General Background

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that all people can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State.

While UNHCR's primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees, our ultimate goal is to help find durable solutions that will allow them to rebuild their lives in dignity. There are three durable solutions pursued by UNHCR: voluntary repatriation; local integration; or resettlement to a third country. While pursuing durable solutions UNHCR additionally tries to increase the self-reliance and livelihood opportunities of refugees as well as ensure all refugees are able to satisfy their energy needs for cooking and lighting in a safe and sustainable manner.

Context for the Post

The Operational Solutions and Transitions section within DPSM contains the technical units for Energy and Environment, Livelihoods, and Solutions. The Senior Economist sits across the unit with a focus on both providing just-in-time programmatic technical support across the unit related to a variety of programmatic areas including monitoring and evaluation; cost-benefit analysis; policy and programming and particularly building the evidence base for the economic impacts of refugees; building relationships with development actors like the World Bank Group, research institutes, NGOs, and other partners to lead to durable solutions.

The Consultant sought will assist on a wide range of tasks including:

1. Assist on ongoing projects related to monitoring and evaluation including impact indicators and tools to be used for measuring impact across the unit and assist in collaboration with research and other development partners on related activities including the Solutions Alliance Data and Performance Management inter-agency working Group.

2. In particular, for Energy the consultant will lead on the drafting of the Operational Guidelines on Monitoring of Energy Programmes for Programmatic Area 2: Access to sufficient light including both community and household level and the wider review and rollout to the field for both Programmatic Area 1: Access to appropriate and sustainable cookstoves & fuel supply and Programmatic Area 2. In addition for the Livelihoods unit, the Impact Assessment Consultant will support the development of the Operational Guidelines on Monitoring of Livelihoods Programmes and support the accompanying rollout.

3. Assist in timely technical programme support as it relates to impact assessment and data and analysis needed by UNHCR field operations.

Responsibilities

Statistics and Econometrics

• Ability to do applied statistics and data analysis using econometric software (STATA, SAS).

Data Analysis

• Experience leading applied data analysis including generating summary statistic tables which include sample size, mean and medians; assessing the correct randomization of summary tables by quantifying the p values; Analyzing core results of the key energy programmatic area.

Project Management

• Some experience in project management including in generating high level meeting minutes, Ability to manage and coordinate programme activities with field and HQ staff;

Report Writing

• Drafting project plan documents including objectives, methods;

• Delivery of final clean data set and tables;

• Ability to synthesize a large amount of information

Coordination of Research Activities with Field Office

• Drafting mission plan and vetting the plans with the field office;

• Coordinate activities under Impact Assessment with field office;

• Demonstrated experience in leading data collection activities in the field and training of data collection team;

• (where needed) Undertake field mission

Required Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Masters) in statistics, economics, public health data analysis, or related fields;

• At least three years relevant work experience;

• Applied research experience including design, implementation, and data analysis;

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and deliver high quality products;

• Social Science degree (Economics, Health, - strong statistics, research background, econometric programming skills (STATA, SAS);

• Strong interest and exposure to development and humanitarian issues, especially in the area of monitoring and evaluation, and cost benefit analysis of programme impact;

• Fluency in English necessary; French an asset;

• Excellent networking and communications;

• Ability to think creatively, and to explore, harness and translate innovative concepts into practice;

• Willingness to travel to remote locations and work in refugee settings;

• Strong analytical skills and report writing;

• Team player willing to assist where needed;

• Capable of multi-tasking and managing several programmes/projects at the same time;

• Attention to detail;

• Desirable: Background in monitoring and evaluation of livelihoods and/or energy programmes

Duration

Initially for 11 months (starting February 2016) with the possibility of extension

Please send an email with your CV and cover letter before 08 January 2016 at midnight (GMT+1) to livelihoods@unhcr.org.

Franciscans International (FI) is seeking candidates for the position of

INTERNATIONAL ADVOCACY DIRECTOR

About the Position:

Title: International Advocacy Director (IAD) Department: Advocacy Location: Geneva, Switzerland Reports to: FI Executive Director (ED) Manages: The IAD manages the team of advocates in Geneva and New York Contract: undetermined with 3-months probationary period This is a full-time, permanent position

Summary of the position:

As senior staff and member of FI Management Team, the IAD leads FI advocacy, reports directly to the ED, and acts as Deputy-Executive Director for the organization. The IAD is responsible to:

1. Orient and lead FI international advocacy work, including global and regional advocacy programmes with a view to denouncing human rights violations and strengthening the respect, protection, and fulfilment of human rights in FI relevant countries and thematic areas.

