barriers for proper nutritional practices

Support the establishment/strengthening of community education strategies and platforms to address the social barriers

Assist the design and development of appropriate nutrition social behavior change communication (SBCC) materials

Support the effective implementation of community level SBCC for nutrition activities, gather success stories & lessons learned and share with partners

Assist in the development of the nutrition SBCC capacity of local partners and the community

Essential Academic Qualifications:

-MA. degree in of the following fields of study:

-Behaviour Change Communication/health education/promotion, Communication for Development, Communications, Behavioral Science.

Essential Professional Background:

-At least three years work experience in designing nutrition/& or health education interventions.

-Demonstrated work experience in capacity development for social behavior change communications

-Experience on assessment of social barriers for optimal nutrition is an asset


How to apply:

http://bit.ly/2NfWwLp

Ethiopia: Communications Advisor - Volunteer in Ethiopia (All nationalities)

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Organization: Cuso International
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 15 Dec 2018

Location Harar, Ethiopia

Start Date Sep-Nov 2018 (flexible)

Length of Placement 9 Months

Language Requirements English

Open to all nationalities outside of Ethiopia. Applicants must be eligible to obtain an entry visa and work permit for Ethiopia.

Due to funder restrictions, support for accompanying partners/dependents is not available for this placement.

The Volunteer’s Role

The overall purpose of this placement is to strengthening the communication systems of CARE, Haramaya University, and East Harrarghe Zonal Sectors

-Developing quality communication materials such as organizational web pages, briefs, publications, and reports

-Facilitate the strengthening of the networking and partnership development of CARE East Harrarghe Office, Haramaya University, and Zonal Sector Offices.

As a volunteer, you will:

-Assist in the establishment of an effective organizational communication system

-Strengthen partner capacity in the development of quality communication materials

-Facilitate organizational networking and partnership development

-Support partners in developing quality annual reports and briefings

Essential Academic Qualifications:

  • MA degree preferred in Communication/Communication for Development, international relations, Journalism or related field

Essential Professional Background:

  • At least 3 years’ experience in communications

  • Demonstrated work experience in establishing organizational communication strategies, capacity building for communication system strengthening

Support Package

  • Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)

  • Accommodation while in placement

  • Return airfare and visa/work permit costs

  • Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance

  • Pre-departure training and in-country orientation

  • Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend

  • Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return

  • Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).

  • Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation

  • Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months


How to apply:

http://bit.ly/2uzwV4M

Ethiopia: Nutrition & Enviromental Health Advisor - Volunteer in Ethiopia (All nationalities)

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Organization: Cuso International
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 15 Dec 2018

Location Chiro, Ethiopia

Start Date Nov 2018 – Jan 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 9 Months

Language Requirements English

Open to all nationalities outside of Ethiopia. Applicants must be eligible to obtain an entry visa and work permit for Ethiopia.

Due to funder restrictions, support for accompanying partners/dependents is not available for this placement.

The Volunteer’s Role

The Growing Nutrition for Mothers and Children (GROW) project in Ethiopia is an initiative to address undernutrition in women of reproductive age and children under five years of age. GROW is a partnership among Care Canada, Cuso International, and McGill University. In Ethiopia the project will be implemented in East and West Harrarghe Administrative Zones of Oromia Regional State and ----- Administrative Zone of Afar Regional State. The implementation of the project will be led by Care Ethiopia in close partnership with the government of Ethiopia Ministry of Health, Regional Health Bureaus of Oromia and Afar Regional States. Cuso International Ethiopia Country Program Office will be involved in deploying volunteers to strengthen the institutional nutrition capacity of the different sectors involved in the implementation of the project. The project is funded by Global Affairs Canada.

The project has three intermediate outcomes:

1) Improve nutrition practices and services for women of reproductive age and boys and girls under five years

2) Improve nutrition-sensitive practices for women of reproductive age and boys and girls under five years

3) Strengthen governance of gender-sensitive nutrition programs and approaches at the Federal, Regional, Zonal and Woreda levels.

