About the position.

We are looking for a dynamic and results oriented Logistics Manager, to work under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director for Support and provide logistics technical support to the base logistics teams.

About us.

Action Against Hunger-USA is a global humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. We save the lives of malnourished children and we enable entire communities to be free from hunger. With more than 8,000 staff in over 45 countries, our programs reached 21 million people in 2018.

About the Program.

Action Against Hunger has been operational in Ethiopia since 1984 responding to both chronic and acute needs through a multi-sectoral strategy where Nutrition, Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH and Mental Health and Care Practices activities are integrated to have a meaningful impact on people’s resilience.

Action Against Hunger currently operates in 5 different regions (Oromia, Somali, Amhara, Benesangul Gumuz and Gambella) with a portfolio of 20m USD/ year of emergency and resilience programs. We have a country team of around 650 staff and 6 Regional Sub Offices and head office in the capital Addis Ababa. At this point in time, our main donors in Ethiopia are: ECHO, Europaid, UNHCR, BPRM, SIDA, EHF, WFP and others.

How you will contributeYou’ll contribute to ending world hunger by …

providing Action Against Hunger’s field teams with technical support on supply chain, warehouse, fleet, equipment and report management for successful program implementation.

Key activities in your role will include:

• Conduct Mission Market Assessment in Addis Ababa and at all bases, and produce Catalogue (+price list) for the Mission
• Lead Mission Framework Agreement Processes.
• Establish Framework Agreements for defined markets in Addis Ababa and at all bases through application of necessary procedures as per Action Against Hunger KitLog 3.7
• Renew/revise existing Framework Agreements on need basis and produce final assessment reports.

REQUIREMENTS

About you……

You’ve broad experience in humanitarian logistics

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• You have at least 5 years’ extensive experience in logistics management and coordination, preferably in Humanitarian or development work.Experience working with AAH is a plus.
• You are experienced in conducting market assessments and /or in establishing framework agreements.
• You are committed to gender equity and equality.
• You are fluent in English (business level), both verbal and written with excellent writing and editing skills in English.

You are passionate about finding effective solutions

• You are highly organized & pay attention to small details. You take pride in planning not just the best case scenario but also for multiple contingencies.
• You are extremely capable sharing your technical knowledge, as well as the organization's policies & procedures; both verbally & in writing. Your reports are timely, comprehensive & well-written.
• You ensure your teams remain aware of challenges faced by the program implementers' & any new contextual developments.
• You maintain a mature and problem solving attitude when confronted with difficult situations.
• You are able to motivate and encourage others to deliver high standards of work
• You’re genuinely enthusiastic about helping the logistics teams achieve their objectives. You like to pass on to others what you’ve learnt & thrive on the variety of logistics activities that fall within this role’s scope of responsibility.
• You have experience working with colleagues who do not speak your language, speaking tactfully & listening carefully to others. You are used to explaining your work in non-technical terms & are comfortable explaining & reinforcing policies & procedures to a team.
• You have a high degree of emotional intelligence demonstrating strong self-awareness and the ability to take responsibility for your actions.
• You monitor the impact that demanding activities and stressful working conditions may have on your team and actively work with other departments to ensure staff are appropriately supported.
• You like to find & implement straight-forward solutions to tricky questions. You balance finding quick answers to immediate problems with planning projects that take a longer time to execute.
• Your experience allows you to remain are calm & articulate under pressure. You are a strong advocate for improving the humanitarian assistance to those most in need, able to represent Action Against Hunger appropriately with a range of counterparts.
• You understand that the logistics function plays an invaluable role in keeping Action Against Hunger's core activities operational. You take pride meeting deadlines & following procedures correctly & keeping logistical documentation up-to-date.

Your work style builds confidence within your team

• You maintain a mature and problem solving attitude when confronted with difficult situations.
• You are able to motivate and encourage others to deliver high standards of work
• You’re genuinely enthusiastic about helping the logistics teams achieve their objectives.
• You like to pass on to others what you’ve learnt & thrive on the variety of logistics activities that fall within this role’s scope of responsibility.
• You have experience working with colleagues who do not speak your language, speaking tactfully & listening carefully to others.
• You are used to explaining your work in non-technical terms & are comfortable explaining & reinforcing policies & procedures to a team.
• You have a high degree of emotional intelligence demonstrating strong self-awareness and the ability to take responsibility for your actions.
• You monitor the impact that demanding activities and stressful working conditions may have on your team and actively work with other departments to ensure staff are appropriately supported.

Our Core values.

*In this position, you are expected to demonstrate Action Against Hunger-USA’s five core values*

Respect- we work with compassion and dedication, treating everyone the same way we expect them to treat us.

Integrity-: we believe that being honest and fair is integral to every aspect of our work. conducting our work with a spirit of sincerity, truthfulness and transparency is imperative.

Creativity-we encourage new ideas, embrace innovative solutions, and create opportunities for meaningful and exciting ways to do our jobs and provide solutions to address the needs of the populations we serve.

Excellence- we strive to provide services that meet and even exceed the expectations of our stakeholders (populations in need, staff, communities and donors).

Empowerment- we are committed to fostering an environment in which our staff, partners and communities where we work have the space to grow, develop and feel confident about participating.

Gender Equality Commitments

• Ability to foster an environment that reinforces values of women and men, and equal access to information.
• Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
• Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
• Value and respect for all cultures.

BENEFITS

What we offer.
Action Against Hunger values its employees and offers a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package. These include but are not limited to: -

• Health Insurance
• R&R Breaks
• Paid annual leave (vacation)
• Training opportunities
• Child allowance

For an all-inclusive list of benefits check the Action Against Hunger Website.

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated resume and both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. Closing date for applications is 17 July 2019.

For further information about Action Against Hunger, please visit our website www.actionagainsthunger.org

About the position.

We are looking for a dynamic and results oriented Logistics Manager, to work under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director for Support and provide logistics technical support to the base logistics teams.

About us.

Action Against Hunger-USA is a global humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. We save the lives of malnourished children and we enable entire communities to be free from hunger. With more than 8,000 staff in over 45 countries, our programs reached 21 million people in 2018.

About the Program.

Action Against Hunger has been operational in Ethiopia since 1984 responding to both chronic and acute needs through a multi-sectoral strategy where Nutrition, Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH and Mental Health and Care Practices activities are integrated to have a meaningful impact on people’s resilience.

Action Against Hunger currently operates in 5 different regions (Oromia, Somali, Amhara, Benesangul Gumuz and Gambella) with a portfolio of 20m USD/ year of emergency and resilience programs. We have a country team of around 650 staff and 6 Regional Sub Offices and head office in the capital Addis Ababa. At this point in time, our main donors in Ethiopia are: ECHO, Europaid, UNHCR, BPRM, SIDA, EHF, WFP and others.

How you will contributeYou’ll contribute to ending world hunger by …

providing Action Against Hunger’s field teams with technical support on supply chain, warehouse, fleet, equipment and report management for successful program implementation.

Key activities in your role will include:

• Conduct Mission Market Assessment in Addis Ababa and at all bases, and produce Catalogue (+price list) for the Mission
• Lead Mission Framework Agreement Processes.
• Establish Framework Agreements for defined markets in Addis Ababa and at all bases through application of necessary procedures as per Action Against Hunger KitLog 3.7
• Renew/revise existing Framework Agreements on need basis and produce final assessment reports.

REQUIREMENTS

About you……

You’ve broad experience in humanitarian logistics

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• You have at least 5 years’ extensive experience in logistics management and coordination, preferably in Humanitarian or development work.Experience working with AAH is a plus.
• You are experienced in conducting market assessments and /or in establishing framework agreements.
• You have practical experience in LINK. Experience in supply chain, Logistics Management is desirable.
• You are fluent in English (business level), both verbal and written with excellent writing and editing skills in English.

You are passionate about finding effective solutions

• You are highly organized & pay attention to small details. You take pride in planning not just the best case scenario but also for multiple contingencies.
• You are extremely capable sharing your technical knowledge, as well as the organization's policies & procedures ; both verbally & in writing. Your reports are timely, comprehensive & well-written.
• You ensure your teams remain aware of challenges faced by the program implementers' & any new contextual developments.
• You maintain a mature and problem solving attitude when confronted with difficult situations.
• You are able to motivate and encourage others to deliver high standards of work
• You’re genuinely enthusiastic about helping the logistics teams achieve their objectives. You like to pass on to others what you’ve learnt & thrive on the variety of logistics activities that fall within this role’s scope of responsibility.
• You have experience working with colleagues who do not speak your language, speaking tactfully & listening carefully to others. You are used to explaining your work in non-technical terms & are comfortable explaining & reinforcing policies & procedures to a team.
• You have a high degree of emotional intelligence demonstrating strong self-awareness and the ability to take responsibility for your actions.

• You monitor the impact that demanding activities and stressful working conditions may have on your team and actively work with other departments to ensure staff are appropriately supported.

• You like to find & implement straight-forward solutions to tricky questions. You balance finding quick answers to immediate problems with planning projects that take a longer time to execute.

• Your experience allows you to remain are calm & articulate under pressure. You are a strong advocate for improving the humanitarian assistance to those most in need, able to represent Action Against Hunger appropriately with a range of counterparts.

• You understand that the logistics function plays an invaluable role in keeping Action Against Hunger's core activities operational. You take pride meeting deadlines & following procedures correctly & keeping logistical documentation up-to-date.

Your work style builds confidence within your team

• You maintain a mature and problem solving attitude when confronted with difficult situations.
• You are able to motivate and encourage others to deliver high standards of work.
• You’re genuinely enthusiastic about helping the logistics teams achieve their objectives.
• You like to pass on to others what you’ve learnt & thrive on the variety of logistics activities that fall within this role’s scope of responsibility.
• You have experience working with colleagues who do not speak your language, speaking tactfully & listening carefully to others.
• You are used to explaining your work in non-technical terms & are comfortable explaining & reinforcing policies & procedures to a team.
• You have a high degree of emotional intelligence demonstrating strong self-awareness and the ability to take responsibility for your actions.
• You monitor the impact that demanding activities and stressful working conditions may have on your team and actively work with other departments to ensure staff are appropriately supported.

Our Core values.

*In this position, you are expected to demonstrate Action Against Hunger-USA’s five core values*

Respect- we work with compassion and dedication, treating everyone the same way we expect them to treat us.

Integrity-: we believe that being honest and fair is integral to every aspect of our work. conducting our work with a spirit of sincerity, truthfulness and transparency is imperative.

Creativity-we encourage new ideas, embrace innovative solutions, and create opportunities for meaningful and exciting ways to do our jobs and provide solutions to address the needs of the populations we serve.

Excellence- we strive to provide services that meet and even exceed the expectations of our stakeholders (populations in need, staff, communities and donors).

Empowerment- we are committed to fostering an environment in which our staff, partners and communities where we work have the space to grow, develop and feel confident about participating.

Gender Equality Commitments

• Ability to foster an environment that reinforces values of women and men, and equal access to information.
• Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
• Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
• Value and respect for all cultures.

BENEFITS

What we offer.
Action Against Hunger values its employees and offers a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package. These include but are not limited to: -

• Health Insurance
• R&R Breaks
• Paid annual leave (vacation)
• Training opportunities
• Child allowance

For an all-inclusive list of benefits check the Action Against Hunger Website.

Application Process.

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated resume and both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. Closing date for applications is 17 July 2019.

For further information about Action Against Hunger, please visit our website www.actionagainsthunger.org

Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date Sep - Nov 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 6 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

This is an exciting opportunity for a Knowledge management professional who is passionate about supporting the Growing Nutrition for Mothers and Children (GROW) project in Ethiopia. This is an initiative to address undernutrition in women of reproductive age and children under five years of age.

As a Knowledge Management and Communications advisor, you will be responsible to work in conjunction with MIS Specialist and other departments responsible for triggering updates and providing content change for updates to the CARE Ethiopia website. You will also lead internal and external organizational learning platforms, document cases for programs to be used for proposal design. While liaising with knowledge management advisors at the Country Office to foster Knowledge Management and Learning agendas. You’ll document cases for sharing to programs and to be used for proposal design. And participate and lead the organization in relevant national and international events that contribute to build organizational image and goodwill. Collaborate and share information with CARE International (in collaboration with the Communications Working Group) to maximize effectiveness and efficiency. Apply to this placement today and help make a difference in Ethiopia!

As a volunteer, you will:

• Ensure that the lessons documented from the projects/programs are disseminated within CARE and others to promote learning and identification of best practices;

• Ensure that CARE’s best practices, lessons, publications and documentations pay appropriate attention to CARE’s impact areas. And prepare, design & distribute internal monthly newsletter; & biannual external newsletter.

• Gather information/input from projects, employees or other sources.

• Lead the Production & dissemination of CARE’s stories demonstrating strategic plan and programmatic profiles, using video, photo and electronic presentations;

• Develop strategic guidance for CO public relations (PR) activities and provide systematic support to projects and programs across the country office. And provide technical advice and support to different program units in the production of programmatic visibility works and PR-related activities;

Essential Academic Qualifications:

Degree in rural development, economics, agricultural economics or business administration or relevant field.

