Reference number: Rec/ 046 /22

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

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

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

Purpose of the position/Job’s aim

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

Responsibilities and Accountability Business Development & Grant Acquisition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Donor Engagement

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

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

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

· Identify new feasible models of partnerships.

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

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

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

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




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




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




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




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




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




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

Competences

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




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




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




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




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




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

Reference number: Rec/ 046 /22

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

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

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

Purpose of the position/Job’s aim

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

Responsibilities and Accountability Business Development & Grant Acquisition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Donor Engagement

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

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

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

· Identify new feasible models of partnerships.

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

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

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

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




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




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




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




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




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




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

Competences

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




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




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




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




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




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

Background Information - Job-specific

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

Functional Responsibilities

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

Information Security Development:

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


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


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


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


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


• Promotes and enforces these policies for ECA


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


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

Operational Functionaries

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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

Competencies

Contract type, level and duration

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


2. Contract level: IICA-2/ICS 10


3. Contract duration: Six (6) Months

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

Background Information - UNOPS

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

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

Working with us

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

Diversity

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

Work life harmonization

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

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time


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


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


• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.


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


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


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


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


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

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

**

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

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


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

Work Experience

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


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

Languages

• Fluency in English is required.


• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Background Information - Job-specific

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

Functional Responsibilities

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

Information Security Development:

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


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


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


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


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


• Promotes and enforces these policies for ECA


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


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

Operational Functionaries

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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

Competencies

Contract type, level and duration

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


2. Contract level: IICA-2/ICS 10


3. Contract duration: Six (6) Months

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

Background Information - UNOPS

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

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

Working with us

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

Diversity

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

Work life harmonization

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

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time


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


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


• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.


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


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


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


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


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

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

**

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

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


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

Work Experience

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


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

Languages

• Fluency in English is required.


• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

This position can be based in the United States or any of Compassion's program countries. See where we work here: https://www.compassion.com/where-we-work.htm.

The application deadline is May 6th.

The Food Security Specialist will lead the design, and support the implementation of evidence-based Food Security programs in Compassion, in alignment with Compassion's Theory of Change.

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The main purpose of this position is to guide the development and implementation of the National Offices (NOs) strategies, in partnership with Frontline Church Partners (FCPs) to help support families achieve food security, to reduce hunger and malnutrition, and to develop/strengthen the local agricultural systems for the sustainability of project achievements.

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Through cross-functional collaboration, the incumbent will closely work with Child Protection and other Technical Specialists to ensure and support sectorial integration, and information sharing. The successful candidate will also play a leadership role supporting and building the capacity of National Offices (NOs) staff and relevant stakeholders to increase impact and enable positive change for children and youths.

What will you do?

• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.


• Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commits to, and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.


• ​Focusing on Compassion’s overall Theory of Change and outcomes framework, provides expert advice and accompaniment in Food Security domain to National Offices.


• Works with staff to foster an environment of professional growth, in alignment with compassion’s strategies and objectives.


• Leads the design and development of global catalogues of evidence-based resources for the Food Security domain, including theory, strategic approaches, guidelines, standards, tools, and indicators, to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with Compassion program quality principles and standards.


• Contribute to the Food Security interventions through supporting the contextualization and implementation of needs assessment tools.


• Support the contextualization and implementation of National Offices (NOs) strategy related to Food Security.


• Act as a key resource person, participating in technical solutioning sessions, provides technical reviews and inputs, for proposals for the Food Security area.


• Contribute to develop, and revise Complementary Interventions (CIV) proposals submitted by National Offices (NOs) and gives relevant recommendations.


• Guide and advise National Offices (NOs) in the delivery of high-quality and efficient Food Security interventions, using the appropriate systems and tools.


• Work with other technical sectors to ensure that critical needs of children and youths are addressed comprehensively and that synergies are considered at the design phase.


• Encourage the sustainable use of natural resources as part of the project design.


• Together with the Monitoring, Evaluation Research and Learning (MERL) team, design and implement appropriate metrics, methodologies, and instruments, to measure program quality and impact.


• Promote learning and evidence-based interventions among National Offices (NOs) and Frontline Church Partners (FCPs). Identify issues and concerns, using participatory processes to overcome implementation obstacles.


• Co-facilitating shared learning around the Food Security domain through a global Community of Practice (CoP).