2. Oversee implementation of FI advocacy strategies.

3. Coordinate FI advocacy team across multiple locations (Geneva and New York as well as regional focal points) and ensure effective collaboration with the other departments.

About Franciscans International:

Franciscans International is an international non-governmental organization, with general consultative status with the United Nations, working for the promotion, protection, and respect of human rights. Since its establishment in 1989, FI has used advocacy as a tool to combat and curb human rights abuses. FI relies on the expertise and first-hand information of a large network of partners, including Franciscan groups working with the most vulnerable strata of society. From its offices in Geneva and New York, FI works together with grassroots movements and national and international civil society organizations to advocate for structural changes addressing the root causes of injustice. FI prioritises thematic areas specifically related to: social, environmental, and development justice, the rights-based approach to extreme poverty, as well as business and human rights.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

As senior staff, the IAD takes the lead in developing and implementing the organization’s advocacy agenda. Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Planning, managing, and monitoring

• Based on FI Vision and Mission, lead the development and the implementation of effective advocacy strategies. Orient the strategies and work plans, in consultation with the advocacy team.

• Monitor implementation of advocacy strategies in achieving results.

• Contribute to and coordinate advocacy in the three regions.

Leadership and coordination

• Provide guidance to FI advocacy team in developing UN advocacy at global and country-specific level aimed at strengthening respect for human rights. Take the direct lead in relation to global policy advocacy of current FI priority areas.

• Coordinate with FI Management Team to contribute to the organization’s development, planning and decision-making. Act as Deputy-Executive Director.

• Work with NGO partners on collaborative advocacy efforts, in particular with grassroots activists and social movements.

• Communicate with key partners, including Franciscan leaders and coordinators.

Legal analysis, human rights advice and representation in international fora

• Advance FI work at the UN in general and at the UN Human Rights mechanisms, in particular. Build strong relationships with external actors in international fora, in particular with UN experts, representatives of permanent missions at the UN.

• Foster FI position on human rights to address abuses, in particular in the field of environmental and social justice.

• Develop policy proposals, recommendations and legal analysis in relevant areas.

• Write and publish articles and documents on FI relevant human rights thematic issues from an advocacy perspective. Guide and supervise the drafting of advocacy documents in a timely and efficient manner.

• Oversee the development of FI materials for outreach, communication and advocacy purposes, including speeches, presentations, written materials and talking points.

• Travel internationally.

Team coordination and human resources management

• Recruit and supervise advocacy team and interns.

• Effectively manage staff and resources in the Advocacy Department. Lead the advocacy team, including motivating and facilitating staff. Help develop team ability to think creatively and strategically about advocacy work and priorities. Help solve possible team challenges and manage work effectively by making the best use of resources.

• Coordinate with other departments, in particular Communication and Project Management departments. Work with FI Project Manager and financial officer to support FI fundraising efforts and financial sustainability.

• Carry out other duties as required.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

• A sound understanding of the political context of global policy advocacy and significant experience in influencing policies. Substantial knowledge of the International human rights system, law and policies.

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant international human rights experience, in particular in NGOs. Direct experience working with the UN, in particular with the Human Rights Council, is strongly desired.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior position, managing a team and programmes.

• Experience on issues related to environmental and social justice is an asset.

Personal and professional skills:

• Ability to set strategic vision and manage others to help achieve it. Ability to think creatively, initiate and complete projects and plans.

• Commitment to creating an intellectually challenging and supportive work environment for the staff. Ability to lead, motivate and facilitate a team to collaborate in delivering coordinated strategic advocacy.

• Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with the team, partners, experts, and consultants and to facilitate communication among staff and partners.

• Ability to develop and contribute to policy proposals and to draft legislative language. Ability to defend positions and explain issues to UN officials, diplomats, and the media.

• Ability to communicate to a wide-range of audiences (diplomats, governmental authorities, UN experts, marginalised and affected communities, religious and traditional leaders, local activists).

• Capacity to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple, sometimes competing, demands efficiently in a challenging, fast-paced environment. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Language and education:

• Advanced degree in law, international human rights law, international relations or a related field.
• Excellent level of oral and written English is required; fluency in French is highly desired. Knowledge of Spanish is an asset.

Others:

• Only candidates with valid Swiss work permit will be considered.
• Starting date: 1st April 2016 ideally.

