Job Description:

Job Summary,
The General Service Manager is responsible for property management, facilities management, managing the sanitation and cleanliness of the plant as a whole, managing security staffs, managing transport and vehicles, managing canteen services, and for administering, directing, and reviewing the work of the staff in these.
 

Vacancy Announcement
ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY

 
Position:                              Network Engineer  
Term of Employment:          Fixed Term
Duty Station(s):                    Addis Ababa
Required Number:               One
Salary & Benefits:                Competitive
Application Deadline:          April 10, 2015
 

BACKGROUND:

Design, setup and configure complex switching environmentsDesign, setup and configure complex wireless networking that supports open or secured access and the ability to support voice and video applicationsMaintain a thorough understanding of Local Area NetworkingAssist in the design of multi-server environments including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, Ether-Channel (Bonding), etc.Configure and install client and server network software for upgrading and maintaining network and telecommunication systems.Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the Internet and its workings (DNS, Security, IP Routing, HTTP, VPN, Email Routing, SPAM, etc.)Configure and setup Cisco Firewalls, VPN Concentrators and Security appliances for access to vital business applicationsMaintain multi-site network operations and software applications, operating systems and regular maintenance with both private and public facilitiesManage assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectivesRespond to inquiries from staff, administrators, service providers, site personnel, outside vendors, etc. and provide technical assistance and supportMaintain detailed documentation and follow a prescribed Configuration Management ProcessProvide general user supportAdministration of systems and servers related network to ensure availability of services to authorized usersTroubleshoot malfunctions of network hardware and software applications and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore servicesEstablish networking environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation, defining, documenting, and enforcing system standardsMaximize network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades, and collaborating with network architects on network optimizationOther duties as requested by the supervisor

Internal/External Vacancy Announcement

Position Title:                         Program Manager (Nutrition)
Department:                           Social Marketing and Communications
Level:                                        AI
Required Number:                 1 (One)
Reports to:                              Social Marketing Program Director
Place of work:                         Addis Ababa with frequent travels to field
Duration of Contract:            Indefinite based on performance and availability of fund
Remuneration:                        As per organization pay scale plus other PSI/E staff benefits.

Application Deadline:            April 10, 2015

 
PSI is a leading global health organization with programs in 67 countries targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.  PSI’s core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms for sustained impact; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and staff empowerment at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.
 
PSI/Ethiopia, an affiliate of Population Services International, has developed national results-based programs in HIV prevention, reproductive health and child survival. Through evidence-based social marketing and health communications, PSI/Ethiopia strengthens public and private sector partners to help Ethiopia’s most vulnerable people to lead healthier lives. PSI/Ethiopia is looking for qualified candidates for Program Manager (Nutrition)
 
JOB SUMMARY
The Nutrition Program Manager is a management position with supervisory and managerial responsibility for infant and young child nutrition (IYCN) projects. The manager will work closely with the Product Supply Chain and Distribution and Technical Service departments (in particular with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Behavior Change Communication (BCC) and Social Marketing functions). S/he is mainly responsible for the proper design, planning and implementation of upcoming campaigns promoting fortified complementary food (FCF), rural grain banks (RGB) and micronutrient powders (MNPs). S/he will ensure the timely project DELTA planning, implementation and monitoring of IYCN projects execution progress for quality, accountability, and measurable impact. The manager will play key role in refining project strategies, implementation and fundraising activities. This position has two direct reports and reports to the Social Marketing Program Director.  
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Achieve health impact and responsible for 100% Disability-Adjusted Life Year – DALY’s averted by integrated IYCN interventions.Manage 2 projects and 2 PI with annual budget of about 5K USD for FCF and other nutrition projects.Develop market-based business models for more sustainable IYCN programs.Design, plan and manage different Child Survival (CS)/IYCN projects including budget management with monthly Activity Status Report (ASR) review with finance team and achieve annual revenue target (Technical responsibility/Project Management)Set and design sales target achievement plan for improved complementary food products through commercial and institutional sales by working closely with sales and distribution team.Manage implementation of Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) social marketing of FCF with monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual project progress reports to CR and the donors.Lead timely review/update of Child Survival projects DELTA plan, and ensure its execution with social marketing function.Lead GAIN and other Public Private Partnership (PPP) relationships with Micronutrient Initiative, UNICEF, etc.Represent PSI/E in relevant maternal, child health and nutrition technical working groups.Coordinate GAIN and MI projects- monitor quality assurance and registration for the timely requesting of FCF and MNPs, and ensure supply continuity in the market.Coordinate with the M&E function and sales/distribution team for IYCN projects’ timely and quality monthly data collection, entry to the central data base and reporting. Ensure donor and government compliance for regulations and procedures, reporting and maintaining working relationships with governments, Nutrition & WASH networks, partner agencies and NGOs.Play a key role in fundraising activities related to child survival projects- Sanitation, Nutrition and Neonatal health including preparing follow on funding for GAIN and MI projects.Manage CS department staffs including setting MBOs and conduct their performance appraisal.Oversee effective implementation of PSI/Ethiopia objectives as they relate to CS/IYCN programs andPerform any other related activities as assigned by his/her supervisor.

This Job Description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities that are required of the employee. The precise duties and responsibilities of any job may be expected to change over time.

