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.

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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.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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Project title: "FINAL EVALUATION OF THE CIVIL SOCIETY FUND II"
It requests: 1 Category I expert, 1 Category II expert
Indicative starting date: 12/11/2018

Minimum requirements of the team (Cat. I + II experts):
• Cat I minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience in the sector related to Lot 3
• Cat II minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in the sector related to Lot 3
• A University Master degree (MSc, M.A. or equivalent) or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. social science, development studies, sociology, economics etc.) or equivalent professional experience of minimum 15 years
• 15 years of combined experience in evaluation
• At least one team member with previous experience in leading at least 2 evaluations of civil society support programmes
• Previous experience in monitoring and evaluation of at least 5 donor funded programmes within the team
• Experience in the area of finance and/or grant management
• Monitoring and evaluation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Functional knowledge 10th EDF procedures
• Working experience in Ethiopia

Additional requirements of the team (Cat. I + II experts):
• Proficiency in applying research methods, especially field research, participatory research, interviewing techniques, focus groups and case studies
• Analytical and data analysis skills
• Comparative experience in civil society support and capacity building programmes
• Gender expertise

Language skills of the team:
• English: at least 1 members shall possess a level C2 expertise
• English: at least 1 members shall possess a level B2 expertise
• Amharic: at least 1 members shall possess a level C2 expertise
• The knowledge of other languages used in Ethiopia will constitute an advantage.

Please send your applications to: serra.baykal@wyg.com.tr

Background

The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.

In seeking to achieve these objectives, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver by, among others, the implementation of new organization structure and the filling of regular and short-term vacant posts.

It is imperative for the African Union to cultivate and nurture a culture of ethics and the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct in order to earn the public trust necessary to accomplish the Union’s mission and create a positive, productive and motivating work environment. It’s Code of Ethics and Conduct sets out the values and principles to guide the conduct and behaviour of African Union staff members and officials. Its purpose is to provide support and guidance for appropriate, ethical behaviour as well as to hold staff members and officials accountable for any lapses in behaviour.

The AU Ethics Officer is an independent and autonomous body reporting to the Executive Council through the Chairperson of the African Union Commission. It is tasked to promote the core values of the organization and an ethical culture in all the Union Organs. The Office provides impartial confidential advice and guidance to staff member and elected officials on ethical matters and ensures compliance with Union values. It protects the integrity of the organization and guides staff members in conducting themselves with the highest ethical standards.

The African Union Commission invites applicants who are citizens of Member States to fill in the Consultancy post in the Ethics Office hosted at the Headquarters of the African Union Commission.

Objective of the Assignment

The Ethics Office is currently understaff and lacks the capacity to effectively deliver on its mandate. In order to fill this capacity gap, the AU Commission need to recruit an ethics practitioner for six (6) months while finalizing the recruitment of Ethics Office staff members. The consultant will work with the Chief of Ethics.

Scope of the Assignment

The Scope of the Assignment will entail the following:

• Finalizing the review of the ethics Policies and Staff Rules
• Providing training for Elected Officials and Staff members of the African Union
• Improving on the efficiency of the Ethics Office
• Researching and developing delegated authority policy for the Union
• Providing thematic ethics trainings

Key deliverables

The consultant will be working on the aforementioned scope of the assignment and delivering the following items over the course of 6 months:

• Provide ethics reports on advisory assistance provided to the Ethics Office
• Provide staff training reports
• Provide a draft of the delegated authority policy

Duration of the Assignment and Payment Arrangements

The duration of the assignment is for six (6) months.

The Consultant will be paid a monthly fee of American $10,000 (ten thousand). This amount includes all of the Consultant's professional fees, reimbursable and profits as well as any tax obligation that may be imposed on the Consultant. Initial travel to and from the duty station and any additional travel necessary for the successful completion of the assignment, duly authorised in advance by the Client in writing will be paid for at the rate of the most direct economy return flight, as well as a subsistence allowance in accordance with the AU Rules and Regulations.

Qualification and Experience

The Consultant would be selected based on the following minimum educational and experience criteria:

Education

• Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public administration and management, law, political science or any related Social Sciences or human resources related background and education.

Experience

• At least Eight (8) years work experience on ethics at a managerial level
• Experience in providing training on key values of the African Union
• Demonstrate competence in research and drafting of ethics reports and policies

Required Skills

• Computer literately and well versed in the use of the Internet, Power Point, Excel and Word. Keep abreast with other available technology.
• Have excellent writing, negotiating, analytical and communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Languages

Fluency in in English is required. Knowledge of other African Union official languages (Arabic and/or Portuguese) would be an added advantage.

The African Union Commission now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested candidate must provide information demonstrating that he/she has the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Consulting firms may propose individual consultants, but only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be used in the selection process, and that his or her corporate experience shall not be taken into account, and the contract would be signed with the proposed individual.

Evaluation and qualification criteria

For evaluation of the expressions of interest the following criteria will be applied:

• General Education Qualification and Relevant Training(20 Points)
• Experience related to the Assignment(60 Points)
• Technical Approach and Methodology (20 Points)

Interested candidates are requested to submit the following documents for AUC’s consideration as an attachment to their CVs:

Technical Proposal on:

• understanding and interpretation of the TOR
• methodology to be used in undertaking the assignment

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 8:00-13:00hrs and 14:00-17:00 hours Local Time.

Proposal must be delivered in a written form to the address below not later than 15:00 hours local time, October 19^th, 2018.

African Union Commission,
Attn: Carine Toure Yemitia (Mrs.)
Head of Procurement Travel and Store Division
Building C, Room 327
P.O.Box 3243, Roosevelt Street
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: +251 (0) 11 551 7700 - Ext 4305
Fax: +251 (0) 11 551 0442; +251 11-551-0430
E-mail: tender@africa-union.org

BACKGROUND:

Right To Play is a global organization committed to improving the lives of children and youth affected by conflict, disease and poverty. Established in 2000, Right To Play has pioneered a unique play-based approach to learning and development which focuses on quality education, life skills, health, gender equality, child protection and building peaceful communities. With programming in 18 countries, Right To Play transforms the lives of more than one million children each week, both inside and outside of the classroom. In addition to our work with children, Right To Play advocates with parents, local communities, and governments to advance the fundamental rights of all children.​

Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Our programs are facilitated by more than 550 international staff and 15,800 local volunteer Coaches.

The Africa Regional Office located in Kampala, Uganda, supports 8 country offices including; Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania.

The Mozambique country office is currently seaching for a qualified and self-driven candidate to join a team of professionals in Mozambique as Program Manager.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Manager reports directly to Country Director (CD) and technically to Director, Africa Programs..

The incumbent is responsible for program planning, design and development, fundraising, partnerships, representation and program implementation. He/she is also responsible for effective financial management, reporting, budget monitoring and donor compliance. The PM leads and directly manage a team of professional staff to ensure quality program implementation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Responsibility #1:Program strategic planningand development(25% of Time)

· Leads the programmatic management of all in country projects.

· Leads the design and development of program strategies and plans with the program team and ensures their alignment with RTP strategies.

· Leads in-country tracking of the challenges faced by the program and take actions to mitigate risks and develop opportunities by turning any challenge into opportunity and develop initiative and/or project around this challenge.

· Ensures the program team stays abreast of the current program goals and objectives and participates in the program expansion plans.

· Ensures the program teams are implementing program activities in line with donor requirements to achieve project outcomes.

· Coordinates the preparation of timely and cost effective operational plans, budgets and strategic plans with the program team.

· Acts as advocacy manager ensuring that the program addresses the needs of the people and is appropriate for the respective country.

· Oversees the development of evidence-based advocacy initiatives around play-based approach as tool to reach country development plans through the collaboration with program team and local stakeholders.

· Supports the Country Director in developing project proposals for new projects that aligned with the organization’s strategic targets

Job Responsibility #2:Program q**uality, innovation, accountability and reporting** (25% of Time)

· Maintains the existing process of monitoring and evaluation (ME) and reporting system of RTP.

· Supports the Monitoring and Evaluation team in the development and implementation of monitoring, review, assessment and evaluation plans for improved program development and delivery.

· Ensures adherence to RTP program standards in program design and implementation.

· Oversees submission of proper accountabilities of program funds and quality narrative reports in line with donor requirements.

· Facilitates country level conversations around program quality, program accountability, partnerships, gender, and child protection.

· Provides quarterly updates of lessons learned and best practices to CD’s and stakeholders ensuring that program lessons are being used to promote improved program delivery.

· Conducts regular monitoring visits to project locations.

Job Responsibility #3: Policy and Advocacy including Child Safeguarding, Gender and Environment

(15% of Time):

· Engagement of networks and coalitions on Child Rights and Education Campaign Coalitions on the RTP Child Safeguarding Policy and Child Centered Play methodology for incorporation in their approach.