Deadline: 6 January 2016

Send your CV with a cover letter to FI Executive Director Markus Heinze at director@fiop.org.

Please mention in the subject of the message “Vacancy: International Advocacy Director”.

In the cover letter please include:

• 3 references with contact details – email, phone number and working relation.

• Confirm that you have a Swiss work permit.

• Salary expectations (annual gross in CHF).

Only complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Purpose of the Position

Accountable for professional technical contribution to programme/project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Water Supply & Sanitation Hygiene (Wash) programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy.

Key Expected Results

1. Assist in formulating sustainable community participation and management systems for rural water and sanitation projects in coordination with the Ministries of Water Resources and Health.
2. Assist in the coordination forums such as Emergency Water and Sanitation Sector Working Group, UNDAF Sub-group on Water and Sanitation, the WASH Sector Coordination Group ensuring that the social aspects of water and sanitation are included in all plans and appeal documents.
3. Work with Government and other partners in developing approaches and guidelines on community based management and maintenance for rural water supplies and sanitation.
4. Select and compile training and orientation materials on community capacity development within the context of rural water supplies and sanitation and assist in the development and implementation of a training/capacity building plan for sector professionals.
5. Undertake regular field visits to monitor and evaluate the community development/social aspects of the WASH programme.
6. Systematically document progress being made on the social aspects of the WASH programme at community level and share relevant information and case studies with partners at all levels.
7. Assist in the preparation of WASH funding proposals, donor reports and other documents as and when necessary with a specific focus on Menstrual Hygiene Management and Baby WASH proposals and programme delivery.
8. Any other assignments relevant to work experience and background by Chief of Water Environment and Sanitation (WES).

TRAINING COMPONENT: LEARNING ELEMENTS AND EXPECTATION

The JPO training programme will include the following learning elements:

The JPO will undergo a comprehensive training programme which to benefit both the staff member and UNICEF through, among others, undergoing a "learning by doing" programme.

Various sources of learning will include but not be limited to the following:

• Coaching and Mentoring

• Various online sources, publications, etc

• Face-to-face training provided by UNICEF as deemed relevant and appropriate

Among other activities, the assignment will start by developing a detailed learning plan for the staff member that will include a time line, expected results, and a clear vision on the set of skills the staff member would have acquired by the end of the assignment. At the same time, the staff member will be able to develop her/his skills to be able to manage regular UNICEF staff member's workload and function on her/his own.

Upon completion of the assignment the JPO will have/will be able to:

• Knowledge/expertise of best practices, lessons learned and communication.

• Understanding of UNICEF's policies and procedures for programming, monitoring and evaluation guidelines.

• Latest programme monitoring and evaluation theory, methodology, technology and tools.

• Understanding of UN Mission and system; and International Code of Conduct.

• Understanding of UNICEF Mission Statement and observance of UNICEF Guiding Principles.

SUPERVISION

Content and methodology of supervision

• UNICEF uses e-PAS (or electronic Performance Appraisal System) that enables staff and supervisors to set up, monitor and complete their annual performance evaluations.

• E-PAS includes a 3-phase participatory performance management approach (planning, mid-year review and year-end assessment) where work outputs, competencies and development goals are discussed and rated by supervisor and supervisee.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• University degree in Social Sciences, ideally with an aspect of water and sanitation development

• 2 years of relevant work experience gained with Government, NGO or International organization, preferably in participatory planning, communication and social mobilization at the community level.

• Experience in the design, management and monitoring of social service provision especially in the field of water and sanitation will be an added advantage.

• Fluency in English. Knowledge of Amharic will be added advantage.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

i) Core Values (Required)

• Commitment

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

• Communication [ II ]

• Working with People [ I ]

• Drive for Results [ I ]

ii) Functional Competencies (Required)

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ I ]

• Analyzing [ II ]

• Applying Technical Expertise [ II ]

• Learning and Researching [ II ]

• Planning and Organizing [ I ]

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking

• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment

• Sets high levels of quality and productivity for self

• Demonstrates an awareness of changes in organizational strategy that impact on own work area

• Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise

• Sets self clearly defined tasks in line objectives set by the line manage

• Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources

• Seeks and quickly absorbs new information and techniques

Eligibility: This post, sponsored by the Government of the United Kingdom, is open to candidates with the UK/British nationality.

This is a two year assignment.