Essential Professional Background:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in Knowledge Management and Learning
• Documentation and partnership experience

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

• Travel and accommodation for the pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation (more details below)

• Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu afte

https://cusointl.org/308e3a9

Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date Aug - Oct 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 7 Months

Language Requirements English

The Volunteer’s Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who is passionate about supporting the Growing Nutrition for Mothers and Children (GROW) project in Ethiopia. This is an initiative to address undernutrition in women of reproductive age and children under five years of age.As the Program Support Officer you will create summary information files of all past and present projects that contains key information such as budget, populations served, achievements, key activities and objectives and design a platform annexed to the online database that will allow easy retrieval for the creation of capacity statements e

You will ensure all advisors, programme / project managers and monitoring, evaluation and learning officers know how to download and upload information from the online data base

Apply to this placement today and help make a difference in Ethiopia!

As a volunteer, you will:

Populate the online database with past present and future project information

Ensure all advisors, program / project managers and monitoring, evaluation and learning officers know how to download and upload information for the online data base

Create summary information files of all past and present projects that contains key information such as budget, populations served, achievements, key activities and objectives and design a platform annexed to the online database that will allow easy retrieval for the creation of capacity statements etc.

Essential Academic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Essential Professional Background:

Some experience in organizing data effectively

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

• Travel and accommodation for the pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation (more details below)

https://cusointl.org/309UUEM

Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date Sep - Nov 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 6 Months

Language Requirements English

The Volunteer’s Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a humanitarian communications professional who is passionate about supporting the Growing Nutrition for Mothers and Children (GROW) project in Ethiopia. This is an initiative to address under nutrition in women of reproductive age and children under five years of age.

As the Humanitarian Information Management Officer your primary role will be to facilitate communication flows to ensure that CARE decision-makers and key external stakeholders (including CARE implementing partners and disaster-affected communities) receive the information they need during an emergency response in a timely way. This will require strengthening and streamlining existing information management systems to respond to vastly increased time-critical information demands from internal and external stakeholders.

Apply to this postion today and help make a difference in Ethiopia!

As a volunteer, you will:

• Conduct periodic assessments (including field visits) to determine current and anticipated priority information needs of key target groups (CARE decision-makers, media/communications, fundraising, implementing partners, disaster-affected communities, donors, government and UN coordinators, etc.)

• Lead the development and implementation of a communications/information management (IM) strategy for CARE’s emergency response which clarifies Information management approaches. Provides streamlined protocols for collection and validation of information collected; and

• Strengthen and streamline IM systems, including reinforce and oversee the maintenance of Emergency Operations Rooms in the CARE CO and Field Offices which are designed to provide clear display of updated status of CARE’s activities and priority follow-up actions to, for example, facilitate decision-making during meetings, proposal development, preparation of emergency strategies, presentations to donors, etc.

• Information and Data Collection and Coordination by attending internal briefings, external meetings (e.g. cluster meetings), collect and (where appropriate) synthesize relevant documents, meet with CARE staff and undertake field visits as appropriate to remain up to date on the unfolding emergency situation and CARE’s response. Also assist Country Office to produce necessary materials to disseminate information throughout CARE International and externally. Such materials may include situation reports, program strategy, fact sheets, briefing notes and any others requested by CARE International members.

• Provide relevant training to field staff and partners in using information management systems, report drafting, etc.

Essential Academic Qualifications:

-University Degree in Information Science or equivalent combination of education and work experiences.

Essential Professional Background:

• Prior experience of setting up streamlined information management systems for a humanitarian agency during an emergency response.
• Ability to undertake research under potentially difficult and sensitive conditions

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

• Travel and accommodation for the pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation (more details below)

https://cusointl.org/304OJBO

Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date Sep - Nov 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 6 Months

Language Requirements English

The Volunteer’s Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a social science professional who is passionate about supporting the Growing Nutrition for Mothers and Children (GROW) project in Ethiopia. This is an initiative to address undernutrition in women of reproductive age and children under five years of age.

As the Behaviour Change Communication Officer your primary role will be to assist GROW program in publication of nutrition manuals including ensuring dissemination to the concerned stakeholders.

You will document GROW Information Education Communication (IEC) and Behavior Change Communication (BCC) materials with partners, creating a documentary film that would allow to see the cumulative outcome of all GROW interventions.

Apply to this position today and help make a difference in Ethiopia!

As a volunteer, you will:

• Map, review and monitor food and nutrition security priorities, policies and objectives

• Review the National Nutrition Policy and Strategic Plan and assess their implications on the SANI project

• Coordinate the development of a nutrition research agenda and oversee its implementation

• Provide nutrition policy direction and guidance to key stakeholders

• Identify issues of nutrition at national and district levels, as well as best practices from SANI

Essential Academic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field

Essential Professional Background:

• Demonstrated work experience with documentation

• Data visualization, report writing

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

• Travel and accommodation for the pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation (more details below)

https://cusointl.org/30aRwtu

Position Title : Information Management Officer

Duty Station : Beira, Mozambique

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade UG

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 17 July 2019

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leadingUN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and

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

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of IOM Chief of Mission in Mozambique, the direct supervision of the Emergency coordinator and in close coordination with Beira Head of Office, the successful candidate is responsible for the planning, coordination, supervision and implementation of information management activities in relation to IOM’s humanitarian response to Cyclone IDAI; including support on CCCM Cluster Coordination, Shelter Cluster, and other IOM’s humanitarian assistance operations.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Plan, design, implement, and supervise an integrated mechanism for data and information management across all activities to ensure most effective and efficient processes and data flows to deliver timely, accurate, and reliable information for operational, monitoring, and reporting purposes.

2. In close coordination with Programme Managers, supervise and support the functionality design and development of information system, and application tools, and other databases required to manage the implementation of information management mechanism.

3. Provide simple, user-friendly reports in consultation with the Programme Managers and Officers, and other key stakeholders and ensure that the reports include provision for gender desegregation of data and reporting of more vulnerable groups, complementary to information collection and reporting systems of other sector working groups.

4. Support in supervision of the data collection processes in the Sub-Office and the overall data management activities including encoding, storing, processing, and support to the analysis of the collected data and information.

5. Ensure timely preparation and generation of information products, and support on information sharing and dissemination to all relevant channels.

6. Identify gaps on data and information relevant to the emergency response operation and prepare or contribute to the preparation of project proposals aiming to address such needs.

7. Develop and conduct training modules for the stakeholders as required for the implementation of information management mechanism to ensure smooth roll out.

8. Provide support to information management staff in Sub-Office. Support the Emergency Coordinator in the streamlining of IM tools in all areas of active work and ensure the training of IM assistants based in Sub-Office on these standard tools.

9. Participate in Inter-Cluster Information Management Working Group and other relevant working groups and support in liaising with external partners as well as other organizational unit inside IOM in relation to information management needs and coordination to ensure complementarity and cross-sectoral analysis of information on the disaster response.

10. Identification and reporting of any gaps in Emergency programmes in Beira; assess, verify, and map emerging assistance needs and protection concerns; conduct regular data audits.

11. Perform such other tasks as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master's degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in Computer Science, Media or Social Sciences or any discipline related to Information Management with two years of relevant professional work experience, or;

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

Experience

• Experience in the management and coordination of information flows, data management including collection, storing, processing, and analyzing data to generate information products;

• Proven experience in the emergency humanitarian operations;

• In-depth knowledge of the latest technological developments in information technology and information system;

• Demonstrated ability for leadership in the context of partnership building and consensual decision-making;

• Proven skills to analyse statistical information;

• Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures;

• Ability to translate planning-specifications into technical briefs for data capture and analysis, and vice versa;

• Ability to compile and holistically analyse diverse datasets;

• Experience with handling confidential data;

• Demonstrated team-building and information management skills;

• Demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies;

• Understanding of relational data theory;

• Advanced data visualization and information design skills;

• Experience of designing and querying databases in MS SQL server or MySQL (two to five years preferred);

• Knowledge of the following programming languages: VB, .Net, C#, Visual C and Oracle;

• Advanced Relational and Database Management Systems development skills is required;

• Experience using GIS Applications such as ESRI Arc GIS or Map Info.;

• KoBo design and implementation for mobile data collection;

• Photoshop editing for development of infographics;

• Experience in carrying out user needs analysis and scoping for development of databases;

• Working knowledge of GIS systems, such as ESRI Arc GIS or Map Info would be highly desirable.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required. Working knowledge in Portuguese is an advantage.

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database

(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

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

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

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

Core Competencies– behavioural indicators

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

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

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

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

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

Managerial Competencies– behavioural indicators

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

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

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

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

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

No late applications will be accepted.

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

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

No late applications will be accepted.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 17 July 2019 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 04.07.2019 to 17.07.2019

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

Requisition: CFA 2019/37 – Information Management Officer - Beira, Mozambique (56032283) Released

Posting: Posting NC56032284 (56032284) Released

Call for expression of interest

The Evaluation Office of the International Labour Organisation (ILO)/ILO-EVAL is seeking expressions of interest from qualified team of consultants (international team leader and team member) or individuals to conduct an independent mid-term evaluation of the project Decent Work for Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Transformation in Mozambique (known as MOZTRABALHA), funded by the Government of Sweden through SIDA.

Application deadline: Friday, 19 July 2019

Type of contract: External Collaboration Contract or Service Contract

1.International Evaluation Specialist

2.National Evaluation Specialist

Languages required Proficiency in written and spoken English. The knowledge of Portuguese will be an added value for the international consultant and mandatory for the national consultant.

Expected duration (July-October 2019): 24 working days for the International Evaluation Specialist and 14 days for the National Evaluation Specialist.

For further details about the evaluation, please see attached the draft version of the ToR.

Candidates intending to submit an expression of interest must supply the following information:

1. A description of how the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience are relevant to the required qualifications of this assignment.

2. A list of previous evaluations that are relevant to the context and subject matter of this assignment, indicating the role played by then consultant(s) applying.

3. Applicant must demonstrate expertise and capability in evaluating similar project

4. A statement confirming their availability to conduct this assignment and the daily professional fee expressed in US dollars (taking into account fees received for similar assignments in the last 2 years).

5. A copy of the candidate’s curriculum vitae (which must include information about the qualifications held by the candidate).

6. A statement confirming that the candidates have no previous involvement in the implementation and delivery of MOZTRABALHA or a personal relationship with any ILO Officials who are engaged in the project.

7. The names of two referees (including phone and email) who can be contacted.

The deadline to submit expression of interest for undertaking the evaluation is by Close of Business (GMT Time) on Friday, 19 July 2019.

Please send an e-mail with the subject header “Evaluation of Decent Work for Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Transformation in Mozambique (MOZTRABALHA Project)” to the Evaluation Manager, Mr BAIZEBBE NA PAHIMI (baizebbe@ilo.org) and copied to Mr Ricardo Furman (furman@ilo.org).

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

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

And we never give up.

The purpose of the consultancy is to ensure the design and implementation of an assessment of the job aids, including training manuals, intended to improve the Community Health Workers’ IPC skills for Immunization in Ethiopia, with a special attention to the Immunization IPC manual (Immunization desk job aids). By Community Health Workers are included Health Workers and Health Extension Workers. The results of the assessment will be used by health managers, decision-makers, national and international partners in the area of Immunization and the overall Health Program to guide the strategies and interventions aiming at improving the performance of frontline workers in communicating with caregivers for the ultimate purpose of better coverage of high-impact interventions and adoption of healthy behaviors by the communities.

The following assessment questions will guide the consultancy:

Scope of the assessment

The assessment will focus on the effects of IPC skills enhancement job aids – with an emphasis on the Immunization IPC manual – on Health Workers and Health Extension Workers’ performance in communicating with caregivers and the community in Ethiopia. Regions representing main community subgroups in Ethiopia will be selected for the assessment : agrarian, pastoralist, urban poor, refugees and IDPs and people living in geographically isolated areas. The assessment will look at job aids, including training manuals, used for CHWs’ IPC skills improvement from 2012 to date in the priority area of immunization and the overall health program as the impact of these different job aids on CHWs’ skills cannot be dissociated. For this purpose, the consultant will mainly support the EPI program and will work very closely with the Health Extension Program and Primary Health Care Directorate, the other programs under the MNCH Directorate such as Nutrition, Hygiene and Sanitation and other relevant Directorates.

This assessment will complement the EPI behavioral analysis which is done in the 8 regions (2019) that will evaluate the impact of the communication activities, including the dissemination of the IPC manual, on the knowledge and attitude of the population vis-a-vis Immunization.

Main duties and responsibilities

The consultant is expected to carry out the following:

Methodology

The Consultant will be hired as a national SSA, assigned to UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office, based in Addis Ababa, with trips to selected regions. He/she will work mainly through desk reviews, field visits, key informant interviews and FGDs, meetings with key stakeholders and workshops. The consultant can propose, in agreement with MoH and UNICEF, adjusted methods for completing the task. The consultant will also propose the budget needed for the realization of the different consultations especially for the FGDs and interviews.