Position: Finance Manager
Essential duties and responsibilities: 
To develop and implement plans that enable the Company achieve its objectives successfully; provide up to date periodic financial reports that help top management in the country and at the regional office take timely and appropriate business decisions. As integral part of the Management Team, the Finance Manager is expected to jointly be responsible for contributing towards the achievement of the company’s compliance, strategic and operational targets and deliverables and overall business aims.

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Country Manager and reporting functionally to the head of finance in the regional office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
•    Directs and oversees all aspects of the Finance and Accounting functions of the company with close monitoring of day to day transactional processes to assure meeting of the strict weekly and monthly reporting deadlines. This is a major KPI for this position.
•    Will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities. This will include direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, internal controls, and strategic planning. Additionally, he/she will lead and ensure that value added financial support is provided to all the departments within the operations.
•    Provides leadership, contribution and support in the development and the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
•    Leads and directs the financial planning and analysis function including revenue and cash forecasting, margin analysis, and budgeting. Develop and regularly update concise and timely business metrics for review with senior management. 
•    Provides senior management with advice on the financial implications of strategic decisions and business activities including but not limited to tax compliance, business development requirements and impacts and client contract change proposals.
•    Ensures proper management of payables including monthly reconciliations and payment planning in line with business goals and priorities agreed with the country management team.
•    Close management of receivables in particular the assurance of timely and correct billing, regular follow up with clients for payments, tracking receivables for regular reviews with clients and country as well as regional leadership teams. This is a major KPI for this position.
•    Ensures that effective internal controls are in place through maintenance of and circulation to the regional office a summary risk table that helps bring attention to any developing  finance, legal and other business risks 
•    Ensures compliance with IFRS and applicable federal and regional regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting. Monthly tax compliance reports will be required with appropriate notes on actions for continuous improvement of tax compliance.
•    Ensures presenting and reporting accurate and timely historical financial information of the company in accordance with IFRS and applicable laws of Ethiopia on a timely basis.
•    Ensures timely and accurate preparation for audit – internal and/or external.
•    Supports Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) based in Nairobi.

Required competencies:
•    Leadership skill – coaching and developing staff. 
•    Confident and with good communication skill- oral, written and presentation. Able to stand firm on areas that impact controls yet able to consult and explain the positions taken
•    Business acumen- with ability to operate across department boundaries and accommodate multi-cultural diversities
•    Interpretation and analytical skills
•    Team building, development, training and management skills
•    Task and time planning for self and teams to achieve multiple goals and deadlines
•    Reliable and dependable finance expert who will add value to the business and enhance commercial skills among the non-finance managers
•    Proven integrity

Essential duties and responsibilities
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Country Manager and functionally reporting to the Regional Human Resources Manager in Nairobi the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
•    Develops and implements new HR strategy, policies, practices and procedures to meet the evolving needs of the Company and ensures implementation.
•    Steer project country transformation to the new way of operating and work closely with Regional HR manager.
•    Take accountability for managing the HR operational support for our staff on the different sites.
•    Coordinate activities delivered in-house and ensure accuracy and delivery of data, information relating to HR function.
•    Leads recruitment and placement.
•    Develops staff development and career support plans to ensure that they are consistent with the overall Company’s goals, policies on staff development and career support.
•    Establishes performance management system and supports appreciation of the system in the organization.
•    Assesses training needs, identifies, designs and delivers training programs to staff at all levels throughout the Company.
•    Ensure use of standardized processes and systems at local level and provide feedback relating to HR processes.
•    Develop and manage compensation and benefits policies, including payroll administration.
•    In liaison with other managers, administer discipline, welfare programs relating to medical schemes, pension scheme and ensuring required documentation is in place.
•    Ensure all HR activities are in compliance with legal requirements including the Labor Law of Ethiopia.
•    Supervise administrative function, travel and monitor Work permits processing for expatriate staff.
•    Manages all risks relating to Human resources. 

Required competencies
•    Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources. 
•    Good understanding of industrial relations.
•    Knowledge of Ethiopian Labor laws, legal codes, government regulations pertaining to labor and human resource management. 
•    Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work. 
•    Attention to detail.
•    Integrity and trust worthiness.

~~Invitation for BID
Graphics Designer
Background
ActionAd Ethiopia (AAE) is a branch of ActionAid International, which is a unique partnership of people and organizations committed to end poverty. It envisions seeing poverty free Ethiopia where every person lives in dignity and prosperity. AAE supports multi-dimensional development initiatives that are aimed at contributing to the efforts of eradicating poverty in its entirety and improve the lives of poor communities, women and girls. It employs partnership approach in which poor people, community based organizations, civil society organizations and government institutions have a stake. AAE works in Southern Nations and Nationalities, Oromia, Amhara Tigray, Benishangule and Gambella regions. 
Child sponsorship is among one of the major income sources of ActionAid. It is a mechanism by which ActionAid raises fund through links established between individuals who live in Europe and have taken the missions and visions of ActionAid and children living in areas where ActionAid operates.  Some of the supporter communications that ActionAid sends to individual supporters include,
1.  Reports having various case stories and photos to show what changes ActionAid is bringing in the lives of the community.
2. Messages/Drawings and Photo Updates from the children they sponsor to keep the attachment between the children and ActionAid’s supporters.

Hence ActionAid Ethiopia would like to invite competent graphic designer who can deliver based on the requirement and standards developed for the publication of the reports, child message formats and photo update frames.  

