CAREER OPPORTUNITY

USAID/ETHIOPIA

USAID/ETHIOPIA is accepting applications from interested individuals for the position of Administrative Assistant for the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA).

Location of Work: USAID/US Embassy Entoto Road

Final Closing Date: September 12, 2011

Salary Range:  Birr 59,288 to Birr 135,675 per annum depending on the selected candidate’s earning history, qualifications and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Diploma in Administrative Studies, Management or related field is required; Training in administration, finance or a (humanitarian) subject is preferred.

Experience: At least three years of progressively responsible experience related to program management and administrative assistance is required. An understanding of humanitarian work in Ethiopia Including governmental and non-governmental is highly desirable. Experience working for international organizations or donors.

Language: Level IV (Fluent) English. The ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Amharic is essential, and knowledge of one pr more other major Ethiopian languages is highly useful.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The position requires good organizational and management skills, strong analytical skills, good social and professional judgment, excellent interpersonal skills in cross-cultural and multi-level settings; Ability to interact effectively with a variety of government officials and international agencies and to maintain collaborative working relationships within a team structure. Computer skills, including Word, Excel and Power Point, Microsoft Outlook. Strong writing and reporting skills. Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated initiative. Willingness and demonstrated ability to travel and work in all regions of Ethiopia. The selected candidate must be capable of producing high quality work, often under time pressure and in complex situations. S/he must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English arid Amharic or other major national language; lead and participate in discussions and meetings effectively. S/he must also be able to rapidly analyse information, evaluate data, and prepare reports and related documents in English and Amharic.

All applicants must complete Universal Application for Employment (DS-174).

Interested individuals can obtain Application Form at the front gate of the US Embassy located at Entoto road between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM.

Only applicants who meet or exceed the stated position requirements will be considered.

Application should be submitted to:

The Executive Officer

USAID

C/O US Embassy, P.O. Box: 1014

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Late applications will not be considered

Ethio Wetlands and Natural Resources Association 

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Position Description:
PCI is currently seeking a Disaster Risk Management Director for a P.L. 480 Title II USAID multi-year assistance program (MYAP) in Ethiopia. Pending the availability of funds, this position would have an expected start date of July, 2011. The project aims to reduce chronic food insecurity, malnutrition and poor health of vulnerable rural individuals, households and communities in Ethiopia. Project objectives include: (1) strengthening community resiliency to shocks, (2) improving household livelihoods, and (3) improving health and nutrition of women and children.

The Disaster Risk Management Director will provide overall management of the program’s DRM activities and ensure achievement of set targets to reduce families’ vulnerabilities to disasters and other shocks. S/he is responsible for the administration and financial accountability of all sector activities, and for establishing, implementing and overseeing effective DRM monitoring and information systems, including activities related to, quality assurance, capacity building, integration and institutionalization of DRM systems among the project and collaborating partners. The Disaster Risk Management Director will report to the Chief of Party and will supervise a technical team of engineers and specialists in a range of sectors associated with vulnerability.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Act as technical lead for Disaster Risk Management activities and ensure that these issues are incorporated into the overall program design and implementation effectively and appropriately.
• Provide overall leadership for the design and implementation of an effective Disaster Risk Management strategy and ensure integration with other sector components of the program.
• Design, implement and/or provide technical assistance and training on DRM programmatic interventions.
• Contribute to development of DRM training modules in accordance to international and local best practices, and in collaboration with existing agencies and working groups.
• Oversee the design and implementation of DRM-related baseline assessments, program reviews, mid-term final evaluations and special studies.
• Strengthen DRM capacity of program partners
• Oversee the identification, documentation, and sharing of best and promising practices, including the program’s success stories.
• Analyze findings and outcomes of DRM activities regularly, and provide feedback and updates to COP and other stakeholders, including identification and mitigation of factors which may hinder program from reaching desired outcomes.
• Directly supervise DRM Specialists.
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with partners at the national, district, and woreda levels.
• Collaborate and coordinate activities with program research partners to effectively measure and evaluate the relative impact of various DRM approaches.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities:
• Advanced degree (Masters or equivalent degree preferred) in Disaster Risk Management, Public Health, Biological, Environmental, Social Welfare or Social Science, with broad-based expertise in DRM methodologies.
• At least eight years of experience related to DRM for development programs, and sound experience in program design, implementation and monitoring, including financial management and accountability.
• Experience in Ethiopia preferred.
• Experience managing USAID/USG funding and familiarity with federal regulations and procedures.
• Experienced in integrated approaches to reducing vulnerability
• Extensive experience in handling large scale emergency response
• Experience and capacity in institutionalizing DRM systems and standards.
• Strong experience with data collection and field research, management, analysis and report production.
• Considerable work experience and capacity to collaborate with partners at multiple levels, including Ministry officials, NGOs (local and international), representatives of civil society and USAID partners.
• Proven capacity to effectively manage and mentor DRM staff with various levels of skills and experience; strong negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, DRM information technologies and software applications, relational database systems and web technologies.
• Proficient in English, spoken and strong writing skills to prepare reports, promotional materials and oral presentations
• Proven team leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment with both technical and non-technical staff.
• Excellent inter-personal and inter-cultural skills.
• Excellent training and DRM capacity building skills.

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