As a volunteer, you will:

  • Design and implement sectoral nutrition capacity building activities for WASH Committee / water use committee

  • Conduct household access to water and provide advisor support in improving Households / community access to safe drinking in the zone

  • Conduct household water quality check and improvement activities in the zone

  • Assist in the design and implementation sewage and sewage management strategies, including personal hygiene, home sanitation and use of latrine campaigns

  • Design materials on critical handwashing and promote CLTSH processes to bring about behavioral change of the community

Essential Academic Qualifications:

MSc. degree in Water Resources Management, Sanitary Science, Environmental Health

Essential Professional Background:

  • Three years’ work experience in WASH and Nutrition interventions

  • Demonstrated work experience in improving access to drinking water and waste management

  • Hand on experience in design of water quality improvement strategies

Support Package

  • Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)

  • Accommodation while in placement

  • Return airfare and visa/work permit costs

  • Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance

  • Pre-departure training and in-country orientation

  • Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend

  • Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return

  • Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).

  • Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation

  • Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months


How to apply:

http://bit.ly/2NgjfHj

Ethiopia: Expression of Interest: Development of database for the State Party Reporting Procedure of the ACERWC

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Organization: Plan International
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 21 Sep 2018

Founded in 1937, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children's development organisations in the world. Plan’s bold purpose statement is advancing children’s right and equality for girls. We work in over 70 countries worldwide to create lasting change for children and their communities. The Plan International Africa Union Liaison Office is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Plan International Pan Africa Office (Plan PAO), as one of the key partner for ACERWC, has been supporting and strengthening the capacity of ACERWC to implement its mandate on state reporting, concluding observations and recommendations in materializing the rights of African children. The Concluding Observations and Recommendations are available on the website of the Committee in the form of a list. Taking in to account the increasing number of State Reports and Concluding Observations and Recommendations, the ACERWC with the technical and financial support from Plan International Pan Africa Office (Plan PAO) have decided to establish a systematic online depository of these documents, in a form of an online database.

Plan International African Union Liaison Office invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in carrying out the development of database for the State Party Reporting Procedure of the ACERWC. Consultants with demonstrated technical expertise, methodology and tools in database development are highly encouraged to apply.

Please refer to the Terms of Reference for the description of the consultancy, the timeframe, and the key selection criteria here.


How to apply:

Interested and qualified consultants must submit their technical and financial proposals to the following address: AULiaisonOffice@plan-international.orgNo later than Friday, 21st Sept, 2018 at 1700hrs (GMT+3).

For more details about the consultancy services please send email to AULiaisonOffice@plan-international.org or phone number (+251)1166-10182

Ethiopia: Communications Advisor (All nationalities)

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Organization: Cuso International
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 15 Dec 2018

Location Harar, Ethiopia

Start Date Sep-Nov 2018 (flexible)

Length of Placement 9 Months

Language Requirements English

The Volunteer’s Role

The overall purpose of this placement is to strengthening the communication systems of CARE, Haramaya University, and East Harrarghe Zonal Sectors

-Developing quality communication materials such as organizational web pages, briefs, publications, and reports

-Facilitate the strengthening of the networking and partnership development of CARE East Harrarghe Office, Haramaya University, and Zonal Sector Offices.

As a volunteer, you will:

-Assist in the establishment of an effective organizational communication system

-Strengthen partner capacity in the development of quality communication materials

-Facilitate organizational networking and partnership development

-Support partners in developing quality annual reports and briefings

Essential Academic Qualifications:

  • MA degree preferred in Communication/Communication for Development, international relations, Journalism or related field

Essential Professional Background:

  • At least 3 years’ experience in communications

  • Demonstrated work experience in establishing organizational communication strategies, capacity building for communication system strengthening

Support Package

  • Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)

  • Accommodation while in placement

  • Return airfare and visa/work permit costs

  • Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance

  • Pre-departure training and in-country orientation

  • Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend

  • Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return

  • Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).

  • Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation

  • Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months


How to apply:

http://bit.ly/2uzwV4M

Ethiopia: Head of Support - Ethiopia

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Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 01 Oct 2018

The Norwegian Refugee Council is seeking an exceptional professional to join the Ethiopia country programme in as Head of Support. As one of NRCs largest country programmes in the East Africa & Yemen Region, the Head of Support will provide overall leadership to the Ethiopia support operations. Our ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience in a similar role as Senior Manager; and is looking for role in which they can utilize their highly developed skills in leadership, strategic thinking and problem solving.

