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International Medical Corps, on behalf of C-SHIFT (Consortium for Sustainable Household Integrated Food security and nutritional Transformation), is seeking Commodities Manager candidates who are interested in being considered for a new results-oriented Title II food security and nutritional security program in Ethiopia under the Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP). The Commodities Manager will provide leadership, technical guidance, and oversight for the commodities related aspects of this program’s long-term, sustainable interventions with the aim of reversing chronic food insecurity and preventing asset depletion for food insecure households.

Responsibilities:

• Design and provide technical and direct management to the food/commodities teams operating under the C-SHIFT consortium
• Manage the food distribution team including oversight of monitors, to verify that food and non-food distributions occur according to USAID and International Medical Corps standards
• Coordinate with other sectors on the implementation of the C-SHIFT food aid program, including agricultural, nutrition, MCH, HIV/AIDS, M&E and logistical staff
• Provide accountability for all activities related to food aid and commodities
• Coordinate and liaise with counterparts and agencies in implementation of the C-SHIFT food interventions and to solve operational problems in an appropriate and timely manner
• Develop capacity building and training of staff and implement training activities consistent with the needs of the staff and the program
• Ensure that woreda requirements of manpower, food, equipment and supplies are provided in a timely manner

Qualifications:

• A degree in Business, Economics, Management, Administration or other related fields; advanced degree is preferred
• 10+ years of demonstrated international development experience, with a focus in food security and nutrition
• 7+ years of management experience, with strong commodities and food aid expertise
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with local governments and international agencies
• Solid experience working on Title II non-emergency development programs (e.g. MYAP) and knowledge of Food For Peace requirements
• Prior successful experience managing commodities for USAID funded projects
• Competent in MS Excel, word processing, Power Point
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in English is required; Applicants with experience in Ethiopia will receive preference

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Responsibilities:
• Serve as the Consortium’s primary representative with USAID, Government of Ethiopia, partners, and other stakeholders
• Provide overall management and operational leadership in the implementation of an integrated program which addresses the proper formulation, design and implementation of a multi-sector program framework
• Provide accountability for all activities under the scope of this program including all financial, food commodity and operational aspects, as well as accountability to PSNP beneficiaries through the assurance of timely food transfers
• Assure consortium’s strict adherence to deliverable strategies (e.g. Performance Monitoring Plan), local government requirements (Program Implementation Manual), and environmental requirements (e.g. Environmental Mitigation Plan)
• Serve as the manager and coordinator of a large Ethiopian national team of agricultural, nutrition, MCH, HIV/AIDS, M&E and logistical staff
• Liaise with field-based program staff in the Oromia and Amhara Regions and other stakeholders including regional, zonal and woreda level with government partner agencies, local institutions and communities

Qualifications:
• An advanced degree is required
• 15+ years of demonstrated international development experience, with a focus in food security and nutrition
• 10+ years of international project management experience, with strong financial and personnel management expertise
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with local governments and international agencies
• Solid experience working on Title II non-emergency development programs (e.g. MYAP) and knowledge of Food For Peace requirements
• Prior successful experience managing USAID funded projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in English is required; Applicants with experience in Ethiopia will receive preference

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The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) recently reached a strategic decision to apply the techniques it has used successfully to improve access to HIV/AIDS and malaria treatment in developing countries to essential vaccines. Rotavirus and pneumococcal pneumonia currently kill approximately 800,000 children each year, with 80% of these deaths occurring in the developing world. By scaling up the coverage of vaccines in developing countries to 90 percent– including importantly the new vaccines for rotavirus and pneumococcal pneumonia – the lives of 7.6 million children could be saved over the next decade.

CHAI is supporting national governments of high burden countries to accelerate the introduction and uptake of life-saving pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccines. The first large countries to introduce these vaccines will present essential learning opportunities to inform introductions throughout the rest of the developing world. As such, CHAI anticipates that robust evaluation and operational research will be a critical component of its support in this area, working closely with partner organizations such as the World Health Organization and UNICEF. This evaluation and research will be pursued within the context of CHAI’s greater organizational focus on implementing empirical studies to achieve greater health impact through its work.

Accordingly, we are seeking an outstanding, highly motivated, entrepreneurial individual with excellent problem-solving, managerial, analytical, and communication skills to lead the execution of a study focused on vaccine wastage and supply chain performance in Ethiopia. The study coordinator will be based in the capital but spend extensive time in the field supporting the design and execution of the study.

Responsibilities:

This study will have two study coordinators, one national staff and one international staff. responsibilities should be done in collaboration and include participating in all aspects of project implementation including designing the evaluation, overseeing data collection, and assisting with data analysis. Specific responsibilities include:

Developing data collection tools (coordinate with Global Vaccine Team)

* Coordinating the logistics for supervisors and data collectors
* Developing and overseeing data management processes
* Conducting quality control of data as it comes in from the field
* Prepare study report and submit to the country vaccine team
* Liaising with CHAI’s vaccines Director in country

Helping with other dissemination tasks as needed

Qualifications:

* Demonstrated field experience
* Experience in designing and implementing surveys
* Excellent management and organizational skills
* Excellent writing and communication skills
* Exceptional attention to detail
* Willingness to travel frequently and to do field work
* Ability and willingness to work effectively in cross-cultural environments
* Flexibility, self-motivation, and an ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
* Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies and to work independently

Advantages:

* Advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, public policy, social sciences or related fields
* Experience in and knowledge of Africa strongly preferred
* Experience in operational research in the health field
* Experience in cold chain and vaccine management will be advantageous

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The Afar Pastoralist Development Association is a local NGO based in the Afar region of Ethiopia. We are looking for two volunteer English teachers to run classes for several groups of students (ranging from a group of Eritrean refugees to teachers based in the rural areas of the Afar).

We are looking for people to come for at least 6 months " however longer is desired. We hope that you would start as soon as possible. Food and accommodation will be provided " as will transport within Ethiopia. You would be the first volunteers to come for this purpose and would have the opportunity to build a curriculum and a method of teaching. You would also have an opportunity to experience this unique and somewhat endangered culture first hand.