The deadline for applications is 25 December 2015: Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Link for External: https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9NTY2MzYxMDE4NkVGNTcwRkUxMDAwMDAwOUU3MTBGMEYmY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA%3d%3d&sap-client=100&sap-language=EN&sap-accessibility=X

Thereafter only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Link Community Development is seeking applications from dynamic and suitably qualified Ethiopian nationals to join our team as Programme Officer Gender.

LCD aims to improve the quality of basic education for children in rural areas. We work in partnership with SNNPRS BoFED and Education Bureau. Based full-time in Wolaita Sodo, the successful candidate will work as part of the LCD programme team supporting school improvement, girls’ education and language competence across 119 schools and four woredas.

Key areas of responsibility include:

· Coordinate delivery of activities relating to the following outputs with four woredas and 119 schools:

o Better community and parental support for girls’ education

o More girl-friendly schools as a result of support during transition from childhood to adolescence

o Better academic opportunities for girls in as a result of gender-sensitive pedagogy, functioning literacy clubs and access to tutorial classes.

· Co-ordinate LCD support to the MOE’s Girls Education Strategy

· Work closely with four woreda gender officers and 30 cluster supervisors to ensure project delivery as per workplan

· Provide input to programme reporting as required and develop case studies of cohort girls

· Be the Programme Contact Person for Child Protection and safe-guarding in Wolaita

Applicants must complete an application form which is downloadable from the LCD website:

http://www.lcdinternational.org/jobs-volunteering

Please submit completed application forms to lcd@lcdethiopia.org. Deadline for applications is 5pm, Wednesday 6th January 2016.

LCD takes child protection extremely seriously and is rigorous in assessing the suitability all candidates in relation to child protection issues. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer.

Link Community Development is seeking motivated and well-qualified Ethiopian nationals to join our team as Finance and Admin Officer. The aim of this job is to support efficient and accurate financial management of LCD Ethiopia’s programme. Thereis scope for developing systems and using initiative. Based full-time in Wolaita Sodo, the successful candidate will work as part of the LCD programme team supporting school improvement, girls’ education and language competence across 119 schools and four woredas in partnership with the Regional Education Bureau and Wolaita Zone Education Department. The main areas of responsibility are as follows:

· Line management of three Finance & Admin Assistants

· Work closely with LCDE leadership on issues related to fiscal and administrative management

· Reconcile LCDE Quickbooks accounts on a weekly basis

· Monitor transactions in Quickbooks to ensure correct allocation of all expenditure to relevant cost-codes

· Review all payment vouchers on a monthly basis

· Input accruals, prepayment and depreciation into computerised accounts at Year End

· Work closely with International Programme Finance Manager on all donor financial reports

· Support individual staff to budget for their own areas of work / monitor against planned expenditure

· Review monthly payroll & tax payments

· Conduct monthly payroll reconciliation

· Monitor implementation of Finance Manual guidelines; suggest updates to manual as appropriate

· Work closely with the County Finance Monitor during quarterly monitoring visits

· Oversee the procurement system in accordance with donor and Link policies and procedures

· Maintain Asset Registers and present monthly to line manager

· Ensure disposal of assets is aligned to CSA and donor policies

· Ensure that office asset and staff insurance for LCD offices is up to date

· Manage internal and annual external audit processes (preparing for audits and assisting auditors)

Applicants must complete an application form which is downloadable from the LCD website:

http://www.lcdinternational.org/jobs-volunteering

Please submit completed application forms to lcd@lcdethiopia.org. Deadline for applications is 5pm, Wednesday 6th January 2016.

LCD takes child protection extremely seriously and is rigorous in assessing the suitability all candidates in relation to child protection issues. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer.

Location: Geneva (with travels to Africa, Asia, Middle East and New York)

Starting date: March 2016.

Founded in 1962, ICVA (International Council of Voluntary Agencies) is a global network of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that work collectively and with other humanitarian stakeholders to promote and facilitate NGO engagement in the humanitarian sector and its policies.

NGOs form a vital pillar in the international humanitarian community; however, despite implementing the majority of humanitarian work, NGOs often find themselves excluded from key decision-making structures and processes. Increased NGO contribution in these structures and processes could directly benefit affected populations, closing the gap between field realities and global policies.

By strengthening NGO engagement in the development of the humanitarian sector, ICVA aims to positively shape the future of humanitarian assistance, promoting more collective, principled and effective action.

