Internal/ External Vacancy Announcement

INTRODUCTION

Save the Children has a small global advocacy office in Addis Ababa (alongside offices in Brussels, Geneva, and New York) that is registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the name of “Pan African Office”. The office has responsibility for (i) engaging with international and regional institutions such as the African Union Commission and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, and (ii) providing support to Save the Children programmes across the African continent. The office also hosts a number of technical advisors who are focused on a full sub-Saharan Africa portfolio.

Save the Children is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behavior towards children both in their private and professional lives.

Save the Children offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development. If you are interested to work in an organization that is determined to achieve dramatic change for the most vulnerable children, we encourage you to look through the job profile below.

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Job Title: Education and Humanitarian Advocacy Officer

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Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Program/Unit: Global Advocacy Offices

Monthly Salary: Based on the organization scale

Length of Contract: Two Years

No. of Position: 1(one)

Job Summary:

The role holder will work as a member of the Save the Children International Africa Union (AU) Liaison and Pan Africa Office team based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. S/he will support the Humanitarian and Education Advocacy theme in the delivery of projects on the promotion of the rights to education for children affected by humanitarian situations; including children affected by armed conflict (CAAC), children on move, and the overall advocacy for the protection of the rights to education for refugee children in Africa at the AU level.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• With a focus on education and the right to protection for children affected by humanitarian situations in Africa, especially conflicts. The program officer will:


• Support the developing of an AU and Pan Africa annual advocacy work plans and messaging for AU events and used in Save the Children International Offices and other civil society organizations(CSOs) working at country level in providing education for refugee children and those migrating and/or in transition.


• Build functional relationships with regional level economic blocks including IGAD, ECCAS, SADC, and ECOWAS as well as civil society organizations working with them to prioritize education for children affected by humanitarian situations on the continent.


• Support the develop a reference document on strategic engagement at the AU Commission humanitarian events by the Departments of Political Affairs, Peace and Security Council and Human Resources Science and Technology; including advocacy tactics and actions for engaging bilaterally or collectively within particular AU missions who have made commitments on providing refugee education at the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul and UN General Assemblies on refugees.


• Map AU, Regional and National level opportunities and develop an action plan and influencing plan for prioritizing refugee in targeted countries.


• Produce ongoing progress reports on monthly and quarterly basis,


• Organize regular meeting either virtually or face to face with partners to coordinate activity and to contribute to engagement plans.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Masters or Degree Undergraduate degree in Law, Social Sciences or Education. A Master’s degree preferred.


• Minimum 2 years of policy research and/or advocacy experience.


• Excellent oral and written communication in English. Working knowledge of French is an advantage


• Experience working on humanitarian and education issues at Pan Africa, Regional or National levels within an NGO, AU or UN agency.


• Have a demonstrated strong understanding of the AU’s education, migration and refugee frameworks, as well as human rights instruments, are highly desirable.


• Proven experience in producing high-quality evidence-based policy positions and briefings


• Demonstrated experience in policy research, analysis,


• Experience organizing high-level events.


• Experience of external representation and effective relationship building at a senior level and a consultative, collaborative approach will be essential.

Added value:

• Commitment to understanding Save the Children aims, values and principles.


• Ability to speak and write in French


• Experience working with Civil Society Organizations, Governments and the African Union will be an added advantage.

Skills and Abilities:

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for following through on agreed tasks, managing Save the Children’s resources efficiently and achieving and role modeling Save the Children values


• Takes shared responsibility, together with the line manager, for personal and professional development, and for following through on the learning and development plan.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and strives to perform to a high standard shares their personal vision for Save the Children and works collaboratively with colleagues in the Campaign team and other teams


• Is future orientated and can think globally.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters


• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength


• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions


• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

How to apply:

Interested applicants who met the MINIMUM requirements should send the following through diriba.hurisa@savethechildren.org and michael.lumor@savethechildren.org by January 12, 2018. Please write Education and Humanitarian advocacy job application on the subject line.

a. A CV (not more than 3 pages)

b. A cover letter (not more than one page)

c. A one-page table summarizing your educational background, work experience, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process. Refer the vacancy announcement while doing this.