· Participate in technical committees and sector working groups with the view to influence the adoption of the RTP Child Centered Play Based Methodology.

· Supports in the ongoing process of periodic updating of the progress being made in actualizing the country strategy document.

· Ensures inclusion of relevant provisions in Contracts/MoUs on RTP Child Safeguarding and Gender Policies.

Job Responsibility #4:Program f**inancial management** (10% of Time):

· Coordinates with finance team to provide financial training for non-financial staff in effective country program financial management, including procurement, project implementation, compliance's and project financial reporting.

· Supports the budget planning processes to ensure that program funds are expended according to procedures and plans.

· Collaborates with the program team and develops new initiatives to be integrated into the budget.

Job Responsibility #5:Team management, compliances and capacity building (10% of Time)**

· Communicates the program vision to the program team, leads and directs them toward achieving the program goals and objectives.

· Ensures that the program team have a clear understanding of their roles, responsibilities and accountabilities; supported by clear job descriptions to ensure quality performance.

· Conducts program staffing needs assessment, presents recommendations to the CM and participates in the recruitment of the program team.

· Facilitates the capacity building of program team to ensure they have the appropriate skill levels for their positions and are developing to their full capacity; provides the necessary feedback to the program team and completes their performance appraisals.

· Provides direct support to the program team in the form of systems and tools.

· Implements policies and procedures that guide and support RTP activities, ensures compliance with RTP code of conduct, gender and child protection policies.

· Develops and strengthens the program team’s understanding of project cycle management.

Job Responsibility #6 : Partnership, fundraising ,r**epresentation** an**d collaboration (10% of Time)**

· Facilitates linkages, collaboration and networking with other civil society organizations and government and other relevant institutions to enhance RTP visibility and program activities.

· Represents RTP in various platforms and maintains positive relationships with governments and other relevant stakeholders regarding RTP activities.

· Identifies and develops new partnerships with local NGOs, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and the communities.

· Oversees the management of existing partnerships.

· Ensures ownership of the program by local partners and stakeholders.

· Meets with partners’ staff and community leaders to discuss program Improvement as needed.

· Joins the CD in meetings and represents him/her when required.

· Participates in partnership meetings with donors.

Job Responsibility #7: Performs other duties as assigned (5% of Time)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (must have):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION

· Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or other related disciplines.

EXPERIENCE:

· 5 years’ experience managing international development programs and liaising with government officials and donors.

· Proven experience in project planning, proposal development, report writing, resource mobilization, networking, partnership-building and working with NGOs.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

· Strong MS Office and program management tools and procedures

· Budgetary control and financial management, including ability to read and understand financial data

· Project management skills

· Understanding of the concept of sport for development

· Understanding of community development processes

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Asset to have):

· Experience in quality improvement

· Experience working in child protection, education sector

· Sport and play experience

· Experience in strengthening civil societies

· Coaching background

· Gender mainstreaming and governance background

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

· Superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task on a constant basis

· Excellent interpersonal communication skills to build rapport with staff, partners, government officials, donors and community leaders.

· Ability to work under pressure meeting deadlines in a fast paced fluid environment.

· Creative and flexible with problem solving skills.

· Demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy.

· Ability to confidently represent oneself and RTP to high level officials.

· Strategy planning skills.

· People management particularly coaching and influence management.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Ability to travel in country and internationally.

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package

Employment Start Date: Immediately

Contract Duration: Long term engagement based on performance and availability of funds.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to: MozambiqueHR@righttoplay.com and kindly include “Program Manager” and your name in the subject line. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Right To Play is a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.

Position Summary:

Creative Associates seeks a Program Coordinator to serve as the senior in-country representative of the Livros a Tempo! program. The program is funded by the World Bank to improve book delivery using Results Based Financing (RBF). The program includes three phases: a quantitative assessment of incentives in local textbook delivery, co-design of an RBF approach to improving textbook delivery with local stakeholders, and implementation of said RBF framework in several districts.

Due to the agile and exploratory nature of the project, the Program Coordinator will have a strong opportunity to influence the direction of the program. He/she will work independently to lead all three stages of the project with limited oversight from Washington, DC. This includes both technical work designing the RBF framework and communications work to socialize the framework with relevant stakeholders. He/she will represent the project in meetings with the ministry (both national and sub-national) district education offices, schools, and any other situations where the program’s aims, strategy, and implementation must be explained.

He/she will be based in Nampula City or Quelimane and will travel as needed within and between Nampula and Zambezia provinces. This explicitly includes visits to recipient schools in both provinces in all stages of the project.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Program Coordinator will report directly to the Project Director in headquarters (Washington D.C.) and will supervise any project staff, vendors and consultants in country.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Forge and maintain close contact with stakeholders at the province, district, and school level;
• Design and oversee a detailed quantitative investigation of why primary school students are not receiving good condition textbooks at the beginning of the school year;
• Coordinate the co-creation of an incentive scheme for book delivery with relevant stakeholders;
• Provide technical leadership for implementing the new results-based book delivery system;
• Oversee vendors and consultants;
• Travel across Nampula, Zambezia, and Maputo;
• Interact productively and collegially with program partners and stakeholders; and
• Represent the project in local and national meetings.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

The program coordinator position requires past experience independently leading a project. As this project involves design of the core intervention, the program coordinator should have demonstrated experience developing an idea into a final product. While this need not be in the education or development sectors, experience working to overcome barriers to education in rural Mozambique is strongly preferred.

• At least five (5) years of experience in relevant management, supervisory, technical experience independently leading a small team;
• Demonstrated ability move a project forward with limited oversight and limited team;
• Demonstrated ability to manage various facets of a program with limited assistance;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with various; stakeholders and advocating for policy changes;and
• The candidate must be professionally proficient in written and spoken Portuguese (ILR 3+) and English (ILR 3+).

Desired Skills & Qualifications (not mandatory):

• At least 5 years’ experience in the education sector in Sub-Saharan Africa is preferred;
• Experience working in rural Nampula or Zambezia;
• Experience with district or provincial governments in Mozambique;
• Experience with a data driven needs assessment;
• Experience in conducting trainings; and
• Background in economics and theory behind results-based financing (pay for performance).

Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Position contingent upon finalization of donor funding.

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Please apply on our website: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CRE1010CREAI/JobBoard/b093422a-53ee-4b40-ae33-72edfc017f55/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=bdab43db-0314-404a-9291-1bee32677a3f

Location Bale Robe, Ethiopia

Start Date Jan - Mar 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 6 Months

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

Overall purpose: to support the capacity building of faculty, students and hospital staff in midwifery practice as part of the “Midwives Save Lives” project, that is being implemented in Ethiopia by Cuso International in partnership with the Canadian Association of Midwives. Ultimately, this position will work to reduce maternal and child morbidity and mortality rates, strengthen the quality of RMNCH services and to build institutional capacity to deliver these services.

Objectives:

• Capacity development of staff, faculty and students in midwifery

• Co-facilitating experience sharing initiatives (trainings, workshops, seminars)

• Conducting collaborative research related to midwifery and the RMNCH sector

• Supporting the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion technical advisor in further developing their placement goals as it relates to the scope of the placement

• Strengthening community outreach, uptake in services and promotion of midwifery services

As a volunteer, you will:

-Assessing current midwifery practice (both preservice and in-service) and co-identifying priorities

-Coaching/mentoring of faculty/staff/students in clinical practice (i.e. d/t procedures) at skill lab and at health facility sites.

-Preparing, co-facilitating/leading, and conducting follow-up to experience sharing initiatives rooted in evidence-based research.

-Conducting/advising research on RMNCH (literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, writing journal articles, etc.).

-Perform other duties as assigned.

-Integrating gender mainstreaming and social inclusion priorities into all work conducted.

Essential Academic Qualifications:

• Licensed midwife with experience in clinical practice

• Experience in conducting workshops, trainings and seminars on RMNCH specific topics (i.e. family planning, HIV/AIDS, etc.)

Essential Professional Background:

-Teamwork, with the ability to work collaboratively in diverse groups.

-Ability to work in an institutional environment, hospital and health facility settings and in the community.

-Cross-cultural experience in coaching/mentoring and training.

Support Package

• Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)

• Accommodation while in placement

• Return airfare and visa/work permit costs

• Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance

• Pre-departure training and in-country orientation

• Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend

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

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

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

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

• Experience designing gardens and pieces of land with permaculture principles considered incredibly valuable.

• Experience designing water-collecting systems also considered extremely valuable.

• Experience building and strengthening intercultural relationships, and the understanding that these relationships are required to begin any of the other activities.