The hours per week, and the teaching timetable are flexible, and will not be full-time. However, as the role involves more than just teaching " we are looking for people who are serious and hardworking.

Fluency in English is a necessity (English as a first language is not). Applicants who have experience and qualifications will be favoured, however a proactive and energetic spirit is essential!

Please send through your CV and a brief personal introduction to Miko at the email listed.

We will ask for references at a later stage.

Thank you.

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Responsibilities:
• Serve as the Consortium’s primary representative with USAID, Government of Ethiopia, partners, and other stakeholders
• Provide overall management and operational leadership in the implementation of an integrated program which addresses the proper formulation, design and implementation of a multi-sector program framework
• Provide accountability for all activities under the scope of this program including all financial, food commodity and operational aspects, as well as accountability to PSNP beneficiaries through the assurance of timely food transfers
• Assure consortium’s strict adherence to deliverable strategies (e.g. Performance Monitoring Plan), local government requirements (Program Implementation Manual), and environmental requirements (e.g. Environmental Mitigation Plan)
• Serve as the manager and coordinator of a large Ethiopian national team of agricultural, nutrition, MCH, HIV/AIDS, M&E and logistical staff
• Liaise with field-based program staff in the Oromia and Amhara Regions and other stakeholders including regional, zonal and woreda level with government partner agencies, local institutions and communities

Qualifications:
• An advanced degree is required
• 15+ years of demonstrated international development experience, with a focus in food security and nutrition
• 10+ years of international project management experience, with strong financial and personnel management expertise
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with local governments and international agencies
• Solid experience working on Title II non-emergency development programs (e.g. MYAP) and knowledge of Food For Peace requirements
• Prior successful experience managing USAID funded projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in English is required; Applicants with experience in Ethiopia will receive preference.

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Position: Chief of Party

Category: International Development

Location: Ethiopia

Start date: TBD

Duration: Long Term

Status: Pre-proposal

General Summary:

AECOM International Development seeks Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded SME Development and Finance Project in Ethiopia. The multi-year program will be aimed at building the capacity of private sector actors to increase firm size, improve management systems and practices, as well as increase overall business efficiency and productivity. The program will also feature a component aimed at developing innovative financial products to meet unmet demand for finance to further promote private-sector led growth.

AECOM seeks a Chief of Party with experience in the following technical areas:

* Private Sector Development/Capacity Building (with emphasis on SMEs)

* Business Development Services

* Financial Sector development

* Financial product development (e.g. leasing, insurance, warehouse receipts)

Qualifications:

· Ten to fifteen (10-15) years of strong program and/or technical component management experience on USAID-funded economic growth programs related to private sector development and financial sector development with a focus on SMEs.

· Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field (Economics, Finance, MBA etc.).

· Demonstrated technical expertise in one of the areas outlined above.

· A strong working knowledge of development and foreign aid, with emphasis on the priorities of USAID.

· Experience managing complex economic growth projects. Experience in Africa preferred.

· Fluency in written and spoken English required. Amharic language skills highly desirable though not required.

· Strong management skills and excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume highlighting your experience as related to the project’s key technical areas.

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PROGRAM SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps Ethiopia implements an integrated program in the sectors of agriculture/livelihoods, conflict mitigation, and economic recovery.? Cross-cutting themes emphasize community mobilization and participation, reduced vulnerability to shocks such as conflict and drought, and the maximization of resources at the community and sub-regional levels.?

General Position Summary:

The Chief of Party - Graduation with Resilience to Achieve Sustainable Development (GRAD) is a senior management position with Mercy Corps in Ethiopia with supervisory and managerial responsibility for a five year livelihoods program. S/he provides the vision and leadership in project administration and manages overall project implementation ensuring high quality performance. S/he maximizes budget resources and personnel development and remains flexible in a continually changing environment.

Essential Functions:

Vision, Leadership and Strategy - Communicate a clear vision of the GRAD program and how it fits into Mercy Corps’ country and regional strategies and well as Mission Statement; provide leadership and direction; ensure program strategy is clear and communicated to team members, local beneficiaries and government, and the international community. Collaborate and ensure synergies with other relative Mercy Corps programs.

Commitment to Quality Program and Staff Development - Assemble all components necessary to insure quality programming and recruit, facilitate training of, and manage an informed, motivated and efficient staff including a high focus on national team members.

Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation - Establish and maintain effective program reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems for both internal and external use and ensure high quality input is secured from external evaluators

Security - Conduct prudent and timely assessments of security environment in program areas, enforce necessary security protocols balancing program needs with security constraints and under direction of the CD.

Representation & Diplomacy - Develop and maintain both internal and external relationships to ensure optimum program success: to include Mercy Corps headquarters and regional officers and staff, international and local NGOs, government officials, donor community officials particularly USAID, diplomatic corps and embassies, vendors, media and the general public.

Fiscal, Compliance Management and Accountability - Coordinate and manage overall program budget within approved spending levels and ensure compliance with all donor and Mercy Corps rules and regulations. Ensure adherence to operational imperatives as per internal/ external audit requirements; utilize best practices based on Mercy Corps internal policies. Ensure accurate and timely program financial reporting to the donors and Mercy Corps’ headquarters.

Communications - Nurture appropriate Mercy Corps public relations, USAID/OFDA and other agency relationships; represent Mercy Corps to national and international media as requested.

Organizational Learning:

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries:

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in design, monitoring and evaluation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: All program team members under the funded grant.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Ethiopia Country Director

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH:? All Mercy Corps Ethiopia team, Mercy Corps HQ program operations, finance, administration, human resources, technical support units, and resource development teams. Manages the GRAD program managers and technical specialists.