Please DO NOT SUBMIT copies of transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU STATE THE CODE OF THE VACANCY ON THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL.

Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all our personnel and programmes are absolutely safe for children. We undertake rigorous procedures during the recruitment process including background checks to ensure that only people suitable to work with children are allowed to join our organization and all candidates will, therefore, be subject to this scrutiny.

In the selection of its staff, Save the Children is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.

Note: All travel costs should be covered by the applicant if invited for written exam or interview. ;margin-bottom:W

Coopi in Ethiopia

COOPI has been present in Ethiopia since 1994. The recent history of Ethiopia is marked by a great crisis due to drought, internal disorder, illegal migration and refugees. COOPI’s interventions focused in three region of the Country: Afar, Oromia and Somali region that for a has been the scene of armed clashes and particularly hit by periods of severe drought. To allow the management of these activities and to ensure access to basic services for the population, different interventions were carried out, in the field of water-hygiene and food security both on humanitarian and development perspective.

COOPI is now looking for Project Managers in order to strengthen COOPI presence in the country and, in particular, to implement new projects in the field of different donors (ECHO, EU and AICS).

Refers to: Head of Mission

Duty station: according to the project (Afar or Oromia)

Field of intervention: WaSH, Migrations

Donors: UE, ECHO, AICS

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall development, management and quality of the project.

• Referring to the Head of Mission, he/she coordinates and directly supervises projects, guaranteeing their correct implementation in conformity with contractual obligations and donors’ procedures, and in line with the COOPI’s procedures and management standards.


• He/she is responsible for the preparation of projects’ reports and all monitoring documents requested by the coordination.


• He/she identifies and supervise the financial and economic commitment required for the project implementation. He/she ensures that all administrative documents are transmitted to the Country Coordination.


• He/she is responsible for the local staff management and training, in his/her area of competence, in close cooperation with the relative functions at Country Coordination level, whose indications he/she follows. He/she participates to the staff evaluation, together with the Head of Mission.


• He/she guarantees ordinary contacts with operational and institutional interlocutors involved in the implementation of the project.


• He/she ensures good visibility of the projects’ overall goals, policies and envisaged and/or results achieved as per COOPI and donor communication policies


• He/she coordinates the elaboration, writing, and necessary documents preparation for presenting new projects, referring to the Head of Mission.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years of relevant field experience in humanitarian programs


• Proven expertise in WaSH, livelihood project implementation and management


• Previous experience in the country is an asset


• Sound knowledge of international donors procedures, in particular EU/ECHO/AICS


• Excellent reporting writing skills


• Strong staff management skills


• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking capacity


• Adequate resilience to stress


• Familiarity with the context and security is an advantage


• English is essential, Italian an asset.

External Vacancy Announcement

Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief (CPAR) is a non-profit development organization working in partnership with vulnerable communities and diverse organizations to overcome poverty and build healthy communities in Africa. In Ethiopia, CPAR supports the initiatives of rural communities to ensure access to clean and safe water, adequate and nutritious food, primary health care, secure livelihoods and a healthy environment.

CPAR-Ethiopia is now looking to hire an innovative, experienced and motivated individual to join the team as a Program Manager– Health.

Position: Program Manager-Health

Reports to: CPAR- Ethiopia Country Manager

Job location: Addis Ababa, with frequent travel in rural areas

Duration of contract: One year, with a possibility of extension based on performance

Date: December 6, 2017

Closing Date: December 22, 2017

Job description:

Reporting directly to the CPAR Ethiopia Country Manager, the Program Manager-Health is responsible for managing the CPAR-Ethiopia health program portfolio in collaboration with the Department of Programs at CPAR headquarter (HQ) located in Toronto, Canada. Responsible for managing the current Physician Placement Program based out of Fitche Hospital, she/he will also be in charge of building new partnerships, developing new program visions, strengthening relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring efficient and cost effective operations of health projects. The Program Manager- Health will also provide technical health expertise to CPAR HQ and its partners to develop and implement innovative health programs in Ethiopia.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Physician Placement Program

· Responsible for the implementation of all activities related to CPAR’s Physician Placement Program located in Fitche – including work plan development, coordination, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and strategic planning.