Objective and scope of the work

The Graphics designer will design draft 18 reports, 2 Child message formats on which the children write messages and draw, 2 photo update frames to hold the photo of the children.
The final report will have an A3 size, about 1500 words and up to 10 photos, the child message format will be an A4 size while the photo update frame is an A5 size. The reports are deadline oriented and the approval process of the print proof will be done between April and June 2015. 

Applicants are requested to observe stipulated requirements under respective positions and only those who satisfy them will be considered. 

For each position, it is expected that applicant’s Curriculum Vitae will clearly show the following:

How the applicant satisfies the stipulated requirementsKey career related achievements A brief statement how the applicant demonstrates that he/she is fit for the positionSummary of key experience in business and especially FMCG environmentPosition: Head of Sales – 2 positions (re-advertised)
To plan, organize, and coordinate the overall sales activities in order to meet Company sales targets and profitability. The Head of Sales is expected to jointly be responsible for contributing towards the achievement of the company’s strategic and operational targets and overall business aims.

Essential duties and responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Meet/exceed the annual sales volumes, market share values and growth plans of the Company.Provide leadership to the Business Unit’s sales team with a focus on strategic analysis, program development and resource management.Set the Sales strategy for the whole market and ensure that the plans are executed.As a member of the executive committee, provide strategic input on sales/commercial matters and contribute fully to the development of the Company’s key plans.Build a pool of Sales talent through both recruitment and individual development, and optimize engagement levels within the Sales team. Improve and then maintain the quality of strategic sales operations planning via on-going in-depth analysis of market trends and a clear understanding of the company’s strengths and weaknesses.Act as an external ambassador for the company amongst the trade and strive to make the Company the preferred supplier to all key trade channels.Required competencies

Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes sales strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Cultural empathy with people in all regions of Ethiopia.The ability to inspire customers and colleagues to go the extra mile.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Job Description
ROLE PURPOSE:  To ensure that sustainable quality systems are implemented on Site in order to achieve a standardized and uniform cutting meeting customer requirements. This will be achieved by monitoring, evaluating and continuously improving farm systems from a quality perspective. Scope of which covers all inputs, processes and outputs to the production process. Together with this the role will ensure that the Site is working to all internal & external protocols, thus being fully compliant for all audits.  

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
A) Primary tasks

Manage & control all the Quality Management Systems (QMS) of the site in accordance with the protocols.Establish, review & update the protocols as necessary.Manage the implementation of all required protocols both internal & external. Manage, document, analyze & control the compliance to internal & external protocols.Assign objectives and KPI’s to the QMS’s in order to follow, control & improve themDetermine if the exported products comply with the specifications required by the customers. If not ensure that corrective actions are taken by alignment with the protocol.Manage & analyze the technical data related to Quality to ensure continuous improvement.Manage all internal & external audits to ensure compliance and certification standards are met.Manage the input of QMS master data to ensure that it is accurate, relevant and concise. Good and timely reporting of QMS KPI data to the relevant Dept. Managers & Site Manager on a weekly & monthly basis or as required.Manage the Quality Control System (QCS) in order to capture the number of products rejected, those that were overrides, complaints and claims from customers and customer satisfaction. Manage the traceability of the farms products in conjunction with the relevant Depts.Manage the RCA process for all quality aspects of the Site, ensuring stakeholder participation.Set action plan with each Department Manager to respect protocol and standards.Overview of corrective actions to perform and support implementation.Confirm / challenge standards with proper structure and aligned with managersClear accountability for each protocol.All protocols on reliance.Establish together with the Dept. Managers the corrective actions from both internal, external audits, inspections and protocols together with a timeline for implementationOrganize and manage the internal audits (non-financial) every 6 months.Organize and manage the external audits (Global Gap & EHPEA etc.) ensuring compliance. Deliver overview to site manager and propose an adjustment plan.Have dash board set for each critical quality production factor.Assure the link and alignment with KECU, Pollen and global (have similar standards).Audit determination of ready to harvest URC’s (accuracy of capacity) and index keeping.Audit the actual capacity is matching between the system and field.Assure accuracy of all recording activity and data capture in scouting activities within a production area.Comply with allocated budget. 

 
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: April 13, 2015

The U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. 
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
 
 
                       

Appendix A
DEFINITIONS
 
 
1.  Eligible Family Member (EFM):  An individual related to a U.S. Government employee in one of the following ways:
 

Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610);Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support.  The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support. 
 
 
2.  U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM):  For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
 
 U.S. Citizen; and,EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either: 
 Resides at the sponsoring employee’s or uniformed service member’s post of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; orResides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2. 
3.  Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM):  EFM (see above) eligible for a Family Member Appointment for purposes of Mission employment: 
 Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and Dependency Report, of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under chief of mission authority; and
Is residing at the sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, Office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity.
 
4.  Member of Household (MOH):  An individual who accompanies a  direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan.  An MOH is:
 
 Not an EFM; and,Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household. 
A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of family member.  A MOH does not have to be a U.S. Citizen.
Members of Household are not covered under the Bilateral Work Agreement and therefore would need the appropriate authorization to work in country.  Please contact HR for further Clarification. 
 
 
5. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
 
 Is not a citizen of the host country; and,Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN). 
NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.
 
6. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or U.S. citizen who:
 
 Is locally resident; and,Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,Is subject to host country employment and tax laws. 
EFMs without U.S. Social Security Numbers are also OR.  All OR employees, including U.S. citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).
 