Reporting

Time Frame and Mode

The consultant will be hired for 70 working days with tentative starting date of 01/08/2019.

Expected Deliverables

Deliverable

Deadline

Deliverable – 1

An inception report with methodologies as per the TOR, a proposed structure of the assessment report and a detailed activity plan (15 days)

21/08/2019

Deliverable – 2

Information collection tools (10 days)

04/09/2019

Deliverable – 3

Preliminary assessment report (30 days)

16/10/2019

Deliverable – 4

Final assessment report (15 days)

06/11/2019

Payment terms

The payment will be linked to deliverable as per the above timeline.

Deliverables

Tranche of payment

Upon signing of the contract

20%

Deliverable – 1

30%

Deliverable – 2

10%

Deliverable – 3

30%

Deliverable – 4

10%

Mode of Price Quotation

The price quotation is as stated above, in the summary chapter.

Expected background and experience

A reputable consultant shall be required to have the following attributes:

General condition

The consultant should work based in Addis Ababa with expected visits to the regions

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

View our competency framework at

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

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

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

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

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

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=523723

Project Description: PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:
The Election Management Advisor supports the Country Director (CD) by coordinating field office activities and managing the office. He/she will also oversee select program objectives, which will be determined in consultation with the Country Director and the Division Director. In particular, he/she will provide technical oversight of activities to build capacity of electoral management bodies (EMB). In addition, the Election Management Advisor will be responsible for ensuring compliance with USAID rules and regulations and will manage the program in the absence of the CD. He/she will ensure that the key interventions are successfully implemented in accordance with the goal, objectives and expected results of the project.
Job Responsibilities: MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Build and foster relationship with EMBs and other electoral stakeholders.
· Advise on general implementation of electoral activities, providing support to improve electoral systems and procedures.
· Support integration of the election component with other components of the program related to strengthening political processes and democratic institutions.
· Support operational planning efforts of EMBs, including planning for special voting, training, electoral dispute resolution, results management, and other priority areas.
· Coordinate with other donors and implementers, including United Nations Development Program, to ensure collaboration, especially regarding support to the EMBs.
· Assist the CD in ensuring timely execution of project activities within the allocated budget, and strategic development and implementation.
· Oversee specific project activities as directed by the CD and provide technical input as needed.
· Serve as the IFES representative to Heads of Missions, Embassy staff and donors on a variety of issues when the CD is not available.
· Supervise in-country local support staff and consultants providing feedback on performance.
· Oversee program management, administration, finances, budgeting, and reporting.
· Oversee any necessary procurement in accordance with IFES policies and USAID rules and regulations.
· Ensure that donor-specified reporting requirements are met.
· Prepare papers, reports, briefings on election related topics, programmatic work.
· Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, donors and partners.
Manage the project's monitoring and evaluation plan and oversee data collection and reporting.
· Other duties as assigned.
POSITION SCOPE:
Manage and perform highly technical work requiring ingenuity and capacity to evaluate and respond to new and changing issues. Support CD in the technical implementation of IFES programming for assigned projects. Oversee varied activities and processes to support effective project management and implementation. Collaborate with CD in monitoring all aspects of project operations, reporting and compliance.
DECISION MAKING/PROBLEM SOLVING:
Identify risk factors with potential to disrupt achievement of program/project goals. Analyze issues, problems or opportunities and propose appropriate courses of action, based on knowledge of professional principles and best practices. Participate in the development and implementation of strategies to track and mitigate risk and its potential impact.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Oversee project budgeting, financial management and reporting. Oversee and approve local and international procurement in accordance with IFES policies and USAID, non-US rules and regulations. Authority to regularly make purchases and incur expenses, subject to established controls and procedures.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Maintain collaborative working relationship with senior-level stakeholders within and outside IFES to ensure timely and successful achievement of project goals and objectives. Represent IFES with external contacts at professional and government levels in the absence of the Country Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Oversee in-country project staff and participate in project monitoring and evaluation.
Qualifications: POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Master’s degree in project management, international development, development studies, public policy, political science required.
Experience:
· Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in elections and political processes programming.
· At least 8 years of experience managing similar programs in complex operating environments.
· Familiarity with political, economic and social context within Africa and/or Horn of Africa preferred.
· Significant experience working with elections management bodies, including providing technical assistance in areas such as special voting, training, electoral dispute resolution, results management.
· Strong knowledge of election administration and operations.
Related Skills or Knowledge:
· Demonstrated leadership, national staff management, project administration and financial management skills.
· Familiarity with USAID and other donors strongly preferred, including experience managing relationships with international donor community.
· Detailed oriented and organized.
· Demonstrated ability to manage staff, prioritize and handle multiple tasks and consistently meet tight deadlines.
· Ability to develop and manage effective local relationships by applying cultural awareness.

“All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment/promotions and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

IFES takes affirmative action with respect to the employment and promotion of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. IFES will also take affirmative action on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

IFES is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor”

Careers@ifes.org

Organization Profile and Background

Welthungerhilfe/German Agro Action is an international NGO with Head-Quarter in Bonn and working in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Welthungerhilfe/GAA is fighting to help free the world of hunger and poverty. This vision is the basis of our organization’s character and activities. Welthungerhilfe/GAA secure funds from private donations and international funding organizations, for example, EC, USAID, UN-OCHA, ECHO, and German Government. We work in the sectors of Rural Development, WASH, Natural Resource Management and Social Development. Welthungerhilfe/GAA Ethiopia follows partnership approach for project planning, implementation, and administration with Ethiopia Partner-NGOs and in exceptional cases WHH/GAA implements projects by itself.

What We Offer

• A multicultural work environment where differences are accommodated

• A continuous learning culture

• Innovative and creative work practices

• Flexible work arrangements

• Attractive salary and benefit packages

• Our principle: "Help the poor to help themselves”

Job Description

I.Job Details

1.Division:

Programmes and projects

2.Group / Regional Desk

3.Job Name

Alliance2015 Ethiopia Coordinator

4.Title of the Job Holder

A2015 Program Coordinator-ETH

5.Abbreviation of the Job

HoP

6.Salary Group

SG9

7.Reports to

WHH Regional Representative

8.Supervises

Provides technical support and assistance to A2015 members

9.Representation:

represents:

is represented by:

Represents A2015 members in the country as necessary in joint opportunities and projects.

To be decided on relevant occasion

10.Project (Duty Station/Country /Project#)

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with occasional travel across the country

11.Contract Period

2years

II.Objectives, duties and Areas of Responsibility

1.Objectives of the Position

Under the direct supervision of Welt hunger hilfe (WHH) Regional Representative, A2015 Program Coordinator-ETH is responsible to coordinate the design, implementation and monitoring of Alliance2015 joint opportunities and projects. The coordinator is also responsible to lead the development of A2015 Strategic Plan, joint collaborations, visibility and provide technical support to A2015 members in the country.

2.Duties and Areas of Responsibility

· Strategic monitoring and development of joint opportunities.

· Co-ordination of proposal preparation on Joint Proposals

· Lead in the development of A2015 strategic plan in-Country

· Lead on giving visibility to Alliance2015 joint-collaborations in-country

· Support systems for collaborative working, visibility and Knowledge management.

· Initiate internal Evaluations.

· Collate annual country reports

· Regularly report and interact with Hub in Brussels.

· Regular travel across Ethiopia and periodically to key meetings in the region and the Hub.

· Hold the ownership of any strategic agenda for A2015 in ETH

· Hold the responsibility to move the Alliance advocacy strategy on nutrition through next steps as agreed by the A2015 members.

· Support A2015 members on the Alliance priorities as and when necessary to maintain the balance in the A2015.

· Represent A2015 at relevant meetings and forums and follow up on the actions with the CDs.

· Ensure coordination and information exchange and represent A2015 interests and priorities in internal and external meetings and with other stake holders as per the need i.e: UN/, ECHO/HINGO (if necessary) donors, government counterparts (when appropriate) and external stakeholders. Strengthen links with relevant counterparts

· Identify (national level) advocacy topics/areas/concerns, consolidate joint policy positions among partners and coordinate and/or support advocacy initiatives through A2015.

Facilitating A2015 Emergency strategy:

Ensure the A2015 strategy becomes a living document and (ensure) the contribution from the partners so that strong operational joint plan exist based on the strategy.

Liaise with donors (as A2015) to mobilize resources for joint response by the partners and keep them updated A2015 move.

Technical guidance and support:

· Ensure mainstreaming of crosscutting issues (protection, gender, environment etc.) in A2015 planning/discussions.

· Ensure A2015 is equipped enough by providing technical support, guidance and capacity development: Develop tools, standards and guidelines, and design, facilitate and/or deliver trainings and workshops (when necessary), including on needs assessment, gap analysis and response planning for Alliance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE)

· Postgraduate qualification in a development related subject

· A minimum of 7 years relevant experience in INGO sector of which at least 3 years at senior level or as a coordinator of development programs, preferably in a consortium

· Practical experience and skills in Networking and coalition management

• Prior experience in liaising with donors to mobilize resources, preferably for joint projects/opportunities
• Practical experience in developing effective proposals, strategic documents and progress reports to different stakeholders as well as working standards and tools

· Demonstrated knowledge of mainstreaming of crosscutting issues in strategic and operational planning process.

· Knowledge and experience in providing technical support, guidance and capacity development for a target group (from need assessment &designing a program up to delivery and evaluation)

· Demonstrated knowledge of mainstreaming of crosscutting issues in strategic and operational planning process.

· Excellent verbal and written communications skills both in English and Amharic

• Proven managerial skills and ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct/lead development initiatives and projects.
• Excellent knowledge of development trends, principles, and best practices.
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

· Strategic thinker, good analytical and problem-solving skills

• A proactive individual with a can-do attitude

· Programme and Resilience experience is desirable.

· Awareness of Regional Political situation and institutions.

· Ethiopian citizen with high degree of cultural sensitivity

· Overseas experience desirable

· Committed to WHH and A2015 values, standards and code of ethics

We invite all interested candidates who meet the required qualifications to send their motivation letter (1 page) and CV ( max. 5 pages) via http://www.ethiojobs.net/display-job/212578/A2015-Program-Coordinator-ETH.html?searchId=1562309338.432&page=1

Deadline for application : July 10, 2019( the vacancy may be closed earlier if significant number of applications are received).

NB. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Welthungerhilfe is an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, ethnicity , religion , etc. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply for the position.

The position is open to Ethiopian nationals!

Terms of Reference for the Evaluation of Cordaid’s Resilient Business Development Services (RBDS) Programme

Since 2016, Cordaid has been delivering support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sierra Leone and Ethiopia with the view of improving their business performance, enhancing their investment readiness, and encouraging their growth as a means to drive job creation. Recognising that the lack of business support services and access to finance for the so called “Missing Middle” is a key bottleneck to growth, the 6-8 month programme of group training, individual coaching, expert meetings and peer consultations has been geared towards making SMEs ‘investment ready’. As the programme now nears completion, Cordaid wishes to commission an external evaluation which will help to inform the direction of future programming.

Resilient Business Development Services (RBDS)

Micro, Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSME’s) are often recognized for their ability to provide jobs, incomes and much-needed products and services in places where large or foreign enterprises are scarce or absent. One major challenge facing most MSME’s operating on the verge between small- and medium size is that sooner or later, they remain stuck in their day-to-day operations, and more often than not fail to incorporate long(er)-term strategic planning in the development of their business. The MSME may lose then track of its unique value proposition during this phase. Experience has taught that it is at this critical point in the business life cycle that business acceleration services can make a difference. The emphasis of business acceleration is on rapid growth, and to sort out all organizational, operational, and strategic difficulties that might be facing the business. A business accelerator approach helps companies get through adolescence and prepare them to enter adulthood, providing them with strong arms and legs, sound values and a clear mindset (strategy) for the future.

RBDS has been developed by Cordaid aimed at MSME's with growth potential in challenging, often post-or in-conflict, contexts. The RBDS model covers traditional topics like financial and operational management, but also addresses challenges such as favouritism and a lack of trust between actors along the value chain, a weak legal and administrative environment, and gaps in the business infrastructure. The RBDS model offers group training, individual coaching and mentoring and peer to peer support to enable entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and ultimately, create jobs.

The objectives of RBDS, as originally formulated, are to:

· Improve business performance of target SMEs in terms of increased job growth, financial turnover, profitability and access to new markets;

· Make individual SMEs investment ready or increase their capacity to get access to finance of Cordaid’s Stability Impact Fund or other financial institutions; and, to

· Create linkages between SMEs to foster learning and growth and promote an enabling environment for SMEs.

Although programme implementation is being monitored closely, a more comprehensive and objective evaluation, to identify accomplishments and shortcomings, by an external consultant is deemed necessary to validate results, and to formulate recommendations for improvement for the future of Cordaid’s Private Sector Development Programming.