• Provide on-demand technical advising to National Office (NOs) and accompany teams to strengthen strategies, interventions and outcomes.


• Serves as a key leader to mentor, coordinate the identification of staff capacity and technical assistance needs, to support quality implementation of Food Security interventions.


• Networks with other like-minded ministries and organizations within the industry in order to identify, evaluate, and recommend potential strategic partnerships related to Food Security domain.

What do you have (qualifications)?

Faith

• Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Culture

• Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion's core "Cultural Behaviors" in all internal and external communication and relationships.

Education

• Master’s in relevant fields such as agricultural economics, agricultural socio-economics, agri-business, or other related fields.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience working in this or a related field.


• Minimum 5 years of documented experience working in Food Security programs, preferably with an international NGO.


• Experience in household food security, Food Assistance, Food Production, School Feeding and Gardens is highly desirable.


• Knowledge and skills in market analysis, cash-based interventions, and market-based programs is an advantage.


• Experience in strategy design and facilitation.


• Familiar with continuous program quality improvement processes.


• Previous experience of capacity building, mentorship and coaching.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification from a Nationally or Internationally recognized organization in a related field is a plus.

Other

• Professional proficiency speaking, reading, and writing English


• Excellent communication skills


• Ability to work in multiple national and cultural contexts


• Excellent teamwork and building Effective Relationships skills


• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement


• Outcome-driven

Working Environment - Remote, work from home. Hours are flexible to meet global neighbor needs. This person will have some late and early meetings.

Travel Requirements - May be required to travel up to 25% of normal schedule

This position can be based in the United States or any of Compassion's program countries. See where we work here: https://www.compassion.com/where-we-work.htm.

The application deadline is May 6th.

The Food Security Specialist will lead the design, and support the implementation of evidence-based Food Security programs in Compassion, in alignment with Compassion's Theory of Change.

###

The main purpose of this position is to guide the development and implementation of the National Offices (NOs) strategies, in partnership with Frontline Church Partners (FCPs) to help support families achieve food security, to reduce hunger and malnutrition, and to develop/strengthen the local agricultural systems for the sustainability of project achievements.

###

Through cross-functional collaboration, the incumbent will closely work with Child Protection and other Technical Specialists to ensure and support sectorial integration, and information sharing. The successful candidate will also play a leadership role supporting and building the capacity of National Offices (NOs) staff and relevant stakeholders to increase impact and enable positive change for children and youths.

What will you do?

• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.


• Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commits to, and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.


• ​Focusing on Compassion’s overall Theory of Change and outcomes framework, provides expert advice and accompaniment in Food Security domain to National Offices.


• Works with staff to foster an environment of professional growth, in alignment with compassion’s strategies and objectives.


• Leads the design and development of global catalogues of evidence-based resources for the Food Security domain, including theory, strategic approaches, guidelines, standards, tools, and indicators, to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with Compassion program quality principles and standards.


• Contribute to the Food Security interventions through supporting the contextualization and implementation of needs assessment tools.


• Support the contextualization and implementation of National Offices (NOs) strategy related to Food Security.


• Act as a key resource person, participating in technical solutioning sessions, provides technical reviews and inputs, for proposals for the Food Security area.


• Contribute to develop, and revise Complementary Interventions (CIV) proposals submitted by National Offices (NOs) and gives relevant recommendations.


• Guide and advise National Offices (NOs) in the delivery of high-quality and efficient Food Security interventions, using the appropriate systems and tools.


• Work with other technical sectors to ensure that critical needs of children and youths are addressed comprehensively and that synergies are considered at the design phase.


• Encourage the sustainable use of natural resources as part of the project design.


• Together with the Monitoring, Evaluation Research and Learning (MERL) team, design and implement appropriate metrics, methodologies, and instruments, to measure program quality and impact.


• Promote learning and evidence-based interventions among National Offices (NOs) and Frontline Church Partners (FCPs). Identify issues and concerns, using participatory processes to overcome implementation obstacles.


• Co-facilitating shared learning around the Food Security domain through a global Community of Practice (CoP).


• Provide on-demand technical advising to National Office (NOs) and accompany teams to strengthen strategies, interventions and outcomes.


• Serves as a key leader to mentor, coordinate the identification of staff capacity and technical assistance needs, to support quality implementation of Food Security interventions.