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City Chiro, Ethiopia

Start Date Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 9 Months

Language Requirements English

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

Specific objectives of the placement:

**- Strengthen the communication system of CARE West Hararghe Zone (WHZ) Sector Offices and Oda Bultum University (OBU)

• Develop quality communication materials, such as organizational webpages, briefs, publications and reports / documentations
• Support the development of partnership and networking among CARE West Hararghe Office, WHZ Sector Offices and OBU for effective implementation of GROW project in the targeted six districts of West Hararghe Administrative Zone. **

As a volunteer, you will:

• Assist for the establishment of effective organizational communication system across GROW project implementing partners

• Facilitate staff capacity development for production of quality communication materials

• Enable organizational networking and partnership development for effective resource mobilization and sharing learnings

• Build partners’ / stakeholders’ capacity in community mobilization and event organization skills

• Develop quarterly and annual quality reports and project implementation documentation materials

Essential Academic Qualifications:

• MA degree in Communication / Communication for Development, Project Management, International Relations, / Journalism or related field

Essential Professional Background:

• At least 2 years’ experience, establishment of organizational communication strategies, capacity building for communication system strengthening and networking and partnership development

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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Location Harrar, Ethiopia

Start Date Nov 2018 – Jan 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 9 Months

Language Requirements English

The Volunteer’s Role

The Growing Nutrition for Mothers and Children (GROW) project in Ethiopia is an initiative to address undernutrition in women of reproductive age and children under five years of age. GROW project is a partnership among CARE Canada, Cuso International and McGill University. In Ethiopia, the project will be implemented in East and West Hararghe Administrative Zones of Oromia Regional State and in Gewane and Argoba Special Woredas of Afar Regional States. The implementation of the project is led by CARE Ethiopia in close partnership with the Government of Ethiopia Ministry of Health, Regional Health Bureaus of Oromia and Afar Regional States. Cuso International Head Quarter and the Ethiopia Country Program Office will involve in deploying volunteers to strengthen the institutional and community nutrition capacity of the different sectors engaged in the implementation of GROW project in the respective targeted zonal and district administrative areas.

Funded by Global Affairs of Canada, the project has three intermediate outcomes

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

-Improve nutrition-sensitive practise for women of reproductive age and boys and girls under five years

-Strengthen governance of gender-sensitive nutrition programs and approaches at the Federal, Regional, Zonal and district level

The CHAMPS project is a research initiative by Haramaya University in collaboration with London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Emory University. The main research conducted by CHAMPS is in regards to under-5 mortality. Under the social science branch of the CHAMPS team, elements of malnutrition have been presented towards the community. In the coming autumn, 2018, the social science team will be further presenting their research and knowledge towards community members in East Hararghe.

The overall purpose of this placement is to strengthen the community level livelihood, food security and nutrition service provision in East Hararghe Zone (EHZ) through capacity building and system strengthening in East Hararghe Government Sectors and community based organizations who are working with the Zonal Nutrition Coordination committee by assigning international volunteer in Haramaya University, which is a public university responsible for promoting problem-solving action researches and delivering coordinate community outreach activities in EHZ.

Specific objectives of the placement:

-Identification of the livelihood, food security, and nutrition mechanisms of the community

-Strengthening the livelihood, food security, and nutrition programming capacity of the development workers

-Developing the nutrition sensitive programming capacity of partners at institutional and community level

-Strengthening documentation and data system of the university

-Strengthening nutrition elements of the research projects at the university

-Linking gained experience across all partnerships for capacity building

As a volunteer, you will:

• Assist the assessment of project efficacy on the livelihoods, food security, and nutrition elements of the GROW intervention

• Support the capacity building activities for the GROW program for Zonal, District and Kebele level development workers

• Assist the design and implementation of GROW’s Y3 & Y4 program

• Support HU in designing relevant community development interventions with emphasis of food security and livelihood diversification

• Support HU in project proposals and scientific writing for various purposes

• Support the child health and nutrition elements of the CHAMPS project

Essential Academic Qualifications:

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

-Community Nutrition/Rural Development/Public Health/Development Studies

Essential Professional Background:

-Minimum of four years work experience in designing development/food security/nutrition interventions;

-Demonstrated work experience in capacity development of nutrition and food security experts;

-Experience on nutrition and food security assessments

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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City Harar, Ethiopia

Start Date Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 7 Months

Language Requirements English

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

The Volunteer’s Role

The project has three intermediate outcomes:

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

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

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

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

As a volunteer, you will:

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

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

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

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

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

Essential Academic Qualifications:

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

Essential Professional Background:

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

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

• Hand on experience in design of water quality improvement strategies

Support Package

• Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)

• Accommodation while in placement

• Return airfare and visa/work permit costs

• Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance

• Pre-departure training and in-country orientation

• Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend

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

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

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

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

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

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CONSULTANT - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Consultancy Title: Training Manual on Alternative Care of Children

Location: Eastern and Southern Africa Region

Contract Duration: TBD

Start Date: Immediate

Objective: The objective of the consultancy is to develop a training curriculum on Alternative Care to facilitate the capacity building of SOS staff, local partners, social workers and para social workers implementing activities related to Alternative Care in Eastern and Southern Africa.

Background:

The UN Guidelines on Alternative care for Children is the primary international umbrella document for working with children and young people that make up the SOS Children’s Villages target group. Understanding this key framework and its implications is crucial for the effective and quality implementation of our programs. Taking into consideration that alternative care within the region is mainly ad-hoc, uncoordinated and unsupervised, SOS CVI seeks to work with families, communities, governments and regional organizations to build their capacity to offer quality alternatives to children in our target group.

In support of this initiative, DANIDA CISU through SOS Denmark is funding the Community action for quality alternative care and protection programme in the 3 countries of Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania including Zanzibar. In accordance with SOS Children’s Villages International’s Strategy 2030, No child should grow up alone, the programme focuses explicitly on quality alternative care to children without parental care and on advocating for improved provision of appropriate alternative community care. A key aspect of the programme is Capacity development which is a precondition for the success of strategic service provision and effective advocacy. The intention is to;

1. Build professional and organisational capacity and skills among SOS staff to facilitate and advocate for efficient and effective alternative care and protection solutions in the communities.

2. Develop local core partners’ ability to mobilize the community and contribute to strengthening the community alternative care framework.

3. Develop the concept of para social workers by building the skills of principal and moral duty bearers (i.e. government officials and volunteers in the community) to perform their duties towards vulnerable children.

This consultancy is therefore expected to undertake the development of a training curriculum for both professionals and para professionals, informed by existing international and national legal and policy frameworks in the context of all the programme countries, lessons from other contexts and countries as well as available research, and in close consultation and coordination with the SOS national and regional teams.

Description of proposed activities & expected deliverables.

The consultant is expected to apply different methods of information gathering ensuring that existing experiences, knowledge, best practices and guidelines from Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zanzibar and other countries are resourced to inform the development of the training curriculum.

Proposed Activities

Deliverable

Conduct desk/literature review

· Desk review highlighting key findings to inform and any examples of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), tools or training materials that can potentially be adapted from the 4 countries

Country level stakeholder Consultations

· Draft tool to guide stakeholder consultations

Meeting with national technical working groups on Alternative care where they exist

· Consultation workshop in each country with government officials at district and sub district level.

· Individual consultations with relevant representatives from Civil Society Organizations

Development of Regional training curriculum on Alternative Care

· First draft submitted to reference group that will consist of members from the regional PD team, IO, government representatives from the countries and the SOS national teams; edits incorporated into subsequent iterations.

· Final curriculum, for both professionals and para professionals

Supervision & reporting: The Consultant will be directly supervised, by Regional Alternative Care Adviser and will work in close coordination and engaging regularly with the SOS CV Alternative Care coordinators in the specific countries.

Qualifications: The candidate should possess the following:

• A Master’s degree in Sociology, Social Work, Child Rights, Public Health, or a related field. At a minimum a University degree in Social Work or related field.

• 7+ years of experience in programs focused on social welfare systems strengthening, OVC and/or child protection programming; experience with family strengthening programs, case management approaches and social welfare workforce capacity development preferably in the context of Africa.

• Demonstrated knowledge and technical capacity in child protection programming including an understanding of the issues facing separated children and families in vulnerable contexts;

• Experience in developing guidelines and manuals; ideal in alternative child care

• Experience working in partnership, leading multi-disciplinary teams in a productive manner, facilitation &consensus building skills. Ability to plan for and lead meetings, identify common goals and set and adhere to a shared vision and agenda. Ability to work with both government and non-government actors.

• Strong critical thinking and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English required. Track record of authoring or co-authoring gray and/or academic materials.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite, including Word and PowerPoint

Available Documents:

The person(s) carrying out this assignment must be well acquainted with the following key documents and reference has to be made during manual development process:

• Who We Are – Mission-Vision-Values of SOS Children’s Villages International

• The SOS Care Promise: Umbrella policy document for SOS Children’s Village International.

