FHI 360 is seeking applications for a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/Technical Director for an anticipated USAID project in Mozambique focused on improving reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) outcomes by increasing use and access to high quality services. The DCOP/Technical Director will be responsible for technical leadership of the program to ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated. S/he will manage the design and implementation of key components of the program description and ensure adherence to global standards of excellence in health service delivery programming. The position will be based in Nampula and will report to the Chief of Party. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

Job Responsibilities:

The Technical Director will have the following responsibilities:

• Cooperate closely with the Chief of Party (COP) on all technical matters.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for community and facility-based MNCH services.
• Lead design and implementation of community-based and clinical program activities to increase access to quality health services for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health.
• Ensure program activities are evidence-based, adapted to local context and reflect state-of-the-art knowledge and best practices for RMNCH service provision.
• Provide strategic leadership for training and mentorship for clinical services.
• Lead the response to the specified deliverables, goals of grant agreements, ensuring achievements in a timely manner and in full support and compliance with FHI 360 and USAID grant requirements.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the project technical strategies, adapting global and regional technical resources and tools as needed for the Mozambican context.
• Oversee a team of technical staff for the project and ensure clear roles and responsibilities and lines of communication are maintained amongst the team members.
• Oversee technical outputs of all partner organizations through regular field visits, and facilitate work planning and regular technical meetings for all consortium partners.
• Identify technical assistance needs and training resources among project staff, partners, government counterparts and beneficiaries and coordinate technical assistance provision.
• Promote sustainability of project activities with effective networking, coordination and linkages to other programs, partners and counterparts, capacity building of project staff, and institutional strengthening of implementing partners and community-based organizations.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual work plans and progress reports in a timely fashion for submission to USAID.
• Represent the project in technical meetings, conferences, and coordination platforms.
• Serve as a program representative in the absence/temporary leave of the Chief of Party.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or higher in public health, health communication, social sciences, or a closely related field is required; a medical doctor or nurse-midwife with public health training is strongly preferred.
• At least 10 years’ experience in clinical care and public health, including RMNCH programs.
• Experience providing direct leadership of professional and support staff, and oversight and evaluation of staff performance and deliverables.
• Experience in providing mentorship at the clinical, regional and national level.
• Knowledge of high impact interventions in maternal, newborn and child health.
• Experience working in Mozambique preferred.
• Experience with a USG cooperative agreement preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with host country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and international donor agencies.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese required.
• Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage a high volume work flow.
• Relevant computer software skills, including at a minimum, MS Office, etc.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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The MEL Director will oversee the monitoring, evaluation and learning components of a potential USAID project in Mozambique focused on improving reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health outcomes by increasing use and access to high quality services. S/he leads the development of and manages the MEL Plan. The MEL Director develops and maintains systems to collect data and leads analysis to produce information on inputs, outputs, outcomes and impact of the program. S/he collaborates with and oversees sub-grantees to provide feedback on data collection and indicators; analyzes data reported from sub-grantees, and supports training of M&E personnel in quality assurance methods. S/he collaborates with the program team to design operations research (OR) to support learning, evaluation and planning, and oversees the implementation of OR projects as well as analysis, dissemination, and use. She/he shares MEL data and improvement plans, as well as strategies for program improvements for greater program effects with program team. It is anticipated that the position will be based in Nampula, Mozambique and will report to the Chief of Party. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

Job Responsibilities:

• Designs and oversees the monitoring, evaluation and learning activities of the project;
• Leads the design, development, planning, and implementation of project evaluation activities. This includes development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention linked research;
• Develop strategies and tools for the design and implementation of monitoring of specific technical components;
• Work closely with the heads of projects to co-design monitoring tools, selecting indicators, and determining field monitoring responsibilities. Works to ensure tool compatibility and coordination within the M&E framework, and consistency with national and donor requirements;
• Responsible for providing technical assistance, developing and setting up systems for the timely collection, management, analysis, and reporting of valid and reliable data that meet donor reporting requirements;
• Focus on strengthening the M&E system, building capacity of partners and staff, and improving alignment and support to host-country M&E systems;
• Develop and lead the implementation of a robust learning agenda for continuous learning, collaboration and adaptation;
• Undertake periodic reviews of program and/or country M&E systems, and participate in planning M&E system strengthening actions. Provide guidance on information systems for quality assurance, as well as best practices documentation and reporting;
• Oversee the publication and dissemination of information on successful and promising approaches, lessons learned and other program results to program partners, donors, Government of the Republic of Mozambique counterparts and other key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or higher in monitoring and evaluation, public health, demography, health management, social science, biostatistics, statistics, or a related field required.
• 8+ years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation and research efforts, with at least five years experience in a management position.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated expertise in rigorous quantitative and qualitative research and analytical methods;
• Experience with USG-funded projects;
• Strong background or formal training in evaluating international development programs such as but not limited to, Family Planning and Reproductive Health and/or Maternal and Child Health;
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills.
• Extensive experience in knowledge management and dissemination of research findings.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with host country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and international donor agencies.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese required.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume work flow.
• Experience with and documented skills for design, implementation and oversight of electronic data collection tools (DHIS2, DHIS2 Tracker, CommCare, SurveyCTO), and in the use of data visualization techniques and software (DHIS2, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.)
• Strong skills using MS Excel Word, PowerPoint and Access, and at least one data management software program (SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, Atlas) and experience training others in its use is highly desirable.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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FHI 360 is seeking applications for a Chief of Party for an anticipated project in Mozambique, focused on improving reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health outcomes by increasing use and access to high quality services. The Chief of Party will provide overall leadership and technical direction for the project, ensuring achievement of project deliverables. The COP will be the primary liaison with the funder and will manage project staff and implementing partners to ensure proper reporting, financial management, and compliance. The COP is expected to coordinate with government and other stakeholders to ensure that activities complement ongoing initiatives and adhere to country and global standards. The position will be based in Nampula and will report to the FHI 360 Southern Africa Regional Director. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

Job Responsibilities:

The Chief of Party will have the following responsibilities:

• Provide overall technical leadership and expertise in the development and implementation of health service delivery and care utilization strategies to improve reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) outcomes.
• Responsible for the overall planning, implementation, and management of the project as well as the achievement of the goals and objectives of the project in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Oversee team of senior technical and program management project staff and ensure clear roles and responsibilities and lines of communication are maintained amongst the team members.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and collaboration for the team and in-country stakeholders, including USAID, implementation partners, Government of the Republic of Mozambique partners, and other key stakeholders. There will be anticipated need to travel to Maputo approximately 20% of the time for national-level and donor meetings.
• Oversee/manage partnerships and ensure strong lines of communication and collaboration are established and maintained.
• Lead the planning of all project activities and set high quality performance targets ensuring adherence to technical standards, best practices, and donor guidelines.
• Oversee strategies and interventions to ensure excellence and accountability to beneficiaries and USAID.
• Ensure financial and grants management compliance with FHI 360 and USAID rules and regulations.
• Ensure timely, high-quality, and complete submission of work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by USAID.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in medicine, public health, health management, social science, or a related field required.
• 10 + years’ experience designing, implementing, and managing large, complex health service delivery projects involving multiple partners in or for developing countries.
• At minimum, must have at least five years of progressively more responsible supervisory work experience that involved direct leadership of professional and support staff, oversight and evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, and contract/grant management
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, with accompanying depth and breadth of technical and management expertise.
• At least two years of experience living or working in Mozambique is preferred.
• Management experience with a USG cooperative agreement and familiarity with USAID agreement regulations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with host country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and international donor agencies.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills in English; Portuguese language fluency highly desired.
• Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume work flow.
• Relevant computer software skills, including at a minimum MS Office.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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FHI 360 is seeking applications for a Director of Finance and Administration for an anticipated USAID project in Mozambique focused on improving reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health outcomes by increasing use and access to high quality services. The Director of Finance and Administration will be responsible for financial and administrative aspects of the project, including budget development and monitoring, prime award monitoring and compliance, sub award management, procurement and logistics. The Director of Finance and Administration will establish and maintain sound financial management practices and ensure the project’s compliance with FHI 360 and USAID acquisition and agreement procedures, rules and regulations. The position will be based in Nampula and will report to the Chief of Party. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

