Reference number: Rec/ 046 /22

Closing Date: 04-May-22 Location: Addis Ababa

Employment Type: Regular – Fixed term Salary: As per the organization scale Introduction

CORDAID is a Dutch, international non-governmental organization which combines 100 years of experience and expertise in emergency aid and structural poverty eradication. CORDAID believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for a just and sustainable society where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion tear up societies, we connect people and communities. We also stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders, to make a difference where it is most needed. Together with more than 600 partner organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations - the bottom billion.

Purpose of the position/Job’s aim

The Grant Acquisition Manager will support Cordaid Ethiopia Country Office to strategically position itself, creating effective partnerships, analyzing and defining added value/ and transforming opportunities in concrete project proposals linking Cordaid thematic strategies and approaches to institutional donor requirements. Identifying trends and developments and the process of developing and writing high- quality project proposals and publishing materials, highlighting Cordaid’s achievements with Global Office and Cordaid Ethiopia thematic staff.

Responsibilities and Accountability Business Development & Grant Acquisition

· Identify funding opportunities and oversee development of effective grant project designs and proposals for submission to donors.

· Develop profiles of the generated leads and share with the appropriate people in the country office for joint follow up.

· Serve as proposal coordinator for high value proposals to ensure development of high-quality concept notes and proposals.

· Coordinate and lead the process of proposal development, bid management and writing high- quality project proposals and this include conducting research for anticipated opportunities, developing draft proposal sections, developing track record references to ensure high-quality proposals that meet the requirements of the donors.

· Monitor the competitive landscape, assess and test new approaches, conduct regular in-country donor strategy analysis and risk assessments, and update the Cordaid Ethiopia’s funding strategy.

· Lead in the development of capacity statement and track records.

· Advise program staff and program coalitions on suitable financing modalities.

· Build organizational understanding of new donors and contribute information for prioritization of emerging donors through research and external relationships.

· Ensure the oversight and management of the organizational pipeline opportunity system and account related database for the country office. Conceptualise with the team and design proposal for new project activities, amendments and extensions to current projects.

· Manage the entire process of the proposal development lifecycle. Identify proposal teams, outline roles and responsibilities of each team member and ensure that a complete, high-quality proposal is submitted on time.

· Ensure the pre-positioning of new opportunities, manage live proposal, coordinate and submit responses to questions, coordinate after-action internal reviews and gather feedback from donors on submitted proposals and action on the reviews and feedbacks respective, thereafter, support the handover to program managers.

· Negotiate and coordinate teaming agreements, memorandum of understanding and other relevant agreements with donors and potential implementing partners.

· Continuously document lessons & best practices of the country office fundraising efforts.

Donor Engagement

· Lead on development and implementation of a Donor Relationship Management Plan (DRMP) for each donor ensure to outline the required action points and timeline to achieve donor-specific goals. Identify and express Cordaid value proposition(s) for each donor.

· Build active relationships with potential donors, allies/partners. Ensure donor intelligence and community priorities/needs, create opportunities and position Cordaid for funding opportunities.

· Engage donors at strategic level on funding opportunities. Create and maintain a link and a strong bond between the donors and Cordaid and ensure the participation of technical and program teams in donor engagement fora (s).

· Identify new feasible models of partnerships.

· Ensure donor reporting, compliance standards and requirements are communicated to relevant thematic leads promptly. Attend to queries and address them timely.

· In liaison with the Country Director(s), facilitate the development of country specific Strategic Plans and Annual Reports to be shared with potential donors and government agencies.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

1. Master’s Degree in International Development, Business Development or related Social Science.




2. Good understanding of donor compliance and reporting mechanisms (in particular DFID, EU, World Bank and USAID) is an advantage.




3. 5 -7 years of experience in international development and demonstrate a level of responsibility and accountability.




4. Proven experience in organization strategic positioning, fundraising and acquisition of awards




5. Successful track record of program development; proven and sustained success in raising restricted funds donors.




6. Experience in coordinating and writing high value proposals to prioritized donors, editing office communication products and other professional materials.




7. Experience in managing, negotiating and resolving highly complex tasks, awards and award- related issues in an effective manner.

Competences

1. Ability to cultivate and maintain professional donor and stakeholder relationships.




2. Ability to meet competing priorities, demanding deadlines and work under pressure.




3. Has strong writing, networking, marketing, facilitation, presentation, negotiation, conflict resolution and coordination skills.




4. Has strong planning and time management skills, multi-task & adapt to frequent changing priorities.




5. Has strong analytical skills and in depth understanding of strategies (ability to link donor priorities and Cordaid strategy)




6. Flexibility to travel (travelling at least 70% of time)

Reference number: Rec/ 046 /22

Closing Date: 04-May-22 Location: Addis Ababa

Employment Type: Regular – Fixed term Salary: As per the organization scale Introduction

CORDAID is a Dutch, international non-governmental organization which combines 100 years of experience and expertise in emergency aid and structural poverty eradication. CORDAID believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for a just and sustainable society where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion tear up societies, we connect people and communities. We also stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders, to make a difference where it is most needed. Together with more than 600 partner organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations - the bottom billion.