Based on its 2015-2018 Strategy, ICVA promotes and facilitates NGO engagement and partnership with a variety of actors and bodies (e.g. IASC, UN agencies, donors, members states, international and political bodies, and emerging players), with a key focus on:

• Forced Displacement;

• Humanitarian Partnership;

• Humanitarian Coordination; and

• Humanitarian Financing.

Historically based in Geneva, in 2013 ICVA expanded its presence to Asia, MENA and Africa with an intention to:

• Ensure closer proximity with its members in those regions;

• Expand representation to regional or international humanitarian and political bodies and actors present in those regions; and

• Develop stronger links between field realities and global policies.

ICVA’s communications strategy:

Building on the work undertaken over the last 2 years, especially with the development of its regional hubs, ICVA will further invest in external communications in order to increase the ICVA network’s impact.

ICVA’s communications strategy will work towards the following objectives:

1. Increase understanding of ICVA network’s mission and mandate amongst external partners and stakeholders;

2. Increase communication with and amongst ICVA’s members;

3. Increase external visibility of ICVA network and members’ initiatives and participate in strengthening their impacts;

4. Echo ICVA network members’ perspectives and voices on key humanitarian issues.

Objective of the position

Coordinate the implementation of ICVA’s communications strategy.

Organizational Setting

• ICVA’s Communications Coordinator reports to the Director of Partnership and Policy.

• She/he works closely with the Information Officer, the Senior Policy Officers based in Geneva and the Regional Representatives, along with the Executive Director.

Responsibilities and activities

Communication strategy:

• Coordinate the implementation of ICVA network’s communications strategy and support ICVA programme staff in the implementation of this strategy.

Increase understanding of ICVA’s mission and increase communication amongst members:

• Identify improved communication synergies with ICVA members and strengthen exchange amongst ICVA members;

• Develop and coordinate the implementation of an articulated plan to increase the understanding of ICVA’s mandate and mission;

• Develop appropriate communication tools; identify opportunities for communications (conferences, publications, workshops, webinars…); etc.

Increase ICVA network and members’ visibility and impacts:

• Increase visibility of ICVA network and members’ programmes and achievements through a coherent and articulated approach;

• Translate ICVA network and members’ programme content into material appropriate for external communication;

• Maintain and improve ICVA and NGO Coordination Resource Center websites; support the development of an interactive interface with ICVA members; increase ICVA presence in social media; coordinate/write the monthly bulletin and other related initiatives.

Echo ICVA network and members perspectives and voices:

• Increase visibility of ICVA network and members’ perspectives and voices on key humanitarian issues;

• Participate in the finalization of position and briefing papers;

• Ensure global dissemination and identify opportunities for communications – i.e. interviews, publications -, etc.

Others:

• Explore the possibility of developing relationships with key media for increased impact and visibility; write press releases and organize potential media events;

• Support ICVA staff and members in developing talking points for key public presentations;

• Support ICVA staff in developing their communication skills;

• Write, edit, proof-read print materials, presentations, web and social media content including fact sheets, e-newsletters, brochures, annual reports, and media releases.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education:

• Advanced university degree in communication, or related academic field;

• Degree or special training in humanitarian assistance is a plus.

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years’ work experience in the area of communications, including 5 years in communications in the humanitarian sector;

• Demonstrable experience in working with communication actors and media;

• Demonstrable experience in using social media as a communication tool;

• Desirable experience in advocacy and representation;

• Desirable experience in interacting with networks;

• Desirable experience in influencing external partners.

Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of communications issues, dynamics and actors in the humanitarian sector;

• Excellent knowledge of the international humanitarian context including current humanitarian issues.

Competencies and skills:

• Understanding of NGO contribution to the humanitarian sector;

• High technical communication skills;

• Proven ability to work autonomously;

• Proven ability to work in a team;

• Proven ability to work under pressure and be flexible, including the ability to cope with deadlines, multiple tasks, and competing and changing demands;

• Quick analytical thinker who understands contextual developments and is able to make the links with (potential) implications for ICVA;

• Fluency in English and excellent writing skills;

• Good command of French is a plus.

Applications:

A cover letter and CV, including 3 references, should be sent to recruitment2@icvanetwork.org indicating “Communications Coordinator” in the subject line.

The deadline for applications is 24th of January 2016.

Starting date: March 2016.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

"Sometimes in life there is that moment when it's possible to make a change for the better. This is one of those moments."

-Elizabeth Glaser

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at over 5,500 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of over 1,000—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to implement HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.