• Guidelines for The Alternative Care of Children: A United Nations Framework

• Moving Forward: Implementing the “Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children”

• Additional Approaches to Family Based Care (2009)

• Strategy 2030 of the SOS Children’s Villages Organisation

• SOS Children’s Village Manual

• Family Strengthening Manual (2007) and Policy Support Documents on Community Sustainability and Family Empowerment(Self-Reliance)

• Quality for Children - Standards for out-of-home child care in Europe

• UNCRC

• A Child’s Right to a Family: Position paper of SOS Children’s Villages International

• Child Rights Situation Analysis – Guidelines for National Associations

• The organisational structure and current programming of the respective National Association

• Advocacy and SOS Children’s Villages

• National Alternative Child Care Guidelines/Tools i.e. Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania

Application Instructions:

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents to demonstrate their qualifications:

• Technical proposal (maximum 3 pages) must include the following: (a) Capacity statement; (b) Proposed methodology – providing details to demonstrate clear understanding of the proposed activities and deliverables; (c) Details of the proposed numbers of days to complete each deliverable; (d) Work plan.
• CV including a minimum of 3 references
• Consultant’s Daily Rate (with supporting documentation)

Note: Please submit your application to: Eyob Berhanu Eyob.Berhanu@sos-kd.org by 19^th October, 2018.**

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND BRAND ADVISOR /IOR ESAF

(Job Ref: SOS/18/9)**

Regional Communications and Brand Advisor

Position title: Regional Communications and Brand Advisor

Working location: Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Supervisor: Regional Director of Fund Development and Communications

Region: East and Southern Africa (IOR ESAF)

Context of the position

Established in 1949, SOS Children's Villages International is a dynamic, international social development organization working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children.

Within the Eastern and Southern Africa region (‘ESAF’), SOS Children’s Villages International is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and has member associations in Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Somali, Somaliland, Djibouti, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Namibia, Mauritius, Angola and Madagascar.

Mission of the position:

The Regional Communications and Brand Advisor drives the regional brand strengthening process to enable one consistent brand based on the overall mission of SOS Children’s Villages. He/ she facilitates and supports the implementation of the global brand frame and makes sure sufficient room is provided for local adaptations. He/ she is also responsible for gathering and producing key messages and material throughout the region for both internal and external communication purposes. He/she is part of the international communications network and as such, is a fully contributing member of the global team, ensuring that the regional perspective is understood and represented.

Key performance areas and main responsibilities:

· Implement the international brand and communication standards in the region, promoting communications content and global brand standards, when and where appropriate.

· Support Member Associations (‘MAs’) in managing the brand strengthening process and contributing to develop a common brand and communications strategy thus building the capacity at MA level through regular knowledge sharing, coaching and training

· Monitor and evaluate the brand strengthening process in the region, drive brand integration and report to the International Director of the Region on progress and any challenges faced.

· Support Member Associations to monitor and evaluate the regional brand key touch points and support the implementation of brand-related key documents

· Pro-actively research and produce communications content (such as stories, interviews, short videos, etc.) and act as the region’s chief editor for communications content shared by key stakeholders.

· Drive internal and external communications from the promotion of user generated content (i.e. blogs, social media channels wikis etc.).

· Updating of social media channels and sharing best practice examples throughout the region, based on expert knowledge and experience of working within social media.

· Represent the region in the international brand and HROD networks (for example, attend meetings and phone conferences; support strategic planning, etc.) and share best practices, progresses made and challenges faced. In both networks, he/she will convey the regional perspective on the global actions and directives to ensure that they are relevant to the region.

· Enable and consult managers and co-workers on issues related to brand and communications; run and facilitate trainings across the region, as directed and appropriate.

· Ensure links to other functions networks and act as a bridge-builder within the organisation in order to make the best use of synergies between processes (e.g. Children´s Villages programme implementation process, identification, positioning, etc.)

Position requirements

• A graduate in marketing and communications.
• Minimum eight years work experience in a similar environment
• Excellent writing skills and capacity to train others in basic writing skills
• Very good command of English; another regional language is an advantage
• Experience of working in a diverse regional context or setting
• Ability to communicate and interact with senior management
• Very good computer skills, such as MS Office (Use of MS SharePoint, HTML or Photoshop are an asset, but not required)
• Skills in networking, motivating people and team playing
• Organisational and negotiating skills, diplomacy
• Confident presenter/ trainer with experience of leading group discussions

Competencies:

• Good critical thinking skills, organized
• Strong communication skills
• Results orientated, with a keen focus on targets and KPIs
• Good time management skills

• Positive, energetic self-starter with a high level of personal drive and resilience

• Capacity to build and maintain relationships across all levels of seniority

• To work effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment, respecting diversity.

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

• Good soft skills to keep contact with key stakeholders, based on cooperation and respect.

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees as a Single Document.

Applications that are late, or do not have CV or certificates attached, will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. E-mail applications should include the reference number of the position in the subject line of the email.

Email to: Applications including at least three traceable referees should be sent electronically to:ESAF.HROD@sos-kd.org

All applications should be submitted no later than 24 October 2018.

Vacancy Announcement

ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY

Position: Director Internal Audit

Term of Employment: Two years

Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa

Required Number: One

Salary & Benefits: Competitive

Application Deadline: October 20, 2018

BACKGROUND

The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is a strategy and delivery oriented government agency created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATA envisions that, by 2025, smallholder farmers are commercialized with greater incomes, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability, contributing to Ethiopia’s achievement of middle-income country status.

The agency focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative.

Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country.

Our Culture

We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results. Our culture is one where talented, dedicated and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.

At ATA, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector. We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training. We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Internal Audit designs, leads and directs all internal audit activities to ensure proper controls, policies, procedures, etc. are in place so that the agency operations are effectively and efficiently carried out, agency assets are properly protected, financial data is reliable and has integrity, and the agency follows the applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
The Director reports directly to the CEO of ATA and MOFEC. This individual has regular communications with MoFEC, Federal Audit Service and other government offices as required. The primary communications include the annual audit plans, results of audits including findings and recommendations and other reporting as required. The director works with senior management in the initiation, execution and closure of internal audit work to ensure proper scope, communication of findings and appropriate resolution of audit recommendations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Facilitate the ATA Risk Management process to identify, articulate, mitigate and manage material risks. Work with the management to develop annual audit plans to ascertain key risks are being properly mitigated.
• Evaluate and secure resource needs to complete the audit plan, including recruiting, managing, directing, developing, training, and mentoring audit staff as well as identifying, evaluating, engaging, and managing third party resource needs.
• Plan, prioritize, and execute the completion of internal audits while providing expertise in auditing and standards as well as other technical areas.
• Identify quality audit recommendations regarding internal control improvements and collaborate with SMT.
• Prepare internal audit reports thoroughly and accurately, and communicate timely results to CEO, SMT and MOFEC.
• Develop and execute a plan to ensure issues and recommendations are brought to closure and implemented in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and lead the assistance and communication with the external auditors in execution of the annual audit plan.
• Develop audit plans based on risk assessments. Communicate the audit dates, as appropriate, to management;
• Ensure that the audit programs and work practices are in compliance with the Ethiopian government Financial Manual Internal Audit policies and procedures;
• Review office financial systems and report on compliance with the ATA Financial Policies and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices;
• Supervise internal auditors as they carry out performance and procedural audit of all office functions and projects and, when necessary, participate in such audits to provide field audit leadership;
• Provide summaries of audit results and trends to ATA management and MOFEC regularly and in subsequent audits determine that audit recommendations have been tracked and implemented by management;
• Develop a system to ensure the quality of work done by the Internal auditors is regularly reviewed and appraised and corrective action taken when necessary;
• Assist in selecting firms, planning, and performing annual external audit work Display teamwork, integrity, and leadership to create an environment of trust, accountability, and responsibility. Maintain strong relations and open lines of communication with the ATA CEO and SMT as well as with MOFEC and staff.
• Perform other job-related duties as necessary

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MA degree in accounting required or ACCA, CPA or other internationally recognized accounting qualification
• Must have prior auditing experience of at least 10 years of internal audit experience in a recognized organization. Three of these should be at a supervisory level.
• Experience in public accounting will be an added advantage

Other Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a director and a team member
• Must be able to present confidently to ATA’s CEO and SMT as well as to MOFEC; must be able to work across all levels of management in the execution of responsibilities.
• Confident, proactive self-starter who can work autonomously with strong attention to detail, while also exhibiting an understanding of the big picture.
• Strong organizational skills, including leadership, management, and process and relationship management.
• A flexible problem solver who can manage a large and diverse portfolio of projects and issues and rapidly assess situations with multiple outcomes and consequences.
• Absolute integrity and discretion—committed to core values and ethical business conduct with the backbone to stand up for what is right and necessary.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Audit standards
• Superior ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels orally and in writing.
• Ability to be tactful in communicating with others and to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines on a regular basis.
• Computer literate with excellent working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, especially ERP- AGRESSO System is essential

We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV (maximum 5 pages), and (iii) a completed ATA Application Form athttp://apply.ata.gov.et/

Please note that CVs, cover letter and other application materials WILL NOT be considered unless accompanied by a fully completed ATA Application Form. Also, please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application form.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Purpose of the position

Lead World Vision Ethiopia’s Finance teams and functions. Direct the strategic financial planning and management process for World Vision Ethiopia’s $100 million annual budget.