 

ROLE PURPOSE   

Responsible for organizing and supervising irrigation / Fertigation activities. Daily feeding program, drip/drain samples, feed pH/EC measurement and records and analysis, All tanks ratio records, feeding protocols, EC/pH monitoring before planting and in propagation to achieve crop production targets; ensuring all HSE and Phyto-sanitary rules and regulations are followed at all times.ACCOUNTABILITIES 
Business Accountabilities

HSE:  Enforce the HSE rules and regulations and champion the implementation of Syngenta HSE policy and standards in your line(GHs);personally participating in all HSE training sessions and activities, and weekly sending observations to HSE Lead.

Phyto-sanitary: Responsible for enforcing phyto-sanitary rules and regulations in your department and in any other area you are deployed to work.

Daily feeding program:

Implement daily crop feeding program in consultation with his direct report-Irrigation based on weather, previous day’s data, protocols and crop needs and present to the Production Manager for discussion and approval.Walk the crop daily to access crop feeding needs and propose adjustments to the Production managers and direct report.Scrutinize fertilizer order and sign the requisition. Implement the crop recipes based on protocols and as advised from time to time.Monitor drain and drip samples in all GHs for accuracy and reliability.Counter-check, the data before is forwarded to all stakeholders.Ensure all samples troughs/containers are emptied and cleaned daily. Carry out a weekly, monthly and annual trend analysis of feeding data and submit the report to all stakeholders.Monitor EC/PH in QS plugs and submit the report to SSPV-propagation and all stakeholders.Participate on monitoring and dash board visibilitySupervise taking of TANK A-B ratios, analyze the data and report any deviation from the normal (1:1) to direct report and Production Manager for action.Supervise measuring of pH/EC in Pump houses during flashing and ensure the prescribed levels are achieved.Submit the record to the production manager.Supervise flushing with low EC water before planting.

In January 2012, Diageo purchased the Meta Abo Brewery, formerly a state-owned business based in Sebeta, with a rich history in Ethiopia and a historic market share of 50%.
Diageo’s spirits brands have been enjoyed in Ethiopia since 1955, with Johnnie Walker and White Horse being the preferred whiskies of choice for most Ethiopians. With a broad portfolio of international spirits brands, such as Smirnoff Vodka, Baileys and Captain Morgan, the addition of Meta ensures Diageo’s position as the leading total beverage alcohol business in Ethiopia.
Since acquiring the Meta Abo Brewery, the team in Ethiopia has worked hard to define the positioning of the brand, invest in marketing activities and build new commercial teams. With this increased investment behind capacity expansion and recruitment of a highly skilled sales force, Meta Classic, Meta Premium and Malta Guinness are enjoying their highest ever rates of sale.
Diageo continues to invest in the communities in which it operates. In Ethiopia:
•21 Water of Life projects have become operational over the past 7 years and an additional project started in the southwest region of Ethiopia in 2013. We work in partnership with NGOs and the government to ensure over 45,000 Ethiopians have access to clean drinking water and basic sanitation;
•We work closely with small holder farmers of Ethiopia to source barley locally, thereby reducing imports and improving the livelihoods of small holder farmers in partnership with regional agriculture bureaus and the Agriculture Transformation Agency; and

We promote responsible drinking with our world-recognized DrinkIQ programme and ensure that consumers enjoy Diageo brands in a way that reflects both our values and purpose – Celebrate Life Everyday Everywhere.

Key Accountabilities:
Safe and effective management of all materials and finished products within our two sites.
Efficient turn round of all inbound and out bound deliveries at both operational sites supporting 100% customer fulfillment
Delivering an efficient planning operations which bridge the gap between Supply and Demand harmoniously.

Job Description:

The Administration for Refugee and Returnee Affairs (ARRA) would like to hire 3 MDs.
 
Medical Doctor
MD and 2 years experience with release/clearance
Required: 3
Salary: 11’230 ETB salary + Hardship allowance (30-50%) and Food allowance 600-1000 ETB based on the condition/weather of the location of work; Profession, Responsibility and other benefits
 
Location of work: Somali/Afar/Benishangul/Gambela/Tigray refugee camps administered by ARRA.

How To Apply:

Registration:
Closing date: March 31, 2015.
Apply in person at the Personnel Unit with credentials (originals and non returnable copies)
Address: Gulele Sub city, In front of Police Club
For further info: call 0111-551111

Job Description:

MCMDO
External Vacancy
Announcement No. Hrv/30/2015
 
Mothers and Children Multisectoral Development Organization (MCMDO) is an Ethiopian resident charity. MCMDO is being implementing various projects and development activities in Oromiya, BenishangulGumuz, Somali, Gambella, Amhara, SNNPR, Tigrai National regional State and Addis Ababa City Administration.
 
 
MCMDO need competent candidates and invites one interested and qualified applicants to fill the following vacant post at Head Office (Addis Ababa).
 
Job Title: Cashier
Sex: Female
Qualification: College Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Management from recognized College or University.
Experience: 3 Years for Diploma and 1 year for BA holders
Place of Work: Addis Ababa
Salary: As per the scale of the organization

Job Description:

Oromia Credit and Saving Share Company would like to hire 21 fresh graduates as Jr. Finance Officers and Customer Service Officers.
 