Job description

• Provide overall leadership of the Support function including: Finance, HR, Admin, Logistics, IT.
• Ensure timely and relevant support to the Area Offices within the functions of HR, Logistics, Finance, Admin and ICT.
• Lead on the support function's global ambitions and initiatives
• Facilitate the Support functions strategic input to the development of the Country Strategy and Plan of Action
• Ensure strong support systems are in place and provide strategic development of country structures, technical systems, human resource capacity and allocation
• Ensure overall quality support to project implementation
• Responsible for the strategic development of country structures, technical systems, human resource capacity and allocation
• Technical line management and capacity building of the support unit
• Ensure Country compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and handbooks and donor/auditor requirements

*A full job description can be found on our website*

Qualifications

• Minimum first level university/bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Human Resources, Finance or relevant and related field.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Allocation of resources and costs expertise
• Strong leadership skills, with expertise in managing human resources
• Proactive with the ability to lead on initiatives and drive change
• Practical understanding and experience in finance and logistics
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of the context in Ethiopia is desirable
• Previous NRC experience is desirable

Personal qualities

• Strategic thinking
• Managing performance and development
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing resources to optimize results

We offer

• Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Contract Duration: 2 years
• Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary & benefits package in a family duty station
• NRC may be required to verify the identify of its partners and check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activity. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.


How to apply:

To apply, please visit www.nrc.no/vacancies

*Females are highly encouraged to apply*


Ethiopia: Driver,GS-2,Temporary Appointment Gambella,2 Postions,Only Ethiopian Nationalies

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Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 02 Oct 2018

Specific Tasks

  • Drives office vehicles for the transport of staff members and authorized visitors and delivers/collects urgent mails, documents and other items to/from government office, run errands.
  • Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities, as required.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., and the assigned vehicle is MOSS compliant in terms of medical kits and communication equipment, performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs.
  • Ensures that the vehicle is kept clean (in and outside).Â
  • Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
  • Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken, in case of involvement in an accident.
  • Performs other related duties, as required.
  • Expected Deliverables

  • Timely transport service provided to UNICEF staff, Guests, etc.
  • Keep the assigned vehicle in good condition, including cleaning it.
  • Keep daily vehicle records updated
  • Reporting

  • Produce monthly vehicle report by 05th day of each month
  • Reports vehicle movement in the field through the radio as per the standing UN rules and regulations
  • Reports vehicle status/condition regularly
  • Expected background and Experience

    Education:

  • Primary education; drivers license; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
  • Work Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years work experience as a driver; safe driving record.
  • Language requirement:

  • Good knowledge of the local language and familiarity of the duty station is an asset.
  • Competencies:

  • Communication, working with people, drive for results, Analyzing, Planning and Organizing, Following Instructions and Procedures, Adapting and Responding to Change
  • General Conditions: Procedures and Logistics

  • The drivers will be based in Jijiga office with frequent field mission to other parts of the region
  • Full DSA will be paid when on official trip outside the duty station
  • Policy both parties should be aware of:

  • Same rules/policy governing TA positions will apply
  • UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

    The technical competencies required for this post are….

    View our competency framework at

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

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

    Remarks:

    Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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


    How to apply:

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=516321

    Ethiopia: Programme Support Officer

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    Organization: International Organization for Migration
    Country: Ethiopia
    Closing date: 24 Sep 2018

    Position Title : Programme Support Officer

    Duty Station : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

    Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

    Closing Date : 24 September 2018

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

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

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

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

    1. Internal candidates

    2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

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

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

    Context:

    Under the direct supervision of the Emergency & Post-Crisis (EPC) Programme Coordinator, and the overall supervision of the Head of Programs, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for providing support and contributing to the implementation, monitoring and development of EPC projects in Ethiopia.

    Core Functions / Responsibilities:

    1. Provide support and assistance for the timely start-up of the various phases or components of the programme. Follow up on logistical and administrative arrangements, cooperate with national and international authorities, provide information and assist with arrangements required for the recruitment of project staff, and ensure that donor reporting information and schedules are available.

    2. Monitor specific aspects of project implementation, identify problems and propose action to expedite the delivery of inputs. Analyze progress and implementation reports and identify and document significant project events, decisions, problems or deviations.

    3. Draft sections of project documents based on results of assessments that have been carried out during various phases. Draft project and budget revisions based on negotiations with donors, changed work plans or budget reallocation.