· Point of contact for local stakeholders including CPAR’s partners, MoH, Fitche Hospital Management team, District Health officials, etc.

· Coordinate the documentation process of securing visa and medical license with Ethiopian Immigration for visiting international Physicians.

· Welcome volunteers and coordinate logistics once placement starts (e.g.: safety and security, accommodations, transport, hospital teaching activities).

· Facilitate the establishment of relevant indicators to accurately monitor impact

· Manage effective and efficient program delivery

· Prepare narrative and financial reports

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   Program development and design

   
   


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   Support CPAR’s HQ in program development initiatives in Ethiopia with a particular focus on health activities such as health systems strengthening, capacity-building, sexual reproductive health, maternal and child health, nutrition, etc.

   
   

· Participate in the preparation, review and analysis of budget proposals.

· Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks for new projects and proposals.

· Identify opportunities for new programs in line with CPAR’s strategic vision and donor interests, and assist in the preparation of proposals including the drafting of technical sections as needed.

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   Program implementation

   
   


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   Play a lead role in implementing health program goals and objectives, and oversee grant compliance requirements.

   
   


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   Perform grant management and administration tasks in support of program implementation.

   
   


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   Supervise data collection in-country and support monitoring and evaluation activities.

   
   


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   Ensure all reporting requirements are met and that ongoing communication is maintained with donors including multilaterals, government agencies, and foundations.

   
   

· Maintain a strong analytical understanding of Ethiopia’s health system and ensure CPAR’s interventions are aligned with MoH’s strategic plans.

· Gather and analyze data from hospitals, health facilities and targeted communities based on programmatic needs.

· Pro-actively identify and prepare for challenges, continuously assess resource needs, conduct risk assessments and support the team to manage difficult situation as they arise.

1. Institutional engagement and representation

· Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders: MoH, Regional health bureau, government and non-government stakeholders, Universities, and other international and bilateral organizations.

· Participate in sector working groups, networking events and meetings with donors, government officials and others.

Background, Skills and Experience:

· University degree (Master’s preferred) in medicine, public health, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, nursing, health policy and/or health management, health education, epidemiology or other health related sciences is required.

· Five to ten years of progressive work experience in international health programming working with international NGOs, UN or related agencies.
Outstanding writing skills: reviewing, editing and synthesizing field reports, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, articulating results and producing high quality donor reports

· Experience in preparing or supporting the development of new health focused programs

· Capacity to network and liaise with representatives of the international donor community

· Computer literacy including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Internet

· Experience managing budgets and grants, and conducting researching

· Experience in Results-Based Management (RBM), project cycle management

· Synthesizing information through a gender analysis lens

· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with various audiences including CPAR HQ, field staff, donors, partners and the public

· Task-focused and organized: able to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment, to meet deadlines with strong attention to detail

· Strong leadership, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills to work effectively in a collegial manner in collaborative contexts

· Management of staff, teams and resources considered a strong asset.

· Resourcefulness, flexibility, innovativeness and creativity are assets

Note: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

The International Committee of the Red Cross Delegation to Ethiopia is looking for a qualified candidate to fill up the following vacant position based in Addis Ababa with frequent travel to regions.

Water & Habitat Engineer I

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

•Support the design process of new Regional Prisons (including details of building, services and infrastructural design) in collaboration with the Regional Prisons Authority and under the direct supervision of WatHab delegate;

•In coordination with Authority, follow the construction implementation and advise them on possible modification and improvement on the contract management;

•Designs, and manages the implementation of, any other detention projects assigned by the water and habitat coordinator or delegate. These will likely include any project related to the prison buildings and facilities as: cell block, water supply, kitchen, wastewater projects, etc.

•Reports verbally, by narrative and financially on projects under their management to the water and habitat Delegate in charge for the Prison structural support;

•Represents the ICRC in meetings with Prison Authorities and other Government Authorities and with Commercial Companies, International Organisation and Non-Governmental Organisations that the ICRC water and habitat department collaborates with.