Job Responsibilities:

The Director of Finance and Administration will have the following responsibilities:

• Set up and adjust as needed all field-based financial, administrative, procurement, HR and other operational systems and processes, and organize appropriate training and orientation on policies and systems for all field staff at the time of hire and on-going;
• Provide leadership to finance and operations aspects of the project, including general financial management and processes, subaward financial management, accounting, and administrative and logistical aspects;
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the project operational procedures, adapting global and regional technical resources and tools as needed for the Mozambican context;
• Establish and maintain sound and transparent accounting and fiscal control procedures for financial, subaward and operations aspects of project;
• Ensure compliance of financial systems with FHI 360 policies and procedures, USAID rules and regulation, award requirements, and Government of the Republic of Mozambique laws;
• Develop, analyze and monitor program budgets; monitor and track obligations and expenditures against budgets;
• Manage project procurement processes;
• Advise senior leadership regularly on financial and agreement-related matters;
• Provide technical assistance, as needed, to local partners on financial compliance and reporting;
• Prepare and submit annual and quarterly financial and accrual reports to USAID;
• Contribute to the development of high-quality work plans, financial reports, and any other reports required by USAID;
• Liaise with internal and external auditors in the review of project financial management;
• Assure that the project is in compliance with USAID and FHI 360 regulations and procedures;
• Provide direction and guidance to local staff and subcontractor staff on compliance issues, procurement standards/requirements, and other administrative, financial, HR and logistical questions;
• Supervise other project-based finance, procurement, administrative, and contract & grants staff.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in accounting, finance, business administration or related field is required; or a Bachelor’s accounting degree with 12 years’ experience;
• 10+ years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, including overseeing the finance and operations of equally large and complex projects;
• 5+ years’ experience working in a developing country; Mozambique experience is preferred;
• Familiarity with USG rules and regulations for grants and contracts is required; USAID cooperative agreement experience strongly preferred;
• Knowledge in generally-accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control principles;
• Demonstrated experience and skills in developing and managing budgets of $25 million dollars or larger;
• Relevant skills in automated accounting software systems and database spreadsheets;
• Experience building capacity in financial management of community-based organizations and implementing partners;
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with NGO partners, community-based organizations and international donor agencies;
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, depth and breadth of financial management expertise
• Fluency in English and Portuguese required;
• Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English;
• Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume work flow;
• Relevant computer software skills and familiarity with accounting software (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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

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

And we never give up.

For every child, Hope

Purpose

-To build and strengthen an information management system that supports and tracks integrated case management for child protection and generates information which can improve child protection services, including preventive and response services

How can you make a difference?

Key roles and responsibilities

Working closely with the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs (MoWCA) and the regional Bureaux of Women and Children Affairs (BOWCAs) and Bureaux of Labour and Social Affairs (BOLSAs) and Bureaux of Justice (BoJ) (particularly where BoJ is the statutory lead of the One Stop Centre), and reporting regularly to the Federal Attorney General’s Office as the coordinating institution for Violence against Children and Women (VACW) in Ethiopia, the consultant will be responsible for the following specific tasks:

1. Support the review, refinement and development of paper based tools/forms for child protection cases:

2. Test and Roll-out the protocols, forms and tools for child protection at Federal and Regional levels and for cross-border case management:

3. Assess the readiness and feasibility of and design a phased approach to a digital information and case management system and informed by the CPIMS+/Primero:

ExpectedDeliverable

The key expected deliverable of this assignment are as below:

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

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

The technical competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

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

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, 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.

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=516405

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

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

And we never give up.

For every child,

Purpose

Comprehensive Refugee Response Development Specialist for supporting implementation of the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) in Ethiopia and government Refugee Pledges implementation across refugees and host communities. Liaison with ARRA, line Ministries and UNICEF to facilitate the CRRF roll out.

How can you make a difference?

Specific Tasks

Programme, Strategy and Policy Support:

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

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

The technical competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

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

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, 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.

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=516259

Org. Setting and Reporting

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies and natural disasters. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response effort. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principles humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions.
This position is located in Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), in Addis Ababa. The Humanitarian Affairs Officer reports directly to the Chief of External Relations and Partnerships Section, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Branch (PRMB).

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Serves as policy officer; provides advice on a diverse range of policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance and the linkages with other related areas.
• Prepares policy position papers for review.
• Promotes awareness of international humanitarian law through participation in seminars, workshops, training sessions.
• Monitors, analyzes and reports on humanitarian, economic, political, social and civil-military factors in specific regions and on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/management programmes or emergency situations in the region; develops and maintains a “watch list” of countries with potential for humanitarian crisis.
• Improves dialogue between the United Nations and governments, regional/national organisations, in particular African Union and Regional Economic Communities, as well as NGOs and other institutions.
• Contributes to better communication of OCHA's priorities and policies in support of the humanitarian response in specific contexts to African Union.
• Organizes and prepares studies on humanitarian, emergency relief and related issues; organizes follows-up work, including interagency technical review meetings to support policy development work and decision-making on important issues; and ensures the implementation of recommendations emanating from relevant studies.
• Assists or leads, as appropriate, in the preparation of OCHA reports, studies, background papers, policy guidelines, correspondence, presentations, background papers, policy guidelines, country profiles, briefings, case studies
• Establishes and maintains contacts with government officials, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, media, etc.; ensures appropriate mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information both in and outside the UN system, including on the operationalization of the African Humanitarian Agency and related instruments; Participate and brief the African Union Peace and Security Council and facilitate joint missions where necessary and feasible.
• Serves as the primary focal point on specific topics or policy-related issues;
• Organizes and participates in work groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters.
• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of a wide range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related human rights issues. Conceptual and strategic analytical capacity, to include ability to analyze and articulate the humanitarian dimension of complex issues that require a coordinated UN response. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of complex issues/problems. Knowledge of region or country of assignment, including the political, economic and social dimensions. Ability to negotiate and to influence others to reach agreement. Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human misery). Knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian affairs and knowledge of the institutions of the UN system. Demonstrated ability to complete in-depth studies and to formulate conclusions/recommendations. Ability to relate humanitarian affairs issues and perspectives, including gender issues, to political, economic, social and human rights programmes in affected country/region. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

• COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

• PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area is required. Field experience in humanitarian affairs in a complex emergency or natural disaster context is desirable. A minimum of two years of experience working with or in liaison with the African Union (AU) is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

The extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
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Location:Ethiopia based in Gode (Somali region)

Length of contract: 12 months, starting 20th of October 2018.**

Context of the position:

The mission is currently operating in five different regional states : Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, Gambella and Ethiopian Somali with a coordination team based in Addis.

In Gambella, the program approach is dedicated to South Sudan refugees and host communities. The other regions are developing reset program and emergency setup.

Gode base :

The ACF team in Gode gathers 90 persons. The Field Coordinator is directly supervising PMs (Nutrition, MHCP, WASH and Food Security), base Human resources, base finance, base logistic, program officer, MEAL Officer.