    4. Contribute to the development of new projects by selecting and summarizing background information, assessing the local context for the planning and administration of individual projects, and drafting of project proposals.

    5. Undertake duty travel relating to project/programme assessment, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and new project/programme development, as required.

    6. Assist in developing and maintaining strong and regular liaison with the project/programme partners, such as governmental authorities, diplomatic missions, and any other concerned agencies and working groups, aiming at coordinating and promoting new activities and facilitating the implementation of ongoing activities and fund raising for new projects/programmes.

    7. Assist the Programme/Project Manager in monitoring, assessing and evaluation of project/programme activities, and in planning new features that add value to the project's overall goals.

    8. Work with experts, consultants and other project participants to ensure that logistical arrangements and internal procedures for monitoring and reporting are well understood and implemented.

    9. Provide support in preparing regular project/programme reports and communications/visibility materials according to IOM and donor formats as required, and update regularly and report to donors covering all IOM activities. Draft project revisions, including adjusting project budgets on the basis of changed work plans.

    10. Support the inclusion of SMART indicators in project development, and support project managers in monitoring project implementation and results against those indicators.

    11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

    Required Qualifications and Experience:

    Education

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

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

    Experience

    • Experience in project administration. Knowledge of social and development issues as well as general migration related issues. Good knowledge of project development, administration and evaluation concepts and procedures;

    • Experience in humanitarian programmes for migrants and capacity-building activities;

    • Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions;

    • Familiarity with financial and business administration;

    • Knowledge of the region is an advantage.

    Languages

    Fluency in English and French is required.

    Desirable Competencies:

    Values

    Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

    Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

    Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

    Core Competencies– behavioural indicators level 2

    Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

    Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

    Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

    Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

    Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

    Managerial Competencies– behavioural indicators level 2

    Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.

    Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

    Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

    Other:

    Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

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

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

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


    How to apply:

    Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 24 September 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

    For further information, please refer to:

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

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

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

    Posting period:

    From 11.09.2018 to 24.09.2018

    Requisition: SVN 2018/214 (P) - Programme Support Officer (P2) - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (55637049) Released

    Posting: Posting NC55644995 (55644995) Released

    Mozambique: Resources Management Officer

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    Organization: International Organization for Migration
    Country: Mozambique
    Closing date: 25 Sep 2018

    Position Title : Resources Management Officer

    Duty Station : Maputo, Mozambique

    Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

    Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

    Closing Date : 25 September 2018

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

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

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

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

    1. Internal candidates

    2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

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

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

    Context:

    Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) for IOM Mozambique and technical oversight from the Senior Regional Resource Management Officer (SRRMO) as well as in close collaboration with the Department of Resources Management (DRM) and other relevant units at Headquarters (HQs) and Manila Administrative Centre (MAC), the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for supervising and coordinating the administrative, budgetary and financial functions of the Mission and its sub-offices.

    Core Functions / Responsibilities:

    1. Assist in monitoring and overseeing the financial management for all activities in the Mission and its sub-offices including the oversight of financial expenditure and accountability; undertake financial analysis of projects in the Mission.

    2. Train and supervise support staff in the administrative and finance unit in accordance with the Organization's regulations and procedures.

    3. Assist in forecasting cash flows according to activities in the Mission and ensure daily control of funds disbursed; verify that funding is received in accordance with donor agreements.

    4. Assist the supervisor in preparing the annual budget for the Mission, in coordination with the relevant Project Managers. Monitor the budget control process and analyse variances between budget(s) and actual expenditures monthly and assist in the preparation of budgets for new projects.

    5. Apply administrative and human resources policies, rules and regulations and make recommendations for resolving difficult or sensitive cases.

    6. Maintain and implement appropriate internal controls to safeguard the Organization’s assets, control cash and prevent fraud.

    7. Track and coordinate all financial reporting and follow up so that requirements are met in a timely manner including the submission of financial, interim and final reports in accordance with IOM and donor requirements in close coordination with the supervisor.

    8. Manage the Mission's office premises, equipment, vehicles and supplies. Ensure the maintenance of an up-to-date asset inventory system, which ensures that all assets are accounted for and reflected on inventory sheets.

    9. Propose improvements in work methods and procedures; identify bottlenecks and recommend action to resolve problems or correct errors and bring to the attention of the supervisor any unusual trends.