Evaluation Objectives

The objectives of the evaluation are the following:

• Assess the extent to which the programme has been successful in attaining its outputs and outcomes;
• Review relevance, effectiveness and efficiency & cost effectiveness of the programme interventions;
• Identify the need for technical assistance services for SMEs and find out if SMEs are willing to pay for this kind of services;
• Identify gaps/weaknesses in the current programme design, delivery mechanisms and interventions, and provide recommendations as to their improvement for the future of Cordaid’s Resilience Business Development Service programme / Private Sector Development programme to strengthen the quality and sustainability of the programme deliverables;
• Identify and document lessons learnt regarding the challenges entrepreneurs face in fragile environments, such as economic challenges, favoritism, external shocks, lack of trust between actors, doing business in a weak legal and administrative environment and gaps in business infrastructure, and approaches to address these;
• Identify and document lessons learnt on the changes that have already been implemented by Cordaid as compared to the original project proposal during the project period;
• Identify any unintended or unforeseen effects (both positive and negative) of the programme to date;
• Highlight issues and challenges affecting effective and efficient implementation of outputs and their contribution to project outcomes;
• Assess the quality of the business services per modality offered by Cordaid and its implementing partners;
• Assess indications of the degree to which training and coaching trajectory are likely to be sustainable beyond the project’s lifetime and provide recommendations for strengthening sustainability.

Methodology for the Evaluation

The evaluator(s) will coordinate closely with Cordaid Global Office project officers, experts, Cordaid Country office representatives, as well as project implementation and cooperation partners. The evaluation requires a combination of desk research, interviews, consultation meetings in The Netherlands and field work is to be carried out in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Bo, Makeni, and Freetown (Sierra Leone).

The evaluation should follow the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) Criteria for Evaluating Development Assistance - http://www.oecd.org/dac/evaluation/daccriteriaforevaluatingdevelopmentassistance.htm

Timeline and Schedule

The study should be conducted in 30 days, the final report to be presented no later than 30^th September 2019.

Deliverables

1. Inception Report: methodology, work plan, review of project documents and drafting data collection tools

2. First draft of review report. Presentation of findings and recommendations to Cordaid, BDS providers and other key stakeholders for verification.

3. Final report, including all annexes

Requirements

You will have experience in delivering programmes in fragile environments and in evaluating programmes on entrepreneurship / private sector development.

Key competencies:

• Knowledge and experience with working on / evaluating programmes focusing on BDS (Business Development Services, SME development, and access to finance);
• Knowledge of the SME development field and the NGO and donor sectors;
• Experience in applying SMART indicators and reconstructing or validating results chains;
• Good professional knowledge of the programme countries, especially a strong political understanding of working in Ethiopia and Sierra Leone;
• Demonstrated and strong analytical, communication and report writing skills;
• Capacity to work with the target group representatives.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV(s)/ Company Capacity Statement, with a covering letter explicitly referring to previous similar experiences, to Mike Sips via mss@cordaid.org including a work plan indicating dates and number of days for each task, methodology and approach, professional fee (in Euro’s – either lump sum or daily rate), and availability to deliver.

Application Deadline: Friday 19^th July 2019 23:59 Central European Time

BACKGROUND

The Government of Ethiopia has a history of receiving and providing refuge to individuals from neighbouring countries who have fled as a result of political conflicts. As of August 2018, a total of 905,831 refugees have been registered with about 70% resident in the Gambella and Melkadida camps.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the government refugee agency ARRA coordinate the humanitarian assistance along with many other partners to ensure protection of all these refugees. UNHCR has been supporting refugees to meet their key basic needs and essential services, which include but not limited to food security, primary healthcare, nutrition wellbeing, and supply of potable water, structures and materials for personal and environmental sanitation and shelter.

The Food security situation of refugees primarily depends on the monthly cyclical food ration assistance provided by the World Food Programme (WFP) and distributed by the government refugee agency (ARRA). However, since November 2015, varied levels of ration reductions have been implemented, leading to the provision of less energy and nutrients than the sphere standards (2100 Kcal/p/p/d).

Despite the threat to household food security, the prevalence of GAM appears to have shown a levelling off and a stability has been established across most of the camps in Ethiopia however in 2019 the situation in Melkadida has deteriorated with reported increasing negative coping strategies utilized by households.

Partner organizations

ARRA, IMC, GOAL, AAH and CWW implement nutrition programmes in 7 camps of Gambella namely; Jewi, Kule, Pugnido 1 Pugnido 2, Tierkidi, Ngunyel and Okugo. In Melkadida, IMC and ARRA implement nutrition programmes in the 5 camps of Buramino, Hilaweyn, Kobe, Melkadida and Bokolmanyo. The La Caixa foundation has been supporting some of the nutrition activities in Gambella and Dollo Ado and have requested the current review.

Programme Overview

The nutrition programme focuses mainly on the vulnerable individuals within the camps to ensure that they maintain a good nutrition status: children aged 0-6 months through their mothers /caretakers; children aged 6-59 months and women who are pregnant or lactating (with children 0-6 months). Both curative, community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) and preventive packages including infant and young child feeding practices (IYCF) are implemented for each category. The CMAM program comprises: identification of children with faltering growth; subsequent referral to the therapeutic programs for management of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) from in-patient or out-patient centres, and management of moderate acute malnutrition. The preventive programme is run alongside the curative programme and comprises: 1) provision of blanket supplementary food (BSFP) to both children aged 6-59 months and PLWs; 2) the IYCF programme promoting appropriate infant and young children feeding and linkages to other nutrition–sensitive sectors. In addition, blanket supplementary feeding is provided for clients on treatment for Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS.

Purpose of the Assignment

The main purpose of the assignment is to explore how the various elements of the Nutrition programming and the integration of Nutrition into other sectors have affected Nutrition Status and IYCF indicators (SENS surveys available) and how the activities and focus on nutrition has contributed to the lives and skills of mothers and families and communities who have benefited from the programmes and how it has contributed to the capacity building, awareness and skills of health workers and the understanding of nutrition amongst other multisectoral actors.

The review serves to describe the pathways of change of the, “IYCF practices in Gambella and Dollo Ado, and CMAM and activities such as Mother to Mother Support Groups (MtMSG), Baby Friendly Spaces, Last Mile Mobile Solutions (LMMS), Backyard gardening, cooking demonstrations, e-vouchers and initiatives to tackle anaemia”.

In the targeted refugee camps in both Gambella and Dollo Ado, the relevance, extent of implementation, results achieved and lessons learnt during the three years of implementation (2016 to 2019) will be assessed with regards to the objective and outcomes.

The findings of the review will be used to inform programme decisions about promising practices to improve the approaches to the prevention and treatment of malnutrition in refugee operations.

Duties and responsibilities

Preparations and secondary data analysis

· Ensure that the Terms of Reference for the review are agreed and finalised;

· Plan the review process – develop detailed timeline and work plan;

· In coordination with the sector experts and other members of the team write the review report;

· Liaise with regional bureau/HQ for technical support if necessary;

· Conduct and assist the secondary data review:

· Support the sector experts and feed into the secondary data review with the data provided by the country teams;

· In collaboration with sector experts conduct interviews with various groups concerned by the review e.g. Mothers, families, communities, health workers, other sectoral experts.

· Develop 2 case studies to highlight the changes or impact of the programme according to the review findings.

Field visit preparations

· Develop qualitative data collection tools (information checklists, key informant interview questions, focus group discussion guidelines), debriefing format and analysis plan;

· Lead/facilitate the review team preparation and training sessions; and

· Finalise field visit itinerary and logistics arrangements (with the support of UNHCR and partner teams).

During field visits

· Supervise the field visit team, logistics/administration support personnel;

· Support teams to develop appropriate analysis based findings during daily debriefings and analysis sessions;

· Liaise with UNHCR security officers to ensure that security regulations are adhered to during the field visit ; and

· To ensure that key findings are recorded and incorporated into the report.

Analysis, finalisation of REVIEW report

· To ensure finalisation of report and development of further recommendations.

· Organise and facilitate the presentation of key findings of the review to senior management;

· Organise the donor/partner debriefing.

DELIVERABLES A final review report including recommendations on actions to address the situation is to be submitted at the end of the consultancy.

REPORTING
The consultant will report on regular basis to the UNHCR focal points in the country operation and seek technical support and guidance, and in case of need from the senior regional / HQ nutrition and food security focal points of UNHCR.

TIME FRAME The consultancy is for the duration of one and half month (45 days) with a starting date as of 1st August – 2019.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

· Graduate or post-graduate degree in anthropology, public health, nutrition, social sciences or other relevant qualifications.

· Previous experience and demonstrated skills in applied research in particular qualitative research, writing and analytical skills.

· Broad knowledge and experience of nutrition specific and nutrition sensitive principles and programming.

· Be fluent in English with excellent communication, interpersonal, writing and presentation skills.

· Familiarity with UN agencies and acceptance of UN principles.

· Flexible to travel and be ready to stay and work in the field locations.

Candidates should apply to hqphn@unhcr.org. Please mention Ethiopia Nutrition Review in the title of the e-mail. Please attach an up-to date CV or UNHCR personal History Form which can be found at https://www.unhcr.org/how-to-apply.html?query=personal%20history%20form

Project “Universal and equal access to quality health services, to meet the health needs of women and children in the Liben Zone (Somali Region, Ethiopia)” AID010595/CCM/ETH

Location: Filtu and Dekha Suftu Woreda (Somali Region)

Consultancy period: Between 15^th August to 15^th of September

Consultant service: 8.000€ (Euros) including flight, business visa and insurance

CCM provides accommodation and transport

Application documents: CV, Cover letter, methodology and final proposal

Deadline for application: 24^th July 2019 atrecruitmentpvs@ccm-italia.org

ONLY short listed candidate will be contacted

Background information

CCM, Comitato Collaborazione Medica, is a non for profit nongovernmental organisation founded in 1968 in Turin, by a group of medical doctors from Piedmont Region in Italy.

Our key mission is to promote the right to health and ensure access to essential health care.

· We are a lay and independent organisation, guided by the values of solidarity, equity, non-discrimination and cultural respect

· We work through long term development projects, believing that health can be really promoted only with stable and durable interventions

· In case of natural disasters or epidemics in the areas where we work, we implement emergency interventions

In regards to Ethiopia, CCM is registered in the country since 1998. CCM projects in Ethiopia aim at contributing to the promotion of a good health and quality of life for the poor and vulnerable people in the most remote areas of the country.

CCM is currently implementing the project “Universal and equal access to quality health services, to meet the health needs of women and children in the Liben Zone (Somali Region, Ethiopia)” started the 1^st January 2016 and planned to be concluded on 31^st October 2019.

The project is funded by AICS – Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione e lo Sviluppo (Italian Agency for the Development Cooperation), CCM own funds and other donors.

The project aims at ensuring women and children (extremely vulnerable groups in a semi-nomadic context, with a patriarchal tradition) access to quality primary health care services, through their active involvement. The intervention meets the needs identified by CCM, Filtu and Dekha Suftu Woreda HealthOffices and recognized by the Somali Regional Health Bureau (SRHB), which put maternal, child and reproductive health among their priority actions for sustainable development in the area of intervention. In agreement with the institutional counterparts, the action proposes an integrated approach that strengthen service delivery at facility level and increase the demand of care at community level. The project focuses on both health services supply and demand, strongly involving the civil society and making beneficiaries and local organizations active protagonist of the action, in order to maximize efficiency and impact and ensure sustainability for the action.

The Overall Objective is to contribute to the improvement of health in Filtu and Dekha Suftu districts trough Primary Health Care integrated strategy to ensure continuity in treatments at both community and health facility level.

The Specific Objective is to improve the access to integrated maternal, child and reproductive health services (RMNCH) for women and children of Filtu and Dekha Suftu districts, and to make it universal and equal in order to increase the number of people benefiting from health services, favouring vulnerable groups and disadvantaged persons.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives and make women active in their search for preventive and curative services at health facilities, the project seeks to:

· strengthen the prevention and care system at primary level, improving the quality of services in the health facilities and in the community;

· increasewomen’s trust in the health system and in health workers, involving Community Influential Leaders in the promotion of maternal health;

· identify sustainable strategies to increase the access to services, by creating community health networks formed by community influential leaders and health workers and through mass awareness campaigns;

· reinforce the capacities oflocal health authorities (WoHOs), by increasing their participation to the supervision of primary services and to the community coordination.

The specific objective is meant to be achieved through three Expected Results (ERs):

· ER 1) The maternal, child and reproductive health services (MCRHS) are improved for the benefit of the whole population of Filtu and Dekha Suftu districts, without discrimination and with a special attention to the most vulnerable persons (pregnant women, women in the reproductive age and children, displaced persons and pastoral communities);

· ER 2) The maternal, child and reproductive health integrated services medical coverage is expanded trough the strengthening of the reference system and the active involvement of the communities;

· ER 3) Local health authorities are trained and able to programme, supervise and manage the services provided by the HFs.