Ensure organizational financial accountability and reporting

Financial Planning andManagement

• Alignment of Partnership budgets between National Office, projects, grants, myPBAS and Support Offices.

• Advise management on strategic resource acquisition and allocation, in collaboration with the Program Development Director and per Regional Working Group recommendations and Regional Leader approval.

• Manage National Office budget, cash flow and project funding, in collaboration with the Program Development, Integrated Programs and Grants/HEA directors.

• Coordinate the National Office budgeting process as per budget guidelines.

• Contribute to the preparation of the annual operating plan as per guidelines.

• Prepare a quarterly analysis and projections of the financial situation of the National Office

  Organizational Financial Accountability and Reporting**

• Design systems, policies and procedures that provide appropriate levels of security and control of World Vision Ethiopia’s assets, resources and operations.

• Submission of timely, accurate, complete, and relevant financial reports.

• Define and implement efficient and effective internal control systems.

• Provide oversight on Vision Fund financial management.

• Effective, efficient, and economical management of fixed assets.

• Adhere to World Vision Partnership policies and guidelines as stipulated in the International Financial Manual and other policies.

• Comply with fiscal year-end closing process including year-end reports, appendices and carry forward guidelines.

• Input project financial reports in Notes Field Financial Reports (FFR) database.

• Reconcile myPBAS to FFR monthly with action plans for addressing outstanding items.

• Play the role of Disclosure Officer whenever an allegation is received by World Vision International under the IRR policy with regards to World Vision

  Cost Efficiency and Effectiveness

• Ensure adequate cost efficiency and effectiveness measures are in place and are being followed through.

• Promote benchmarks for determining effective resource utilization at all levels.

• Contribute to the development of appropriate policies and procedures for procurement of goods and services.

• Support Supply Chain Management in promoting cost effectiveness through competitive bidding process and quality products and outputs

  Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Controls:

• Establish appropriate financial systems and controls to mitigate significant audit risk ratings, both at the National Office and project levels

• Ensure that Management responses to audits performed in the National Office and projects are sent on time to the Audit Department, and that audit recommendations are implemented.

• Ensure adequate preparation for Global Center and external audits.

• Monitor compliance in accordance to the EARO Financial Risk Matrix.

  Mentoring and Capacity Building

• Ensure competent and motivated staff are hired and retained.

• Establish capacity development plan for Finance staff.

• Coordinate and conduct training of National Office and project staff in areas such as accounting, SunSystem, risk management, facilities management, grant compliance, and other key finance and administration aspects.

• Facilitate the National Director, Senior Leadership Team, Board, line managers, and other non-finance staff in understanding and interpreting financial statements.

• Ensure a continuing professional education.

• Participate in the relevant National Office, Regional Office, and Partnership capacity building initiatives.

• Ensure Partnership finance and administration policies and procedures are understood by Senior Leadership, line managers, operations and technical staff, communities and board.

• Promote on the job coaching processes and specific customized training programs for staff.

• Develop a succession plan for key Finance staff positions.

Strategic Networks

• Develop good networks and relationships with other National Offices, Support Offices, other Partnership entities, other NGOs, banking entities, etc.

• Promote shared resource networks within the Region, Global Center, and the Partnership.

• Attend and actively participate in strategic regional meetings.

• Promote strategic networks within World Vision through effective communication, relationships, and twin citizenship.

  Leadership and Management

• Provide Finance counsel and leadership to World Vision Ethiopia on key business decisions, accounting issues, investment opportunities, and stewardship responsibilities.

• Participate in the National Office Senior Leadership Team meetings and represent the Finance Division.

• Provide leadership to the Finance Division and ensure smooth running efficient delivery of services.

• Adhere to WVI key policy documents – Vision, Mission, Core Values, Statement of Faith, and Covenant of Partnership.

• Ensure implementation of Partnership initiatives involving Finance.

• Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field, Graduate Degree in Management or related field License or certification required • Certified Public Accountant or equivalent

• Work Experience o Balanced combination of at least fifteen years Business Management experience in INGOs and for-profit business. o Experience with government grant regulations and financial reporting requirements

• Technical Skills and Abilities o Able to hire, train, equip, deploy, lead, and motivate staff to achieve core results o Able to leverage key opportunities to mitigate business risks o Able to work with minimum supervision o Supervisory and technical expertise in business systems development, internal controls, policies, and procedures o Excellent working knowledge of GAAP and government/donor regulations and requirements o Innovative solution provider o Able to articulate and communicate ideas well verbally and in writing o Good interpersonal skills o Able to work in a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff Travel and/or Work Environment. • The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.

• Additional Requirements: Committed to WV’s vision, mission and core values.

• Place of Work: Addis Ababa.

Interested applicants are required to fill the employment application form found at http://docs.ethiojobs.net/wve-jaf.pdf ) and email on or before the closing date of this announcement to recruitment_ethiopia@wvi.org

World Vision Ethiopia is a child focused Organization and is striving to keep children safe and is committed to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for this position.

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

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

CARE is seeking a talented Program Director who is responsible for ensuring that CARE’s programs in Ethiopia contribute to CARE’s vision of “a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been eliminated and people live with dignity and security”. The Program Director is expected to provide strategic leadership in the areas of program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and ensure that CARE’s programs/projects make a significant contribution to reducing poverty and social injustice.

The Program Director is responsible for overseeing the development of program strategies appropriate for the specific environments in which CARE works. S/he manages a team of professionals focused on the design, funding, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects (including emergency programs) that effectively address the underlying causes of poverty in line with CARE’s Programming Principles. S/he must also ensure that systems and people are in place to ensure the proper management of those projects and programs. In Ethiopia, there is a particular emphasis on programmatic learning and developing evidence of scalable methods and models capable of influencing wider policy and practice.

The Program Director is responsible for overseeing the development, testing and implementation of new and innovative program approaches appropriate for the context of the CO. S/he works closely with, and is supported by the program units at regional and CARE USA HQ levels, as well as with other interested CARE International members.

Given the high level of recurrent humanitarian need in Ethiopia, the CO has standing emergency response capacity in addition to three long-term programs focused on the empowerment of vulnerable girls and women. CARE is a leader in the humanitarian policy and coordination arena and the Program Director is expected to be familiar with CARE’s humanitarian mandate and able to represent the CO at highest level for a country.

The person in this role will be a key member of the Country Office Senior Leadership Team and as such, is responsible for leading and supporting CO initiatives. S/he, in partnership with the Country Director, will be responsible for maintaining good working relationships with host government officials, donors and other partners and may be required to play the role of Acting Country Director when the CD is out of the country. With a very large and diverse program, the Program Director position in Ethiopia requires significant sharing of representation and coordination duties between the CD and ACD, especially in the humanitarian arena.

Responsibilities:

• Staff management
• Program quality
• Program management
• Reflective practice and learning
• Program strategy
• External relations and partnerships
• Perform other duties as assigned

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• Bachelor’s degree in related field. Master’s degree (or equivalent) preferred
• Five (5) years in senior management position in development field
• Demonstrated experience in leading strategic and operational planning
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills in a very complex international setting
• Extensive conceptual skills including development of program strategy
• Demonstrated experience in program design (including proposal development), implementation and evaluation
• Experience in emergency related activities
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability and interest to coach and develop staff, along with strong performance management skills
• Experience with the management of a diverse workforce
• Strong representation, negotiation and networking skills
• Demonstrated use of positive coping strategies in stressful environments
• Demonstrated cross cultural communication skills
• Knowledge and experience with financial management as demonstrated by the ability to manage a complex budget and Donor compliance and reporting
• Ability to establish a learning culture within the Country Office (CO)
• Experience in successfully managing institutional partnerships with national and international NGOs
• Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with donors and government counterparts#LI-AM2

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Terms of Reference

Project title

Empower Youth for Work (EYW)

Geographical coverage

Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, global programme oversight

Duration & Grant size 5 years - July 2016 to June 2021

Number of partners 15

Mid-Term Evaluation Budget 80 000 Euro (incl. VAT)

Reference Group Global Project Manager

Program Lead Youth

Senior Grant Manager, Programme Oversight Team, Oxfam GB MEAL Lead EYW

Evaluation Manager: MEAL Lead EYW

Sponsor: EYW Steering Committee

1. Background

Despite their growing numbers, many young women and men across the world do not have access to safe, decent opportunities for (self-)employment. In rural areas, the lack of economic opportunities drives youth into already overcrowded and stressed urban centres, threating the future viability of rural areas and food security. This trend is worsened further by the impact of climate change. Often, their involvement in broader decision-making and policy processes is limited, even when it concerns aspects directly affecting their own lives. The five-year Empower Youth for Work project aims to improve the economic and overall opportunities for young women and men in rural climate-affected areas of Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia and Ethiopia. The 5-year project started in June 2016 and is funded by Ikea Foundation with a total grant size of 20.9 million Euro.