Different Wash, Nutrition, Mental Health and Care practices as well as Food Security and Livelihood projects, funded bySIDA, GAc and ECHO are currently implemented two Zones (5 Woredas), high mobility from the Field Coordinator will be required to supervise the teams appropriately.

Currently no major security problem reported, but it could change, given the presence of rebel group and the recurrent conflict at the border between Oromiya and Somali regions.

Harsh environmental conditions, with hot and dry weather. The current Field Coordinator is leaving in a separate guest house, nearby office compound.

To be noted that business visa are for a month, and therefore many travels out of the country are expected, before obtaining work permit.

The position:

You will coordinate the emergency operation in Somali region (program and supports) and start considering recovery projects

More specifically, you will be in charge to:

• Overall management of the programs in Somali Region.
• Overall management of support functions in Gode.
• Overall management of the security of the team at the base
• Continuous strategic analysis of the security and humanitarian context in the region
• Representation of Action Against Hunger and liaison with authorities, UN, NGOs at field and regional level.
• Line managing PMs and support teams
• Reporting and communication

The applicant:

• You have at least 7 years of field experience in operational management of humanitarian programs and proven track record on project management on one of the following topics: WASH, FSL, Nutrition & Health, Mental Health & Care Practices.
• Excellent capacity of strategic humanitarian context analysis, proven record of security and bases management in development and post-crises settings,
• You have developed strong management skills and leadership,
• You are pro-active, strong communication, networking and representation skills.
• You have experience in capacity building of national staff,
• Basic knowledge of Action Against Hunger Logistics, Admin procedure is advantageous,
• Proficency in Somali (speaking/writing) is mandatory.

Status:

Contract:12 months fixed term contract

Remuneration and benefits :

· Monthly gross salary from 1 805 € to 2 305 € upon experience.

· Per diem and living allowance: 499 € (cf eurocost) net, field paid.

· + 16% of monthly gross salary as reimbursement of retirement insurance for non-French citizen.

Transportation and accommodation:

· Coverage of transportation costs to and in the mission.

· Individual room in guesthouse covered

Medical coverage: 100% coverage of medical expenses + repatriation insurance.

Leaves and RnR:

· 25 days of paid leaves per year.

· + 20 RnR per year.

· + 215 € at each RnR period (averagely every 3 months).

· Coverage of the transportation expenses to the RnR area of reference (Zanzibar).

Training :

· Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©.

· Technical trainings at HQ or regional level (averagely 1 per year).

· Opportunity of coaching or mentorship.

· Participation to external trainings costs upon eligibility of the request.

To apply, please visit our website and send a cover letter & CV ( no more than 4 pages!)

http://recrutement.actioncontrelafaim.org/positions/view/3605/A-Field-Coordinator/

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

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

And we never give up.

For every child,Safety

Purpose

- To provide technical support to the regional Vital Events Registration Agency in Somali region in the strengthening of the regional vital events registration system.

How can you make a difference?

Specific Task:

Expected Deliverableand Time frame

Tasks

End Products/Deliverable

Time frame 12 months

Submission of timely budget transfer request by RVERA and liquidation of funds

Throughout the contractual period

Development/adaptation of the regional CRVS strategy

May 20, 2019

Monthly supportive follow-up visit reports

Throughout the contractual period

Monthly organized progress and descriptive reports

Throughout the contractual period

Report of bi-monthly joint consultation and field missions

30 September 2018 and onwards

Birth notification forms adapted and distributed to health facilities

September 20 2018

Terms of Reference and training report

15 September 2018 and onwards

Regional communication strategy adapted along with messages

Throughout the contractual period

Terms of Reference and training report

Throughout the contractual period

Terms of Reference and Assessment Report

30 November 2018

Quarterly report showing the outcomes of the different advocacy efforts

Throughout the contractual period

Joint work plan developed between RVERA and BoH integrating birth registration into the Regional EPI annual plan

December 15, 2018

Assessment report submitted to RVERA and UNICEF

October 15, 2018

Standard data reporting formats developed and applied

November 15, 2018

Quarterly report based on the specific task assigned

Throughout the contractual period

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

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

The technical competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

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

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

Remarks:

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

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=516478

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

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

And we never give up.

For every child, the right to be safe!

UNICEF Ethiopia has been working in Ethiopia for the last 65 yearssupporting the national and regional efforts towards the progressive realizationof the rights of children and women.

We do this by supporting the achievements of the Growth and Transformation Plan II as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through our programmes in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Child Protection, Education and Social Policy and Evidence on Social Inclusion.

In addition, UNICEF Ethiopia has been leading the support in humanitarian programmes relentlessly working towards responding to emergency needs.

How can you make a difference?

You will provide technical support, operational guidance, implementation and quality assurance of all projects/ programmes under the UNICEF ECO child protection output on violence against children, which includes social service workforce strengthening

Key Accountabilities & Duties

2. Programme development and planning

3. Programme management, monitoring and quality control of results

4. Advocacy, networking and partnership building

5.Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

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

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

The technical competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

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

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

Remarks:

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

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=516492

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: Birr1,250,000.00

The Brooke Hospital for Animals – Ethiopia (Brooke Ethiopia- BE) is a Branch of the UK charity, Brooke Hospital for Animals; dedicated to improving the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules and the livelihoods of the communities that depend on them. BE is a registered Foreign Charity in Ethiopia which started its programme in Ethiopia in 2006. We currently work in Oromiya West Arsi zone of 7 woredas and SNNPRS in 9 woredas of Sidama zone, Gedo zone and Halaba special woreda.

Brooke Ethiopia is currently inviting qualified candidates (Ethiopian nationals) to apply for the role of Country Representative. We are looking for a highly proactive, ambitious and experienced individual to be responsible for leading the Brooke Ethiopia’s programme, directing an experienced team and collaborating with others across Brooke’s global programme. Leading the Country programme you will be a strong networker, have strong knowledge of the Ethiopian NGO context, and experience in developing and fulfilling funding relationships with external donors. For more information on Brooke’s work please visit our website: www.theBrooke.org

International Programme Department

This post is located in the International Programme dept. which supported by the ISLT, delivers against the following organisation responsibilities:

• The development of high quality, cost-effective projects and programmes taking place in Brooke Branches, affiliates and UK governed Partnerships in line with our Global Strategic Plan and the sub strategy of ‘Global Hoofprint’^[2] over multi-year periods.
• The delivery of projects and programmes taking place in Brooke Branches, affiliates and UK governed Partnerships in line with our Global Strategic Plan and the sub strategy of Global Hoofprint over multi-year periods.
• The provision of data required for performance management in programme implementation and finance are provided on time and accurately by boards and line management of affiliates, branches and partners respectively
• The coordination of innovation promoting and supporting good ideas for increased impact.

This department is represented on SLT by the Director IP. Its teams network and seek collaboration with other implementing organisations and represent learning and success of the programmes where appropriate.

The Branch Country/Regional Representative is a member of the ISLT. S/he is an inspiring leader providing vision and strategic leadership to Brooke teams in the country/region. The post-holder must interpret the potential of Brooke’s global strategy locally and design and deliver a programme that contributes to the achievement of the organisations goals in this strategic period and beyond.