Junior Finance Officer
Qualification: BA in Accounting or related fields
Work Experience: 0 (zero)
Work Place: East Harerge Zone. (Babile, Chelenko,  Deder, Harawacha, Jarso, Karamile, Kersa, Kombolcha, KurfaChale,) & Gujii (woreda, H/Wamna)
Salary: 2,327.00
Required no.: 11 (eleven)
 
Branch Manager
Qualification: BA in Business Management, Economics, Accounting or related field
Work Experience: 1 year of related experience
Work Place: E/Harerge (Kersa, Kurfachale, & Jarso)
Salary: 2,765.00
Required Number: 3 (Three)
 
Customer Service Officer II
Qualification: BA in Accounting, Economics, Management, or related fields
Work Experience: 0 (zero)
Work Place: E/Harerge (Bedeno, Chelenko, Chinaksen, Deder, Golaodda, Gursum, Jarso, Karamile, Kersa, Kurfachale)
Salary: 2,327.00
Required no.: 10 (Ten)
 
Note: All Positions are subjected to written and practical exam. For all positions, knowledge of Afan Oromo is mandatory.

How To Apply:

Anyone who is fulfilling the required criteria can submit a non-returnable application letter, CV and other supportive documents until March 31, 2015.
 
Registration place: Head Office (Kasanchis Oda Tower 6^th floor room No. 604), at E/Harerge Zone Office and Gujii Office.
 
Telephone: 0115-571195/35 

World Food Programme
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger and the world’s largest humanitarian organization. WFP uses food assistance to promote food security, which implies access of all people at all times to the food needed for an active and healthy life. WFP works in 73 countries worldwide to achieve its strategic objectives of saving lives and protecting livelihoods in emergencies, preventing acute hunger and investing in disaster preparedness and mitigation measures, restoring and rebuilding livelihoods after emergencies, reducing chronic hunger and under nutrition as well as strengthening the capacity of countries to reduce hunger. In Ethiopia, WFP works to support Government programmes addressing hunger by using direct food assistance where it adds value and develop the Government’s capacity to implement hunger solutions. WFP Ethiopia oversees on of the biggest WFP operations worldwide currently targeting about 6.5 million people through its Protracted Relief and Recovery Operations and Country Programme. WFP has a total of about 710 staff at its Country Office in Addis Ababa and in 12 Sub/Field Offices. Currently we seek to hire Programme Policy Officer- Biometrics to be based in Addis Ababa.
Internal/External Vacancy Announcement
VA No. 020/2015
 
Biometrics Project Manager – 1 Position
Contract Type: Fixed Term/NOA
Duty Station: Addis Ababa (with frequent travels to the field)
 
Purpose
 
The Biometrics Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating on behalf of WFP, UNHCR and ARRA the rollout of the biometric verification of refugees collecting general food rations and NFIs in Ethiopia. Biometric verification at the point of distribution in the context of this project refers to the fingerprint checking of identities for the purpose of establishing that individuals coming to collect monthly food, cash and NFI are persons of concern registered in UNHCR’s progress database.
 
The Biometrics Project Manager will administratively report directly to the WFP Ethiopia Head of Refugee Section (P4) and be under the overall supervision of the Deputy Country Director (D1). Functional supervision and inputs on performance will be provided by WFP UNHCR and ARRA and programme of work will be regularly be agreed upon by the Technical working Group (TWG) composed by three agencies. The biometrics coordinator will directly and frequently report to the head of refugee section P4, and will receive back supporting from all there agencies.

Education: Primary school education, formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record

​Experience: At least two years of work experience as a Driver, safe driving record

Knowledge: Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs, knowledge of radio, email, telephone and other applications
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Amharic, knowledge of local language is added advantage

Address
HORIZON-ADDIS TYRE, SHARE COMPANY
Telephone 251-011-442-15-55 P.O.box 2394 Email:personnel@horizon-atc.com
Saris Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Nifas silk Branch, Kality Street 300 meters

Main Purpose of the Job

The incumbent has overall responsibility for managing Supply planning, Logistics, government relations, 3PL management, clearance, and Export Customer service.  The incumbent handles variety of jobs in Supply Chain to ensure delivery of high CCFOT at optimal costs. The main objective of the job is to ensure availability of finished goods, in addition to securing export requirements

Key Responsibilities
Customer service

• Ensure smooth running of end-to-end processes to achieve high levels of Customer Service at optimal costs.

• Drive implementation, support the following key corporate initiatives-
• CCFOT (Customer Case Fill On Time)
• ICCFOT (Inter Company Case Fill on Time)
• Sales and Operations planning business process
• CEPs (Cost Effectiveness Programs) to achieve Supply Chain savings in deliver area
• SIA (Strategy In-to Action)
• Win with Customers
• Through direct report, ensure effective running of Order to Cash cycle.
• To establish and sustain collaborative/ productive relationship with Unilever Customers.
• Establish Customer Service Agreements with export customers.
• Customer/ market visits as per agreed plan
• Gain and use understanding of customer specific knowledge to effectively manage customer relationships
• Responsible for ICCFOT improvements and continuous reduction of losses for FG import products.
Logistics, clearance and 3PL Management:

• Keep abreast with latest developments in the logistics area at local/ regional/ global level. Understand trends and apply to effectively manage capacities, costs and service.
• Effectively manage 3PL relationships, through formal performance reviews against KPIs including service levels, costs, efficiencies and loss reductions from CCFOT analysis.
• Secure the area of managing  all materials through import of raw and pack materials
• Manage all clearing agents and clearing processes 
• Manage the sale of Materials to other sites due emergencies and SLOBS.
• Manage all government relations in regards to the site operations in the country of operations.