1. Intervention logic

EYW’s Theory of Change applies a holistic approach to effectively drive young people’s economic and overall empowerment through 1) our work on agency, capacity & skills, 2) linking young people to existing and new economic opportunities including access to finance and 3) the creation of an enabling environment by influencing social norms and policies that facilitate young men and women’s economic and overall empowerment.

Our target group, young people aged 15-29, is actively involved in all phases of the project. They are co-creators and co-implementers. The project has a strong emphasis on addressing barriers faced by young women - our ambition is that they make up 70% of our overall target group - and on the mitigation of the effects of climate change and food security.

1. Agency & Skills - Through youth groups and other meaningful networks, young people gain knowledge, skills and self-confidence, enabling them to take control of their own future. With local partners, and in partnership with the private sector and government bodies in charge of skills development or technical and vocation training (TVET), young women and men obtain soft, technical and entrepreneurial skills relevant for their context and local market needs.

2. Economic opportunities - EYW actively creates economic opportunities through improved linkages with potential employers, targeted enterprise development programs and by facilitating access to finance for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. In the case of Ethiopia this is done through a dedicated Loan Guarantee Fund in collaboration with Micro-Finance institutions.

3. Enabling social environment– This supportive environment is created through community-based interventions as well as larger mass media actions and targeted influencing efforts. We address the obstacles faced by young people, with special attention for the situation of young women. Result areas include the more equal distribution of unpaid care work within the household, facilitation of access to sexual and reproductive health services and reduced risk of Gender-Based Violence within both the private and public sphere. Moreover, we also stimulate and encourage young people to get involved in decision-making processes. Our youth groups take a lead in calling on their local and national governments to implement youth-empowering policies.

To deliver on the above, Oxfam has a dedicated team in each country. While the structure differs, these teams are led by an EYW Project Lead/Coordinator. They also generally include MEAL, communications/influencing and finance officer positions, some of which are part-time functions.

The Program Management Unit (PMU) is based in The Hague and includes a Global Project Manager, Finance Specialist, Influencing & Communications Lead, a MEAL Lead and a Project Officer. The PMU is responsible for overall delivery and project coordination. Their role is to connect and reinforce each country project and drive programme learning and innovation, influencing and partnering with global peers and stakeholders, and ensuring effective programme management and accountability. Next to that, EYW draws on the expertise of a peer-to-peer learning Expert, Researcher and a pool of Technical Advisors based in The Hague and Oxford.

1. Purpose of the External Mid-Term Evaluation

EYW is currently in its third year of implementation. The main aim of the Mid-Term Evaluation will be to systematically analyse EYW’s progress and achievements so far.

The findings will inform the further implementation of the project, allowing us to fine-tune and – where needed – redirect current strategies to maximally achieve our aspired impact. More broadly, it will also inform Oxfam’s and Ikea Foundation’s current and future work related to youth, employment and entrepreneurship.

To this aim, we expect the consultants to:

1. Collect evidence about whether the project has been implemented as planned and the expected as well as unexpected outcomes achieved so far

2. Assess the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of our current strategies in each country, from the point of view of different stakeholders, in particular young women and men.

3. Critically review emerging evidence related to the achievement of EYW’s overall impact (project documents, mid-line survey results, ..) and collect further qualitative evidence to substantiate these findings

A range of studies, including a quantitative baseline study and multiple qualitative researches are available to inform the Mid-Term Evaluation. At current, Oxfam is conducting a large-scale midline survey to collect outcome and impact level data for project indicators. We expect the consultants to build on these existing data and critically assess them as part of the Mid-Term Evaluation.

Important aspects for consideration throughout the Mid-Term Evaluation:

• Gender: EYW has a focus on young girls and women. Therefore, it is essential that the Mid-Term Evaluation includes a strong gender lens, taking into account the potentially different ways in which young women and men have been involved in and responded to the programme.

• Climate: EYW is working in climate-affected areas. We would like to get a better insight in the extent to which our current work is actively mitigating and/or addressing effects of climate change and food security.

• Innovation: EYW is piloting new, innovative models and uses Human-Centred Design and related methods. Through the Mid-Term Evaluation, and especially under b) above, we would like to learn more about the effectiveness and perceived added value of these approaches and the overall innovativeness of our work.

The primary users of the Mid-Term Evaluation report will be Ikea Foundation as the donor for this project, Oxfam Country offices and partners organisations and Oxfam staff based in The Hague and Oxford. The findings are also directly relevant for the youth groups and/or youth advisory bodies for EYW in each country. Their involvement in the country visits, both in the fine-tuning of Mid-Term Evaluation questions and in reflecting on findings, is essential.

Secondary users of the Mid-Term Evaluation results will be the members of Oxfam’s Youth and Active Citizens Working Group, a multi-affiliate learning community within Oxfam with the task of consolidating Oxfam’s existing experience and track record of working with and for youth. In addition, learning could be valuable for the other complex multi-country programs implemented by Oxfam on related themes.

1. Specific objectives and key Mid-Term Evaluation questions

The specific objectives of the Mid-Term Evaluation are:

1. Stimulate learning and reflection among country offices, partners and youth groups, including from what has or hasn’t worked so far, and serve as input for a dialogue on opportunities to strategically redirect our work in the coming years.

2. Evaluate and validate the achievements reached under each outcome as presented in the EYW annual reports (and underlying documents like quarterly monitoring reports)

3. Validate the Theory of Change of this project and its underlying assumptions.

4. Develop concrete recommendations for the next years of programme implementation as well as the development of future projects on related topics and for multi-country programmes in general.

The following questions are to be answered for each country:

• Effectiveness: What are the principal outcomes/contributions achieved by the project? Were there unexpected positive or negative results? Based on available evidence, have these outcomes generated sustainable employment for young women and men in rural areas? What changes are recommended to further increase effectiveness?

• Relevance of approach for target group: Did the approach suit the priorities, expectations and needs of the diverse groups of young women and men and their communities? How does the approach compare to other or best practice in the region/country? Was it inclusive / accessible for harder-to-reach youth? Did we promote gender equality and social inclusion? Has youth been adequately involved and empowered through all stages of the process?

• Efficiency: Which internal and external factors have influenced the overall achievements so far (positive or negative)? Where are potential opportunities to achieve (cost) efficiency gains? Were the risks adequately managed?

• Sustainability: What actions are or need to be taken to ensure sustained benefits for young people beyond the project lifetime?

• Partnerships: Are our current partnerships adequate to deliver on the outcomes and impact as described in the ToC?

• Loan Guarantee Fund: For Ethiopia specifically, a Loan Guarantee Fund was set up. Are the mechanisms and conditions of this Fund adequate? Are there any undesired consequences or risks, and how can the project anticipate these moving forward?

  To allow for the specificities of each country context, these questions will be further fine-tuned, and the exact scope will be agreed upon with key country stakeholders: Country Project Leads, partner representatives, youth representatives and others. Each country may add a maximum of 2 more targeted questions. This should be done in agreement with the evaluators to ensure it is feasible to satisfactorily answer the questions within the scope of the current exercise.

  Moreover, the final report will also address the following programme-wide questions:

• What are the principal outcomes/contributions for the programme as a whole? What trends emerge across countries? Are changes so far in line with the logic underlying the Theory of Change, ultimately realizing our final impact?

• Does the global/multi-country layer of the programme fulfil its roles in terms of oversight and management as well as on influencing, MEAL and innovation? Does the Pool of Technical Advisors work well?

• Which good practices exist and could be shared between countries?

• Scope of the Mid-Term Evaluation and approach establishing the basic methodological requirements

The scope is Empower Youth for Work programme starting from the pre-inception phase until November 2018. Key documents are the full EWY proposal, approved inception report and detailed work plans per country, and any changes to the programme during its implementation (yearly work plans, quarterly and annual reports etc.). Other important documents are the external Review commissioned by Ikea Foundation during the inception phase, baseline reports and the findings from the upcoming midline survey. A full list of documents for the document Mid-Term Evaluation will be provided during the kick-off meeting.