Knowledge and EXPERIENCE:

- MA/S or equivalent in agriculture, agronomy, economics or related field preferred.
- Minimum of seven years’ senior-level field leadership experience required, 10-15 years preferred.
- Experience with USAID protocols preferred.
- Demonstrated success in programs related to agricultural livelihoods, agro-processing and marketing and value chain programming.
- Proven skills in financial management.
- Demonstrated ability to function as a social entrepreneur and proven success with building, managing and leading a team of professionals and the ability to function as a team player among peers.
- Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, prioritization skills are necessary.
- History of working effectively and respectfully with host country government, private sector, INGO and NGO partners in complex environments.
- Prior experience in Ethiopia amongst pastoralist communities or in the Horn of Africa preferred; an ability to work comfortably, effectively and creatively within the cultural environment of Ethiopia and areas of poor security required.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The successful Chief of Party will be a self-starter, multi-tasker, and able to work in ambiguous situations. S/he will be a tolerant and flexible individual able to work in difficult and stressful environments and follow procedures. S/he will be a team-player with positive attitude to problem solving and conflict resolution. The successful candidate will be focused on team-building and capacity-building of national staff, and will be able to apply creative solutions to program quality and team-building. S/he will also have the skill to engage, motivate and encourage staff to bring creative solutions to development issues, identify opportunities for increased impact, and pursue project objectives.

Living/ environmental Conditions:

This position is based in Addis Ababa with 50%-75% travel to project locations.? Addis Ababa is the political and commercial heart of Ethiopia.? Founded by Emperor Menelik in 1877, it is now a sprawling, hospitable city of 4 million people located at an elevation of 2,200 meters in the foothills of Mount Entoto.? Modern buildings and wide-open boulevards stand side by side with historic churches, palaces and monuments as well as simple country-style huts.? Addis Ababa has basic health services and adequate international schools, K-12.? There are ample opportunities for in-country vacations.? The weather is temperate year-round with a heavy rainy season in the summer months.? Addis Ababa hosts many international organizations including the OAU, the Economic Commission for Africa and other multi-national bodies, many of which have their headquarters there.

This position is accompanied for spouse and children.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Mercy Corps is an AA/EOE.

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Prospective Principal/Project: SALINI CONSTRUTTORI

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Welcome to Sheraton Addis, located in the heart of the Ethiopian capital and sits on a hilltop overlooking the city with plunging views of the National Palace. Mixing African refinement with modern accents, its unique design is the epitome of gracious living. From glittering pools with enchanting underwater music to an indulgent menu of soothing massages at the hotel's Aqva Club to the gourmet 5 restaurants, 4 bars & 1 nightclub with sophisticated options to dine and socialize, the Sheraton Addis delights all the senses.

Combining a splendid setting with the highest quality of service, the Sheraton Addis can turn any meeting or special event into a success, with over 1,500 square meters of sophisticated options. Tradition is cleverly blended with innovation throughout spacious rooms and suites where technology and the highest level of service go hand-in-hand. The hotel provides nine meeting spaces of varying sizes and styles with state-of-the-art technology designed to meet all professional requirements. In addition, the hotel's sophistication makes it the ideal setting to hold wedding celebrations and receive guests with lavish refinement.  The hotel has the largest outside catering facilities in the country catering international concerts, large events, weddings, and exhibitions for up to 25,000 guests per meal.

Around-the-clock service and fine amenities await in 293 rooms and suites designed to delight with exceptional comfort and personalized attention. For utmost privacy, secluded three-floor villas provide opulent retreats with personal outdoor pools.

POSITION TITLE:  Maitre D'Hotel - Jade Garden

REPORTS TO:         Director of Food & Beverage

As a team leader, you will be required to operate and supervises the daily operation in a designated outlet, ensuring that high quality food and beverage products and services are on offer to the hotel guests. Manages the maintenance, hygiene standards and safeguards the outlets' financial objectives set out by the hotel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·         Ensures that Jade Garden as new opening will be established as The premium brand in the market and sustains leading position with operational success.

·         Communicates guest feedback to the management in order to create ideas and improvements within the outlet.

·         Assures the minimization of all costs in the outlet by supervising the use of the internal procedures in store requisitions, equipment handling, the correct usage of hotel assets and purchasing.

·         Apply and ensure that STAR standards are applied by all associates within the outlet.

·         Ensures that all outlet associates are fully coherent in product knowledge by providing regular training sessions in accordance with Train the Trainer methods.

·         Ensures that all sanitation and hygiene policies are adhered to within the outlet.

·         Assists in the efficient and timely hiring of employees for the outlet through established policies and procedures. Coordinate in-house transfers and promotions.

·         Coordinates and conduct new hire orientation within the Food & beverage department.

·         Ensures that all personnel administration, within the outlet, is done quickly, fairly and in accordance with the hotel's policies and procedures.

·         Ensures that all service standards and procedures are strictly adhered to and conduct regular training.

·         Ensures that the efficiency of the outlet is maintained and make necessary changes to systems in order to improve efficiency.

·         Ensures that the micros point of sale system is updated regularly and the outlet associates apply all policies and procedures involved in operating the system.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the Director based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

·         Prepare fairly weekly work schedule for the outlet associates ensuring that productivity figures are achieved and excess manpower are allocated to other food & beverage areas when required.

·         Attend weekly food & beverage meetings, providing valuable feedback and proactive participation.

·         Attend all trainings designated by the hotel.

·         Assist with Employee's Satisfaction Index feedback and de-briefing sessions as needed.

·         Assist with special projects as required.

·         Maintain an updated electronic Logbook on daily basis and ensuring that all relevant information is provided. This must be forwarded to the Director of Food & Beverage.

·         Supervise other outlets whenever requested by department head.

·         Fulfill all subordinates duties whenever the need arises to ensure the smooth running of the designated outlet.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

EDUCATION:          Catering school certificate consisting of at least 2 years attendance is required.  A diploma or degree in Hotel management is mandatory.

EXPERIENCE:        A minimum of two years experience in same position in Asian themed international hotel environment  is required.

LANGUAGE:           Level Three English language ability, both verbal and written, to facilitate the communication process. A second language is advantageous.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:       Certificate in Training is required.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

·         Extensive knowledge and experience in Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine and service culture is a must.

·         Must possess advanced computer skills in the Microsoft Office Environment.  

·         Ability to work with minimum supervision and handle multiple assignments.

·         Ability to prepare and analyze data figures and transcriptions prepared on and generated by computer.

·         Ability to perform all service skills required for the designated outlet.