Main Tasks associated with the Design of Prison project

•Develop a close relationship with Regional Authority and designer companies assigned for the design of new prisons and define an accurate plan of action to support them in all phases of the process

•Collects all the necessary data and information to develop the new Prison design as well the modification of existent. This will include:

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  Operational procedure in use with scope to adapt the new Site layout, building services and infrastructure accordingly;

  
  


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  Site features and infrastructure availability.

  
  

•Coordinates with other ICRC departments concerning the project under his responsibility.

•Implements and supervises the correct application of all Administration and Logistical procedures for the preparation of ROs, Tenders, Selection tables, Contracts Prepare short and long-term budget forecast and follow up on all expenditures related to the project.

Educational Background/Work Experience/Competencies

• University degree in Architecture or Engineering (civil, structural or hydraulic)

• Two years’ professional experience in a related field of activity.

• Good knowledge of water and sanitation or construction engineering.

• Experience managing 1–3 technical support staff.

• Excellent command (spoken and written) of local language(s).

• Excellent command (spoken and written) of English.

• Proficient in use of drawing software

• Proficient in use of AutoCAD and MS project-management suite or equivalent; proficient in MS Excel & PowerPoint as well as Photoshop

• Team leadership skills;

• Very good analytical skills; Salary: As per the scale of the organization

Organizational Development Specialist, USAID/Ethiopia MULU/Most-At-Risk-Populations (MARPs) HIV Prevention Activity End-Line Evaluation (Ethiopia)

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Proposal Objective:

SI is preparing to bid on an end-line evaluation of the $50,000,000, five-year USAID/Ethiopia MULU Most-At-Risk-Populations (MARPs) HIV Prevention Activity, which is scheduled to end in March 2018. The purpose of the end-line evaluation is to analyze the effectiveness of the activity in contributing to the national target in reducing new infections by targeting key and priority population in the community and analyze achievement in selected indicators. The findings of the end-line evaluation will be used to inform future HIV prevention activities in Ethiopia. The period of performance will be 75 days from date of award, which is anticipated in December 2017.

Position Description:

SI is seeking an Organizational Development Specialist to focus on the questions specific to capacity building of implementing partners and host government institutions. S/he will assist the Team Leader in all aspects of design and analysis and write-up of the capacity building/strengthening component of the evaluation. This position will be remote, with travel to Ethiopia.

Responsibilities:

• Focus on the questions specific to capacity building of implementing partners and host government institutions.


• Assist with the Team Leader in all aspects of the design, data collection and analysis.


• Work with the Team Leader to write the capacity building/strengthening component of the evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in public health, social sciences or a related field.


• At least five years of proven experience in organizational capacity assessments and analysis.


• Expertise in gender-sensitive data collection, analysis and reporting is highly desired.


• Demonstrated familiarity with USAID rules and regulations is preferred.


• Strong analytical and report writing skills and task management.


• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.

Clinical Specialist, USAID/Ethiopia MULU/Most-At-Risk-Populations (MARPs) HIV Prevention Activity End-Line Evaluation (Ethiopia)

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Proposal Objective:

SI is preparing to bid on an end-line evaluation of the $50,000,000, five-year USAID/Ethiopia MULU Most-At-Risk-Populations (MARPs) HIV Prevention Activity, which is scheduled to end in March 2018. The purpose of the end-line evaluation is to analyze the effectiveness of the activity in contributing to the national target in reducing new infections by targeting key and priority population in the community and analyze achievement in selected indicators. The findings of the end-line evaluation will be used to inform future HIV prevention activities in Ethiopia. The period of performance will be 75 days from date of award, which is anticipated in December 2017.

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Clinical Specialist to evaluate, specifically, the provision of biomedical services by the activity. S/he will work with the Team Leader and alongside the evaluation team to interpret findings pertaining to biomedical services related to HIV prevention activities. This position will be remote, with travel to Ethiopia.

Responsibilities:

• Focus on evaluating the provision of biomedical services.


• Work with the Team Leader to design the study, review and finalize the data collection instruments, collect, analyze and interpret findings pertaining to biomedical services related to HIV prevention activities.


• Draft various components of evaluation reports under the direction of the Team Leader.