Job Summary

Through a grant from UNITAID, EGPAF will introduce and scale-up innovative point-of-care (POC) early infant diagnosis (EID) in nine African countries. This four-year project will provide 450 POC EID platforms, which will enable the testing of up to 215,000 HIV-exposed infants. The project will result in increased pediatric HIV diagnosis and earlier initiation of infants on ART, increased pediatric ARV coverage, and improved survival of HIV-positive infants. The global project team, based in Geneva, Switzerland and Washington, DC, is led by the Director, Innovation, and the project team is part of the Technical Leadership, Innovation and Sustainability team. The Evaluation Lead is a senior position on the UNITAID project team, reporting to the Director, Innovation.

POC EID is a new-to-market technology that has not yet been scaled in any setting. As part of EGPAF’s UNITAID-funded project, EGPAF will generate evidence on the impact, effectiveness, and costs associated with the utilization of POC EID. This evidence will be critical to informing future scale-up of POC EID in the nine countries and beyond.

The Evaluation Lead will be responsible for designing and leading the implementation of key studies, as part of this project. These include:

1. The impact of POC EID on EID testing coverage, turn-around time of test results, number and percentage of infants/caregivers receiving results, and cascade of care, including number of days from HIV diagnosis to ART initiation

2. A comprehensive comparative cost analysis of POC EID versus conventional EID (cost/test; cost/infection detected; cost/infant on ART), in collaboration with academic partners

Travel to the nine project countries, all in sub-Saharan Africa, is required and estimated at 25%. Periodic travel to Washington, DC may also be required.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of the key studies to be implemented under the UNITAID project, working in close collaboration with EGPAF country teams and the EGPAF Research team;

• Support country teams to identify appropriate facilities for study activities;

• Lead the development of necessary study protocols, tools and resources, to support country teams to implement the studies;

• Collaborate with academic partners as necessary to design and input into cost effectiveness modeling.

• Oversee the implementation of the studies;

• Provide technical assistance and support to EGPAF’s country teams to effectively implement the studies;

• Collaborate closely with EGPAF’s Research team to ensure all human subjects research requirements are in place and adhered to;

• Routinely monitor the progress of each study, and provide regular updates to the Director, Innovation, Senior Director, Technical Leadership, Innovation and Sustainability, and Vice President, Research;

• Prepare abstracts and presentations for global fora, including conferences;

• Represent EGPAF in point of care global technical working groups;

• Develop manuscripts for publication on study results.

Education:

Expertise in public health, HIV research and/or epidemiology as demonstrated by a master’s degree with MD or PhD preferred.

Required Experience and Capabilities:

• Ten years of experience in public health programs, ideally including experience with pediatric or prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) programs

• Demonstrated experience in design, conduct and analysis in rigorous implementation science/impact evaluation studies in resource-limited countries, including protocol development, implementation and monitoring

• Demonstrated strong technical skills in written and oral communication

• Strong management and supervisory skills, including demonstrated ability to organize and lead a multidisciplinary group of individuals containing members with different experience (e.g. study site staff, data analysis/biostatistics staff) and to keep the group motivated and operating on a timeline.

• In-depth understanding of evolving international health priorities and donor expectations for program results, outcomes, impact and reporting

• Ability to translate implementation science/impact studies into understandable lessons learned and action priorities for programmatic and other technical staff

• Knowledge of and experience in the international health program development field, especially with international and U.S. donor agencies, private sector foundations and/or the World Health Organization

• Ability to develop productive working relationships with counterparts in other agencies and organizations worldwide

• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform

• Ability to travel up to 30% and interact professionally in challenging environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the design, conduct and analysis of implementation science studies in resource limited countries.

• Prior peer-reviewed journal publication, preferably in the area of HIV program issues in resource-limited countries

• Previous experience evaluating use of diagnostic tools in field settings

• Previous experience in pediatric HIV or PMTCT programs in resource-limited settings, ideally including pediatric diagnosis and treatment programs.

To apply, please upload CV and application to: http://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=D36DE745C4233F75FB4E7628D4EA62...