The Mid-Term Evaluation includes visits to the four EYW countries: Indonesia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Pakistan. The number of stakeholders to be consulted in each country as well as the geographical focus of the Mid-Term Evaluation (selection of provinces) will be agreed upon after submission of the detailed methodology. We expect each country visit to last around 10 days each to allow for an initial meeting, travel to (at times remote) project sites and 1-day debrief and participatory discussion of findings.

The methodology proposed by the consultants should adhere to the following principles:

• Stimulate reflection and learning among Oxfam staff, partners and youth throughout the Mid-Term Evaluation process.
• The proposed approach should sufficiently consider the different ways in which young women and men have been involved in and responded to the programme.
• The evaluators will gather information through different complimentary sources (this could for example be methodologies such as outcome harvesting, but also direct observation, key informant interviews and a critical review of the results from existing surveys …).
• The methodology should include verification mechanisms to increase reliability of the documented outcomes (peer checks, solicitation of additional information from key sources)
• At the end of the in-country visit, the consultant will present the preliminary findings from the document review, interviews, participatory workshops and any other data collection methods used to Oxfam country staff, selected partners and youth.
• Team: Qualifications and skills needed, plan for organizing the Mid-Term Evaluation team We are looking for a team of max. 2 experienced lead evaluators, ideally able to work in parallel during the in-country visits. One of them is expected to take the overall lead and coordination and will serve as the point of contact towards Oxfam.

For each country, a national evaluator shall be recruited by the lead evaluators as part of the Mid-Term Evaluation team. This will be done after the kick-off meeting and signing of the contract. Oxfam Country Offices will provide a list of potential candidates, yet the recruitment itself will be organised by the contractor as part of the overall Mid-Term Evaluation assignment. The person should be familiar with the local context and culture and speak at least one of the national languages.

The lead consultants should have the following qualifications: • Demonstrated experience in conducting multi-country evaluations • Experience evaluating programmes in least two, and preferably all of the following domains: employment and job creation programmes, business development with SME’s or micro enterprises, youth empowerment.
• Demonstrated understanding of issues related to gender equality and social inclusion. • Experience with active engagement of target groups, especially youth (Highly desirable) • Experience with the work of Oxfam or other iNGO´s (Desirable) • Experience with or knowledge of climate change adaptation and mitigation measures (Desirable) • The recruited national evaluators need to have experience with the topic of employment and job creation as well as gender in the context of their country • Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills in English. For national counterparts: Knowledge of at least one of the relevant languages spoken in project regions.

To apply please check the Tender dossier and Invitation to tender documents available in the link below:

https://www.oxfamnovib.nl/oxfamnovib-tenders

Oxfam invites bids from companies or groups of individuals with the experience and skills referred to above. The selected consultants are expected to be available to start immediately after their selection.

The complete bids should be submitted by e-mail totenders.EYW@oxfamnovib.nl

The deadline for submission is 8 of November 2018 at 23:59 CET.

Please address any requests for clarification to Liliane.Ligtvoet@oxfamnovib.nl. The deadline for request for clarifications from Oxfam is Tuesday 30th of October. The answers to all questions will be issued on Friday 2nd of November and will be shared upon request. For this, please contact Ms. Liliane Ligtvoet.

JOB PURPOSE

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a dynamic, analytical, and highly motivated individual for the position of MEAL Manager. The ideal candidate has worked in programs (e.g. design, management, monitoring) and has concrete experience with compliance, monitoring and evaluation, and tracking systems. The MEAL Manager contributes to overall program quality through the coordination, and implementation of enhanced monitoring and evaluation, accountability, and learning strategies, including high quality written products; the emphasis is on streamlining processes and tools for efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability throughout the project cycle across the IRC’s various sectors and departments. A critical component of this role is mainstreaming M&E processes, as well as creating and managing a centralized database which allows us to view our progress towards indicators. This position is based in Addis Ababa within the program department, but will require frequent travel to the field (30%). The MEAL Manager will technically supervise the MEAL Officers in the field and directly report to the Accountability and Learning Coordinator in Addis Ababa.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Accountability and Monitoring Systems

· Collaborate with the Grants Unit and technical teams to provide input as needed on performance monitoring plans, including logical frameworks, towards comprehensive strategies that will ensure program quality and impact.

· Manage development and use of project monitoring tools such as the Indicator Matrix, and provide consultation as needed to project/program staff as they design and define effective and technically sound indicators for new and ongoing programs.

· Manage ongoing efforts to streamline data (including qualitative) collection, central storage using BOX, and management across the country program while collaborating with the MEAL officers, MEAL managers, Technical Coordinators and GIS unit.

· Support the MEAL officers in collecting data on the beneficiary numbers and provide at least a quarterly update on the beneficiary count across IRC Ethiopia.

· Support IRC Ethiopia technical and senior management staff as needed to interpret and inform project design and management decisions based on collected data.

· Contribute to the rollout of IRC global strategic initiatives related to measurement (Monitoring for Action, Outcome and Evidence Framework, Client Responsiveness), including adapting in-country tools where needed to align and enable reporting against IRC global standards and requirements.

Assessment, Learning, and Documentation

· Ensure relevant, timely, and quality support to IRC Ethiopia technical sectors on assessments and evaluations, either directly in developing/advising on methods, or through support in the recruitment and oversight of consultants.

· Attend and participate in regularly scheduled meetings with coordinators/managers on project monitoring and learning updates, achievements, challenges, while developing a method/forum for pertinent information to be fed back to other relevant staff/departments.

· Manage the documentation (writing, editing) and dissemination of key findings stemming from monitoring, assessment, and other learning activities.

· Track and ensure organized, comprehensive electronic filing of documented findings/analyses.

· When appropriate/applicable, facilitate and participate in information sharing opportunities among IRC partners/donors.

Capacity Building

· Facilitate bi-weekly calls to the MEAL Officers in the field offices (6), while discussing the workplans

· Develop and deliver content during the bi-annual MEAL workshop held in Addis Ababa for all relevant MEAL staff in the Field Offices as well as the Country Office.

· Regular field visits (30%) to support the MEAL officers and field staff, delivering training on M&E, accountability and learning, including related IRC global initiatives (Monitoring for Action, Client Responsiveness, etc), and providing technical support in conducting assessments and evaluations using mobile data collection methods.

· Ensure that accountability and learning tools and strategies are understood and being implemented effectively.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Candidate selection will be based on the criteria described below.

Education:

· Master’s degree in social sciences, systems science, and/or other relevant fields with at least three years of relevant professional work experience; or bachelor’s degree with more than six years of relevant experience.

Work Experience:

· Minimum of three years’ experience in an international NGO in similar role/with similar responsibilities.

· Demonstrated understanding of direct monitoring and evaluation experience, specifically in the humanitarian and development context.

· Proven experience in mobile monitoring using Kobo Collect, Commcare or other applications is a great advantage.

· Demonstrated experience developing tools and systems for program tracking and documentation.

· Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, and capacity building.

· Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including logframes, theories of change, and assessment/evaluations.

· Demonstrated experience of implementing beneficiary complaint and feedback mechanisms is an advantage.

· Knowledge of major donor requirements, e.g. US Government, DFID, UN, EU is an advantage.

· High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, and being able to visualize data.

· Familiarity with information management systems and analysis software is a plus.

· Effective, high-quality communication, writing, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Requirements:

Personal specifications:

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

· Ability to independently organize work and prioritize tasks.

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

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

· Being willing to travel to the field locations regularly (appr. 30%)

TIME FRAME

The length of the posting is 12 months initially, but could be extended, contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluation. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply!

· Please send CV, application letter and copies of credentials to the following address: IRC Addis Ababa, P.box 107 code 1110. Or apply on ethiojobs.net.

· Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

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

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

· Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.

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About us

Conflict and natural disasters devastate lives. All too often it’s the lives of the world’s poorest people. You’ll help us and our partners around the world to deliver and ultimately save lives and reduce human suffering.

At Christian Aid we have a vision of a better world. More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the inequalities that keep people poor and we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion. If you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Christian Aid’s Humanitarian Division as Humanitarian Programme Officer – Accountability. You will be joining a dedicated global team of accountability specialists with a passion for strengthening accountability to people and communities affected by crisis. The post will work with teams across the organisation including country programmes, programme support and impact to ensure accountability is integrated across our international programmes. The role will be central to ensuring effective knowledge management and communication of CHS and accountability across the organisation. The post holder will work with the Humanitarian Division and international programmes

About you

You will be a passionate and motivated individual with a commitment to strengthening quality and accountability standards across international programmes. You will be excited about the implementation of standards, especially the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS), its application across organisations, and especially in projects and programmes. You will have experience of working in a humanitarian setting across different contexts and responses. You will have a good understanding of applying international standards in different environments and with local and national partners. You must be willing to work under pressure, in demanding environments and able to deliver on objectives within a tight timeframe. You will be excited to travel at short notice for up to 3 months at a time.