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Responsibilities:
• Provide overall programmatic and administrative management and general technical direction for the entire program.
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.
• Cultivate and liaise with program partners, as well as Ethiopian governmental agencies and USAID offices in Ethiopia and Washington DC.
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with donor regulations and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures.
• Ensure quality monitoring and evaluation, including the development of a monitoring and evaluation plan.
• Ensure quality development of project reports, contracts, and other programming documents, and monitor ongoing activities to ensure they are reaching the intended objectives and are in full compliance with donor regulations.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of 10 years’ overseas experience in an international development field is required.
• Experience developing and managing programs related to integrated rural development with experience in Ethiopia or East Africa is preferred.
• At least two years’ prior experience with gender-focused initiatives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the field of people and project management, as well as strategic planning.
• Prior experience with USAID projects, procedures, policies and reporting requirements is required.
• Effective record of building relationships with governmental organizations, as well as private and community organizations, is required.
• Established track record of achieving results within difficult working environments is required.
• Master’s degree in a pertinent field (e.g., social research, project management, international development, international business) is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Amharic preferred

No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

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The Area Office Administrator will report to the Country Administrator.

* He/she will be the focal person directly responsible for the overall coordination of all financial, logistic, administrative matters of projects implemented in the area.
* He/she will be the person to whom all Project Managers (PM) and Field Office Coordinators (FOC) will refer to for administrative, financial, logistic matters.
* He/she will work in strict and daily collaboration with the Area Office Coordinator (AOC) to provide assistance, supervision and support to PM.

Duty Station

The duty station of the AOA is Negele a 30,000 habitants town which is 595 km south from Addis Ababa and stands at 1,440 masl. with a temperate climate (25 degrees in average). The town counts with electricity, running water, telephone landline, mobile and Internet services. Security is good and COOPI also has a guest house for expatriate staff. Regarding health services, there are one public hospital and two private clinics with basic treatments
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Key Activities/ Responsibilities

FINANCES

* Guarantee cash flow from Coordination Office to Area Office and from Area Office to Field Offices;
* Ensure that financial requests are sent in time to Coordination Office
* Provide assistance to PM in the preparation of financial plans, reports and documents according to Donors’ and COOPI;
* Check in collaboration with PM that expenditures are according to the agreed financial plans and project budgets and supervise the accountancy of all projects;
* Check weekly with FOC the accountancy, administrative and logistic issues and status of expenses of Field Offices;
* Check weekly with PM the accountancy and status of expenses of projects
* Send on a monthly base financial documents for all projects to the Coordination Office
* Authorize expenses above 5,000 ETB at field level, if the PM is not available

LOGISTIC

* Directly responsible for a transparent, efficient and effective use of all resources available at Area and Field Offices, logistic and administrative support to projects;
* Provide assistance to PM in procurement process and ensure that all procurements are done according to COOPI and Donor Procedures;
* Supervise logistics (stores, car maintenance and logbooks, equipments etc.) at Area and Field levels;
* Prioritize procurements according to needs of different projects.

STAFF

* As stated by HRM and in collaboration with relevant PM, lead recruitment, selection process, initiate any disciplinary, promotion or transfer measure and general management of Administrative staff of Area and Field Offices;
* Assure that staff lists of projects implemented in the area and staff documents are updated regularly by PM;
* As stated by HRM and in collaboration with relevant PM, participate to the recruitment of staff of projects;
* Ensure regular trainings to administrative staff at Area and Field Offices and in collaboration with the Coordination Office elaborate the content of trainings for administrative staff;
* Ensure daily supervision and coordination of administrative staff at Area and Field Offices;

GENERAL

* Participate in the writing of budgets for project proposals in close collaboration with FOC, AOC, PM, PS, CA and CR;
* Collaborate closely with the Audit Section at Coordination Office to guarantee financial follow-up on different project;
* Collaborate closely with the CA to suggest improvements on procedures;
* Participate to COOPI Coordination meetings;
* Act as a Deputy of AOC in official meetings.

Starting date: As soon as possible

Contract lenght: 6+6 months

Duty station: Negelle

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CHF International is seeking a Chief of Party for a proposed 5-year USAID-funded Graduation with Resilience to Achieve Sustainable Development (GRAD) program in Ethiopia. This program will focus on designing and supporting enhanced livelihood options of chronically food insecure households by promoting and supporting on- and off-farm income generating activities, facilitating market linkages, increasing access to microfinance services, improving nutritional status of communities and assisting communities to adapt to climate change. The Chief of Party will provide overall management and general technical direction of the entire program. S/he will serve as a representative to the program, liaising with the donor as well as Government of Ethiopia and other partners. This position will be responsible for the program achieving target results, and will identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.

Qualifications
•Masters degree or equivalent experience in Business, Economics, International Development or related field.
•Minimum of 5 years experience managing large, multi-year USAID-funded sustainable market development programs focusing on poor household economic engagement and creating market linkages.
•Proven ability to relate to the particular needs of vulnerable population in building up their capacities and access to economic resources
•Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with market development best practices, such as microenterprise development, value chain development, or microfinance.
•In-depth knowledge of USAID programmatic, compliance and reporting requirements. Innovative program development and management skills.
•Superior written and verbal communication skills in English, abilities in Amharic preferred
•Excellent financial management skills.
•Previous experience working in Ethiopia and/or eastern Africa strongly preferred

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CHF International is seeking an experienced Community Development Specialist to provide technical expertise for all community development related activities on a proposed 2 year, USAID funded Pastoralist Area WASH project in Ethiopia. This project will seek to improve access to clean and sustainable water sources to targeted communities in the pastoralist areas of the Somali, Oromia and Afar regions of Ethiopia. Activities under this project will include:
•Drilling new boreholes and installing water supply systems
•Rehabilitation of existing boreholes
•Community Water Management promotion
•Improved hygiene awareness and sanitation among beneficiaries
•Community and household latrine and sanitation facility construction

Qualifications:
•Masters Degree in Natural Resource Management, Sociology or relevant field required
•Minimum 10 years experience in international development with prior experience working on activities related to sustainable community based management systems, stakeholder involvement, training of beneficiaries on hygiene and sanitation awareness and/or proper land management
•Prior experience working in conflict prone areas required
•Prior experience working in pastoral areas preferred
•Prior experience working on WASH projects preferred
•Demonstrated ability to work with government officials, local and international NGOs, community members and contractors in a complex environment
•Prior experience in Ethiopia or region preferred
•Fluency in spoken and written English required, proficiency in second language preferred