Purpose of the position/Job’s aim

The Grant Acquisition Manager will support Cordaid Ethiopia Country Office to strategically position itself, creating effective partnerships, analyzing and defining added value/ and transforming opportunities in concrete project proposals linking Cordaid thematic strategies and approaches to institutional donor requirements. Identifying trends and developments and the process of developing and writing high- quality project proposals and publishing materials, highlighting Cordaid’s achievements with Global Office and Cordaid Ethiopia thematic staff.

Responsibilities and Accountability Business Development & Grant Acquisition

· Identify funding opportunities and oversee development of effective grant project designs and proposals for submission to donors.

· Develop profiles of the generated leads and share with the appropriate people in the country office for joint follow up.

· Serve as proposal coordinator for high value proposals to ensure development of high-quality concept notes and proposals.

· Coordinate and lead the process of proposal development, bid management and writing high- quality project proposals and this include conducting research for anticipated opportunities, developing draft proposal sections, developing track record references to ensure high-quality proposals that meet the requirements of the donors.

· Monitor the competitive landscape, assess and test new approaches, conduct regular in-country donor strategy analysis and risk assessments, and update the Cordaid Ethiopia’s funding strategy.

· Lead in the development of capacity statement and track records.

· Advise program staff and program coalitions on suitable financing modalities.

· Build organizational understanding of new donors and contribute information for prioritization of emerging donors through research and external relationships.

· Ensure the oversight and management of the organizational pipeline opportunity system and account related database for the country office. Conceptualise with the team and design proposal for new project activities, amendments and extensions to current projects.

· Manage the entire process of the proposal development lifecycle. Identify proposal teams, outline roles and responsibilities of each team member and ensure that a complete, high-quality proposal is submitted on time.

· Ensure the pre-positioning of new opportunities, manage live proposal, coordinate and submit responses to questions, coordinate after-action internal reviews and gather feedback from donors on submitted proposals and action on the reviews and feedbacks respective, thereafter, support the handover to program managers.

· Negotiate and coordinate teaming agreements, memorandum of understanding and other relevant agreements with donors and potential implementing partners.

· Continuously document lessons & best practices of the country office fundraising efforts.

Donor Engagement

· Lead on development and implementation of a Donor Relationship Management Plan (DRMP) for each donor ensure to outline the required action points and timeline to achieve donor-specific goals. Identify and express Cordaid value proposition(s) for each donor.

· Build active relationships with potential donors, allies/partners. Ensure donor intelligence and community priorities/needs, create opportunities and position Cordaid for funding opportunities.

· Engage donors at strategic level on funding opportunities. Create and maintain a link and a strong bond between the donors and Cordaid and ensure the participation of technical and program teams in donor engagement fora (s).

· Identify new feasible models of partnerships.

· Ensure donor reporting, compliance standards and requirements are communicated to relevant thematic leads promptly. Attend to queries and address them timely.

· In liaison with the Country Director(s), facilitate the development of country specific Strategic Plans and Annual Reports to be shared with potential donors and government agencies.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

1. Master’s Degree in International Development, Business Development or related Social Science.




2. Good understanding of donor compliance and reporting mechanisms (in particular DFID, EU, World Bank and USAID) is an advantage.




3. 5 -7 years of experience in international development and demonstrate a level of responsibility and accountability.




4. Proven experience in organization strategic positioning, fundraising and acquisition of awards




5. Successful track record of program development; proven and sustained success in raising restricted funds donors.




6. Experience in coordinating and writing high value proposals to prioritized donors, editing office communication products and other professional materials.




7. Experience in managing, negotiating and resolving highly complex tasks, awards and award- related issues in an effective manner.

Competences

1. Ability to cultivate and maintain professional donor and stakeholder relationships.




2. Ability to meet competing priorities, demanding deadlines and work under pressure.




3. Has strong writing, networking, marketing, facilitation, presentation, negotiation, conflict resolution and coordination skills.




4. Has strong planning and time management skills, multi-task & adapt to frequent changing priorities.




5. Has strong analytical skills and in depth understanding of strategies (ability to link donor priorities and Cordaid strategy)




6. Flexibility to travel (travelling at least 70% of time)

Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS and the ECA have partnered together to deliver on a project that will put in place the critical business systems and services to enable the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) to go beyond its current regular operations and effectively deliver on its Business Plan mandate of becoming Africa’s premier think tank. Five specific outcomes are foreseen, which are the results of the implementation plans of four corporate strategies introduced for communications, publications, knowledge management and ICT for Development. When attained, the outcomes will result in a sustainable increase in the visibility and impact of the organization’s work in the areas of policy research and knowledge delivery. This recruitment initiative is carried out by UNOPS in support of ECA’s Information and Communication Technology Services Section (ICTSS) strategic intent. It is with this objective that UNOPS advertises these opportunities in partnership with ECA.