The Representative clearly demonstrates the values of Brooke in his/her behaviours and creates high levels of motivation and effectiveness in the delivery of work. In line with global strategy the excellent leadership and management by the Branch Representative will result in:

1. Increased scale through new work reaching more equines
2. Increased funding through well-articulated proposals that can be funded
3. Increased quality guided by Brooke’s Theory of Change
4. Accurate and timely data demonstrating accountability

Job Requirements

This is a Senior Leadership role and candidates are required to demonstrate a strong track record at a senior level (minimum 5 years) in providing vision and strategic leadership to the development of a country programme and minimum of MA or MSC in a field relevant to Leadership and management in international development. Brooke Ethiopia has ambitions to extend its reach across the country and is looking for a senior leader to deliver this. Demonstrable experience of working in the international development sector, the leadership of teams to establish strategic direction, strong direction and oversight of budgeted plans and allocation of work with high performance and accountability to the UK Head office is essential.

Apply now

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

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

And we never give up.

For every child, Support

Purpose

UNICEF is looking for a seasoned professional to accelerate the implementation of activities in the Soccer Aid grant that is being implemented in 25 CINuS woredas of Oromia region.

If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.

[Include information about the country/specific programme. Ideally include a link to a video]

How can you make a difference?

The incumbent will be expected to carry out the following tasks and other preventive nutrition activities with the guidance of nutrition specialist in UNICEF oromia:

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

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

The technical competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

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

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

Remarks:

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

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=516457

Overall Purpose of the Role:

• The Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Manager is responsible for WASH technical coordination and implementation within the Gambella region (Dimma Camp). The position exercises technical line management responsibilities over the Dimma WASH staff.
• The WASH Manager is responsible for ensuring that managers and other employees are provided with the right expert advice and support to set strategy and assure operational quality and compliance with standards and procedures. S/he is accountable for the quality provision of WASH programme delivery. S/he will have delegated budget authority, and is expected to contribute to important management decisions. He/She will support WASH activity implementation teams in Dimma.
• The WASH Manager must demonstrate technical understanding of all facets of WASH including Water Supply, Sanitation, Hygiene promotion programming including Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM).

Responsibilities
The WASH Manager is expected to comply with DRC’s framework of standard regulations and operational procedures including the code of conduct, Assistance Framework, Program Manual and Operations Handbook, approved documents, donor contacts and applicable laws specific to Ethiopia

General

• Provide technical line management to WASH staff in collaboration with respective Base Managers.
• Plan and coordinate WASH staff development processes.
• Provide input into staff performance management, and recruitment processes.
• Conduct engineering works including development of designs, BOQs and monitoring construction/engineering activities.

Coordination and Representation

• Collaborate with technical partners and stakeholders including local authorities, donors, as well as providing technical support in advocacy activities related to WASH.
• Provide technical quality oversight on the operations of DRC’s implementation partners in WASH activities.
• Represent DRC at WASH coordination engagements at either regional level or other areas assigned.
• Cultivate good relations with key WASH actors, including UNHCR, NGOs, donors, non-state actors and government departments through effective and regular attendance at technical meetings/clusters and bilateral meetings.
• Develop quality reports for various stakeholders.
• Maintain high level of coordination with WASH sector leads and co-leads as well as with the Regional water office
• Coordinate with other sectors within DRC’s program to ensure coherent and coordinated planning of the interventions
• Participate in inter-agency discussions, ensuring that DRC position, interests and priorities are fully considered

Sector Development, Monitoring & Documentation.

• Participate in program operational and long-term planning process.
• Ensure prudent utilization of and accountability for resources allocated for WASH activities.
• Development of WASH concept notes, project plans, budgets and funding proposals for sector development with liaison with Area manager
• Develop and support mechanisms to undertake gap analysis in WASH and initiate development of new WASH intervention areas.
• experience or lessons learned; promote knowledge sharing and technical input or recommendations on major programme directions and on introduction of new initiatives in the country.
• Manage the implementation, monitoring and documentation of WASH action research and innovation (technical or systems), ensuring rigorous monitoring and wide sharing of results.
• Responsible for technical guidance to the efficient and effective program implementation of all WASH projects within timeframe, budget and quality standards.
• Develop WASH technical standards for capacity building trainings of sector staff in Dimma.
• Develop a monitoring scheme, which includes performance and impact indicators for all WASH components and related activities.
• Develop data base system and data collection tools and ensure quality data collection, data entry and undertake analysis and produce reports and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders.
• Regularly monitor WASH activities and provide timely inputs and feedback to the Area manager to enhance WASH program implementation.
• Coordinate with the MEAL Coordinator for conducting relevant baseline survey, mini surveys, needs assessment data, End line surveys and quality assurance are conducted.
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, biannual, end year reports and activity work plan for various donors and share with Area manager for review before submission

Programming

• Lead the technical project planning, developing detailed implementation strategy, harmonizing approaches and methodologies for project implementation within the Dimma WASH grants.
• Participate in donor missions especially that related to WASH activities.
• Develop systems for effective, coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting mechanisms for use by the WASH sector in Dimma.
• Regular conduct assessments and fact-finding missions in the field on operation and implementation of WASH activities
• Participate in the preparation of project proposals for external donors and participate in negotiations to defend them.
• Conceptualizing and developing sectoral and field strategies in close co-operation with the Area Manager.
• Ensure that the programmes are implemented in accordance with DRC standard regulations and operational procedures, WASH technical standards and national standards and procedures.
• Monitor all WASH program financial budgets, expenditures, procurement (including procurement planning) and inventories in accordance with DRC operations handbook, donor regulations and DRC specific guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to DRC Security procedures according to the DRC Operations Handbook and local security rules.
• Provide technical support to project teams in conducting consultations with stakeholders in the project target areas including but not limited to the government authorities (particularly ARRA, UN Agencies, other NGOs and civil societies for the project start up.

Staff Development and Management

• Provide technical line management to WASH Team leaders based at the field base locations.
• Collaborate with Area manager in developing WASH staff performance measurement and targets and appraisals based on the set targets.
• Conduct regular field visits to operational sites to provide technical support to WASH teams.
• Uphold DRC’s code of Conduct and principles of accountability.
• Participate in in recruitment, staff development, warning and dismissal as required, with a mind-set of anticipation and expectation as opposed to reaction.
• Design, conduct or outsource technical trainings for the key WASH staff to improve staff capacity

Relationship Management:

• Coordination: Maintain close and good relations with all relevant stakeholders including the other Area Managers of other NGOs, UN organizations, ARRA, local authorities, line ministries, donors, DRC partners and internally with all staff and in particular other sector coordinators.
• Transparency: Conduct self and responsibility in a transparent way.
• Reporting: Timely compile required reports for all relevant stakeholders including Donors as required.
• Follow up all DRC / DDG Procedures for Security, Finance, Logistics, HR and Administration.
• Uphold DRC’s international code of conduct.

Reporting
The WASH Manager will report to the Area Manager, Gambella.

Conditions:
Contract: Six months’ contract. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for expats. This position is graded at A14 for international staff or competitive salary and conditions as per national staff terms of employment, as relevant. This is a non-family posting.

Availability: Immediately

Duty Station: Gambella, Ethiopia

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

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate each of DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results through the country team both to position DRC and ensure excellence in all deliverables.
• Collaborating: You lead initiatives at country operation level by involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen to beneficiaries, staff and other stakeholders; and you communicate concisely and persuasively
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values and set a very clear standard for your country team members.