Internal/External Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: MULU/Worksite Clinical Network Services Coordinator

Department/Program: MULU/Worksite

Level: BI

Required Number 1 (one)

Reports to: MULU/Worksite Program Manager

Place of work: Jimma with field travels

Duration of contract: Indefinite,based on performance and availability of fund

Remuneration: As per organization’s pay scale plus other PSI/E staff benefits

Application Deadline: January 01, 2016

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 visitwww.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.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of MULU/Worksite Program Manager, the Clinical Network Services Coordinator is responsible for implementing standard operations procedures and quality assurance standards at a network of private, NGO, public and Worksite clinics delivering integrated HCT, STI, reproductive health (RH) services and condom programming. Successful candidates should come from, or demonstrate a willingness to be relocated permanently to the field office towns whenever necessary. S/he should also be willing to engage in up to 50% travel to/from Addis and to project towns along their assigned geographic area. S/he will also represent PSI MULU/Worksite with all partners, including regional government structures, NGOs and private sector partners in her/his assignment area. This position is seconded to the World Learning and stationed at regional office.

Essential Functions

· Identify, train and supervise private, NGO, public and worksite clinic providers to implement standard operating procedures for integrated MARPs-friendly HCT, STI, RH services and condom promotion and distribution.

· Lead and supervise the strengthening of HCT, STI, RH services and referral system at worksite network service delivery points and coordinate condom promotion and distribution in all operational sites.

· Contribute to worksite and area/town-level work plans for PSI, sub partners and service providers.

· Deliver worksite performance indicators across the assigned area, as per the program Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) and work plan.

· Coordinate worksite Monitoring and Evaluation activities, including standardizing and rolling up indicators, data collection and supportive supervision tools, and regular data quality assessments of town-level implementation.

· Coordinate joint clinical technical review meetings (between worksite provider, project partners and public facilities) and facilitate experience sharing meetings (between worksite providers).

· Participate in worksite bio-medical service assessment.

· Participate in town-level service mapping.

· Develop and implement cost effective training, field travel and supportive supervision activity budgets.

· Provide materials and equipment to the worksite network providers, according to budgets.

· Conduct and report on routine supportive supervision according to Quality Assurance standards.

· Participate in data quality assessments and audits, compile, verify and submit worksite network service delivery reports.

· Participate in annual performance and learning system, including management by objectives, performance appraisals and capacity development.

· Ensure area office compliance with GoE, donor and PSI rules, regulations and procedures; and facilitate internal and external audit activities, where required.

· Work in closely with MULU/MARPs and World Learning Regional Program coordinators.

· Represent PSI MULU/Worksite with all partners, including regional government structures, NGOs and private sector partners in respective assigned area.

· Perform other related tasks assigned by the 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor Degree in Clinical Nursing or Public Health or related field.

· 4 years of relevant experience in HIV/RH clinical service delivery in some or all of the following clinical areas: HTC, STI, FP, ANC, RH, ART.

TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS

· Computer application skill

· Communication skills

· Fluency in English, Amharic and knowledge of regional language is advantageous.

· Knowledge of combination prevention is a plus.

· Familiarity with condom programming approach is additional advantage. . Worksite HIV/AIDS Programming experience.

Application Process:

Interested and qualified applicants can send their application to the following mailing address before/on January 01, 2016.

PSI/Ethiopia

HR Department, Application for MULU/Worksite Clinical Network Services Coordinator position

P.O.Box 468 code 1250

Addis Ababa

Applicants can also apply through www.ethiojobs.com, www.ethiocv.com or drop applications to the receptionist at our Head Office located at Bole Medhanealem area, around Edna Mall Cinema, in front of Harmony Hotel. No Phone calls please.

Applicants are expected to submit updated CV with cover letter and copies of all other education and work certificate credentials**.**

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

To implement UNHCR's global mandate on statelessness, the Statelessness Section of the Division of International Protection serves as the engine driving development of UNHCR’s responses to statelessness at both the operational and doctrinal levels. On 4 November 2014, UNHCR launched its Campaign to End Statelessness in 10 years. A key component of the Campaign is the Global Action Plan: 2014 – 2024, which comprises 10 Actions for States and others to take to achieve the goal of ending statelessness within a decade. To ensure that the activities planned for implementation of the Global Action Plan in 2016 are successfully completed, it is necessary to bolster the human resources of the Statelessness Section through the engagement of a consultant for an initial period of seven months from 15 February 2015.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Legal Coordinator (Statelessness), the incumbent will have the following responsibilities:

• Prepare draft policy papers on statelessness and help organize internal and external expert and stakeholder meetings;
• Support the Section’s monitoring of statelessness projects funded through Seeds for Solutions;
• Support the Annual Programme Review with respect to statelessness activities;
• Provide other support as needed for the day-to-day activities of the Statelessness Section.