The expected results and the project objectives are planned to be achieved through several activities, including a preliminary needs assessment to ensure a proper planning of project activities; the training of health workers in maternal and child health and in the management of complicated pregnancies and deliveries; the purchase and distribution of essential drugs and medical equipment; the rehabilitation of health facilities (minor rehabilitations), the creation of community network groups involving influential leader, Health Extension Workers, religious and kebele leaders, TBAs; the implementation of awareness raising campaigns on MCH and the continuous capacity development of local stakeholders to ensure proper ownership of the project. The proposal, designed and developed in close collaboration with the local health authorities, is based on the results achieved during previous projects implemented in the same area, also financed by AICS and the European Union.

Scope of the service

The service required is meant at producing the FINAL evaluation of the project “Universal and equal access to quality health services, to meet the health needs of women and children in the Liben Zone (Somali Region, Ethiopia)”.

The objective of the evaluation is to fully review and assess the results achieved by the project during the period of implementation, as well as its impact and sustainability.

Moreover, the evaluation shall become a valuable exercise to generally assess CCM strategy and approach in the area of intervention, with specific reference to maternal and child health care. Recommendations and findings from the final evaluation will serve to support the planning and designing of any future actions in the same and similar context.

The external evaluation aims at getting a critical analysis on the project life cycle. It will therefore analyze and elaborate deeply on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, constraints and lessons learnt from the project, in order to:

• Evaluate the relevance of the action, compared to project objective and assessed needs;

• Evaluate the efficiency in the utilization of the resources availed by the donor;

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the action carried out;

• Evaluate the impact of the project in the catchment area;

• Evaluate the sustainability of the project;

• Evaluate lessons learnt and best practices, to be capitalized and replicated elsewhere.

Suggested methodology

The evaluation process should be impartial, independent must be as open as possible with respect to the results achieved and made available.

It is suggested to use a mix of qualitative and quantitative techniques internationally accepted and scientific tools based on verifiable data and information collection.

The evaluation must involve the beneficiaries, the local counterparts and institutions, donors and all the stakeholders able to provide learning that might be used to lead to a better efficiency and effectiveness in achieving shared results. It is recommended that the methodological tools are designed and adapted according to the features of each beneficiary group involved. In particular, the methodology must be gender-sensitive and ensure a balanced representation and participation by all community groups.

Data and secondary information shall be both provided by the contracting authority upon consultant/firm’s request and directly collected during the field visits through the interviews with any responsible bureau and/or community group. The reliability of these sources can be subject to verification with any concerned entity, including the donor, local authorities, health facilities, other stakeholders and service provider agencies. Despite the shortcomings often identified in the system, data from the existing Health Management Information System (HMIS), adopted by the MOH at national and regional level, may also give an overview of the health services status in the area. These are the data used to set the baseline reported in the logical frame work of the project document and monitor any progress.

The evaluation techniques may include structured interviews, open-ended questionnaires, direct field observations, analysis and review of reference material and documents supplied by CCM in Filtu (Somali Region), Addis Ababa and Torino (Italy). Secondary data sources may also be consulted when appropriate in the interest of this final evaluation.

Other methodologies might be employed if considered necessary. Nevertheless, the final methodology designed by consultant should be discussed and agreed with CCM and, if needed, with the donor, before commencement of the final evaluation.

In any case, the methodology should at least include:

• In-depth review of the project documents; progress technical, financial and activity reports including monitoring reports by the NGO, AICS and any other actor;
• Field visits (direct observations) to project site including focus group discussions and participatory assessment with the targeted beneficiaries, project staff, stakeholders, bureaus and local authorities, and collection of additional material through semi-structured interviews;
• Briefing/debriefing meetings with all project stakeholders, the implementing NGO country office/the project team, local government partners at regional and district (“woreda”) levels, leaders of the respective beneficiary communities, other actors including NGOs implementing similar actions in the intervention area.

The final evaluation will place greater emphasis on the outcomes and impact, rather than the output and processes, of project implementation.

The final evaluation shall, at least, focus on the following aspects:

Relevance and quality of project design

What is the present level of relevance of the project?

Has the project overall and specific objectives consistent with, and supportive of Partner Government policies?

How appropriate have the project objectives been?

Have the project activities been the best way to achieve the objectives?

If not, which could have been the alternative options?

Did the project respond to the needs of the target groups?

Had key stakeholders been involved in the design process?

Have the project’s objectives and outcomes been clear, practical and feasible within its time frame?

Efficiency of implementation

How well is the availability/usage of means/inputs managed?

How have the resources and budget been used?

Had the project the appropriate financial controls, including reporting and planning, that allow management to make informed decisions regarding the budget and allow for timely flow of funds?

To what degree have been inputs provided / available on time to implement activities from all parties involved?

Have project resources been managed in a transparent and accountable manner?

How are the monitoring tools?

How are the implementing parties’ capacities in the project implementation?

Are the parties able to perform the responsibilities entrusted to it?

Details required: - How? Where? When? Which Strategies adopted? Interventions? Supervision? Monitoring & evaluation?

Effectiveness

How well has the project achieved its planned results during this time?

What extent of the expected results has been achieved?

What is the quality of the results/services available?

Are all planned target groups accessing to / using project results available?

To what extent has the project adapted to changing external conditions (risks and assumptions) in order to ensure benefits for the target groups?

Are the activities carried out timely and effectively?

How the project fits within the general CCM strategy for the area and the maternal and child health care sector.

Impact

What are the direct impact prospects of the project at Overall Objectives level?

What is the overall impact of activities undertaken to target specific objective highlighting the major contributory factors for positive and negative aspects?

Are there any social or political risks that may jeopardize the sustainability of the project outcomes?

Do the various key stakeholders see that it is in their interest that the project benefits continue to flow?

What were the threats? How have these been addressed? Could these have been addressed in a different way?

To what extent does the project have any indirect positive and/or negative impacts?

Have there been any unplanned positive impacts on the planned target groups or other non-targeted communities arising from the project? How did this affect the impact.

Sustainability

What is the level of ownership of the project by target groups and will it continue after the end of external support?

How far the project is embedded in local structures?

What is the likelihood that target groups will continue to make use of relevant results?

What is the risk that the level of stakeholder ownership will be insufficient to allow for the project outcomes/benefits to be sustained?

What is the level of policy support provided and the degree of interaction between project and policy level?

Is there sufficient public/stakeholder awareness in support of the long term objectives of the project?

Are there any obstacles hindering project sustainability?

How well is the project contributing to institutional and management capacity?

How far is the project embedded in institutional structures that are likely to survive beyond the life of the project?

Are project partners being properly developed (technically, financially and managerially) for continuing to deliver the project’s benefits/services?

Financial / economic viability?

Are the services/results affordable for the target groups at this point of the project?

Lessons Learnt & Best Practices

What are the best practices and lessons to be learned from the project implementation?

What should have been done differently? What could be improved for similar projects in similar contexts?

How did the context and local dynamics influence the implementation of the community activities?

What recommendations could be given to boost the action and the results in similar contexts in the future?

Gender

To what extent the project took into account gender dimension?

What was the share of women and men as direct beneficiaries of project?

Do project reports incorporate gender dimensions, progress and results?

Describe how differences, needs, roles and priorities of women, men and other relevant groups are considered

Expected Outputs

• Short presentation on the study approach, sampling technique, size and location and organization of field work, to be discussed and validated with the project management team before the beginning of field work;
• Brief updates (PPT presentation) about the preliminary findings of the evaluation mission in order to share it with the team and to gather inputs from the staff and from the different implementing partners before leaving the project intervention site.
• Final consistent high-quality evaluation report along with the copy of data gathering tools used, significant abstract of interviews highlighting the most important concepts of the evaluation and pictures collected during the evaluation;
• Soft copy of raw data, as collected during the field visits;
• All documents must be provided in soft copy in English.

Users of the evaluation report

Main users of the evaluation will be:

· CCM and its counterparts;

· Italian Agency for Development Cooperation – AICS.

Timeframe

The evaluation shall be conducted during the period between the 15^th of August to the 15^th of September and must be submitted and approved by CCM within 45 days from the completion of the field visit

Proposal submission

In response to these terms of reference, potential consultants are requested to submit a detailed technical and financial proposal outlining how they propose to address the evaluation objectives to the commissioning manager at CCM. The proposal should outline the following:

• Detailed evaluation methodology and approach;
• Report outline and suggested content, i.e. key section and areas under that sections that should be addressed by this evaluation;
• Detailed Work Plan and calendar;

• Financial proposal split into main headings, taking into consideration that the total amount of budget for the consultant serviceis 8.000 €, including flight, business visa and insurance. Please consider thatCCM will provide the following:**

• Transfer from Addis Ababa to Filtu (Somali Region);

• Transport in Filtu and Dekha Suftu Woreda (Somali Region);

• Accommodation in Filtu (Somali Region) and in Addis Ababa;

• CVs of evaluators, detailing qualifications and experience appropriate to the objectives above;

• 3 References of previous employers for similar work;

· Portfolio of previous evaluations, preferable similar to the project presented.

Required Qualifications/Expertise

The individual or team should have the following specific experiences and qualification:

• In depth understanding of health issues in developing countries, with a special focus on maternal and child health;
• At least 3-5 years of experience in the development field;
• Consistent experience in conducting project evaluations for development and humanitarian projects (minimum 3 evaluations of NGOs projects, preferably in Sub-Saharan countries);
• Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research;
• Advanced degree in social sciences;
• Excellent reporting and communication skills;
• Capability to liaise among different relevant stakeholders at national and local level;
• Good communication skills in English; Italian and Somali will be considered as an asset;
• Working experience in Ethiopia and specifically in Somali Region is an asset.

Evaluation criteria

The consultant proposal shall be evaluated against the following criteria

a)Technical proposal

• Adequacy and technical quality of the proposal in meeting TORs, proposed scope and focus;
• Background and experience of the consultant firm and/or individuals.

b)Financial proposal

• The total financial requirement of the consultant to carry out the task is in accordance with the available budget.

Terms of payment

The consultants will receive remuneration under the following terms of payment which will be based on the output of the work and not on the duration that it might take:

• First tranche: 30 % of the total shall be paid upon signing of the contractual agreement;

• Second tranche: 30% after the submission of the first draft of the report;

• Third tranche: 40% after the submission and the approval by CCM of the final report

Management structure

The Contracting Authority shall be represented by CCM project coordinator, also responsible for the provision of general technical support.

Interested candidates should submit to recruitmentpvs@ccm-italia.orgno later than 24th July 2019 (European calendar):

• CV detailing qualifications and experience appropriate to the consultancy. Maximum 3 pages**. For European applicants is compulsory to complete the CV with the Privacy European Authorization 679/2016**

• Cover letter maximum 1 page, with three professional references and contacts

• Technical/methodological and financial proposal

Please, not ONLY the short listed candidates will be contacted

Programme Director, Ethiopia

Your purpose: This is a 24 month replacement role with accompanied terms based in Addis Ababa with frequent travel and with a salary of Band 5 (€ 44,095 - € 48,995)

As a member of the Senior Management Team, and in close collaboration with the Country Director, contribute to the strategic development and management of the Concern Country Humanitarian Programme in Ethiopia and to business development for the Country Programme Emergency Response and Recovery work in line with organizational policies, values and frameworks and the Concern Worldwide Ethiopia Country Strategic Plan. This role has overall responsibility for Emergency Response, protection, accountability and gender equality, in close collaboration with the CD

You will be responsible for:

Emergency Response

• Ensure that Concern Ethiopia is well placed to rapidly respond to humanitarian within existing and newly identified programme areas, bringing together cross-departmental teams to effectively respond to emergencies
• Oversee the planning and delivery of emergency programmes across the country
• Leading and participating in emergency assessments and developing plans for expansion in consultation with line management
• Lead the review and updating of the PEER Plan (Preparedness for Effective Emergency Response) on an annual basis with the CMT and key humanitarian response staff and ensure that actions identified are implemented in a timely manner
• Ensure the implementation of best practice in relation to humanitarian principles, gender and protection and the Core Humanitarian Standard in humanitarian response
• Lead on the implementation of alternative modalities in humanitarian response, including the piloting of cash/voucher mechanisms and build Concern Ethiopia’s capacity to conduct cash programming

Senior Management:

• Assist the CD & SMT in the management of the country programme (CP) through close and consistent involvement in the decision making processes at the highest level
• Contribute to the elaboration and implementation of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP)
• Within the relevant sectors, ensure that all programmes are planned, designed, managed and implemented effectively and efficiently in conformity with Concern’s policies, strategies, programme frameworks and CSP