Functional Responsibilities

The Information Security Officer will be reporting to the ITCSS of the unit Chief and he/she will be responsible for the following duties.

Information Security Development:

• Participates in the review and development of UN system-wide information security policies, along with related standards and guidelines, as a member of the secretariat-wide ICT working group.


• Develops adaptations or additional information security policies, standards, and guidelines to meet the specific requirements at ECA Headquarters; its five sub-regional offices, and IDEP,


• Provides the perspective of adaptations or improvements required in policies, standards, or guidelines when participating in reviews of operating procedures,


• Keeps abreast of developments in the field to ensure that ECA's security policies, standards, and guidelines remain current, Information Security Policy Governance,


• Ensures proper coordination of the implementation of secretariat-wide and local information security policies


• Promotes and enforces these policies for ECA


• Monitors compliance with information security policies, guidelines, and standards-


• Coordinates the response to information security incidents locally; shares security alerts with affected

Operational Functionaries

• Validates the correct implementation of security controls before systems enter production when participating in quality assurance activities, Information Security Client Services.


• Provides expert advice on the security architecture and on the configuration of complex systems.


• Carries out regular and scheduled security penetration tests for systems and applications;


• Directs scheduled information risks assessments for all ECA duty stations; improves risk management by introducing specific mitigation measures


• Analyzes the root causes of information security incidents; develops and introduces additional preventive controls and operational improvements


• Guides project owners in defining their security requirements; communicate risks and documents risk acceptance-


• Raises awareness on information security issues of ECA personnel; contributes to awareness-raising secretariat wide initiatives-


• Provides information security training to end-users, project owners, and ICT professionals.

Competencies

Contract type, level and duration

1. Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreements (IICA)


2. Contract level: IICA-2/ICS 10


3. Contract duration: Six (6) Months

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time


• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.


• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.


• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.


• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.


• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types


• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post


• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.


• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

**

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics or related field.


• Bachelor's Degree (a first-level university degree) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field in combination with 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of computer information systems or related fields.


• Experience in implementing an information security program is highly desirable.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required.


• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS and the ECA have partnered together to deliver on a project that will put in place the critical business systems and services to enable the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) to go beyond its current regular operations and effectively deliver on its Business Plan mandate of becoming Africa’s premier think tank. Five specific outcomes are foreseen, which are the results of the implementation plans of four corporate strategies introduced for communications, publications, knowledge management and ICT for Development. When attained, the outcomes will result in a sustainable increase in the visibility and impact of the organization’s work in the areas of policy research and knowledge delivery. This recruitment initiative is carried out by UNOPS in support of ECA’s Information and Communication Technology Services Section (ICTSS) strategic intent. It is with this objective that UNOPS advertises these opportunities in partnership with ECA.

Functional Responsibilities

The Information Security Officer will be reporting to the ITCSS of the unit Chief and he/she will be responsible for the following duties.

Information Security Development:

• Participates in the review and development of UN system-wide information security policies, along with related standards and guidelines, as a member of the secretariat-wide ICT working group.


• Develops adaptations or additional information security policies, standards, and guidelines to meet the specific requirements at ECA Headquarters; its five sub-regional offices, and IDEP,


• Provides the perspective of adaptations or improvements required in policies, standards, or guidelines when participating in reviews of operating procedures,


• Keeps abreast of developments in the field to ensure that ECA's security policies, standards, and guidelines remain current, Information Security Policy Governance,


• Ensures proper coordination of the implementation of secretariat-wide and local information security policies


• Promotes and enforces these policies for ECA


• Monitors compliance with information security policies, guidelines, and standards-


• Coordinates the response to information security incidents locally; shares security alerts with affected

Operational Functionaries

• Validates the correct implementation of security controls before systems enter production when participating in quality assurance activities, Information Security Client Services.


• Provides expert advice on the security architecture and on the configuration of complex systems.


• Carries out regular and scheduled security penetration tests for systems and applications;


• Directs scheduled information risks assessments for all ECA duty stations; improves risk management by introducing specific mitigation measures


• Analyzes the root causes of information security incidents; develops and introduces additional preventive controls and operational improvements


• Guides project owners in defining their security requirements; communicate risks and documents risk acceptance-


• Raises awareness on information security issues of ECA personnel; contributes to awareness-raising secretariat wide initiatives-


• Provides information security training to end-users, project owners, and ICT professionals.

Competencies

Contract type, level and duration

1. Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreements (IICA)


2. Contract level: IICA-2/ICS 10


3. Contract duration: Six (6) Months

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time


• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.


• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.


• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.


• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.


• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types


• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post


• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.


• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

**

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics or related field.


• Bachelor's Degree (a first-level university degree) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field in combination with 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of computer information systems or related fields.


• Experience in implementing an information security program is highly desirable.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required.


• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.