SENIOR ADVISOR: HUMANITARIAN POLICY AND PROGRAM QUALITY

SENIOR ADVISOR: HUMANITARIAN POLICY AND PROGRAM QUALITYCARE is seeking an experienced Senior Advisor with knowledge of Humanitarian Policy and Program Quality.  The incumbent will be an integral member of CARE Ethiopia’s Program Design and Quality Support (PDQS) team, reporting to that unit’s coordinator and serving as the principal architect of organizational policy positions in the humanitarian arena, the principal guardian of humanitarian standards in its emergency interventions and the principal conceptual bridge-builder between/across CARE Ethiopia’s emergency and developmental programming portfolios. As with any highly integrated advisory function, this position requires both a wide conceptual range (ability to incorporate multiple standards and models within a complex portfolio of programming along the relief-to-development spectrum) and an ability to work effectively with an equally wide range of colleagues and stakeholders in a non-managerial capacity (ability to influence through persuasive ideas and solid interpersonal relationships). Capacity BuildingProgram design and integration Learning and Networking—Policy positioningThe incumbent will supervise one part-time position—the Humanitarian Accountability AdvisorMaster’s Degree in appropriate discipline—international affairs, public policy, law, development studies, etc., or equivalent combination of education and work experienceRequired Skills and Experience:At least 6 years experience in int'l humanitarian policy and/or programming, with at least 3 based in AfricaDemonstrated ability to build capacity in cross-cultural contexts, including training experienceHumanitarian project design Design and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation systemsEnglish language fluency;Excellent communication and presentation skillsProven training and facilitation skillsSpecialized training/education in particular areas of humanitarian policy, law, programming or assessment.Desired Skills and Experience:Work experience in the Horn of AfricaParticular expertise in one or more of the following technical areas: Expected Start Date: November 2010Expected Travel Percentage: 25%Language Requirement: English language fluency

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