Institutional Fundraising & Donor Liaison

• Based on the Country Strategic Plan support the CD to develop a business development plan
• Build and manage relationships with the main institutional donors in-country, update them on project progress as required and to flag any issues relating to the implementation of the grant in a timely manner
• Coordinate and lead on the development and elaboration of programme proposals for donors
• Identify potential sources of donor funding and liaise with such donors in an effort to secure new and continued funding for programmes
• Communicate regularly with existing donors to update them on project progress as required and to flag any issues relating to the implementation of the grant in a timely manner
• Facilitate field visits by donors as required

Programme Management:

• Guide the strategic and operational direction of the Emergency response function, WASH and Nutrition Programmes, gender transformative programming, accountability, protection, monitoring, evaluation and learning
• Ensure effective operational management of Concern Ethiopia (CE) programmes through line management of key staff and in participation with the SMT so that programmes are implemented in line with project plans and all deliverables achieved within the agreed scope and timeframe
• Ensure strong integration between sectoral programme departments, ensure that internal integrated technical working groups are active and that regular inter-departmental meetings take place
• Ensure strong links with HQ advisors so that programmes are implemented to a high technical standard and in line with best practice
• In conjunction with the Programme Coordinators and the CMT identify new programme interventions and opportunities in accordance with CSP based on thorough contextual analysis
• Ensure that programmes are designed and implemented in a participatory manner with relevant stakeholders, and are inclusive of all mainstreaming issues
• Undertake frequent monitoring visits to programme areas (PA) and provide feedback to managers and staff
• Develop strong links with a range of strategic partners and if appropriate plan and implement joint programmes

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:

• Directly manage the MEL team, ensuring that M&E plans and monitoring mechanisms are developed and rolled out in collaboration with the MEAL Manager and Programme Coordinators (PCs)
• Oversee the implementation of the Concern Ethiopia strategic objective relating to organisational learning, ensure that a system of learning and knowledge management is developed and implemented and that Concern Ethiopia develops a strong culture of learning for both internal use and for external sharing
• Seek opportunities for Concern Ethiopia to contribute to Concern WW’s organisational learning through participation in relevant workshops and trainings and in liaison with SAL, ensure that PCs coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of all programmes within the agreed plans, budgets, time frames and donor guidelines
• Ensure that PCs develop a community focused intervention for the relevant programmes, ensuring inclusion and participation of all vulnerable groups specifically the poor, women, children, the elderly, disabled, persons etc., in particular ensure the rolling out of the beneficiary accountability systems and associated processes

Ensure that programmes follow Concern guidelines in relation to programme quality and standards, including the use of the PQ Guide and the programme toolkit

Gender Equality

• As the SMT Gender Lead, be responsible for the implementation of the Concern Ethiopia Gender Equality Strategy and the associated gender action plan
• Work closely with the Systems Director to ensure the implementation of organisational gender equality mainstreaming and the development of a gender sensitive working environment
• Ensure that all long term programmes progressively develop gender transformative programming approaches including Concern’s Engaging Men and Boys approach
• Ensure the mainstreaming of GBV prevention and gender equality into all humanitarian response programmes
• Ensure that gender transformative training is carried out for all staff and that organisational conversations take place and are appropriately facilitated
• Continually review progress of the gender equality strategy and submit a report to the CMT on a quarterly basis
• Ensure that adequate resources are available for the effective implementation of the gender equality strategy

Accountability and Protection

• Ensure that Concern Ethiopia complies with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and oversee the review and implementation of an annual CHS action plan
• Ensure that robust complaints response mechanisms are in place in all programmes and that they are developed and implemented with strong community level engagement
• Review CRM and CHS reports and ensure that any concerns are flagged to the CD in a timely manner
• Oversee the development of the mainstreaming of protection into all programmes, including ensuring quality training for programme staff and the development and implementation of action plans which take analysis, mitigation and response into account

Grant Management

• Ensure that the Concern Ethiopia grant management guidelines are followed for all grants
• With the Programme Coordinators, ensure that grant opening, review and closing meetings are held according to the schedule and that action points are followed up in a timely manner
• Take corrective action as needed to ensure that grants are implemented as per the donor agreement
• Ensure that all grants are executed within the agreed scope – budget, timeframe and activities.

Financial Management

• With the Programme Coordinator, review the budget monitoring tool (BMT) on a monthly basis, advise on corrective action relating to underspends and overspend and ensure that accurate forecasting is completed by the PC, advise the CD and the finance department of any variances and recommend solutions
• Mentor and assist budget holders in the development of accurate budgets during project proposal development
• Ensure that detailed programme budgets and budget revisions are prepared and submitted by the Programme Coordinator in a timely manner
• Ensure that PCs identify and notify SMT when a cost and a no cost extension is required for any programme and that appropriate timely action is undertaken
• Report any suspected and actual financial irregularities or other fraud to the Country Accountant and CD and recommend solutions to the identified irregularities
• Comply with authorization levels for expenditure and ensure that all programme staff do likewise

HR

In collaboration with the HR department and by coaching, mentoring and supporting the PCs the PD will:

• Ensure sufficient human resources for the relevant programmes to meet their objectives
• Work with directly reporting staff by coaching, training and mentoring to ensure development of their management skills
• Monitor performance based on agreed job descriptions and ensure compliance with agreed objectives and all Concern policies
• Ensure the effective implementation of the performance development system within the relevant programme teams
• When necessary, assist with recruitment, management of disciplinary and grievances issues and the dismissal of staff

Reporting:

• Ensure that the relevant staff update the donor reporting tracker and circulate it to all relevant staff with workflow dates as per the schedule
• Ensure that donor reports are submitted to a high quality standard and in sufficient time for review by the relevant people and subsequent submission to the relevant donor/desk officer, to reach the donor on time.
• Review the monthly programme report for each grant with the Programme Coordinator and ensure any corrective action is identified and followed up in a timely manner;
• Ensure that PMs provide financial projection reports to Finance Department

Networking:

• Represent Concern at inter-agency, UN, Government and coordination meetings pertaining to the relevant sectors or when requested by senior management
• Attend meetings on behalf of the CD
• Maintain and develop the image and reputation of Concern at the highest levels
• Play a lead role in the various Cluster groups as appropriate

Security:

• In conjunction with the PCs, monitor and if necessary report on security issues to the Security Focal Person
• Ensure programme staff awareness and adherence to the Country Security Management Plan and in conjunction with the PCs, identify security training needs as they arise
• Participate in the CE Head Office Security Focal Group

Systems:

• Ensure the development and timely implementation and review of procurement plans for all grants
• Ensure strong communication takes place between programmes teams and the systems department
• Ensure that all programme teams are compliant with Concern and donor procurement policies and procedures
• In conjunction with the systems director where necessary, monitor and authorize contracts prepared with contractors
• In conjunction with the PCs, ensure that all goods, services and money are procured using the correct documentation and codes and if necessary, ensure training from the relevant systems support department
• In conjunction with the PCs, monitor the storage, distribution and use of all goods allocated to the programme and ensure that any variances are reported to the Logs Manager or the Systems Director as appropriate

Your skills and experience will include:

Education:

• Relevant Third level qualification (humanitarian assistance, nutrition, agriculture, social science, anthropology, gender studies, public health, nutrition, rural development etc.)
• Masters in relevant discipline

Experience:

• At least 2 years of senior management team experience
• Strong track record of managing large scale humanitarian response in complex operational environments
• Demonstrated experience in gender equality
• Proven track record in proposal and report writing
• Proven track record in MEAL
• Strong logistics and budget management skills

Desirable:

• Relevant experience in integrated development programming at management level
• Experience in humanitarian advocacy and negotiations
• Experience in knowledge documentation and sharing

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:

• Ability to identify and analyse problems and recommend solutions
• Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines
• Alignment to Concern’s values. Strong commitment and understanding of the need to advance gender equality at the organisational level and within Concern’s programmes is essential for this role, as is the ability to act as a Gender Champion and lead in the implementation of organisational goals relating to gender equality
• Empathy with organisational goals
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility, adaptability, and patience with facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Methodical and thorough in approach
• Training, coaching and mentoring skills and ability to motivate and develop skills of others
• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences

All applications should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by closing date. CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length. Please state your salary expectations and previous salary in your application.

Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer posts before the closing date.

*Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.*

COOPI is currently seeking a Head of Mission for its activities in Ethiopia.

The Head of Mission is responsible for the country coordination in its different aspects: staff, logistics, budget and procedures’ respect. He/she represents COOPI in its relations with the donors, institutions, NGOs, local government and international agencies. He/she cooperates with the AM and DCC in the definition of the Country Strategy and the intervention priorities. He/she guarantees the correct project implementation and ensures the Country Regulation presence and respect. He/she guarantees the compliance with the organization and the donors’ procedures.

Responsabilities

• Institutional relations: He/she manages relations with the main institutional donors and with potential ones. He/she represents COOPI in the country/area by engaging in relations with institutions, NGOs, local and international organizations and partners. He/she also is responsible of the organization’s reputation in the country.
• Strategy and planning: He/she verifies and proposes to the AM/DCC the intervention priorities to consolidate the organization’s opportunity to be more involved in the country. He/she contributes to the definition of the Country Strategy and proposes the country planning (projects and coordination).
• Projects’ management: He/she coordinates and directly monitors projects, guaranteeing the correct implementation in conformity with the contractual obligations and donors’ procedures, and in line with COOPI’s procedures and management standards. He/she coordinates the elaboration, writing and documents’ preparation for presenting new projects, referring to the AM/DCC and the headquarters support offices. He/she is responsible for the preparation of projects reports and all the monitoring documents requested by the central headquarters. He/she ensures the transmission of all official and administrative project documents to the central headquarters.
• Country office management: He/she is responsible for all different aspects related to the country office management: economic and financial situation, local regulations, office organization charts, logistics, local and expatriate personnel management, in conformity with the organization’s guidelines. He/she guarantees the respect of the country’s legislation and administrative regulation.
• Staff management: He/she is responsible for the local staff management. He/she supports upon request the AM/DCC and the Human Resources office in the selection of the expatriate staff. He/she coordinates and monitors the country’s expatriate staff management.
• Safety: He/she is responsible for the expatriate staff security, for the correct implementation and respect of the general security rules.
• Economic and financial management: He/she is responsible for the country’s economic result. He/she supervises the financial management and ensures – through the administrative function – that all financial reporting deadlines and donor/COOPI’s procedures are respected. He/she participates to the projects/coordination budget preparation. He/she has the signature for all COOPI’s bank accounts in the country.
• Visibility: He/she cooperates with the Communication and Fund-Raising office for all communication, awareness and fund raising activities implemented in and for the country.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in the humanitarian field and in a similar position, with a track record of success and results achieved;
• Previous experience with an international humanitarian NGO;
• Previous working experience with main donors (specifically EU) is mandatory
• Experience of working within an insecure environment with responsibility for security planning, monitoring and management.
• Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills;
• Strong supervisory abilities, and demonstrated capacity of teamwork and of coordination with the relevant actors;
• Very good inter-personal and writing communication skills;
• Ability to organize work efficiently and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English;
• Computer literacy, with high proficiency in the use of standard office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Valid driving license.

https://coopi.org/it/posizione-lavorativa.html?id=3679&ln=

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

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

And we never give up.

METHODOLOGY AND TECHNICAL APPROACH.

In close coordination with Government authorities and in line with national agreed strategies and prioritization, to undertake field monitoring of the ongoing emergency response in targeted provinces, including coordination with other UN, NGO, and government actors at the national, provincial and district level.

How can you make a difference?

Cyclone Idai made landfall at 19:00 hours on the 14th of March. Wind speeds between 119 and 153 KM/h were measured. Initial reports indicate loss of life, injuries and significant infrastructure damage. At least 21 deaths and more than 70 injuries have been reported in Sofala Province (OCHA, Flash Update No. 2). Reports from the Government of Mozambique’s National Institute of Disaster Management’s (INGC) indicate there has been substantial damage to houses and essential infrastructure, including schools, health facilities, bridges and roads. Electricity has been disrupted in areas that has been hardest hit since the storm made landfall and telephone and internet communications are down. The cyclone brought heavy rains with it that will impact a wider area as rivers will swell and are likely to cause flooding including in Manica and Sofala Provinces, likely increasing the total number of people in need.

Currently, the total estimated affected population stands at approximately 600,000 people (360,000 children) in Sofala, Manica, Tete and Zambezia province. The torrential rains that came prior to Cyclone Idai have exacerbated the situation of 120,000 people affected in Tete and Zambezia provinces due to the flooding that occurred earlier as part of this same weather system, that started on March 6th. However, these are current estimates and as heavy rains continue and river beds overflow, the number of people in need will also likely increase.

In addition, prior to Cyclone Idai making landfall, the weather system caused significant flooding and affected at least 141,000 people, with 66 deaths recorded and 111 people injured, according to media reports quoting government officials (OCHA). More than 17,100 people are estimated to be displaced in Zambezia and Tete, with 10 transit centres established in Zambezia and two in Tete (OCHA). The flooding and Cyclone are part of the same weather system which has significantly deteriorated the coping capacity of the affected communities and requires immediate humanitarian relief.