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Responsibilities:
• Assist the Chief of Party (COP) in providing overall financial and administrative management and general technical direction for the entire program.
• Assist the COP in developing and implementing a project strategy and an integrated program approach to further promote cohesion in activities and maximize resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance among key staff with all corporate and local ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures.
• Supervise administrative, financial and commodity management staff and ensure that appropriate scopes of work for program employees are created as needed.
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of seven years’ overseas experience in international development with private, public, bilateral or multilateral development institutions and nonprofit organizations.
• Experience in financial management.
• Experience in program design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in proposal and report writing, strategic planning, and fundraising.
• Humanitarian work experience in emergency response situations.
• Prior experience with USAID projects, procedures, policies and reporting requirements is required; prior experience with Title II projects is preferred.
• Effective record of building relationships with governmental organizations as well as private and community organizations is required.
• Established track record of achieving results within difficult working environments is required.
• Master’s degree in a pertinent field (e.g., social research, project management, international development, international business) is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Amharic preferred.

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- Manage the effective and efficient implementation of the Community Management of Acute Malnutrition programs in International Medical Corps project sites in Eastern Chad within the national and international protocols
- Coordinate and manage the nutrition surveillance and active screening systems for children under 5 years and pregnant and lactating mothers in all the project sites
- Assess the procurement needs of the nutrition program and ensure that food supplies and nutritional materials are timely and adequately requisitioned and accountably utilized
- Design and undertake nutrition assessments and surveys in coordination with other actors
- Provide capacity building trainings, supervision, management and mentoring of nutrition staff, health staff and counterpart staff in the IDP project sites
- Ensure regular reporting system in place including the verification and compilation of nutrition reports which are done weekly, monthly, biannually and annually

-BSc/MSc degree in Nutrition or nurse with Public Health Degree and Diploma in Nutrition
-At least two years international experience working with an international non-governmental organization preferably working in a limited resource setting
-Field coordination and management experience of complex nutrition programs
-Supportive personnel management style and ability to manage teams
-Excellent report writing and computer skills
-Proficiency in nutrition and statistical packages (EPI Nut survey, SMART, SPSS)
-Ability to conduct sound nutrition survey and able to work in a multicultural setting
-Excellent decision making skills
-Fluent in English and French. Arabic an asset.
-Up to date on latest CMAM best practices and new WHO Growth Standards and cutoffs
-Detail-oriented, able to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks under pressure

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International Medical Corps, on behalf of C-SHIFT (Consortium for Sustainable Household Integrated Food security and nutritional Transformation), is seeking Commodities Manager candidates who are interested in being considered for a new results-oriented Title II food security and nutritional security program in Ethiopia under the Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP). The Commodities Manager will provide leadership, technical guidance, and oversight for the commodities related aspects of this program’s long-term, sustainable interventions with the aim of reversing chronic food insecurity and preventing asset depletion for food insecure households.

Responsibilities:

• Design and provide technical and direct management to the food/commodities teams operating under the C-SHIFT consortium
• Manage the food distribution team including oversight of monitors, to verify that food and non-food distributions occur according to USAID and International Medical Corps standards
• Coordinate with other sectors on the implementation of the C-SHIFT food aid program, including agricultural, nutrition, MCH, HIV/AIDS, M&E and logistical staff
• Provide accountability for all activities related to food aid and commodities
• Coordinate and liaise with counterparts and agencies in implementation of the C-SHIFT food interventions and to solve operational problems in an appropriate and timely manner
• Develop capacity building and training of staff and implement training activities consistent with the needs of the staff and the program
• Ensure that woreda requirements of manpower, food, equipment and supplies are provided in a timely manner

Qualifications:
• A degree in Business, Economics, Management, Administration or other related fields; advanced degree is preferred
• 10+ years of demonstrated international development experience, with a focus in food security and nutrition
• 7+ years of management experience, with strong commodities and food aid expertise
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with local governments and international agencies
• Solid experience working on Title II non-emergency development programs (e.g. MYAP) and knowledge of Food For Peace requirements
• Prior successful experience managing commodities for USAID funded projects
• Competent in MS Excel, word processing, Power Point

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in English is required; Applicants with experience in Ethiopia will receive preference

To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at www.InternationalMedicalCorps.org and complete the online employment application form found under the tab “Work with Us”. Please select “International Operations” from “Department” column and click on Search. Find your desired position and complete the application by clicking on the title position.

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REPORT TO: Regional Director
LOCATION: Ethiopia
SUMMARY SCOPE OF WORK:
The Information Communications Technology Manager will provide technical leadership and implementation oversight for Danya’s evidenced-based information communications technology (ICT) food security initiatives in the country. The position will be responsible for providing technical assistance to USG agencies, USG partners, and GoE, designing and leading high impact ICT strategies and implementations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership
- Provide strategic leadership and vision for the food security ICT program
- Ability to lead the ICT technical approach across multiple projects
- Represent Danya before stakeholders and oversee implementation of activities throughout Ethiopia
- Contribute to annual work planning
- Establish and maintain a productive relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs and community groups for smooth implementation
- Work collaboratively with other project team members to ensure necessary program planning, development, resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficiently

Management
- Work collaboratively with project and headquarters staff to assure proper financial projections, reporting, spending and compliance with project terms and conditions.
- Contribute to ensure projects meets set targets
- Promote and support the dissemination of best practices among the project teams
- Contribute to timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the donor, including progress reports, and annual reports
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Computer science degree with post-graduate level training preferred
- A minimum of 6+ years of senior level experience in designing and implementing ICT programs for social development programs
- Significant experience in design and development of technology solutions to increase international development project impact
- Project work experience with open source technology
- Design and management experience with web-based, database and mobile phone applications
- Demonstrated experience leading large ICT initiatives funded by international donor organizations
- Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills
- Strong change management, results oriented and decision making skills
- Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
- Fluency in English
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience developing successful, replicable and sustainable projects
- Expertise in research to practice – identifying best practices and adapting them to program realities
- A team player accustomed to building team capacity, delegating working teams, and developing communities of learning among host country partners and counterparts

Danya is an equal opportunity employer!