• Networks with other like-minded ministries and organizations within the industry in order to identify, evaluate, and recommend potential strategic partnerships related to Food Security domain.

What do you have (qualifications)?

Faith

• Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Culture

• Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion's core "Cultural Behaviors" in all internal and external communication and relationships.

Education

• Master’s in relevant fields such as agricultural economics, agricultural socio-economics, agri-business, or other related fields.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience working in this or a related field.


• Minimum 5 years of documented experience working in Food Security programs, preferably with an international NGO.


• Experience in household food security, Food Assistance, Food Production, School Feeding and Gardens is highly desirable.


• Knowledge and skills in market analysis, cash-based interventions, and market-based programs is an advantage.


• Experience in strategy design and facilitation.


• Familiar with continuous program quality improvement processes.


• Previous experience of capacity building, mentorship and coaching.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification from a Nationally or Internationally recognized organization in a related field is a plus.

Other

• Professional proficiency speaking, reading, and writing English


• Excellent communication skills


• Ability to work in multiple national and cultural contexts


• Excellent teamwork and building Effective Relationships skills


• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement


• Outcome-driven

Working Environment - Remote, work from home. Hours are flexible to meet global neighbor needs. This person will have some late and early meetings.

Travel Requirements - May be required to travel up to 25% of normal schedule

Trócaire works in partnership with local organisations in developing countries, and with people in Ireland, to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice. Together, we create positive and lasting change.

Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.

We have 5 Goals: Defend Human Rights; Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice; Ensure Women & Girls’ Protection, Voice & Influence; Saving Lives and Protecting Human Dignity and Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice.

Our work is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and in our values of Solidarity, Courage, Participation, Perseverance and Accountability.

The surge roles will fill appropriate staffing gaps in Country Programmes in both development and humanitarian contexts, as well as providing additional support to an existing team at a time of managing an external crisis. This may require deployments to support specific time-bound processes in country offices, the provision of remote surge and/or on-site managerial capacity in roles such as Programme Manager or Country Director. While working in a surge capacity you will be responsible for the development and effective management of Trócaire country programmes in line with organisational and country specific strategies, policies and procedures. Deployments may range from several weeks to several months and the role requires a high level of flexibility.

For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.
The role is expected to support different programme locations either remotely or deployed, deployment durations will vary and would be up to a maximum of 9 months continuously over a 12-month period. If a role is deployed to a country where R&R applies this will also be available to the surge role to manage rest and recuperation. Surge roles will have up to 8 weeks annual leave that can be used between deployments.
Reporting to the Director of International overall and between deployments, and to the relevant Head of Portfolio or Country Director while on deployment in a Country Director/Programme Manager capacity. This is a 2-year fixed term contract and can be based in any Trócaire office /location.
Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives.
Any candidate offered a job with Trócaire will be expected to sign Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policies and Global Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. All offers of employment will be subject to pre employment checks including satisfactory references and appropriate screening (e.g. police/Garda vetting, counter terrorism and anti-trafficking). Trócaire also participates in the InterAgency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and all employees will be subject to this as part of contract of employment.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
While key duties and responsibilities will be deployment dependent; they are likely to cover the following areas:

Leadership
• Provide strategic vision and direction for the country programme based on existing strategy
• Model the behaviours and values expected of Trócaire staff and expressed in our Strategic Framework.
• Work with and support the Country Management Team as required.
• Lead on in-country networking and representation with government, donors, NGOs, INGOs, networks and the Catholic Church / Caritas.
• Provide leadership and foster collaboration with other actors (NGOs, INGOs,UN agencies, donors, networks, host government etc.) in order to increase networking & opportunities for collaboration.
• Lead on advocacy at a country level and on defining advocacy messages for use internationally.

Programmes
• Manage country programmes in line with organisational policies and procedures, and with external standards.
• Provide support to programme staff in the ongoing delivery of their work including the development of programmes, reports and funding applications.
• Provide support for effective delivery and monitoring of grants in line with donor commitments.
• Provide leadership to teams to be deployed to an onset emergency.
• On-going development and management of the funding strategy for the country programme.
• Maintaining an awareness of the current and potential future economic, political and social situation within the country and region.