The WASH Cluster has increased its support to Government – the National Directorate of Water Supply and Sanitation (DNAAS) – for the on overall sector humanitarian response coordination, with UNICEF as country WASH cluster co-lead. Since the declaration of the emergency, WASH cluster meetings are being three times a week to coordinate WASH humanitarian interventions among partners. Main WASH Cluster Partners includes: World Vision, COSACA (a consortium of four INGOs: CARE, OXFAM and Save the Children), IOM, JAM, Red Cross, Water Aid, CEDES, PSI, UNICEF, Donors and the Government.

UNICEF, in line with the WASH cluster strategic plan, is responding as per its Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action. WASH emergency response interventions will include activities through Government and NGO implementing partners, which are to be implemented within the next six months. To strengthen the monitoring of the above implementation agreements, as well as to inform UNICEF on the evolution of the situation on ground, dedicated capacity is required to undertake regular field monitoring missions to the emergency response

ACTIVITIES AND TASKS.

The WASH Officer will conduct field monitoring visits to areas targeted by UNICEF emergency response, including discussions with implementing partners, government stakeholders, project participants or beneficiaries. The emergency response activities to be monitored will include, but are not be limited to:

1. Emergency water supply interventions including: rehabilitation of water supply systems in urban areas / small towns, installation and operation of water distribution points in accommodation centers / institutions.
2. Installation and operation of sanitation and hygiene facilities in accommodation centers / institutions
3. Rehabilitation / upgrading of water supply sources in affected communities and institutions
4. Distribution of WASH NFI items among affected communities.
5. Community mobilization, hygiene and sanitation promotion activities at community level,

The WASH Officer should support the coordination between implementing partners and government stakeholders in the implementation of the above emergency response activities, highlight issues to be attended to and recommend corrective actions if necessary.

In addition, and depending on situation on the ground, field assessments visits may be included to identify additional needs to be supported and / or included into the UNICEF emergency response and overall WASH sector interventions.

MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION.

The WASH Officer will work under the supervision of the Chief of WASH, in close interaction with other members of the WASH team, government and WASH cluster / UNICEF implementing partners as appropriate.

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE.

1. Civil / WASH Engineering related university degree (e.g., Engineering, Environmental Health, etc.). Work experience may substitute for higher degree qualification
2. A minimum of 2 years of relevant field experience in monitoring of WASH interventions in urban and rural areas in Mozambique.
3. Direct experience in WASH related emergency response activities
4. Experience and familiarity in coordinating with government offices at provincial and national level.
5. Proficiency in Portuguese language (oral and written). Knowledge of other local languages will be an asset.
6. Working proficiency of English will be an asset

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

The competencies required for this post are….

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

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

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

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DESCRIPTION

We are looking a dynamic and results oriented Nutrition and Health Technical Advisor/HOD to help define the Action Against Hunger Health and Nutrition strategy and provide leadership and guidance to the health and nutrition teams.

About Us

Action Against Hunger-USA is a global humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. We save the lives of malnourished children and we enable entire communities to be free from hunger. With more than 8,000 staff in over 45 countries, our programs reached 21 million people in 2018.

About the Country Program

Action Against Hunger has been operational in Ethiopia since 1984 responding to both chronic and acute needs through a multi-sectoral strategy where Nutrition, Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH and Mental Health and Care Practices activities are integrated to have a meaningful impact on people’s resilience.

Action Against Hunger currently operates in 5 different regions (Oromia, Somali, Amhara, Benesangul Gumuz and Gambella) with a portfolio of 20m USD/ year of emergency and resilience programs. We have a country team of around 650 staff and 6 Regional Sub Offices. Our main donors in Ethiopia are: ECHO, Europaid, UNHCR, BPRM, SIDA, EHF, WFP and others.

How you will contribute

You'll contribute to ending world hunger by ...

working with the Deputy Director for Programs to define the Action Against Hunger Health and Nutrition strategies and provide leadership and guidance to the health and nutrition teams. They will also be responsible for internal and external coordination at National level while providing support to the Health and Nutrition programme managers in internal and external coordination at field level to ensure smooth implementation of Action Against Hunger Health and Nutrition activities, and provide technical support and guidance to the Health and Nutrition programme managers to develop, implement and manage the health and nutrition activities in their areas of operation.

The successful candidate will frequently travel to intervention areas within Ethiopia and work in close collaboration with the Health and Nutrition team members, Deputy Country Directors, WASH Technical Adviser, FSL&DRR Adviser, MHCP Adviser, as well as international and local partners to ensure coordination, collaboration, integration and quality of the health and nutrition activities.

Key activities in your role will include:

Design, develop and evaluate Health and Nutrition actions

• Collection and quality control of monitoring, follow up and evaluation of data
• Regular health and nutrition situation analysis
• Technical relevance and quality of health and nutrition proposals
• Encourage the health and nutrition teams to identify new activities

• Development of the Action Against Hunger – Ethiopia Health and Nutrition strategy

• Assess and analyse the health and nutrition context in Ethiopia.

• Initiate desk review/studies based on the analysis of data provided by other partners (NGO’s, UN agencies, GoB);

• Engage with other Technical Advisers and Coordinators to develop an integrated multi-sectoral approach, proposals and budgets;

• Develop the health and nutrition technical content of donor proposals for submission to funding bodies in collaboration with programme managers;

• Support the development of health and nutrition proposals and budgets in collaboration with Deputy Country director as needed;

• Support the development of budgets- master budget and budgets submitted to donors and ensure BoQs are in place;

• Liaise with Deputy Country Director for Support, Finance, HR and Logistics for the development of budgets;

• Ensure proposals and reports are SADD-sensitive;

• Support the Health and Nutrition Programme Managers in monitoring of the project implementation and budgets;

• Identifying challenges and proposing research projects and innovative approaches in the field of undernutrition;

• Building on good practice, experience and assessments in the framework of Action Against Hunger’s organisational development strategy;

• Technically review and support Field Coordinators and Health and Nutrition Programme Managers in the preparation of work plans, reports, project presentations and other project related documents.

Monitor and coordinate Health and Nutrition programmes

• Launch of Nutrition Assessments in liaison with Deputy Country Director-Programmes and the Health and Nutrition teams
• Development of multi-sector projects and activities
• Regular collection and analysis of data and development of recommendations.

• Monitoring of quality of activities implemented and provide guidance to the health and nutrition teams

• Provide technical support to the Survey Manager and health and nutrition teams to conduct Rapid Health and Nutrition Assessments (eg. rapid SMART, needs assessments, health facility assessments) and/or nutritional surveys (SMART and coverage assessments).

• Validate the Assessment results and reports in collaboration with Nutrition Advisor and Survey manager

• Validate the APR (quantitative) format developed by the health and nutrition teams in collaboration with MEAL department.

• Validate the health and nutrition content of donor reports- ensure accurate and correct presentation of the activities implemented

• Monitoring programme quality and development of recommendations using Activity Progress Reports qualitative and quantitative submitted by Health and Nutrition Teams

• Follow up on the implementation of BNA (Bottle Neck Analysis) of different programme components in collaboration with Nutrition Deputy technical advisers and Health and Nutrition teams.

• Development of consolidated monthly report and submission to Deputy Country Director

• Support health and nutrition teams and MEAL department in the development of consolidated APR.

• Ensure data-collection according SADD (sex, age, disability and diversity)

• Recruit external evaluators, develop their ToR and plan activities- as needed

• Collect, analyze and disseminate in a timely manner evaluation outcomes (internal +external) in consultation with partners, stakeholders, other technical advisors, field coordinators and other relevant sources of information;

• Extract critical lessons learned and good practices from final evaluations, program audits and monitoring reports.

• Developing and maintaining relations with current and potential donors (visits to projects, presentations of Action Against Hungers and it work etc)

• Represent Action Against Hunger in meetings with health authorities and other agencies and participate in national networks of nutrition

• Representing Health and Nutrition in Action Against Hunger’s coordination meetings

• Producing technical, strategic health and nutrition reports for internal and external purposes

• Producing and/or publishing information, internal and external, concerning technical progress

• Elaborating communication tools for disseminating information on Action Against Hunger and the health and nutrition dimensions of its programmes

• Influencing the definition of national, regional and local protocols through negotiation with representatives of partner structures with a view to disseminate Action Against Hunger’s technical expertise and standards as well as international standards

• Development and follow up of individual action plans

• Development of Job Descriptions

• Recruitment of health and nutrition programme managers, health and nutrition deputy programme managers, coordinators and experts

• Provision of technical support and guidance to health and nutrition team at capital and field

• Organize regular health and nutrition team (PMs and DPMs) meetings in capital or field

• Identifying training needs among health and nutrition team members

• Provide support to health and nutrition teams in the development and roll out of trainings for Action Against Hunger staff and partner staff and volunteers.

• Conduct staff appraisals of health and nutrition team at capital

• Provide evaluation of technical skills of health and nutrition teams in the field.

• Ensure gender mainstreaming in the activities: this will require brief review of gender aspects in the activities, adaptation of activities, capacity building of the staff and recruitment of more female in the nutrition teams

• Ensure protection mainstreaming in the activities

Represent Action Against Hunger and its positioning in the field of Health and Nutrition

• Represent Action Against Hunger in dealings with national and international authorities on health and nutrition
• Sensitize national and international authorities about Action Against Hunger’s position and protocols.

Manage the Health and Nutrition team in capital and provide technical support to the health and nutrition teams

• Management of the health and nutrition team in Addis Ababa
• Appraisal of Health and Nutrition team in capital
• Provide evaluation of technical skills of health and nutrition teams in the field
• Development of HR needs- organigram-recruitment-training

REQUIREMENTS

About you……

• You have a Master’s degree in Nutrition / Public Health / Nursing with minimum 5 years’ experience in similar position or Bachelor’s degree with minimum 10 years’ experience in similar position.
• You have experience in developing programs and writing proposals for different donors (e.g. USAID, DFID, ECHO, GAC)- Mandatory.
• You are seasoned humanitarian with experience in managing a large and diverse team with multiple grants.
• You are knowledgeable and experienced on nutritional surveys and coverage assessments.
• You have excellent analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills.
• You possess experience in Health System Strengthening and health programming.
• You are good at representation, coordination and advocacy.
• You are able to work in complex environment.

You are passionate about leading ambitious programming that has impact

• You are result oriented, with ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality products.

• You possess good analytical skills with ability to positively influence cross-departmental and cross sector working.

• You have a strong cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• You have the ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming proposal development teams to meet deadlines.

• You are fluent in English (business level), both verbal and written.

• You have excellent writing and editing skills in English.

Our core values.

*In this position, you are expected to demonstrate Action Against Hunger-USA-USA’s five core values.*

Respect- we work with compassion and dedication, treating everyone the same way we expect them to treat us.

Integrity- we believe that being honest and fair is integral to every aspect of our work; conducting our work with a spirit of sincerity, truthfulness and transparency is imperative.

Creativity-we encourage new ideas, embrace innovative solutions, and create opportunities for meaningful and exciting ways to do our jobs and provide solutions to address the needs of the populations we serve.

Excellence- we strive to provide services that meet, and even exceed, the expectations of our stakeholders (populations in need, staff, communities and donors).

Empowerment- we are committed to fostering an environment in which our staff, partners and communities where we work have the space to grow, develop and feel confident about participating.- we are committed to fostering an environment in which our staff, partners and communities where we work have the space to grow, develop and feel confident about participating.

BENEFITS

Action Against Hunger-USA values its employees and offers a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package. These include but are not limited to: -

• Health Insurance
• R&R Breaks
• Paid annual leave (vacation)
• Training opportunities
• Child allowance

For an all-inclusive list of benefits check the Action Against Hunger-USA Website

Application Process.