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Our Business

Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is a U.S. incorporated international development company providing technical assistance and training to improve health outcomes, governance and economic growth, as well as direct supply chain services. CA-USA is part of the Crown Agents international group, which works for the public and private sectors in more than 100 countries, as well as for international donors and development institutions. Crown Agents has over 1,000 employees in more than 35 countries.

Role & Responsibilities
Crown Agents USA is seeking a chief of party to lead an upcoming USG procurement in Ethiopia. The procurement, Trade Capacity Building in Ethiopia, will focus on streamlining and modernizing Ethiopian customs through ICT and customs regulatory reform.

Specific Responsibilities

•Oversee project management including HR, Finance, Reporting & Client Relations
•Address all elements of a wide ranging program of support to the Ethiopian Government, focusing on the Revenue and Customs Authority (ERCA)
•Build and maintain constructive and strong relations with Ethiopian Financial Institutions and ERCA officials
•Bring ideas and strategies to the long standing challenges facing Ethiopia’s trading environment via implementation of innovative approaches and/or new technologies

Qualifications

•Bachelors Degree in a related field required; Masters Degree desired•15+ years experience in progressively upward management of international development projects, preferably customs reform or trade facilitation projects•Prior experience working with USAID funded projects strongly preferred•Extensive knowledge of international best practice in the areas of Customs, Trade Policy (WCO/WTO), Trade Procedures, Supply Chain Security, and/or Single Window methodology•Proven experience building consensus with stakeholders and clients to achieve common goals•Knowledge of Ethiopia and the surrounding region desirable•Working knowledge of Amharic preferred, but not required

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CHF International is seeking an experienced Community Development Specialist to provide technical expertise for all community development related activities on a proposed 2 year, USAID funded Pastoralist Area WASH project in Ethiopia. This project will seek to improve access to clean and sustainable water sources to targeted communities in the pastoralist areas of the Somali, Oromia and Afar regions of Ethiopia. Activities under this project will include:
•Drilling new boreholes and installing water supply systems
•Rehabilitation of existing boreholes
•Community Water Management promotion
•Improved hygiene awareness and sanitation among beneficiaries
•Community and household latrine and sanitation facility construction

Qualifications:
•Masters Degree in Natural Resource Management, Sociology or relevant field required
•Minimum 10 years experience in international development with prior experience working on activities related to sustainable community based management systems, stakeholder involvement, training of beneficiaries on hygiene and sanitation awareness and/or proper land management
•Prior experience working in conflict prone areas required
•Prior experience working in pastoral areas preferred
•Prior experience working on WASH projects preferred
•Demonstrated ability to work with government officials, local and international NGOs, community members and contractors in a complex environment
•Prior experience in Ethiopia or region preferred
•Fluency in spoken and written English required, proficiency in second language preferred

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International Medical Corps is seeking Chief of Party candidates who are interested in being considered for the USAID Strengthening Human Resources for Health (HRH) program in Ethiopia. The goal of the program is to ensure the availability of key skilled health professionals at all levels to reduce the incidence of infectious diseases and maternal, neonatal and child mortality, consequently improving health outcomes for all Ethiopians.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the International Medical Corps’ primary representative with USAID, Government of Ethiopia, partners, and other stakeholders

• Provide overall management and operational leadership in the implementation of an integrated program which addresses the proper formulation, design and implementation of a multi-sector program framework

• Provide accountability for all activities under the scope of this program including all financial and operational aspects

• Assure consortium’s strict adherence to deliverable strategies, local government requirements, and other requirements

• Liaise with stakeholders including national and departmental level government partner agencies, local institutions and communities

Requirements

• An advanced degree is required

• 15+ years of demonstrated international development experience, with a focus in capacity building

• 10+ years of international project management experience, with strong financial and personnel management expertise

• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with local governments and international agencies

• Prior successful experience managing USAID funded projects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Fluency in English is required, Amharic is a plus

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Welcome to Sheraton Addis, located in the heart of the Ethiopian capital and sits on a hilltop overlooking the city with plunging views of the National Palace. Mixing African refinement with modern accents, its unique design is the epitome of gracious living. From glittering pools with enchanting underwater music to an indulgent menu of soothing massages at the hotel's Aqva Club to the gourmet 5 restaurants, 4 bars & 1 nightclub with sophisticated options to dine and socialize, the Sheraton Addis delights all the senses.

Combining a splendid setting with the highest quality of service, the Sheraton Addis can turn any meeting or special event into a success, with over 1,500 square meters of sophisticated options. Tradition is cleverly blended with innovation throughout spacious rooms and suites where technology and the highest level of service go hand-in-hand. The hotel provides nine meeting spaces of varying sizes and styles with state-of-the-art technology designed to meet all professional requirements. In addition, the hotel's sophistication makes it the ideal setting to hold wedding celebrations and receive guests with lavish refinement.  The hotel has the largest outside catering facilities in the country catering international concerts, large events, weddings, and exhibitions for up to 25,000 guests per meal.

Around-the-clock service and fine amenities await in 293 rooms and suites designed to delight with exceptional comfort and personalized attention. For utmost privacy, secluded three-floor villas provide opulent retreats with personal outdoor pools.

POSITION TITLE:      Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

REPORTS TO:            Executive Assistant Manager in-charge of F&B

Assist in directing and organizing the Food & Beverage function within the hotel in order to maintain high standards of food and beverage quality, service, and merchandising to maximize profits. 

Assist the EAM in-charge on the following duties:

20 %    Assist the EAM in-charge of F&B in planning and directing the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of operation.

20% Training of all F&B personnel to ensure a constant delivery of exceptional service in all outlets of the hotel.

10 %    Develop, implement and monitor schedules for the operation of all restaurants and bars to achieve a profitable result.

10 %    Participate with the chef, outlet managers, and catering managers in the creation of attractive and merchandising menus designed to attract a predetermined customer market.

10 %    Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all sub-departments.

