EXTERNAL VACANCY

FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY ETHIOPIA

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

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

Basic Responsibilities

Key Result #1 - Analysis and Leadership - 50%

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

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

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

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

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

Qualifications

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

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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

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

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

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

Women Candidates are highly encouraged to Apply

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Posting date: March 13
Deadline: March 27

Company: KAFDM Trading PLC

Contact Person: Friew
E-Mail: bs@praxis.com.et
Phone: 0912073698
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Kaliti ,Addis Ababa
Salary: negotiable

Mode of application: Interested individuals fulfilling the above requirements are invited to send their CV with photograph & documents (scanned) to bs@praxis.com.et starting from the first day of this announcement.

1. Building rent and cinema sector manager

1.1 Responsibilities and duties
1. Managing security ,sanitation and general service of the building and the cinema
2. Ensuring timely building space fee collection
3. Recruiting and administering human resource of the sector
4. Managing the selection, scheduling, ticket sales and show (technical) of cinema movies.
5. Ensuring proper customer service
6. Developing and implementing advertisement packages for all sectors of the company (supermarket, cinema ,restaurant and café and others)
7. Controlling financial transactions of the sector
8. Preparing and submitting performance reports (operational and financial) to the deputy general manager
9. Developing and leading the implementation of standards, procedures and manuals for the effective operation of the sector
10. Planning and managing business development and expansion activities of the sector

1.2 Qualification
1.2.1 Education required
Have BA degree in Business Administration, Marketing and related fields and with good knowhow of financial systems
1.2.2 Experience required
At least three years of work experience out of which at least 1 year is in a managerial position
1.2.3 Skills and attitudes required
- Good coordinating and leadership abilities
- Good knowledge of basic computer skills (Microsoft office applications and internet browsing)
- Good Writing and composition skills

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Jijiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

The IRC began work in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in Ethiopia's Somali Region. IRC now runs programs in five regions across Ethiopia, targeting refugees, host communities and disaster affected communities. IRC implements emergency water and sanitation activities, education programming, works with pastoralists to improve water provision, raises awareness on HIV/AIDS and family planning, and conducts community-based activities to reduce morbidity and mortality among children under five.

POSITION DESCRIPTION The IRC is recruiting an experienced Institutional Capacity Building Technical Adviser to work as part of the senior leadership team responsible for the delivery of a flagship £35m Governance and Basic Service Delivery programme in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. The project brings together an experienced group of implementing organizations in the region to deliver a high quality, integrated program, building the capacity of government counterparts and strengthening community level engagement with service delivery. This position is based in Jijiga, the capital of the Somali region in Ethiopia. The position will work alongside Education, WASH and Health Advisors, and reports to the Deputy Project Director (also based in Jijiga) on day-to-day project management. The position will require some travel throughout the region for management, support, monitoring and evaluation of program activities.

The IRC is specifically requesting applications from candidates with significant experience in strengthening regional and local government institutions. This institution-strengthening mandate will involve both improving the capacity of government officials to manage resources and service delivery in addition to ensuring communities have the ability and voice to express their priorities with regional and local governments. The IRC is also requesting applications from candidates that will have demonstrated experience in providing technical advice to large-scale governance in service delivery development programs in a conflict sensitive environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES Technical Support:

Advise consortium partners on all institutional capacity building aspects of project implementation, ensuring a consistent and effective approach to achieving project impact;Ensure the establishment and maintenance of effective engagement with communities and with local government partners, to ensure responsive and sustainable programming;Provide leadership in analyzing and providing strategies to improve the management of services at the regional and local levels, notably planning, budgeting, human and financial resource management;Provide leadership in the development of a strategy for mainstreaming governance principles and processes aimed at increasing participation, transparency, responsiveness and accountability to service users in the delivery of education, health and WASH services;Provide needs analysis, capacity-building, monitoring and implementation support to other technical specialists, to ensure equitable government services and that spaces for user voice and mechanisms to respond effectively are strengthened;Lead regular project coordination meetings with Institutional Capacity Building focal points across the consortium;Work in close collaboration with other technical specialists and consortium partners to ensure integrated programming.

Coordination and Representation:

Collaborate with regional and local authorities, relevant line ministries and CSOs to incorporate best practices and standards in service delivery;Establish and maintain collaborative relationship between IRC and other partners;Provide expert contribution to the development or adaptation of regional policies, guidelines and standards that promote quality service provision that is accessible, responsive and accountable to citizens, and allows their voices to be heard.Lead regular project meetings with the Institutional Capacity Building focal points across consortium members;Liaise with local communities, government departments, international agencies, local partners and donors as required.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Research:

Oversee development or adaptation of supervision and data collection tools;Ensure that lessons learned from this and other programs / organizations are considered for relevance to ongoing program activities, and propose adjustments as needed.