Supply Planning:

• Ensure effective running of Requisition to payments (R-2-P) cycle.
• Establish and sustain collaborative/ productive relationship with Unilever & 3P Suppliers
• Responsible for Distribution Requirement planning for FG.
• Responsible for running stock modelling for RM,PM, and FG
• Plan production according to the market requirements and maintain a live and valid master production schedule 
• Optimize the production plan by implementation of the production run strategy to ensure high

Materials Planning:
• Run of the MRP(material requirement planning) of packaging, raw for the site
• Maintain Master Data integrity in the system
• Run up/ run down of all materials in times of innovations/promotions to ensure limited business waste and on time availability of new materials
• Optimize the forecast and order process between the factory and the suppliers (E4US)

Financial Management

• Review customer claims and settlements.
• Review supplier claims and settlements
• Timely payments to suppliers. Review outstanding payments, ageing. Resolve disputes.
• Ensure appropriate stock provisions are made in books for slobs. Ensure timely initiation of disposals to minimize losses.

General Reporting:-
• Weekly Critical Material report, Monthly Innovation update report
• Monthly Innovation risk report, Monthly Working capital forecast
• Weekly Actual shipments vs planned shipment, Site/opco specific reports

People Development:
• Define Job Skill Profiles. Map Personal Skill Profiles through direct reports for individual employees.
• Develop a Customer focussed team. Prepare development plans, targets for self, direct reports. Carryout regular performance reviews (2/ year formal), provide feedback.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. 064/2015
(Internal/External)
 

The vision of ECX is to transform the Ethiopian economy by becoming a global commodity market of choice. Therefore, it invites competent and qualified Internal/External for the following positions.

Operations Controller-Dilla

With duty station at Dilla and reporting to Head, Branch Operations, you will be responsible to:

JOB PURPOSE

Verify that the receiving and delivery of commodities are carried out as per the exchange’s rule and regulation and essential procedures. Make sure that Goods Receiving Notes and Goods Issuance Notes are properly prepared.  Reconciles the physical inventory balance of warehouses against the inventory records and is custodian of all Goods Receiving Notes /GRN and Goods Issuance Notes /GIN documents. 
 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Confirms that the overall activities of a branch he/ she assigned is performed in compliance with the set operation policies and procedures;Responsible for collecting and organizing of all receiving and delivering documents of commodities from all LIC/IC and WHO Supervisor of a particular branch;Ensures the accuracy and completeness of the documents received and ensure the details are in compliance with the operation Manual;Files GRN and GIN separately by the name of each LIC/IC, commodity grade and GRN numerical sequence;Check the accurateness of received documents compared to the IT system;Maintain inventory stock register, follow and monitor the balances in each shed;Ensure continuous checking and monitoring of stack balances, end of stack and end of grade reports;Verify and report any discrepancies between physical existence of commodities and reports received from LICs/ICs to the Head of Branch Operations and to Audit Unit at HO;Randomly check trucks loaded and ready for dispatch after any addition or deduction is completed, all the necessary documentation including GIN are prepared, and ready to be released;Conduct a monthly physical count in terms of bags and estimated weight; and document and report the regular physical count to the head of branch operations;Conducts biweekly warehouse visual inspection and submit the inspection report to head of branch operations;Make an up to date inventory reconciliation by each LIC, Grade and production year;Maintain the daily inventory balance;Conduct weakly physical count;Ensures that all inventory transactions are properly recorded, documented; and updates the stock records at all times in accordance with the warehouse operations manual by LICs/ICs;Compiles reports including daily GRN and GIN approval, opening balance, deposit, delivery by classification and grade on a daily basis and submits to the Warehouse Supervisor;Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior towards the customers/ clients getting services associated with the Exchange at specific warehouse;Performs other related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. 064/2015
(Internal/External)

The vision of ECX is to transform the Ethiopian economy by becoming a global commodity market of choice. Therefore, it invites competent and qualified Internal/External for the following positions.

Associate, Investigation and Enforcement
 

With duty station at Addis Ababa-Head office and reporting to Manager, Investigation and Enforcement, you will be responsible to:

JOB PURPOSE
Oversees compliance is maintained with the relevant laws and regulations at all levels and by the Exchange, Members and clients.  Investigates any breaches in compliance and prepares investigation reports. Provides day to day legal advice on the Exchange’s activities to the Exchange departments and units.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports to oversee compliance is maintained with the relevant laws and regulations at all levels and  by the Exchange, Members and clients;Assists in ensuring technical standards for departmental work and compliance;Reviews and approves membership applications;Investigates any breaches in compliance and prepares investigation reports ;Prepares charges for Business Conduct Committee decision on the basis of Investigation Reports and follows up enforcement;Attends and supervises trading sessions of the Exchange to advise and follow up trading activities and to solve trade infractions on the spot;Follows up Market Surveillance reports on Members’ trading activities and market trends;Assists in carrying out inspection of Members books and accounts through Member periodic reports as well as on-site inspection visits to Members firms;Assist in undertaking internal operations compliance reviews & regularly submits trade reports to Ministry of Trade;Conducting compliance training for members, clients, representative, relevant Government officers and the Exchange staff and prepares monthly activity reports;Performs other related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Desired Start Date: Mid-March 2015

Reports to: Team Leader, Ethiopia

Employment Type: 2 Year Full-Time with Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Time Off)

Overview:

Nuru’s plan to address our partner communities’ preventative health needs is central to our overall, holistic and integrated solutions. The Healthcare Program Specialist will partner with local Ethiopian staff to carry out the design and start-up phase of the healthcare program’s co-created model under the guidance of the Healthcare Program Manager.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Help design the Healthcare Program model for Nuru Ethiopia during the Program Planning Process (PPP)


• Work with Ethiopian team to build out effective and efficient processes and supervise daily activities


• Recruit, mentor and train Ethiopian staff as partners in the execution of all program activities


• Work closely with the Ethiopian staff to meet strategic program milestones, address challenges and maintain successful impact measurement systems


• Facilitate capacity building and professional development with Ethiopian Healthcare staff


• Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation Team to design, implement, and refine effective monitoring and evaluation systems for Nuru Ethiopia’s Healthcare Program


• Maintain strong communication and relationships with the community, Ministry of Health, and other stakeholders at all times


• Co-create a financially sustainable and scalable budget, monitoring expenses closely, and mentoring local staff on budget management


• Ensure healthcare programs are truly sustainable, scalable, and create impact


• Maintain thorough documentation of programmatic decisions and achievements


• Maintain clear and consistent communication channel with the Nuru International Healthcare Program Strategic Advisor


• Translate Nuru’s development philosophy and methodology to operations on the ground

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Master in Public Health or related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Health Education or Social Work with equivalent experience required


• At least 1 – 2 years of experience managing healthcare programs in resource poor communities


• Community development experience including some experience creating systems and facilitating capacity building


• Significant prior experience living and working in a resource poor country required, preferably in an African context. Ideal candidate would be familiar with Ethiopia and Amharic, not a requirement


• Experience with behavior change communication programs preferred


• Solid quantitative skills, experience with Excel and budgeting skills


• Strong work ethic and commitment to organization’s mission


• Advanced leadership, interpersonal communication, management and team building experience


• Effective crisis management and rapid, innovative problem solving skills in uncertain environments

Nuru International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In January 2012, Diageo purchased the Meta Abo Brewery, formerly a state-owned business based in Sebeta, with a rich history in Ethiopia and a historic market share of 50%.
Diageo’s spirits brands have been enjoyed in Ethiopia since 1955, with Johnnie Walker and White Horse being the preferred whiskies of choice for most Ethiopians. With a broad portfolio of international spirits brands, such as Smirnoff Vodka, Baileys and Captain Morgan, the addition of Meta ensures Diageo’s position as the leading total beverage alcohol business in Ethiopia.
Since acquiring the Meta Abo Brewery, the team in Ethiopia has worked hard to define the positioning of the brand, invest in marketing activities and build new commercial teams. With this increased investment behind capacity expansion and recruitment of a highly skilled sales force, Meta Classic, Meta Premium and Malta Guinness are enjoying their highest ever rates of sale.
Diageo continues to invest in the communities in which it operates. In Ethiopia:
•21 Water of Life projects have become operational over the past 7 years and an additional project started in the southwest region of Ethiopia in 2013. We work in partnership with NGOs and the government to ensure over 45,000 Ethiopians have access to clean drinking water and basic sanitation;
•We work closely with small holder farmers of Ethiopia to source barley locally, thereby reducing imports and improving the livelihoods of small holder farmers in partnership with regional agriculture bureaus and the Agriculture Transformation Agency; and

We promote responsible drinking with our world-recognized DrinkIQ programme and ensure that consumers enjoy Diageo brands in a way that reflects both our values and purpose – Celebrate Life Everyday Everywhere.

Key Accountabilities:
Resourcing Planning –
 Through effective use of appropriate sourcing channels
build external talent pipelines for current and future vacancies/talent gaps (social networks, talent mapping, on-line recruitment, career fairs)
 Maintain external talent information through tracking best talent moves and communicate with them (via Candidate Relationship Marketing)
 Creates a comprehensive annual resourcing plan in line with business goals articulated by Business Partners and uses this to direct resourcing activities
 Can make the link between resourcing needs and business strategy to drive the achievement of business goals
 Project manages resourcing activities to a close (offer and acceptance stage)
 Works with HR Business Partners in building internal succession plans / talent pipelines.
Attraction –

 Provides shortlist of applicants following telephone screening and provision of long-list by Resourcing CoordinatorAdvises hiring managers and stakeholders on the most appropriate attraction tools and techniquesAdvises/coaches line manager on all elements of the selection process; able to advise on a variety of selection methods including assessment centers psychometric testing and so on.Designs the most effective and best-in-class attraction strategy to ensure META finds the best talent, every time, first every time.

Selection

 Advises hiring managers and stakeholders on a variety of selection tools and techniques Supports hiring managers in making the right talent decisions, throughout the resourcing process. 3rd Party Management – Set up effective relationships with and work with recruitment agencies in the region – key partners in attracting and hiring best talent into Diageo (for no more than approx. 30% of roles) Graduate Recruitment – Initiate graduate recruitment process and lead the execution of the event locally with support of regional talent team.