10 %    Regularly review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the individual restaurant service.  Recommend to management new operating and marketing policies whenever declining or constant sales imply dissatisfaction by the customers, a material change in the make-up of the customer market, or a change in the competitive environment.

10 %    Develop (with the aid of sub-department heads) operating tools necessary and incidental to modern management principles, i.e., budgeting, forecasting purchase specifications, recipes, portion specifications, menu abstracts, food production control, job descriptions, etc.

10 %    continuously evaluate the performance and encourage improvement of the personnel in the food and beverage department.  Plan and administer a training and development program within the department which will provide well-trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and interested in career development. Oversee departmental matters as they relate to federal, state and local employment and civil rights laws.

Qualifications

Qualifications

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Employment Type: Full time, ContractorOccupations:
Engineering: Civil & Structural Engineering Job Description:

Job description:
- Manage all technical, contractual and financial aspect of the project in cooperation with local partner;

- Responsibilities will be all responsibilities of the typical Resident Engineer:

Requirements:

- Minimum of BSc Degree in Civil Engineering
- 15 years experience in carrying out road designs, road construction and road rehabilitation;
- 8 years as project manager or Resident Engineer on road construction or rehabilitation projects, at least 4 years of this experience has to be as a Resident Engineer;
- 5 years of experience as a Highway engineer / Team leader on road design projects;
- 5 years of relevant experience in Sub Saharan African countries;
- Fluent in English is essential; 

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Key Responsibilities

The Chief of Party will provide overall project financial, personnel, and administrative management to the project; engage in outreach to donors, policymakers, and thought leaders; and provide select technical assistance as may be required. S/he will interact continuously with a wide variety of Nathan colleagues at the headquarters in Arlington, Virginia and in the field, the local donor mission in Addis Ababa, and other relevant local and regional stakeholders.

Qualifications Required

• Advanced degree in relevant field such as economics, international business, finance, etc.
• At least 10 years of progressive project management experience inclusive of budgetary, personnel, and administrative responsibility.
• Substantial technical experience in private sector development, SMEs, business development services, non-traditional and innovative access to capital mechanisms.
• Substantial experience in private sector capacity building.
• Professional experience and a strong record of success in a developing country context.
• Demonstrated leadership and teambuilding skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively at senior levels of the private sector and/or government.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective public speaking and presentation to a range of audiences; and
• Willingness to be resident in Ethiopia for a multi-year period.

Preferred

• Experience leading implementation of capacity building /technical assistance projects funded by USAID.
• Experience in Ethiopia or the East Africa region.
• Some command of Amharic.

Reference “COP Ethiopia” in subject line. Only finalists will be contacted.

Nathan Associates Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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The three agencies working together in Ethiopia bring many benefits: reduced transaction costs for our partners; allowing our own administration to be more cost effective than having separate presence of the three agencies; it also allows us greater flexibility in responding to partners’ capacity needs. As three agencies together we can have more influence with partners, donors and government than speaking separately.

Background to the role: The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) is the official development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, and part of the global Caritas network, a confederation of over 160 Catholic aid agencies. It grew from an initiative taken by Catholic women and was set up as a charity in 1962 by the Bishops of England and Wales, with the task of expressing the concerns of the Catholic community for the needs and problems of the developing world. CAFOD’s mission is to promote human development and social justice in witness to Christian faith and gospel values.
SCIAF is the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund, the official aid and international development charity of the Catholic Church in Scotland. SCIAF works in over 20 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America, to help some of the poorest people in the world, regardless of religion, to work their way out of poverty.
Tr?caire is the official overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland. It was set up by the Irish Catholic Bishops in 1973 to express the concern of the Irish Church for the suffering of the world’s poorest and most oppressed people. Tr?caire envisages a just and peaceful world where people’s dignity is ensured and rights are respected; where basic needs are met and resources are shared equitably; where people have control over their own lives and those in power act for the common good.
CAFOD, SCIAF and Tr?caire have been operating a joint programme in Ethiopia Office managed by a single office since 2000. The Country Representative manages the programme on behalf of the three agencies.

Reporting to: The Joint Agency Group (JAG) has governance and management responsibilities for the CAFOD/SCIAF/Tr?caire joint Ethiopia programme. It oversees strategic direction and periodically reviews progress against agreed targets. Line management is provided by the Regional Manager of one of the agencies.

Managing: (Individuals/Team) All staff in the CAFOD/SCIAF/ joint programme in Ethiopia (currently a team of 19 staff). Direct line management responsibility for four staff (Programme Manager, Finance & Administration Manager, Co-financing Coordinator & Communications Officer).

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Contract Duration: 3 years

Grade and Scale: Country Representative Salary Scale of agency issuing contract.

Location of Position Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with frequent travel within the country and to the agencies Regional Offices in Nairobi (CAFOD and SCIAF) and Head Offices in Ireland, England & Scotland.

Scope of the Role:
To implement the country strategy and manage the human and financial resources of the three agencies in Ethiopia, ensuring that our programmes are of high quality and lead to improvements in the lives of poor people. To ensure a positive profile with donors and the government of Ethiopia. To ensure quality relationships which result in the joint programme being a donor partner of choice for civil society organisations. To mobilize additional resources from institutional donors for the joint programme and to contribute to policy, advocacy and media work of the three agencies.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
The role of the Country Representative involves balancing the needs and priorities of three agencies, in relation to a substantial programme of development and humanitarian work. The post-holder will be required to maintain a strategic relationship with the chair of the JAG, working together to facilitate the three agencies to steer a course for the joint programme, making clear recommendations to assist the three agencies to achieve consensus and negotiate around areas of difference.
The following main tasks and responsibilities can be distinguished: Strategy and Programme Leadership, Representation, and Management and Administration.

