Organization: Expertise France
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 30 Sep 2015
How to apply:
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 30 Sep 2015
This is a request for curricula /expression of interest for the position of Program Manager. The Program Manager will be responsible for the implementation of activities aimed at addressing mixed migration flows in Eastern Africa.
Indicative starting date: January 2016
Duration: 3 years
Place of duty should be Addis Ababa (to be confirmed).
Job description
S/he will notably perform below duties:
- Supervise and coordinate the implementation of all project activities;
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with governmental authorities, partners and other stakeholders;
- Maintain regular liaison with Expertise France HQ;
- Ensure timely and quality preparation and submissions of all project reports;
- Participate in relevant meetings to ensure proper coordination and presentation of project activities;
- Travel in the region as may be requested to ensure proper implementation, coordination and monitoring of the activities.
Required Profile
Qualifications and skills
- Advanced University degree in Political Science, Law, International Relations or Social Sciences;
- Fluency in English is mandatory (oral and written), with good command of French.The knowledge of other local languages would be an asset.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Understanding of the complex social-political environment of the Horn of Africa region
Professional experience
- Ten years of experience in the field of migrations including a significant work experience in mixed migration, human trafficking and smuggling of migrants, migration & development;
- Extensive experience in project design, management and implementation, donor and partners liaison;
- Experience of managing European funded projects and working with EU institutions;
- Strong background in technical assistance to government agencies and institutional capacity building in developing countries;
- Working experience in the region is asset;
How to apply:
Deadline for submission of CV:30/09/2015
Interested Candidates are requested to submit cover letter and CV together with full coordinates of the company which is to be contracted by Expertise France to:
Lisa MORILLON