Qualifications
Experience and Technical Competencies:

• University degree or equivalent experience in Environmental, Water, Civil Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or WASH, or other related field. Advanced degree has added advantage
• At least (6) years’ experience in WASH program management including planning of water systems design and implementation including service water Treatment plant, deep borehole systems with NGOs, UN, Government or similar organizations
• 5 years of proven experience in large scale WASH infrastructural project management.
• Proven technical expertise in area of WASH assessment including surveys, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation and coordination is required.
• Ability to coordinate a range of diverse actors and activities to achieve a common objective in the area of WASH.
• Proven technical expertise in the area of WASH assessment including survey, programme implementation, technical design, monitoring and coordination.
• Good interpersonal, communication skills with proven experience in liaising with local authorities.
• Proven leadership skills and a competence in people management.
• Experience in civil or water engineering management and proven organizational skill.
• Good understanding of donor trends, guidelines and procedures.
• Experience dealing with national partners and local/government authorities.
• Professional background in working with internally displaced persons and/or refugees is an advantage.
• Good experience in training and liaising with national NGOs.
• Experience working in multicultural work settings.
• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines;
• A team player and the ability to work with limited supervision;
• Flexible, pro-active, and with the ability on follow through on tasks.

Languages:

• Excellent Communication skills in English required.
• Knowledge of any Ethiopian local languages is an advantage.

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies.

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application on www.drc.dk under vacancies no later than 7 October, 2018.

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

1. Objective and Scope of Work

2.1. Objective of the Evaluation

The general objective of the evaluation is to assess the progress, achievements, constraints and lessons of RESET II project and produce sufficient evidence that would help achieve the project overall objective. In line with this, the mid-term evaluation intends to achieve the following specific objectives:

• To review the status of performance and progress of the project implementation in line with the expected results and performance indicators set out in the project log frame;

• To generate evidence on how the project is contributing to CARE’s 2020 global strategy based on CARE’s global impact and outcome indicators;

• To understand the difference that the project activities have so far made in changing people’s lives;

• To draw and document lessons, both from best practices and gaps, learnt under each of the five project components

• To provide a basis for decision-making on necessary amendments and improvements in the second half of the project period;

2.2 Scope of work

The mid-term evaluation will look in to the progresses, achievements, constraints and lessons of the project under all the five components/ Expected Results: Access to basic services, Disaster risk reduction, Livelihood promotion, knowledge management and women empowerment. Temporally, the evaluation will cover project implementation until the end of year two of the project, i.e. from 1^st October 2016 – 30^th September 2018). The consultant will be expected to include the work of the three implementing organizations: CARE Ethiopia, AAH and OSHO. Hence, the consultant will travel in to all the six woredas of program implementation, namely Dillo, Arero, Moyale, Miyo, Dhas, and Dire (security permitting). However, this may be further dealt with during preparation of technical proposal on the basis of kind of activities accomplished/ sampled per woredas.

The consultancy is for a period of 21 working days which is expected to start in October 2018. The consultancy will include desk review work, field data collection, data analysis and report writing and presentation of findings on validation workshop to be organized by the project holder.

2. Key Evaluation Questions- Evaluation Matrix

The Mid-Term Evaluation shall be based on the OECD/DAC criteria: Relevance, Efficiency, Effectiveness, sustainability (likelihood) andImpact (likelihood) of the project. In line with this, the evaluation is expected to respond to the following key evaluation questions supported by qualitative and quantitative evidence in each case. The present list however is not exhaustive and additional issues might come up during the mission.

1. Technical Approach and Methodology

The evaluation exercise is intended to be inclusive and participatory, engaging multiple actors, within as well as outside the project. The consultant shall use mixed research methods including but not limited to desk review, key informant interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), sample surveys, and observation. The required data for the evaluation should be collected from both primary and secondary sources. Hence, the informants include direct and indirect beneficiaries (basic service users, Rangeland Council members, model farmers, VSLA members SAA group members, etc.), local government structures at appropriate levels, and project staff from the three implementing organizations. The evaluation will also utilize the data gathered during the participatory quarterly monitoring, action research and will employ the data from the kebele level assessment and baseline study as the benchmarks for the results accomplished under the project.

The consultant is expected to design simple but numerically sensitive data collection tools which could help to gather both qualitative and quantitative data. The sample size must be statistically representative of the population. The analysis will involve statistical and content analysis using appropriate packages as deemed fit by the consultant. The analysis among others should show trends and should be disaggregated by gender and age (to the extent possible). Unless otherwise necessary, the consultant shall use the sampling techniques consistent with the baseline for comparability with baseline performance and target.

The Mid Term evaluation will make recommendation for programmatic improvements during the remainder of the action. The implementation plans and changes that result from the Mid Term evaluation will be identified during the validation workshop after which a Mid Term evaluation report will be finalized and shared with key stakeholders. The project activities will be evaluated based the current project log frame and the extent of achievements of expected results and against selected CARE’s global impact and outcome indicators under “Food & nutrition security and climate change resilience” and “Women’s economic empowerment”. (The project log frame and CARE’s impact and outcome indicators list are annexed with this TOR).

The consultancy is for a period of 21 working days which is expected to start in October 2018. The consultancy will include desk review work, field data collection, data analysis and report writing.

4. Deliverables

All deliverables shall be submitted to the CARE in English, including:

• An inception report: submitted one week after the start of the contract, explaining the methodology, work programme and timetable for the evaluation. This should also include draft data collection tools, both qualitative and quantitative.

• A draft report: including a complete raw data

• A final report: to be submitted at the end of the evaluation (not later than 15^th November 2018) with a maximum extension of 30 pages excluding annexes.

The final evaluation report will be structured as follows:

Table of contents

Acknowledgements

Affirmation

Glossary/Acronyms and Abbreviations

Executive summary

• Overview of the project

• Evaluation objectives and intended users

• Methodology

• Limitations and delimitations

• Most important findings and conclusions

• Main recommendations

• Introduction

• Scope and purpose of the evaluation, intended users, team composition and structure of the report

• Evaluation questions and criteria

• Eventual changes to the initial request (objectives and questions)

• Methodology

• Description of methods used and rationale

• Description of project ToC if any

• Limitations and constraints, potential bias and mitigations measures

• International standards used as reference for the evaluation

• Context: Analysis of the context

• Core sections (Key Findings of the report) by evaluation criteria and questions. Presentation of the evidence gathered, triangulation and findings) focusing on the five OECD Evaluation criteria:

• Relevance of the Project

• Efficiency of the Project

• Effectiveness of the Project

• Impact/ Likelihood/ from the project

• Sustainability/ Likelihood) of the Project

• Conclusions: final appreciation (clear and defensible basis for value judgments. Provide insights pertinent to the intervention that has been evaluated and to the purpose of evaluation.

• Recommendations: clear, specific and relevant, implementable, linked with conclusions and reflect consultations with stakeholders, presented per priority level, with timeframe and suggestions of where responsibility for follow up should lie.

• Lessons Learned from the evaluation Process

Annexes

• Terms of Reference

• List of groups people interviewed (anonymized) and sites visited during the evaluation

• List of documents consulted and secondary data used (please provide the sources through web transfer or drop box)

• Data collection instruments

• Evaluation matrix

• Power point presentation of the main findings and recommendations

• Relevant maps and photographs of the study areas

• Raw data in an agreed format

1. Tasks of the consultants

The consultant will undertake the following specific tasks:

• Review existing project documentation and other secondary data relevant to the project’s interventions and project areas;

• Design a participatory methodology and develop both quantitative and qualitative tools for conducting the evaluation;

• Conduct field work in the project districts including interactions with project beneficiaries, implementing partners, other stakeholders and key informants and regular debriefing with the CARE team;

• Conduct the evaluation in line with these terms of reference and approved methodology as contained in the inception report;

• Present evaluation findings and draft evaluation report to the CARE team and other project stakeholders in a validation session organized by CARE.