Strategy & Programme Leadership
Strategy and Programme Development
1. Lead on the development, implementation and review of the Ethiopia Country Strategy.
2. Lead the development and implementation of advocacy interventions, in accordance with the country strategy and the advocacy priorities of the three agencies.
3. Support the Ethiopia Co-financing Coordinator to ensure appropriate resource mobilisation, drawing on capacities available from the Head Offices and Regional Offices of the agencies as well as accessing and managing appropriate local capacities.
4. Complement and enrich fundraising strategies and seek additional funding for programmes in collaboration with HQ co-financing teams and within existing and/or planned capacity of the Ethiopia Team and partners.
5. Contribute to the strategic directions of the overall work of CAFOD, SCIAF and Tr?caire, feeding into Regional and Africa-wide processes and policies of the respective agencies and providing ideas, initiatives and information for Development Education, Fundraising, Campaigning and Advocacy work.
6. Support the three agencies in continuously aligning their PCM systems, making sure the Ethiopia programme adapts overall a coherent and efficient M&E system at programme level, which supports learning and accountability.

Programme Management/Coordination
7. Manage the country portfolio of local Ethiopian civil society organisations with the Ethiopia team, soliciting and negotiating proposals from local organisations in line with priorities of the Country Strategy.
8. Ensure that projects and programmes are appraised, monitored and evaluated according to the procedures and partnership values of the agencies.
9. Ensure that the programmes and projects funded are of a high quality; that they lead to improvements in the lives of poor people in Ethiopia; and that learning from the work is disseminated within Ethiopia and beyond.
10. Ensure that the joint programme responds appropriately to identified needs for humanitarian support and that this humanitarian support is in line with the Country and Humanitarian Strategy. Work closely and effectively with CAFOD and Tr?caire regional humanitarian teams in humanitarian preparedness and response.
Representation and relationship-building
Pro-active representation
1. Ensure that CAFOD/SCIAF/Trocaire have a high and positive profile within Ethiopia with Civil Society, bilateral and multilateral donors and Government; this includes forging pro-active relationships with key individuals within Irish Aid, the UK Department for International Development (DFID), the European Commission and the World Bank.
2. Ensure that Tr?caire/CAFOD/SCIAF is known for its collaboration and collegiality within the Catholic Church in Ethiopia and with our CARITAS and CIDSE sister agencies.
3. Pro-actively represent Tr?caire & CAFOD & SCIAF in dealings with the Government of Ethiopia, and relevant line ministries at Federal and relevant Regional government level, ensuring that the key directions of the joint programme are regularly discussed and debated with key government personnel and existing relationships are maintained and developed.

Relationship-building
4. Ensure robust partnerships are founded on clear partnership principles and that CAFOD/SCIAF/ Tr?caire become the donor partner of choice for civil society organisations in Ethiopia.
5. Ensure that the three agencies are kept informed of all relevant political, economic and social developments in Ethiopia through regular reporting (frequency set by the JAG), and undertake media and communications work as agreed with HQs or as initiated by the joint programme.
6. Ensure that the joint programme helps to build support with our home constituencies by providing stories, opportunities for visits, and other initiatives as well as responding positively to initiatives arising from other parts of the organisation.

Management and Administration
Personnel Management
1. Lead and motivate all staff in the joint programme, so that staff are competent, committed, and confident to implement their jobs to the standard required and within the parameters of the agreed strategy. This includes line managing four members of staff, as well as setting up and maintaining good working relationships with the Programme and Finance Manager at the office. It also includes organizing different team meetings for improving communication and information sharing and to lead on detailed team work-planning, overall annual planning, as well as occasional team building.
2. Model the team as outward-looking with strong relationships with the Ethiopian Catholic Church, the Government, other missionary groups and local and international civil society, so as to create opportunities for new collaboration and initiatives within the programme.
3. Manage the staff according to agreed management standards and the laws of the country, motivating and supporting staff, managing their performance and building capacities to exercise their responsibilities effectively.
4. Manage recruitment processes, inducting new staff, identifying training needs and ensuring implementation of training plans.
5. Ensure all staff with management roles are aware of their management responsibility, what it involves and receive mentoring and coaching to carry it out.

Administration
6. Lead on development, implementation and review of the human resources, financial, administrative and IT systems in the office.
7. Jointly, with the Programme and Finance Managers, prepare and manage programme and administrative budgets within the agreed procedures and practices of the three agencies and the JAG. Ensure timely reporting of expenditure against budget to Regional Offices, HQs and the JAG.

Security Management
8. Lead on the staff security and safety, ensuring all necessary policies and procedures are in place and followed.
9. Ensure security of assets: With support from the Finance manager, oversee and ensure maintenance of the office and support systems, including computer software and hardware, vehicles and other assets; procurement, bank accounts; payroll.

Person Specification – Essential (E)
(E) Qualifications:
- Masters degree in development, international relations or a relevant area.
(E) Experience:
- Substantial experience in programme management at a senior level preferably in a partnership context.
- Experience of managing large programme budgets.
- A proven track record in relationship management and networking at a senior level within the sector, including advocacy, influencing and policy work with Government, Donors and UN agencies.
- Considerable experience of leading development (and humanitarian) programmes at a senior level
- Extensive experience of managing diverse multi-sectoral teams and a field office in at least one country.

(E) Skills:
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills and an ability to dialogue and negotiate whilst being sensitive to a broad range of people, organisations and opinions.
- Ability to think, lead, delegate, manage and communicate strategically
- Proven ability in strategic planning and capacity strengthening with staff, partners and other relevant organizations
- Ability to identify and get on top of key strategic issues relating to the development and humanitarian sector especially for a faith-based organization in a competitive international NGO context
- Proven ability to lead, manage, inspire and motivate staff to achieve their full potential and build teams that can collaborate effectively.
- Able to work effectively with colleagues at a distance and to manage competing demands
- Proven ability in budgeting and financial management and competence in human resource management.
- Good computer literacy and the ability to use word processing, spreadsheets and databases; and an appreciation of the uses and potential of IT/Internet as a management information and learning tool.

(E) Qualities
- Passionate about global justice, advocacy and gender equity and development issues.
- Sympathetic understanding of the culture of the Catholic Church.

(E) Other:
- Ability and willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice and potentially to insecure areas.
- Practical experience of security management and procedures.
- A commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of the three agencies is essential for all staff.

Person Specification – Desirable (D)
- Experience of working/living in Ethiopia.
- Experience of managing humanitarian response
- Knowledge and awareness of institutional funding priorities, trends and conditions.

(D) Skills: - Amharic language skills would be an advantage.
(D) Other: - Clean driving license.

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