Further information

Salary offered will be based on the location.

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We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a go

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I. SUMMARY

ADRA Norway is looking for M&E and education specialist candidates or firms to conduct the final evaluation study of the Norad-funded education programme Strengthening Equity, Access and Quality in Education (SEAQE) in East Africa (Ethiopia, South Sudan and Somalia) and Myanmar.

A consultancy team can apply for (1) all countries cited in the two terms of reference (ToRs), (2) only the East African countries or (3) only Myanmar. The deadline for submitting the application is 31 October 2018.

The final evaluation study has to be carried out between November 2018 and January 2019. The final report is due to ADRA Norway by 5 February 2019.

II. INTRODUCTION

ADRA Norway is one of the leading international education development organisations in Norway. Through our work, we strive to achieve equality, dignity and freedom for all, irrespective of their religious, political, social, ethical or national background. We have an integrated approach to education, building on the whole school approach that involves students, teachers, parents, the community and the government working together to enable all children to receive a quality and inclusive education. ADRA applies a rights-based approach where, through partnerships with children, women, their families, civil society and government, we support the voices of the excluded and marginalised to be heard on issues that affect them. This builds mutual understanding between rightsholders and duty-bearers and promotes the rights of vulnerable groups to fully participate in, and benefit from, their societies. ADRA Norway is a member of the international ADRA network with over 120 locally governed country offices, eight regional offices and an international network office.

SEAQE: ADRA Norway and partners will conduct a final evaluation of the programme Strengthening Equity, Access and Quality in Education (SEAQE) in Somalia, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Myanmar, which receives financial support from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad). In the last four years, the SEAQE programme has focused on increasing educational opportunities for all children, including poor and marginalized children.

III. PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY

The purpose of this field-based, external and independent final evaluation study is to assess the implementation process and impact orientation of the SEAQE programme, with feedback on the achievements to donors, ADRA Norway and partners regarding the intervention logic and expected results/indicators. Moreover, this study also aims to assess learning opportunities regarding the appropriateness of the implementation strategies and advise on future education programming in the areas of inclusion and child protection and safeguarding.

IV. OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY

The specific objectives of the consultancy are as follows:

• Detect the real changes in the field and analyse the changes attributable to the intervention;
• Verify and explain achieved results;
• Identify and judge unexpected results;
• Assess the sustainability of the intervention’s benefits;
• Assess the adaptability of acquired experiences or approaches to future programming.

The evaluation is expected to enable all implementing partners to conduct an internal review by applying participatory methods and a reflection workshop.

V. EXPECTED OUTCOME

The evaluation will focus on:

• Outcome/Impact
• Relevance
• Effectiveness
• Efficiency
• Sustainability
• Replicability
• Partnerships
• Conclusions and Recommendations

Further details and evaluation questions can be found on ADRA Norway's website.

VI. METHODOLOGY

In each country, a representative number of schools will be purposely sampled by the consultancy firm/consultant for fieldwork. The consultants should use both qualitative (focus group discussion, case stories, key informant interviews, observation) and quantitative methods (structured questionnaires, surveys, etc.).

The evaluation approach should provide adequate room for consultation and involvement of relevant stakeholders at project woreda/county levels, project field offices and ADRA country offices. In addition, the evaluation should explore critical reflections by stakeholders, particularly children and community groups at the grassroots level. Participation of children, partners, SMCs and PTAs, relevant stakeholders and communities/parents is key (particularly the most marginalized), both as evaluation methodology, learning process and a way of assessing their ownership, understanding of the objectives and felt impact.

VII. ETHICAL PROTOCOLS

The design and implementation of the final evaluation must also take into account and abide by ADRA Norway’s strategic principles. This means, for example, ensuring our core stakeholders of vulnerable children, youth and women are at the centre of the research, that principles of gender equality, inclusion and non-discrimination are considered and acted upon throughout, and that the meaningful participation of children, youth and women and other key stakeholders is promoted in the design and implementation of the baseline.

Bidders are required to set out their approach to research ethics and protocols in regards to ensuring complete compliance with international good practice particularly with regards to safeguarding children, vulnerable groups (including people with disabilities) and those in fragile and conflict affected states.

VIII. SELECTION CRITERIA

The successful research partner will have a solid track record on the criteria below, with examples of evidence for each. The consultant must have:

General criteria

1. At least a Master’s degree in Education or firms with an education expert as part of the consultancy team
2. Demonstrable expertise with civil society, rights and gender equality
3. Thematic expertise in education, teacher training or curriculum and policy. A focus on marginalised children within education would be an added advantage.
4. Geographic expertise in East Africa, with significant experience in Somalia, South Sudan or Ethiopia being an added advantage

Technical criteria

1. Experience with quantitative and qualitative methods and analysis, particularly experience with programme monitoring and evaluation systems, including those using participatory approaches and ‘hard to measure’ indicators
2. Evidence of strong downward accountability mechanisms used with programme stakeholders/research participants to actively share results and learning
3. Evidence of use of ethical considerations and methodological measures for conducting research with girls, women, boys, men and particularly those who might be disadvantaged and marginalized
4. Evidence of successfully designing and managing large-scale, rigorous and robust research processes and evaluations

Track record

1. Evidence of successful collaboration with NGOs, and particularly collaborations that included capacity building.
2. Experience meeting the demands of large institutional donor-funded programmes and coordinating activities with multiple stakeholders
3. Evidence of producing high quality, published research

IX. APPLICATION PROCESS

ADRA Norway invites applications from eligible and qualified individuals or organizations to undertake the work specified in these terms of reference (ToR). Interested parties should submit to ADRA Norway the following:

• A technical proposal responding to the ToR, with specific focus on addressing the Scope of Work, timeline, methodology and ethical protocols to be used;
• Preliminary information about the consultancy team being able to travel to programme sites in South Sudan and Somalia.
• An initial work plan based on methodology outlined, and confirming availability of the applicant;
• Company or organization profile (where applicable) and CVs of consultant(s) who will deliver the work;
• A minimum of 3 references (organization or individual consultant as appropriate);
• Two samples of a survey report produced by Consultant / Company within the last 3 years. Applicants who do not submit sample reports will not be considered
• Financial proposal or budget breakdown based on expected daily rates and initial work plan.

PLEASE NOTE: A consultancy team can apply for (1) all countries cited in the two terms of reference (ToRs), (2) only the East African countries or (3) only Myanmar.

Further information and detailed terms of reference are available on ADRA Norway's website.

A consultancy team can apply for (1) all countries cited in the two terms of reference (ToRs), (2) only the East African countries or (3) only Myanmar. The deadline for submitting the application is 17:00 Norwegian time (CET) on 31October 2018.

Applications should be clearly marked Proposals to conduct Final Evaluation Study of SEAQE and sent to Elidon Bardhi, Programmes Director of ADRA Norway at elidon.bardhi@adranorge.no. Please copy Erik Eriksen (erik.eriksen@adranorge.no) on your correspondence.

Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) – HH Targeting, Beneficiary Registration and ICM Capacity Building. (Re advertisement)

Based in Tete, Mozambique

HelpAge International is the secretariat to the HelpAge Global Network, which brings together a wide range of organisations and individuals working together to ensure that older people lead dignified, active, healthy and secure lives. HelpAge International’s secretariat is based in London, UK but works in 41 countries across the world.

HelpAge has been operating in Mozambique since 1988 and has been engaged on thematic sectors including social protection, health and care, emergency response and capacity building of local partners and network members. HelpAge International is also responding to the needs of marginalised cohorts within the general population with special focus on older women, Persons Living with Disability (PWD) and vulnerable Children (VC).

HelpAge is currently seeking to recruit a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Consultant who will be in charge of leading the household targeting, beneficiary registration and verification, and capacity building to Independent Community Monitors (ICMs) processes in all project locations for a Cash Transfer programme funded by DFID. The consultant will liaise with HelpAge staff, INAS delegations and APITE Project Manager to ensure that targeting is appropriate and effective. The ultimate output will be the submission of a final beneficiary list draft to HelpAge.

The ideal candidate(s) will be an individual or a team of Mozambican consultants who will carry out this assignment, with expertise in PSSB, PASP, PASD-PE entry criteria and with knowledge on OP, PWD and VC humanitarian response inclusion.

For a detailed ToR and information on how to apply, please follow this link: http://www.helpage.org/who-we-are/jobs/monitoring-and-evaluation-consultant/