ORDA Capacity Building and Program Advisor, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

EXTERNAL VACANCY

FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY ETHIOPIA

Food for the Hungry/Ethiopia (FH/E), a non-governmental organization engaged in relief and development activities, would like to invite potential candidates to apply for the following position:

Position: Organizational Capacity Building and Program Advisor (ORDA) - US Government Grants
Duty Station: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Duration of Contract: One Year (Renewable)
Salary: As per the salary scale of the organization
Closing date: April 19, 2013

Basic Responsibilities

Key Result #1 - Analysis and Leadership - 50%

Assess the knowledge of USAID rules and regulations and identify gaps among ORDA staff; Assess the organizational structure and departmental compatibility to receive, manage and comply with direct receipt of USAID funding and the donors related requirements; Develop actionable plans for filling knowledge gaps in coordination with Food for the Hungry Ethiopia; Work with senior ORDA leaders, develop a strategy for bringing ORDA in compliance with USAID funding requirements, inclusive of financial, cultural, programmatic, logistical and management changes as necessary; Work with the appropriate departments to ensure complete, timely and accurate program documentation for all Ethiopia programs, including financial and narrative reports, resource requests and budgets; Lead or assist in training on necessary USAID grant-related compliance matters; Serve as a coach to key ORDA senior leaders so they may provide leadership to bring about any necessary organizational change that would allow ORDA to become a direct partner of USAID.

Key Result #2 - US government grant proposal development 30%

Build capacity of ORDA programs, particularly in relation to the Business Development and Action Research Unit, finance and other support staff to develop proposals related to US government grants; Jointly with the business development and action research unit and concerned programs including finance staff, develop short and long term development proposals as per donor requirements. Actively search for call for proposals or request for application (RFP) and Annual Program Statements (APS) posted by other donors and USAID at their respective websites and inform ORDA leaders and engage in program development funding opportunities are deemed appropriate.

Key Result #3 - Strategy Implementation and External Relations - 20%

Work with ORDA departments to ensure successful implementation of the developed strategic plan; Ensuring ORDA systems are functioning well in planning, implementing and monitoring of all current USAID-funded ORDA sub-grants and capable of meeting USAID demands across all departments; Develop and maintain close ties with primary donors to represent ORDA programs and secure long term financial support; Provide leadership to and assist in grant proposal development for USAID funding, as well as engage in other USAID required documentation and reporting of current programs as necessary. Provide technical assistance in result oriented report preparation and M & E skills related to USAID funded projects.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proficient knowledge of US government financial, programmatic and commodity regulations including program management and reporting; Demonstrated experience in analyzing organizational systems and implementing organizational restructuring or adjustment; High degree of fluency in both written and spoken English; Successful experience in grant proposal preparation and writing, especially for USAID and other government donors; Knowledge of budget development and management for US government resources; Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills including USAID related technical writing.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in non-profit management, organizational management or related international relief and development degree and five years experience working directly with US Government funded programs particularly in areas of compliance or, combination of education and demonstrated experience.

All Applications should be sent to the following address on or before the closing date.

Raklilu@fh.org or ;
Human Resource & OD Office
Food for the Hungry International/Ethiopia
PO Box 4181, Addis Ababa.

Women Candidates are highly encouraged to Apply

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