Qualifications:

• Experienced MD, Health Officer or Nurse with an advanced degree in Public Health or a related field.


• At least eight years of proven experience in program evaluation directly related to biomedical services in relation to HIV/AIDS.


• Expertise in designing, implementing and/or evaluating Clinical Specialist programs in a developing country context.


• Expertise in gender-sensitive data collection, analysis and reporting is highly desired.


• Demonstrated familiarity with USAID rules and regulations.


• Strong analytical and report writing skills and task management.


• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.

INTRODUCTION

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world, including Ethiopia. DRC fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations, including refugees, internally displaced people and host communities. Under its mandate, the organization focuses on emergency humanitarian response, rehabilitation and post-conflict recovery.

DRC commenced work in Ethiopia in 2009 and currently provides expertise in shelter, WASH, livelihoods and protection in the Gambella and Somali regions of the country. Activities implemented by DRC are funded by money raised from the Danish public and by project grants from the Danish government and other bilateral and multi-lateral donors.

DRC recently starting a new program in Tigray Regional State, where the organization is implementing a variety of activities related to youth protection, access to justice, and infrastructure in Hitsats, Mai-Aini and Adi Harush refugee camps.

POSITION’S OVERALL OBJECTIVES

The Shire-based Area Manager is responsible for the overall implementation and strategic direction of the organization’s current and future projects in Tigray Regional State, and is the direct supervisor of both program and support staff in the Shire field office. The Area Manager advises DRC’s Shire-based Program Manager and Operations Coordinator to ensure all programming in Tigray regional state is in line with DRC Ethiopia’s country strategy and is in full compliance with the organization’s policies and best practices. Furthermore, the Area Manager is responsible for leading project cycle management, proposal development and program strategy – ensuring the successful implementation of all activities, and relevance and responsiveness of the activities to priority humanitarian needs in Tigray Regional State. In this capacity, the Area Manager is also responsible for representing DRC publically at the site level, including in coordination fora with other agencies, and for providing the direct link in communications between DRC’s Shire field office and the organization’s Addis Ababa country office. Finally, it is essential the Area Manager collaborates with the Addis Ababa based Security Advisor and Senior Management Team to provide safety and security management of the Shire-based team and ensure all safety and security measures, including contingency plans and standard operating procedures, are in place and well understood by all staff.

POSITION’S SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

The Area Manager, in coordination and cooperation with the Addis Ababa based Head of Program and support staff, is expected to pursue the following objectives in her or his daily work:

1. Contribute to the expansion of DRC’s program in Tigray regional state.


2. Manager a multi-disciplinary program team, while ensuring cohesiveness and positive teamwork, knowledge of core protection and migration concepts, and full compliance of DRC’s code of conduct, while actively identifying opportunities to improve capacities of staff.


3. Support the strategic direction of DRC’s program in Tigray Regional State and lead regular programmatic and budgetary reviews, context analyses and the development of project proposals.


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   Contribute to the improvement of site-level support systems and procedures, and ensure compliance by all staff with DRC policies. This includes coordinating the development and regular review of work, procurement and spending plans inline with rigorous project management standards.

   
   


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   Represent DRC publically at the site level, including in coordination fora with other agencies, and for providing the direct link in communications between DRC’s Shire field office and the Addis Ababa office.

   
   


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   Coordinate with the Addis Ababa based Security Advisor and Senior Management Team to provide site-level leadership in ensuring safety, security and wellbeing of all staff.

   
   

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

To achieve the overall and specific objectives of the position, the Area Manager will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:

1. Management and Coordination:

§ Overall responsibility for the recruitment and daily management of the Shire-based program and support teams, including ensuring positive and collaborative working relationships in line with DRC’s Code of Conduct and assessing staff capacity to provide or recommend relevant training or coaching as needed.

§ Daily management of the Shire office, including ensuring compliant financial operations and budgeting, administration, human resources, logistics, procurement and security in line with DRC and donor regulations.

§ Represent DRC publically at the site level, including in coordination fora with other agencies, and for providing the direct link in communications between DRC’s Shire field office and the Addis Ababa office.