    10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

    Required Qualifications and Experience:

    Education

    • Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

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

    • Professional certification as chartered accountant (CA) or certified public accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will be a distinct advantage.

    Experience

    • Experience with international institutions knowledge of International Public-Sector Accounting

    Standards (IPSAS) and SAP is highly desirable;

    • Experience in financial management, accounting and budgeting;

    • Experience in human resources management;

    • Experience with internal control assessment, internal and/or external/project audits;

    • Ability to prepare clear and concise reports;

    • High level of computer literacy, experience in computerized accounting systems and software;

    • Field experience a plus, including in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with international institutions.

    Languages

    Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.

    Desirable Competencies:

    Values

    Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

    Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

    Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

    Core Competencies– behavioural indicators level 2

    Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

    Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

    Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

    Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

    Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

    Managerial Competencies– behavioural indicators level 2

    Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.

    Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

    Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

    Other:

    Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

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

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

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


    How to apply:

    Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 25 September 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

    For further information, please refer to:

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

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

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

    Posting period:

    From 12.09.2018 to 25.09.2018

    Requisition: SVN 2018/215 (P) - Resources Management Officer (P2) - Maputo, Mozambique (55646504) Released

    Posting: Posting NC55646527 (55646527) Released

    Ethiopia: Project Manager

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    Organization: Plan International
    Country: Ethiopia
    Closing date: 23 Oct 2018

    The Organisation

    Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

    We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

    Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

    We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

    We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

    The Opportunity

    The African Children’s Charter Project is a consortium implemented by five organisations. Plan Sweden is the lead organisation while the project is coordinated at the Plan International AU Liaison and PAN Africa Office based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Project’s overarching goal is for children/s lives in Africa to be improved by the fulfilment of their rights. To achieve this goal, the project aims at prompting the implementation of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) through; a strengthened African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACEWC); and increased engagement of African civil society organisations with the Committee.

    Do you have what it takes?

    Plan International seeks a dynamic leader and project strategist to fill the Project Manager position. The Project Manager will lead and oversee all aspects of this high-profile project, including directing strategic planning and decision making, providing technical guidance, managing the activities of sub-recipients, and supervising staff. Typical responsibilities of this individual include the following:

    • Overall responsibility of the ACCP Project Coordination Office, including holding a secretariat function for the Project Steering Committee. • Provide Project Cycle Management Support to implement project activities • Report on the project’s performance to the project committee, the African Union Department of Social Affairs and the Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC); • Ensure quality and timely reporting and documenting of project activities including preparation of project progress reports in line with the Project agreement with Swedish National Office, including the Sida guidelines; • Coordination of the implementation of the project activities across partners, the ACERWC, CSOs and participating AU institutions and bodies; • Take responsibility for overseeing mid-term and final evaluation in close collaboration with the Project Steering Committee; • Monitor the delivery of activities based on agreed upon performance indicators to ensure quality implementation; • Participate in Pan African networks, platforms and meetings with the AU, Pan African organizations, UN and government bodies as appropriate in relation to delivery of project outputs; • Manage the project budget and ensuring cost effectiveness and that transfers and disbursements are according to Plan. • Ensure that the consortium members deliver their assigned activities in a synergistic manner and achieve the project’s objectives; • Maintain an up-to-date risk register and associated risk controls, and ensuring that project partners use it during the implementation of project activities. • Play an active role in the facilitation of relationships between all the organizations involved in the project with particular emphasis on:

    1. The project’s relationship with the DSA and the ACERWC to ensure continuous understanding and cooperation; and
    2. The relationships between the implementing consortium members, to avoid segmentation and build complementarities;

      • Raise the profile of the project within and outside the AU and partner organizations; • Being the main contact for AU, civil society and partner organizations involved in the project.

    Location: The post will be based at PAN Africa office Ethiopia Type of Role: Two year fixed term contract Reports to: Country Director Closing Date: 31/10/2018 Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.


    How to apply:

    Please visit our website at https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=31687&company=PlanInt&username= for further information and to apply for this role.

    Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

    A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.

    As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

    Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

    Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

    Ethiopia: Protection Officer

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    Organization: International Organization for Migration
    Country: Ethiopia
    Closing date: 01 Oct 2018

    Position Title : Protection Officer

    Duty Station : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

    Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

    Closing Date : 01 October 2018

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

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

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

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

    1. Internal candidates

    2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

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

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

    Context:

    Under the direct supervision of the Emergency & Post-Crisis (EPC) Programme Coordinator, and the overall supervision of the Head of Programs, the incumbent will be responsible for integrating protection considerations in on-going response operations as well as contributing to the development of protection focused activities in line with IOM protection portfolio in crisis response, in IOM SLO in Ethiopia.