Management:

Direct supervision of two Institutional Capacity Building ManagersContribute to the capacity development of field staff through training, mentoring, and assisting with professional advancement;Ensure that the institution strengthening aspects of the program are implemented according to defined work plans in order to achieve program deliverables. Through strong planning and monitoring, identify potential obstacles to programmatic success in a timely fashion, and implement corrective actions as needed;Introduce quality assurance initiatives to address efficiency, effectiveness, or compliance concerns.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in public or business administration, economics, international development or social science;At least five years' experience in design and implementation of governance in service delivery programs in developing countries, including in fragile or conflict affected states;Demonstrated experience of working with national and/or regional level government structures to strengthen the capacity of the state to deliver services;Demonstrable technical expertise in public finance and public sector management;Demonstrated technical expertise and working knowledge of participatory processes and methodologies, preferably in a conflict or post-conflict environment and preferably Africa;Proven track record of successfully providing technical assistance to and monitoring and evaluation for large-scale (>£3m) development programs;Demonstrated experience developing effective working relationships with senior decision-makers in ministries, other governmental agencies, international organizations and other development partners;Proficiency in English and good writing, communication and interpersonal skills;Previous work experience in Ethiopia and the Somali Region desirable.

Please apply online: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r... .

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The Ministry of Civil Service and Ministry of Education of the Federal republic of Ethiopia is in need of:

TVET Instructor/Trainer to be assinged to Polytechnic Institution in the differenct regions of Ethiopia with the following Qualifications:

1. Must be below 55 years old.

2. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in training/teaching in the TVET/Polytechnic system;

3. Must be physically and mentally fir for the job.

4. Must be holder of BS Degree (Board Exam if applicable) preferably with Masters/Ph.D Degree in any of the following sectors:

                   a. Construction Management (Building Road, Water Constraction)

                   b. Automotive Technology Management

                   c. Industrial Electronics and Control Technology Management

                   d. Electronics and Communication management

                   e. Metal Engineering Technology Management

                   f. Information Technology Service Management

Successful applicant will receive an attractive salary and social benefits.. The Contract shall be 1 year ( 6 months probationary period) with the possibility of extension.

For those who are interested to apply on the above mentioned vacancies. please submit your curriculum vitae / resume to MS. JOAN at email address: joanc@gbmlt.com.ph

THOSE WHO WILL BE CONSIDERED SHALL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL OR BY CALL FOR AN INTERVIEW.

 GBMLT MANPOWER SERVICES, INC.

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Qualifications required:

Qualifications and skills

University graduate, minimum of Master Degree in Economics, MBA, Finance (with minimum of 10 years of professional experience in PSD and Trade) or equivalent professional experience of a minimum of 15 years;Working knowledge of English.

General professional experiences

At least 10 years professional experience.

Specific professional experience

Knowledge of regional hub development, such as fromThailand,IndiaandTurkey(aviation, tourism, medical and cultural);Knowledge of PSD reforms;Expertise on start-up and development of micro-and small-scale enterprise;Expertise on development of (E)MBA Programs preferably with experience from universities in UK/France/USA;Knowledge of EC contracting procedures related to development of and support to private sector interventions and Project cycle management;Expertise in ICT reform.

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Advertised: 24-11-10 | Closing Date: 22-2-11

GBMLT Manpower Services, Inc. is a duly registered company under Philippines Security Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). GBMLT Manpower Services, Inc., traces its humble beginnings in the field of recruitment in the year 1987. Since then, the company has grown and has continued to maintain its excellent service record in the deployment of Skilled and Professional workers to satisfy our valued clients mostly in the Middle East. As such, GBMLT Manpower Services, Inc., proudly claims its humble contribution in the uplifting of the living conditions of the workers it has deployed, the increase in the Dollar earnings of the country and increase in productivity of the company where the Filipino workers are employed . To ensure that these humble contributions are duly met, the company have hired potential staff that efficiently handles the management and supervision of its five sections, i.e. The Reception, Evaluation and Testing, Documentation, Processing, and Deployment. These sections are manned by personnel who have been in the industry for more than 10 years. Their experiences in the field of recruitment , processing and deployment greatly contribute to the company’s commitment and objectives in providing highly qualified skilled and professional workers to its old and new clients.

Prospective Principal/Project: ETHIOPIAN DEFENSE INDUSTRY SECTOR

MACHINE TOOLS BUILDING EXPERT
(Others, Ethiopia)

Responsibilities:

Requirements:
Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree , Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent.At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.Age 0 - 45 years oldMust be hard working.Can work with minimum supervision.With good communication skills.10 positions available.

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