Interested? Then apply for this position here https://bit.ly/30oEF7cby . All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated resume and both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. Closing date for applications:**20th July 2019, 5 PM EAT.**

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

For further information about Action Against Hunger-USA, please visit our website www.actionagainsthunger.org

Programme Director, Ethiopia

Your purpose: This is a 24 month replacement role with accompanied terms based in Addis Ababa with frequent travel and with a salary of Band 5 (€ 44,095 - € 48,995)

As a member of the Senior Management Team, and in close collaboration with the Country Director, contribute to the strategic development and management of the Concern Country Humanitarian Programme in Ethiopia and to business development for the Country Programme Emergency Response and Recovery work in line with organizational policies, values and frameworks and the Concern Worldwide Ethiopia Country Strategic Plan. This role has overall responsibility for Emergency Response, protection, accountability and gender equality, in close collaboration with the CD

You will be responsible for:

Emergency Response

• Ensure that Concern Ethiopia is well placed to rapidly respond to humanitarian within existing and newly identified programme areas, bringing together cross-departmental teams to effectively respond to emergencies
• Oversee the planning and delivery of emergency programmes across the country
• Leading and participating in emergency assessments and developing plans for expansion in consultation with line management
• Lead the review and updating of the PEER Plan (Preparedness for Effective Emergency Response) on an annual basis with the CMT and key humanitarian response staff and ensure that actions identified are implemented in a timely manner
• Ensure the implementation of best practice in relation to humanitarian principles, gender and protection and the Core Humanitarian Standard in humanitarian response
• Lead on the implementation of alternative modalities in humanitarian response, including the piloting of cash/voucher mechanisms and build Concern Ethiopia’s capacity to conduct cash programming

Senior Management:

• Assist the CD & SMT in the management of the country programme (CP) through close and consistent involvement in the decision making processes at the highest level
• Contribute to the elaboration and implementation of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP)
• Within the relevant sectors, ensure that all programmes are planned, designed, managed and implemented effectively and efficiently in conformity with Concern’s policies, strategies, programme frameworks and CSP

Institutional Fundraising & Donor Liaison

• Based on the Country Strategic Plan support the CD to develop a business development plan
• Build and manage relationships with the main institutional donors in-country, update them on project progress as required and to flag any issues relating to the implementation of the grant in a timely manner
• Coordinate and lead on the development and elaboration of programme proposals for donors
• Identify potential sources of donor funding and liaise with such donors in an effort to secure new and continued funding for programmes
• Communicate regularly with existing donors to update them on project progress as required and to flag any issues relating to the implementation of the grant in a timely manner
• Facilitate field visits by donors as required

Programme Management:

• Guide the strategic and operational direction of the Emergency response function, WASH and Nutrition Programmes, gender transformative programming, accountability, protection, monitoring, evaluation and learning
• Ensure effective operational management of Concern Ethiopia (CE) programmes through line management of key staff and in participation with the SMT so that programmes are implemented in line with project plans and all deliverables achieved within the agreed scope and timeframe
• Ensure strong integration between sectoral programme departments, ensure that internal integrated technical working groups are active and that regular inter-departmental meetings take place
• Ensure strong links with HQ advisors so that programmes are implemented to a high technical standard and in line with best practice
• In conjunction with the Programme Coordinators and the CMT identify new programme interventions and opportunities in accordance with CSP based on thorough contextual analysis
• Ensure that programmes are designed and implemented in a participatory manner with relevant stakeholders, and are inclusive of all mainstreaming issues
• Undertake frequent monitoring visits to programme areas (PA) and provide feedback to managers and staff
• Develop strong links with a range of strategic partners and if appropriate plan and implement joint programmes

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:

• Directly manage the MEL team, ensuring that M&E plans and monitoring mechanisms are developed and rolled out in collaboration with the MEAL Manager and Programme Coordinators (PCs)
• Oversee the implementation of the Concern Ethiopia strategic objective relating to organisational learning, ensure that a system of learning and knowledge management is developed and implemented and that Concern Ethiopia develops a strong culture of learning for both internal use and for external sharing
• Seek opportunities for Concern Ethiopia to contribute to Concern WW’s organisational learning through participation in relevant workshops and trainings and in liaison with SAL, ensure that PCs coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of all programmes within the agreed plans, budgets, time frames and donor guidelines
• Ensure that PCs develop a community focused intervention for the relevant programmes, ensuring inclusion and participation of all vulnerable groups specifically the poor, women, children, the elderly, disabled, persons etc., in particular ensure the rolling out of the beneficiary accountability systems and associated processes

Ensure that programmes follow Concern guidelines in relation to programme quality and standards, including the use of the PQ Guide and the programme toolkit

Gender Equality

• As the SMT Gender Lead, be responsible for the implementation of the Concern Ethiopia Gender Equality Strategy and the associated gender action plan
• Work closely with the Systems Director to ensure the implementation of organisational gender equality mainstreaming and the development of a gender sensitive working environment
• Ensure that all long term programmes progressively develop gender transformative programming approaches including Concern’s Engaging Men and Boys approach
• Ensure the mainstreaming of GBV prevention and gender equality into all humanitarian response programmes
• Ensure that gender transformative training is carried out for all staff and that organisational conversations take place and are appropriately facilitated
• Continually review progress of the gender equality strategy and submit a report to the CMT on a quarterly basis
• Ensure that adequate resources are available for the effective implementation of the gender equality strategy

Accountability and Protection

• Ensure that Concern Ethiopia complies with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and oversee the review and implementation of an annual CHS action plan
• Ensure that robust complaints response mechanisms are in place in all programmes and that they are developed and implemented with strong community level engagement
• Review CRM and CHS reports and ensure that any concerns are flagged to the CD in a timely manner
• Oversee the development of the mainstreaming of protection into all programmes, including ensuring quality training for programme staff and the development and implementation of action plans which take analysis, mitigation and response into account

Grant Management

• Ensure that the Concern Ethiopia grant management guidelines are followed for all grants
• With the Programme Coordinators, ensure that grant opening, review and closing meetings are held according to the schedule and that action points are followed up in a timely manner
• Take corrective action as needed to ensure that grants are implemented as per the donor agreement
• Ensure that all grants are executed within the agreed scope – budget, timeframe and activities.

Financial Management

• With the Programme Coordinator, review the budget monitoring tool (BMT) on a monthly basis, advise on corrective action relating to underspends and overspend and ensure that accurate forecasting is completed by the PC, advise the CD and the finance department of any variances and recommend solutions
• Mentor and assist budget holders in the development of accurate budgets during project proposal development
• Ensure that detailed programme budgets and budget revisions are prepared and submitted by the Programme Coordinator in a timely manner
• Ensure that PCs identify and notify SMT when a cost and a no cost extension is required for any programme and that appropriate timely action is undertaken
• Report any suspected and actual financial irregularities or other fraud to the Country Accountant and CD and recommend solutions to the identified irregularities
• Comply with authorization levels for expenditure and ensure that all programme staff do likewise

HR

In collaboration with the HR department and by coaching, mentoring and supporting the PCs the PD will:

• Ensure sufficient human resources for the relevant programmes to meet their objectives
• Work with directly reporting staff by coaching, training and mentoring to ensure development of their management skills
• Monitor performance based on agreed job descriptions and ensure compliance with agreed objectives and all Concern policies
• Ensure the effective implementation of the performance development system within the relevant programme teams
• When necessary, assist with recruitment, management of disciplinary and grievances issues and the dismissal of staff

Reporting:

• Ensure that the relevant staff update the donor reporting tracker and circulate it to all relevant staff with workflow dates as per the schedule
• Ensure that donor reports are submitted to a high quality standard and in sufficient time for review by the relevant people and subsequent submission to the relevant donor/desk officer, to reach the donor on time.
• Review the monthly programme report for each grant with the Programme Coordinator and ensure any corrective action is identified and followed up in a timely manner;
• Ensure that PMs provide financial projection reports to Finance Department

Networking:

• Represent Concern at inter-agency, UN, Government and coordination meetings pertaining to the relevant sectors or when requested by senior management
• Attend meetings on behalf of the CD
• Maintain and develop the image and reputation of Concern at the highest levels
• Play a lead role in the various Cluster groups as appropriate

Security:

• In conjunction with the PCs, monitor and if necessary report on security issues to the Security Focal Person
• Ensure programme staff awareness and adherence to the Country Security Management Plan and in conjunction with the PCs, identify security training needs as they arise
• Participate in the CE Head Office Security Focal Group

Systems:

• Ensure the development and timely implementation and review of procurement plans for all grants
• Ensure strong communication takes place between programmes teams and the systems department
• Ensure that all programme teams are compliant with Concern and donor procurement policies and procedures
• In conjunction with the systems director where necessary, monitor and authorize contracts prepared with contractors
• In conjunction with the PCs, ensure that all goods, services and money are procured using the correct documentation and codes and if necessary, ensure training from the relevant systems support department
• In conjunction with the PCs, monitor the storage, distribution and use of all goods allocated to the programme and ensure that any variances are reported to the Logs Manager or the Systems Director as appropriate

Your skills and experience will include:

Education:

• Relevant Third level qualification (humanitarian assistance, nutrition, agriculture, social science, anthropology, gender studies, public health, nutrition, rural development etc.)
• Masters in relevant discipline

Experience:

• At least 2 years of senior management team experience
• Strong track record of managing large scale humanitarian response in complex operational environments
• Demonstrated experience in gender equality
• Proven track record in proposal and report writing
• Proven track record in MEAL
• Strong logistics and budget management skills

Desirable:

• Relevant experience in integrated development programming at management level
• Experience in humanitarian advocacy and negotiations
• Experience in knowledge documentation and sharing

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:

• Ability to identify and analyse problems and recommend solutions
• Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines
• Alignment to Concern’s values. Strong commitment and understanding of the need to advance gender equality at the organisational level and within Concern’s programmes is essential for this role, as is the ability to act as a Gender Champion and lead in the implementation of organisational goals relating to gender equality
• Empathy with organisational goals
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility, adaptability, and patience with facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Methodical and thorough in approach
• Training, coaching and mentoring skills and ability to motivate and develop skills of others
• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences

All applications should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by closing date. CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length. Please state your salary expectations and previous salary in your application.

Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer posts before the closing date.

*Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.*

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

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

And we never give up.

Justification

In this context, based on the existing national strategies, mainly the Health Sector Transformation Plan (2016-2020), the national Health Promotion and Communication strategy (2016-2020), the Pastoralist Health Extension Program and the National Equity Action Plan (2016-2020), the Government of Ethiopia has decided to develop specific and tailored regional community engagement strategy for immunization and a detailed implementation plan in the priority regions of Amhara and Somali for reaching high-risk communities, namely agrarian with vaccine hesitancy due to rumors, the urban poor and population residing in rural remote areas, and the pastoralist communities to improve the immunization coverage with equity and quality.

There is a need to engage a consultant to work with MoH and key Immunization partners, in consultation with various stakeholders, to support in the strategy and implementation plan development.

The consultant will also support in providing operational recommendations to the Health Extension Program to help in the review of the community engagement component of the program in the specific contexts of urban slums, pastoral and remote areas, so that these communities have access to and utilize basic MNCH services.

Objective

The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical support to the development of regionally-based and comprehensive community engagement EPI strategy, approved by government and all key EPI stakeholders, tailored to pastoralist communities, urban slums population and people living in remote areas for reaching the under and never immunized children in the regions of Amhara and Somali. Additionally, provide recommendations for community engagement more broadly under the HEP to increase access to and utilization of MNCH services.

Main duties and responsibilities

The consultant is expected to carry out the following:

In support of the regional EPI and communication Technical Working Groups:

Methodology

The Consultant will be hired as an national SSA, assigned to UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office, based in Addis Ababa, with frequent trips to Amhara and Somali regions. He/she will work mainly through desk reviews, field visits, meetings with key stakeholders and workshops.

Reporting

Time Frame and Mode

The consultant will be hired for 60 working days with tentative starting date of 01/08/2019.

Expected Deliverables

Deliverable

Deadline

Deliverable – 1

Summary of Amhara regional specific evidence on key bottlenecks, from demand as well as supply side, for reaching high-risk communities (vaccine hesitant group, people living in urban slums and remote areas), opportunities, good practices and lessons learnt ( 5 days)

07/08/2019

Deliverable – 2

Amhara region draft community engagement strategy targeting high-risk communities including vaccine-hesitant group, people living in urban slums and remote areas (word document + presentation) based on the gathered scientific evidences and facts as well as the results of the various stakeholders’ consultations, including M&E framework (15 days)

28/08/2019

Deliverable – 3

Amhara region final strategy (word, pdf document + presentation) validated by the RHB and considering the feedbacks from RHB’s key partners (7 days)

06/09/2019

Deliverable – 4

Summary of Somali regional specific evidence on key bottlenecks, from demand as well as supply side, for reaching high-risk communities (pastoralists, people living in urban slums and remote areas), opportunities, good practices and lessons learnt (5 days)

13/09/2019

Deliverable – 5

Somali region draft community engagement strategy targeting high-risk communities, including pastoralists, people living in urban slums and remote areas, (word document + presentation) based on the gathered scientific evidences and facts as well as the results of the various stakeholders’ consultations, including M&E framework (15 days)

04/10/2019

Deliverable – 6

Somali region final strategy (word, pdf document + presentation) validated by the RHB and considering the feedbacks from RHB’s key partners (7 days)

15/10/2019

Deliverable – 7

Key recommendations to HEP for an improved community engagement for reaching hard-to-reach communities (pastoralist, people living in urban slums and remote areas) with MNCH services (6 days)

23/10/2019

Payment terms

The payment will be linked to deliverable as per the above timeline.

Deliverables

Tranche of payment

Upon signing of the contract

20%

Deliverable – 1, 2, 3

20%

Deliverable – 4, 5, 6

40%

Deliverable – 7

20%

Mode of Price Quotation

The price quotation is as stated above, in the summary chapter.

Expected background and experience

A reputable consultant shall be required to have the following attributes:

General condition

The consultant should work based in Addis Ababa with expected visits to the regions

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

View our competency framework at

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

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

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

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

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=523775