2. Programming:

§ Provide oversight of all programming in Tigray Regional State in compliance with core protection principles and best practices, and DRC and donor regulations, while upholding rigorous project cycle management standards.

§ Design and support in conducting needs assessments to inform program design as well as identify risks and vulnerabilities, including those related to gender, age and diversity.

§ Develop concrete initiatives to respond to protection risks experienced by the Eritrean refugee population in Tigray Regional State as well as specific strategies which build upon existing assets within the population.

§ Contribute to the strategic direction of Shire’s programming through active and ongoing participation in and contribution to strategic planning meetings and development of strategic documents.

§ Work with the Head of Programs and finance team to contribute to new project development, including both narratives and budgets, by coordinating and compiling inputs from other technical and support staff.

§ Ensure the timely and quality delivery of all organizational and project reports and staff contributions to organizational monitoring and evaluation requirements to ensure project quality, relevance and accountability to DRC’s beneficiary populations. § Support staff to integrate protection and migration concerns and awareness into other sectors as relevant.

3. Finance and Administration:

§ Provide daily management of the field office’s finance team.

§ Oversee and regularly update a comprehensive master budget of all of DRC’s operations in Tigray Regional State.

§ Assume responsibility as primary budget holder of all projects and lead in the development of new budgets and spending plans.

§ Collaborate regularly with the Addis Ababa based finance team to monitor spending and ensure the timely utilization of all grants.

§ Ensure full compliance with DRC and donor financial guidelines and policies.

4. Human Resources:

§ Manage the Shire-based team and support respectful and positive working relationships which allow for the effective implementation of all activities. This is to be achieved through leadership, team building, day-to-day support, capacity-building and strong, generalist knowledge in all of DRC’s core sectors, including protection, migration and infrastructure.

§ Lead site-level recruitment processes and ensure that relevant staffing structures are in place and are reflective of appropriate gender balance.

§ Promote professional development by identifying training and capacity building opportunities and ensure staff are well versed in core protection concepts, DRC’s code of conduct, accountability, respectful dialogue with the refugee population, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.

§ Collaborate with the Addis Ababa human resources department to ensure staff evaluations are conducted on a regular basis.

5. Logistics and Procurement:

§ Collaborate with the Logistics and Procurement Coordinator and Addis Ababa based logistics and procurement team to develop and maintain procurement plans.

§ Ensure logistics and procurement processes are in place and fully compliant with DRC and donor policies and standards.

§ Collaborate with the Logistics and Procurement Coordinator to ensure field-based records are well managed, fulfill DRC and donor requirements, and are always up-to-date for use in donor reports.

§ Monitor budget lines to ensure spending is in line with project timelines and implementation schedules.

§ Regularly review procurement plans with procurement and logistics, and finance teams to adjust spending as required in advance of project closure.

6. Safety and Security:

§ Assume responsibility for staff safety in the area of operation.

§ Ensure all relevant information regarding safety, security and the context is collected, updated and shared in a regular and timely manner.

§ Collaborate with the Addis Ababa based Security Advisor and Senior Management Team to make decisions and manage security incidents at a local level.

ABOUT YOU

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate each of DRC’ five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient pro-cess.
Collaborating: You are a strong networker and enjoy working with many different types of stakeholders, you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while balancing the role of advisor and leadership
Communicating: You write and speak effectively and honestly and display political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Qualifications

• Masters degree in law, social sciences, international development, or other relevant field.


• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of work experience within the field of law or protection, particularly within the field of humanitarian response and refugee protection, with experience working for an international NGO, UN agency or relevant ministry or local authority.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior project management position.


• Excellent analytical and writing skills.


• Excellent written and spoken English, Tigrinya and Amharic.


• Knowledge of Office software packages and experience using data analysis tools.

Additional Characteristics

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective and working relationships with staff members, government officials, and other organizations and stake-holders.


• Experience working with youth and young people.


• Experience with capacity building and in designing and facilitating trainings and work-shops for diverse audience.


• Experience living and working in cross-cultural and remote environments.


• Ability to work well under pressure.


• Experience in setting up or expanding field operations.