2. Guiding Principles and Values

The consultant shall adhere to the “Do No Harm” principle and any other humanitarian principles. The consultant will be required to follow CARE Ethiopia’s security advice. The consultant shall ensure at all times the confidentiality of data, respect the privacy of all individuals concerned and make all data collected available to CARE in a usable format.

3. Evaluation Schedule

The total number of days for implementation of this Mid-Term Evaluation will be 21 working days in a calendar month. The assignment shall start the latest on 15^th October 2018. A first meeting shall be held before the assignment starts in order to review the ToR and agree on tentative work plan.

4. Proposal contents:

Qualified consultants or consultancy firms interested in the assignment are expected to submit the following documentation;

• A technical proposal (max 5 page): interpreting the ToR and elaboration of the proposed methodology and design, including (1) draft work plan; (2) brief overview of the consultant/consultancy firm and the skills and experiences they would bring to the assignment (including CVs of all team members assigned to the evaluation); (3) contact details of three referees from other organizations that have recently contract the consultant/consultancy firm to perform similar work for the last 1- 2 years.

• A financial proposal: clarifying the following costs: (1) budget with professional fee per day, excluding logistical costs (vehicle hire, accommodation and living costs; stationeries, and supplies needed for data collection; and other costs related to field mobilization and validation workshop ) as these will be provided by CARE Ethiopia.

6. Profile of the consultant

The evaluator should be an experienced and independent consultant with the following expertise:

• Proven experience in evaluating development programmes

• Experience with international (I)NGO’s

• Good writing and communicative skills

• Good command of English

• Experience in evaluating governance programme

• Experience in evaluating lobbying and advocacy programmes

• Work experience in conflict context; Ethiopia would be an added advantage.

7. Logistics

CARE will provide all the necessary logistical arrangements required for data collection in all the districts.

Application procedures

All applications should be admitted to the following link:

https://cvselectie.net/consultant-mid-term-review-promoting-resilient-livelihoods-in-borana

Deadline: the latest by October 8^th, 2018 attachments in pdf and a subject line Technical and Financial Proposal for Mid Term Review- RESETII.

About the Firm:

JaRco Consulting is an African development consulting firm that specialises in the monitoring, evaluation and data collection of development and humanitarian programming and interventions at the regional, national, and local levels. We are dedicated to improving evidence-based interventions and programs for the well being of individuals and communities throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. JaRco’s clients include UNICEF, WFP, the World Bank Group, IFPRI, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine to name a few.

JaRco’s primary areas of technical expertise include: large-scale baseline/endline surveys; data validation; qualitative and quantitative project assessments and midterm/final evaluations; designing M&E systems for integrated and sector-specific projects; training and capacity building; and strategic planning. For more information please visit www.jarco.info.

Program Development Intern Position:

JaRco is immediately seeking a graduate-level candidate for a 6 month to 1 year internship based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This is a full-time internship beginning immediately. The intern will be a member of JaRco's team on the ground in Addis Ababa and will undertake the following

Scope of Work:

· Supporting the writing of technical and financial proposals in response to requests for proposals from potential clients;

· Collaborating with partners in project design and proposal-writing for potential projects;

· Involvement in meetings with clients, inside and outside the office;

· Support the design and review of sampling strategies for data collection;

· Support the preparation and revision of project budgets;

· Strengthening and maintaining networks and databases of potential partners and clients (e.g. research institutes and firms, NGOs, donors, government agencies) and consultants;

· Managing and updating JaRco’s social media platforms and assisting in the maintenance of the company’s website;

· When appropriate, conducting field visits and participating in field work activities to support data collection, identify adjustments as needed, assess project implementation, and other activities as required; and

· Supporting the Program Development Manager in other activities as needed.

Required Credentials and Competencies

Required:

· Bachelor’s degree in development studies, economics, public health, gender, or related field;

· Knowledge of M&E frameworks, impact evaluations, and quantitative and qualitative research methods;

· Fluency in written and spoken English;

· Exceptional writing and editing skills in English;

· Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently as well as part of a fast-paced team;

· Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, et cetera);

· Highly motivated, flexible, self-sufficient worker, able to take on tasks with basic direction and minimal supervision; and

· Strong desire to learn about international development issues and the institutional environment of development practice.

Desired:

· Master’s degree in development studies, economics, public health, gender, or related field;

· Experience in project planning and implementation;

· Experience in proposal- and report-writing;

· Experience living in a developing country;

· Development-related work experience in NGOs, research institutes, donor agencies, and/or consulting firms;

· Experience using CSPro, SPSS, or other data analysis software;

· Fluency in one or more Ethiopian languages; and

· Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with clients and partner organisations.

Transport Cost and Remuneration

This is a full-time assignment and a modest monthly stipend will be paid to cover all living expenses, including accommodation. In addition, JaRco will cover the cost of a round trip air ticket. JaRco will also assist and cover the cost of visa and work permit applications.

If you are interested and fulfil the requirements, please apply by sending the below information to tsegahunt@jarco.info and zahrah@jarco.info, stating ‘Program Development Intern’ in the email subject line:

· CV (max 2 pages)

· Cover Letter describing how academic goals, qualifications, and career aspirations relate to the internship in international development and M&E (max. 1 page)

· 500 word response to the question: What are the risks and rewards of the localisation of development initiatives?

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

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

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

And we never give up.

For every child,making Early Moments Matter!

UNICEF Ethiopia has been working in Ethiopia for the last 65 yearssupporting the national and regional efforts towards the progressive realizationof the rights of children and women.

We do this by supporting the achievements of the Growth and Transformation Plan II as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through our programmes in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Child Protection, Education and Social Policy and Evidence on Social Inclusion.

In addition, UNICEF Ethiopia has been leading the support in humanitarian programmes relentlessly working towards responding to emergency needs.

How can you make a difference?

The Chief, Nutrition reports to the Representative or Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the nutrition programme, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results in support of the government’s multi sector nutrition policy and the SDG’s. The Chief is responsible for leading and managing the Nutrition team. The Chief is accountable for ensuring that concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes are achieved in accordance with plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans aligned to the SDG’s, standards of performance, and accountability framework. The Chief of Nutrition post ensures that support is provided to government systems strengthening for achievement of sustainable gender sensitive results, builds resilience at the institutional, community and household levels to manage shocks and plan, prepare and respond to nutrition emergencies in line with ongoing humanitarian reforms. The Chief is also responsible for delivering against UNICEF’s accountabilities for the nutrition cluster in emergency settings.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Managerial leadership

 Ensure the vision, strategy and plan, implementation and monitoring of the nutrition team supports government systems strengthening for achievement of sustainable gender sensitive results, builds resilience at the institutional , community and household levels to manage shocks

 Establish the section’s annual work plan with the nutrition team in collaboration with health and Water , Sanitation and Hygiene teams in particular, and set priorities and targets. Monitor work progress and ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.

 Establish clear individual performance objectives, goals and timelines; and provide timely guidance to enable the team to perform their duties responsibly and efficiently. Plan and ensure timely performance management and assessment of the team.