Security & Safeguarding
• Overall responsibility for security management: ensuring that the security situation is reviewed constantly, security plans are in place and updated as necessary, and that staff are aware of security procedures and comply with them.
• As required, lead and/or support incident management and Crisis management as per security policies and country level protocols
• Management of visits/visitor requirements and pre-travel security briefings
• Ensure safeguarding policies are adhered to and that complaints handling mechanisms are in place and operational whilst directly manage sensitive complaint with the support of the Head of Safeguarding.

Staff Management, Finance, Logistics & Systems
• Provide general management support to direct reports. including ensuring performance management is undertaken, staff development opportunities identified and on the job training and support provided as required and as relevant.
• Ensure that support systems (IT, Finance, HR/Administration, Salesforce & Agresso) are in place and functioning in accordance with good practice and organisational policy and procedures.
• Provide oversight to the finance function within the country programme with overall responsibility for ensuring budget controls and reporting are in place and adhered to
• Overseeing the HR function within the country programme and ensuring that policies and procedures reflect global policies.

Portfolios and Divisional projects support
• Support across different thematic portfolios: Fragile and Conflict Affected Countries, Human Rights, Climate & Gender.
• When not deployed overseas or providing remote surge support the operational division with ongoing projects;
• Strengthening/developing systems;
• KPI revisions;
• HR projects;
• Progressing policy development;
• Support to other items/issues that the Director of the International Division (DoID) and the Heads of Portfolio (HoPs) do not always have time to progress but which are essential to enhance country operations.

Communication and organisational engagement
• Ensure regular communication with the relevant Heads of Portfolio or surge manager when deployed.
• Maintain ongoing communication with relevant organisational function managers including programmes, finance, humanitarian and security, while on deployment.

Behavioural Competencies in Line with Trócaire’s Competency Framework
• Leading: Reflecting our values of Participation & Accountability, acts to inspire and lead others to achieve their potential, demonstrating Trócaire’s values with integrity in order to achieve our organisation’s objectives.
• Communicating: Reflecting our value of Participation, being one organisation, communicating clearly and transparently across, teams, units, divisions, locations and other external organisations. Getting our message across with impact.
• Collaborating: Reflecting our values of Participation & Solidarity, partnering effectively as One Trócaire organisation and, in solidarity, maintains positive relationships built on trust and respect.
• Stewardship of Resources: Reflecting our value of Accountability and decision-making around the best use of resources. Using our resources transparently, sustainably, ethically, fairly & with integrity; acknowledging Trócaire’s reputation in the use of resources.
• Delivering Results: Reflecting our values of Accountability & Perseverance, getting a quality job done through effective performance, planning and decision making.
• Continual Improvement & Learning: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, constantly looking to learn and develop self, employees, and partners to better fulfil Trócaire’s’ mission.
• Flexibility & Change: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, adapts positively to change and to different ways of doing things; manages or takes part in change processes in a way that is appropriate to role in the organisation.

Person Specification – Essential Requirements
(E) Qualification • Third level qualification in International Studies, Social or Political Science, Business/Public Administration, Economics or related field of study.
(E) Experience • A minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in the management of development and humanitarian programmes (admin, finance, HR management, security management etc.).
• In-depth understanding of programming in a partnership model.
• Sound and up to date knowledge of development and humanitarian concepts, methodologies and techniques.
• Experience of working to attract institutional donor funding and of managing large and complex donor grants.
• Solid experience of managing teams in a multi-cultural, pressurised environments and playing a leadership role in ensuring cohesiveness, inclusion, and development of staff at all levels.
• Experience of working across different contexts and functions in previous roles.
(E) Skills • Excellent leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to develop and implement clear organisational strategies and programmes.
• Demonstrated ability in building and maintaining High Performing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship management skills, and demonstrated ability in using these with internal & external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage security in challenging environments.
• Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and financial systems across multiple countries.
• Communication and Influencing Skills (including written, verbal and presentation skills, emotional intelligence, and teamwork/collaboration).
• Demonstrated ability to operate under pressure and to maintain personal resilience in a demanding role.
• Fluency in English required.
(E) Qualities • A strong commitment to a social justice agenda.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing contexts.
• Understanding of and an empathy with the role of the Catholic Church in development and humanitarian work.
(E) Other • Ability and willingness to travel / be deployed internationally and to hard ship locations at short notice.
Person Specification – Desirable
(D) Experience • Knowledge of Trócaire and familiarity with our systems & operating model.
(D) Skills • Fluency in French, Spanish or Arabic.