    Core Functions / Responsibilities:

    1. Regularly participate in inter-agency protection fora (e.g. protection cluster or sector, child-protection sub-cluster, gender -based violence sub-cluster, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse- PSEA- networks and relevant task forces, etc.) and monitor the protection needs of migrants, internally displaced persons and affected communities and their systematic identification, reporting and resolution particularly through specific and/or joint activities.

    2. Efficiently integrate protection related indicators/questions/variables into assessments conducted by IOM (DTM and others) and coordinate their analysis and treatment within IOM and other key protection actors.

    3. Plan and implement protection strategies in coordination with other colleagues and concerned protection actors. These could include, depending on the context, prevention and response to gender-based violence and/or other survivors of violence; prevention and response to child abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence (special attention to UASC and all children affected by forced migration); counter-human trafficking in crisis activities; humanitarian evacuations of trapped and endangered populations; protection considerations for humanitarian admission programmes and any other protection related area part of the IOM protection portfolio in crisis response.

    4. Coordinate the implementation of existing protection activities and contribute to the development of new ones with an eye to mobilize both financial and human resources to fill existing gaps; communicate and co-ordinate with appropriate IOM units and field offices, including with IOM regular programmes on-going in the Mission, the respective Regional Office and Headquarters (HQs) relevant counterparts.

    5. When needed and feasible, coordinate response to individual cases of IOM’s concern and refer or treat them as appropriate (e.g. screening, interview, counseling, referral or assistance depending on programme’s scope and implementing capacities).

    6. Build capacities or enhance existing ones among colleagues on both IOM protection commitments as well as international protection standards and tools (IOM’s Principles for Humanitarian Action, IASC Protection Policy, Sphere Standards, Child Protection Minimum Standards, ICRC Professional Protection Standards, GBV Standard Operating Procedures; IASC GBV Guidelines; IASC Gender Handbook; WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching, Documenting and Monitoring Sexual Violence in Emergencies; Camp Management Toolkit etc.)

    7. Contribute to mainstreaming protection across all IOM crisis response interventions in line with IOM internal guidance on the issue (Please see IN-232 How to mainstream protection across IOM’s crisis response activities: https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/our_work/DOE/humanitarian_emergencies/mainstream/IN- 232-How-to-mainstream-protection-in-IOM-crisis- esponse.pdf).

    8. Participate in protection focused seminars and other meetings representing the Organization at gatherings of governmental and non-governmental entities, as requested.

    9. Draft regular reports covering protection activities; prepare briefing, statistical/narrative reports and background information as required including specific information requested by Governments and other entities.

    10. Actively participate in inter-agency forums on PSEA and engage in prevention and response activities including joint complaint mechanisms.

    11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

    Required Qualifications and Experience:

    Education

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

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

    Experience

    • Experience in the field of migration, internally displaced persons’ assistance and protection with at least 1-year experience in a crisis context as a protection officer or equivalent (specific

    focus on prevention and response to gender-based violence, protection and assistance to unaccompanied and separated children, assistance and protection of most at risk groups in crisis contexts);

    • Knowledge of IOM’s sectors of assistance in crisis response and key inter-agency coordination mechanisms and standards;

    • Experience in liaising with governmental, diplomatic authorities, UN integrated missions, humanitarian and human rights actors as well as UN and civil society partners.

    • Knowledge of the region is an advantage.

    Languages

    Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French is an advantage.

    Desirable Competencies:

    Values

    Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

    Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

    Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

    Core Competencies– behavioural indicators level 2

    Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

    Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

    Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

    Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

    Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

    Managerial Competencies– behavioural indicators level 2

    Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.

    Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

    Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

    Other:

    Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

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

    The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are

    nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

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


    How to apply:

    Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 01 October 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

    For further information, please refer to:

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

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

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

    Posting period:

    From 18.09.2018 to 01.10.2018

    Requisition: SVN 2018/222 (P) - Protection Officer (P2) - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (55630620) Released

    Posting: Posting NC55654460 (55654460) Released

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