 Supervise team members by providing them with clear objectives, goals, direction, and guidance to enable them to perform their duties responsibly, effectively and efficiently

 Ensure support to government and partners to plan, prepare and respond to nutrition emergencies in line with ongoing humanitarian reforms and deliver against UNICEF’s accountabilities for the nutrition cluster in emergency settings.,

2. Programme development and planning Lead and support the planning and updating of the situation analysis to ensure comprehensive and current data on maternal and child nutrition is available to guide policy development and design and management of nutrition programmes and projects in alignment with other partners.  Keep abreast of development trends to enhance programme management, efficiency and delivery to achieve sustainable, effective and equitable coverage of maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition programme results. Lead, coordinate and supervise the formulation and design of nutrition programme/project recommendations and related documentations as a component of the Country Programme, establishing clear programme goals, objectives, strategies and results based on results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM).  Oversee the timely preparation of nutrition programme recommendation to ensure the alignment of nutrition programmes with the overall UNICEF Strategic Plan, Country Programme, and coherence and integration with the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), regional strategies, and national priorities, plans and competencies.

 Consult and collaborate with colleagues and external partners to provide technical and operational support on programme planning, management and implementation, and to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programmes/projects with UNICEF Strategic Plans, donors’ development strategies, policies, country level national priorities and competencies, and UN system development interventions and initiatives.

3. Programme management, monitoring and quality control of results

 Coordinate, plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurements to assess and strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results in nutrition programmes.

 Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual health reviews with the government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.

 Assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths and/or weaknesses in programme management.

 Identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.

 Monitor programmes and projects to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems; and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.

 Plan, approve, monitor and control the use of programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations, procedures, standards of accountability and integrity, donor commitments. Ensure timely reporting and liquidation of resources.

 Submit Programme/project reports to donors and other partners to keep them informed on Programme progress and critical issues.

4. Advisory services and technical support

• Advise key government officials, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners on policies, strategies, best practices and approaches on nutrition and related issues to support Programme development planning, management, implementation and delivery of results.

• Participate in strategic programme discussions and planning to provide technical advice, contribute to policy discussions and agendas, and promote health/nutrition interventions, especially in the areas of gender, emergency preparedness and maternal/newborn/child health and nutrition.

• Prepare policy papers, briefs and other strategic Programme materials for management use, information and/or consideration.

• Participate in emergency preparedness initiatives Programme development and contingency planning and/or to respond to emergencies in country or where designated.

5. Advocacy, networking and partnership building

• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with nutrition/health sector government counterparts, national stakeholders, global partners, allies, donors, and academia, through active networking, advocacy and effective communication. Build capacity, exchange knowledge and expertise, and/or promote cooperation and alliances to achieve programme goals on maternal and child rights as well as social justice and equity.

• Develop communication and information materials to highlight programme goals, achievements and/or needs to promote awareness, establish partnerships/alliances and support fund raising for nutrition programmes (maternal, infant and child survival and development). Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on nutrition-related issues to ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNDAF process in development planning and agenda setting. Collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF planning and preparation of nutrition programmes/projects.

6. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

• Promote critical thinking, innovative approaches and good practices for sustainable nutrition programme/project initiatives through advocacy and technical advisory services.

• Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best and cutting edge practices in health management and information systems. Institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.

• Lead the development of policies and procedures and introduce innovation and best practices to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects.

• Lead, plan and/or implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients and stakeholders to promote sustainable results on health/nutrition related programmes/projects

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

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

The functional 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.

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=516575

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

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

And we never give up.

For every child, A chance to Thrive!

UNICEF Ethiopia has been working in Ethiopia for the last 65 yearssupporting the national and regional efforts towards the progressive realizationof the rights of children and women.

We do this by supporting the achievements of the Growth and Transformation Plan II as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through our programmes in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Child Protection, Education and Social Policy and Evidence on Social Inclusion.

In addition, UNICEF Ethiopia has been leading the support in humanitarian programmes relentlessly working towards responding to emergency needs.

How can you make a difference?

The Chief, Health reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and leading all stages of health programmes/projects with a health systems focus (e.ggender, maternal, neonatal, child survival, emergency preparedness, resilience building ) from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. S/he leads and manages the health team including establishing plans of action to achieve concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework, and does so in consultation with the Regional Health Adviser.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

2. Programme development and planning

4. Advisory services and technical support

5. Advocacy, networking and partnership building

6. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

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

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

The functional 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.

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=516555

ROLE PURPOSE:

The security environment in Ethiopia is complex and dynamic due to conflicts between tribal and ethnic groups; the rise of extremism in the region; the prevalence of arms; the presence of illicit trade; poverty; lack of visible improvements in living standards; banditry. The changing political landscape on the local, national and regional levels, contributes to the changing security environment. There is a need to strengthen the Security management function of SC in Ethiopia and provide an efficient support function to country and local programmes and their programme managers. SC working in this insecure area requires a National Security Advisor to inform and advise on the continually changing security environment. The overall objective of this position is to reduce the risks posed to the programme personnel and assets of all national and international SC staff in Ethiopia through the provision of specialized, coordinated and focused security management support. As member of the SMT, the position holder is also expected to play a significant role in ensuring gender equity among staff is maintained across the organization.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Country Director

Dimensions: Save the Children works in 9 regions in Ethiopia with a current staff complement of approximately 1,600 staff and current expenditure of approximately $90+ million each year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: TBC

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

As a member of the Extended Senior Management Team, contribute to:

· Leadership of the Ethiopia Country Office

· Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors

· Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to programme needs

· Ensure Ethiopia Country Office complies with all Save the Children Management Operating Standards and Standard Operating Procedures

· Ensure that all required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies, working closely with the Regional Office

Policies and procedures

· Develop and maintain country-wide security plan that is consistent with the acceptance model and Save the Children standards

· Ensure that all staff understand country-wide security plan and agree to abide by its policies and procedures

· Monitor the security environment and adjust security policies and procedures accordingly

· Ensure quality and relevance of area security plans

· Undertake reviews of policies and procedures; identify opportunities to enhance security

Assessment and analysis

· Ensure that incident report forms are properly compiled by staff and distributed to Country Office and Region Office

· Monitor events, review incidents and coordinate analysis, follow-up actions and recommendations

· Provide security update, which includes situational analysis, actions taken and actions recommended, to SC Senior Management Team on a regular basis

· Submit written weekly and monthly reports to SC SMT and regional management

· Provide informed recommendations in the context of security assessments and reviews

· Assess application of security policies and level of vulnerability of SC facilities; recommend changes to enhance security

· Monitor HR/Finance/Logistics working practices within context of safety and security and alert Country Director if inappropriate decisions are impacting safety and security of the team or external perception of the organization, thereby creating security risks

Programme implementation

· Advise on safe movement of staff, e.g. proper vehicle fleet management policies, adequate safety and communications equipment in vehicles, and training of drivers in established procedures and requisite skills

· Assist with programme proposal development to ensure adequate consideration of safety and security needs and inclusion of safety and security costs

· Undertake security assessments of and field missions to programme areas and potential programme areas; report on findings and design necessary improvements

· Provide safety and security support and advice to area and field managers

Communication and training

· Liaise on a regular basis with UN, government, diplomatic and consular officials and community leaders in the process of gathering and verifying security information

· Coordinate the gathering and flow of security information with other relevant actors; classify security information according to its reliability and accuracy

· Maintain and review incident reporting and mapping system; ensure that up to date incident maps are available for all SC staff on a regular basis

· Ensure that appropriate systems are in place to effectively disseminate security information and updates of the security system to staff

· Coordinate and manage the proper use of SC telecommunications systems

· Ensure that regular security meetings are conducted with relevant SC staff

· Develop and implement security training plan for all staff; develop and apply evaluation processes to determine whether training competencies are met

· Facilitate security management training with staff in the country office and at project locations

· Build capacity of security focal points to conduct threat assessments

· Provide recommendations to SC staff as to ways in which they can effectively reach out to, gain acceptance from and improve their image in host communities