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) began work in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in Ethiopia’s Somali Region. IRC is currently providing assistance to disaster-affected and high-risk communities in the Tigray; Gambella; Benishangul-Gumuz; Somali and Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Regions, and to refugees in thirteen refugee camps across the country. IRC is implementing emergency water and sanitation activities, education, child protection and youth program activities , conducting agricultural activities, working with pastoralists on improving animal health, raising awareness on HIV/AIDS, family planning, and polio, and conducting community-based activities to reduce morbidity and mortality among children under five.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

The Environmental Health (WASH) sector in Ethiopia is focused on water, sanitation and hygiene interventions in refugee camps in Benishangul-Gumuz, Gambella, Tigray and Somali regions, and rural communities in Benishangul-Gumuz, Gambella, SNNPR, and Somali regions. Projects started in 2000 in the Somali region and expanded to include refugee camps and drought and AWD-affected rural communities. The current projects aim to reduce the risk of morbidity and mortality from diarrheal diseases amongst refugees and disaster-affected populations.

The IRC is currently implementing DFID funded programme in consortium with Save the Children International (SCI) Islamic Relief (IR), and Ogaden Welfare and Development Association (OWDA). The programme titled “Support to the Provision of Basic Services in the Somali Region of Ethiopia under the Peace and Development Programme” (BASES under PDP) aims to work with the Ethiopian Somali Regional State (ESRS) to improve sustainable access to basic services in 15 districts/woredas. Save the Children (SC) is a consortium lead; while IRC is the lead for WASH sector of the program. This program involves a significant scope of water and sanitation infrastructure constructions, and hygiene promotion activities. The WASH Technical Advisor is responsible for ensuring that the partners have all and adequate WASH technical support and guidance in order to be able to implement WASH activities timely and in a quality manner, is responsible for implementation of consortium level WASH activities, coordination, and representation in front of the Government, partners, communities and other internal and external stakeholders. This position is based in Jijiga Town, and works 100% on this project.

Scope

The WASH Technical Advisor provides leadership and technical support of all WASH aspects of the Basic Services under Peace and Development Programme. He/She will work with each of the partner organizations involved in the project, and will be responsible to advise on and monitor technical quality, supporting consortium members in completion of activities to a high quality within the project period. Experience in the particular context of WASH in pastoral communities will be essential in this role. Understanding of, and experience in, Disaster Risk Management and Natural Resource Management is also required.

Key responsibilities include:

This position works alongside the Health and Education Technical Advisors, and reports to the Deputy Program Director (also based in Jijiga) at Save the Children International on day-to-day management of the WASH sector of the Programme, and is co-supervised by IRC Environmental Health Coordinator based in Addis Ababa. This position works closely with the IRC Ethiopia Environmental Health teams in Addis Ababa and Jijiga. The position is based in Jijiga Town, but with frequent travel throughout the region for management, support, monitoring and evaluation of program activities.

Project Implementation

• Ensure regional level WASH sector activities are performed and implemented with consistent approaches and quality, and on time.


• Ensure proper and timely utilization of regional level WASH sector activities.

Technical oversight

• Advise partners on all technical aspects of WASH sector activities implementation, ensuring a unified and effective approach to achieving project milestones.


• Develop guidelines and tools as required for WASH staff to implement key project activities consistently and effectively.


• Organize technical training for project staff as required to enable them to implement the project strategy and activities effectively.


• Identify and collate evidence base of context specific promising practices and support dissemination workshops to improve existing practices and introduce new practices and/or ideas among project partners.


• Prepare or review all technical designs & BoQs, specifications and tenders for a variety of water and sanitation interventions.


• Ensure that effective engagement is maintained with communities and with local government partners, to ensure responsive and sustainable programming.

Project monitoring

• Oversee the WASH components of the project in the Somali region, with a focus on keeping activities on track for completion. Develop detailed activity, budget plans and monitoring tools for the project, and monitor progress against plans ensuring that objectives and indicators are achieved.


• Maintain regular contact with the field WASH staff through regular field visits to ensure that the WASH component of the project is carried out promptly, to a high quality and according to the project strategy.


• Compile and submit consortium level WASH technical reports; verify and validate WASH project implementation reports received from partners (Output tracker, WASH Matrix Activity, Monthly/quarter Reports, ad hoc reports, donors report, etc).


• Prepare monthly field reports incorporating activity and financial progress for project work across the Somali region.

Coordination & representation

• Build links with WASH stakeholders to share knowledge, experience and ideas.


• Represent the WASH sector of the Programme to local communities, government departments, international agencies, local partners and donors as required.


• Attend relevant meetings as required.


• Ensure regular communication with Addis Ababa-based WASH Unit technical staff for feedback, updates and guidance as required.

Operations (HR, Logistics and Finance)

• Identify training needs and ensure that members of the WASH sector team receive appropriate training (including mentoring, on-the-job sessions as well as formal trainings).


• Ensure that high priority purchases are monitored and prioritized by the logistics team.


• Ensure that tenders are prepared in accordance with the projects logistics requirements and the WASH sector standards.


• Monitor and ensure spending against plan, and analyze monthly financial reports. Alert the senior management team of any anomalies and propose corrective actions. Subsequently follow up with the implementation of the agreed corrective actions.

Requirements

• BSc in Water Resources Engineering or similar field.


• Minimum 5 years of WASH (Watsan) experience with an NGO in a senior capacity.


• Experience in managing and implementation of performance based contracts preferable.


• Previous experience with pastoralist communities essential, preferably in the Somali context.


• Knowledge and experience in Rangeland Management in dryland environments strongly preferred.


• Proven practical experience in project implementation and management, particularly engineering activities.


• Comfortable to work and travel in a remote environment.


• Ability to work and adapt under pressure.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.


• Computer literate (word processors, spreadsheet, database, CAD and statistical packages, etc).