· Develop security briefing materials and provide orientation for incoming or newly appointed SC staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Formal security qualification or advanced security management training
• Advanced level of understanding with the philosophy and mode of operation of NGOs
• 10 -12 years of relevant progressive experience, out of which 5 years in managerial, in complex and insecure settings, preferably in more than one country with large teams of staff
• Experience in liaising with civilian, police and military government authorities, as well as with regional, national and international institutions
• Experience of incident reporting, incident mapping, intelligence collation and analysis functions, set up and execution of an incident warning system (warden system), compilation of security reports and assessments
• Strong analytical capacity, resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of security within programmes and ensuring the most effective support to line management
• Ability to balance demands of beneficiary and security actors while maintaining appropriate contextual NGO security advice and coordination
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• Excellent planning, coordination and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments
• Competency in Internet and Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other database/mapping systems
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Ability to speak Amharic and preferably other local languages
• Commitment to Save the Children values
• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants who meet the MINIMUM requirements should send the following through ethiopia.recruitment@savethe children.orgon or before September 30, 2018

a. A CV (not more than 3 pages)

b. A cover letter (not more than one page)

c. A one-page table summarizing your educational background, work experience, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process. Refer the vacancy announcement while doing this.

Please DO NOT SUBMIT copies of transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.

Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all our personnel and programmes are absolutely safe for children. We undertake rigorous procedures during the recruitment process including background checks to ensure that only people suitable to work with children are allowed to join our organisation and all candidates will therefore be subject to this scrutiny.

In the selection of its staff, Save the Children is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Note: All travel costs should be covered by the applicant if invited for written exam or interview.

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INTRODUCTION

Save the Children is an exciting and dynamic organization that follows a holistic approach to achieve more for children and use its resources in an efficient and sustainable way. In every programming we aim to achieve results at scale, build partnership to influence others and increase our impact; look for innovate solutions to the problems children faces, campaign for better practice and ensure that Children’s voices are heard.

Save the Children is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behavior towards children both in their private and professional lives.

Save the Children offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development. If you are interested to work in an organization that is determined to achieve dramatic change for the most vulnerable children, we encourage you to look through the job profile below.

Job Title

Head of Safety & Security

Code

0315

Place of Work

Addis Ababa

Monthly Salary in ETB

As per the salary scale of the Organization

No. of Positions

1(One)

ROLE PURPOSE:

The security environment in Ethiopia is complex and dynamic due to conflicts between tribal and ethnic groups; the rise of extremism in the region; the prevalence of arms; the presence of illicit trade; poverty; lack of visible improvements in living standards; banditry. The changing political landscape on the local, national and regional levels, contributes to the changing security environment. There is a need to strengthen the Security management function of SC in Ethiopia and provide an efficient support function to country and local programmes and their programme managers. SC working in this insecure area requires a National Security Advisor to inform and advise on the continually changing security environment. The overall objective of this position is to reduce the risks posed to the programme personnel and assets of all national and international SC staff in Ethiopia through the provision of specialized, coordinated and focused security management support. As member of the SMT, the position holder is also expected to play a significant role in ensuring gender equity among staff is maintained across the organization.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Country Director

Dimensions: Save the Children works in 9 regions in Ethiopia with a current staff complement of approximately 1,600 staff and current expenditure of approximately $90+ million each year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: TBC

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

As a member of the Extended Senior Management Team, contribute to:

· Leadership of the Ethiopia Country Office

· Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors

· Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to programme needs

· Ensure Ethiopia Country Office complies with all Save the Children Management Operating Standards and Standard Operating Procedures

· Ensure that all required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies, working closely with the Regional Office

Policies and procedures

· Develop and maintain country-wide security plan that is consistent with the acceptance model and Save the Children standards

· Ensure that all staff understand country-wide security plan and agree to abide by its policies and procedures

· Monitor the security environment and adjust security policies and procedures accordingly

· Ensure quality and relevance of area security plans

· Undertake reviews of policies and procedures; identify opportunities to enhance security

Assessment and analysis

· Ensure that incident report forms are properly compiled by staff and distributed to Country Office and Region Office

· Monitor events, review incidents and coordinate analysis, follow-up actions and recommendations

· Provide security update, which includes situational analysis, actions taken and actions recommended, to SC Senior Management Team on a regular basis

· Submit written weekly and monthly reports to SC SMT and regional management

· Provide informed recommendations in the context of security assessments and reviews

· Assess application of security policies and level of vulnerability of SC facilities; recommend changes to enhance security

· Monitor HR/Finance/Logistics working practices within context of safety and security and alert Country Director if inappropriate decisions are impacting safety and security of the team or external perception of the organization, thereby creating security risks

Programme implementation

· Advise on safe movement of staff, e.g. proper vehicle fleet management policies, adequate safety and communications equipment in vehicles, and training of drivers in established procedures and requisite skills

· Assist with programme proposal development to ensure adequate consideration of safety and security needs and inclusion of safety and security costs

· Undertake security assessments of and field missions to programme areas and potential programme areas; report on findings and design necessary improvements

· Provide safety and security support and advice to area and field managers

Communication and training

· Liaise on a regular basis with UN, government, diplomatic and consular officials and community leaders in the process of gathering and verifying security information

· Coordinate the gathering and flow of security information with other relevant actors; classify security information according to its reliability and accuracy

· Maintain and review incident reporting and mapping system; ensure that up to date incident maps are available for all SC staff on a regular basis

· Ensure that appropriate systems are in place to effectively disseminate security information and updates of the security system to staff

· Coordinate and manage the proper use of SC telecommunications systems

· Ensure that regular security meetings are conducted with relevant SC staff

· Develop and implement security training plan for all staff; develop and apply evaluation processes to determine whether training competencies are met

· Facilitate security management training with staff in the country office and at project locations

· Build capacity of security focal points to conduct threat assessments

· Provide recommendations to SC staff as to ways in which they can effectively reach out to, gain acceptance from and improve their image in host communities

· Develop security briefing materials and provide orientation for incoming or newly appointed SC staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Formal security qualification or advanced security management training
• Advanced level of understanding with the philosophy and mode of operation of NGOs
• 10 -12 years of relevant progressive experience, out of which 5 years in managerial, in complex and insecure settings, preferably in more than one country with large teams of staff
• Experience in liaising with civilian, police and military government authorities, as well as with regional, national and international institutions
• Experience of incident reporting, incident mapping, intelligence collation and analysis functions, set up and execution of an incident warning system (warden system), compilation of security reports and assessments
• Strong analytical capacity, resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of security within programmes and ensuring the most effective support to line management
• Ability to balance demands of beneficiary and security actors while maintaining appropriate contextual NGO security advice and coordination
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• Excellent planning, coordination and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments
• Competency in Internet and Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other database/mapping systems
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Ability to speak Amharic and preferably other local languages
• Commitment to Save the Children values
• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Please DO NOT SUBMIT copies of transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU STATE THE CODE OF THE VACANCY ON THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL.

Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all our personnel and programmes are absolutely safe for children. We undertake rigorous procedures during the recruitment process including background checks to ensure that only people suitable to work with children are allowed to join our organisation and all candidates will therefore be subject to this scrutiny.

In the selection of its staff, Save the Children is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.

Note: All travel costs should be covered by the applicant if invited for written exam or interview.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants who meet the MINIMUM requirements should send the following throughethiopia.recruitment@savethe children.org on or before September 28, 2018**

a. A CV (not more than 3 pages)

b. A cover letter (not more than one page)

c. A one-page table summarizing your educational background, work experience, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process. Refer the vacancy announcement while doing this.