Qualifications and experience:

• University degree in law, with specialization in international law, including a focus on international human rights law, preferred;
• At least four years of related professional experience, including working experience at the international level and preferably including on nationality and statelessness matters. UNHCR field experience is desirable;
• Excellent legal research, analytical and drafting skills;
• Good communications and advocacy skills;
• Excellent knowledge of English, working knowledge of another UN language is an asset;
• Knowledge of international legal standards on statelessness is an asset;
• Knowledge of UNHCR’s planning and budgeting is an asset.

Please send your CV and covering letter by 8 January 2016 to the Statelessness Section of the Division of International Protection, UNHCR HQ: statelessness@unhcr.org

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL- (RFP -ETH- 2015 – 9123018)**

OPEN for local and International firm/ company

UNICEF Ethiopia Office is seeking Request for Proposals (RFP) from Firm/Company/Organisation to – Establish LTA for a period of 12 months- to support Design and Supervision of 5 Multi-Village Water Supply Schemes in Afar and Somali Regions of Ethiopia.**

1.Background:

In June 2105, the Government of Ethiopia declared the failure of the spring Belg rains affecting smallholder famers and pastoralist. In October a Government –led multi-agency Meher assessment was conducted and concluded that the expected harvest was far below expectation due to poor and erratic rains as a result to El Niño. This led to the increase in the number of priority one woredas from 142 in August to 186 and the estimated number of people in need of food assistance rose to 10.2 million with and an estimated 400,000 children with severe acute malnutrition. In December 20156 the Government of Ethiopia and humanitarian partners today launched the joint Humanitarian Requirements Document (HRD) for 2016. The appeal seeks $1.4 billion to provide 10.2 million people with emergency food assistance; 5.8 million people with water, health and sanitation; and more than 2.1 million people with nutrition including 400,000 severely malnourished children.

2.Objectives.**

The main objectives of this LTA contract are to:

a) Undertake engineering feasibility, business plan studies in the selected villages (n.5 multi-village water supply schemes)

b) Provide supervision services of related works

3.Methodology.

A pre-condition for this LTA/contract is that the proposed team(s) working for both phases is (are) the result of an association of International and Local (Ethiopian) experts/firms. Relevant Joint Venture or association agreements/letters shall be included in the technical proposal along with other required documents. Failing in presenting such documents shall result in rejection of proposals. While listing the proposed experts for each phase, the consultant shall ensure that local (regional) language is spoken within the team(s).

All the activities will be undertaken based on the Government of Ethiopia’s policies, norms, and regulations for water supply and sanitation in urban and rural areas, as well as good practices according to international standards.

More details of the requirements for this bid can be found in the RFP.

Interested and eligible bidders from local organizations are invited to collect the complete tender documents by sending an email to Mr. Sebastian Muzuma (smuzuma@unicef.org) or Mr. Deresse Damte (ddamte@unicef.org) Starting on Monday, 28-Dec-2015. Proposals are to be submitted to UNICEF Ethiopia Office on or before 9.00 am (East African Time) 13-Jan-2015(Wednesday). Please quote the RFP nr. 9123018 in all your correspondences. Due to the nature of the bid, there will be no bid public opening for this offer. UNICEF reserves the right to accept or reject part or all of any or all bids. ADDRESS: UNICEF Ethiopia, UNECA Compound, NOF Building, 2^nd floor Supply Section, Attn. Mr. Sebastian Muzuma (smuzuma@unicef.org) / Mr. Deresse Damte, P.O.BOX 1169, TEL: +251-11 518 4233 / 4167, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) Geneva office is offering an internship
with the communications team.

The preferred starting date for the internship would be February 2016.

ISHR is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply,
irrespective of nationality, race, gender or age.

Background

This internship with ISHR offers a unique opportunity for communications students to be
involved in and learn about the communications activities of a leading international human
rights non-governmental organisation.

The intern will be based at ISHR’s Geneva office and will receive exposure to the UN human
rights system and the international human rights non-governmental community.

Objective

To develop the skills and experience of a budding visual communications professional.

The intern will:

• Develop their skills, knowledge and experience in the area of visual communications
• Acquire experience working for an international human rights NGO
• Gain extensive exposure to the UN human rights system and its mechanisms
• Broaden their professional competencies

The opportunity

The communications team is now offering an internship in which the incumbent will develop a
range of visual communications skills through practical exposure to the daily activities of a
human rights NGO.

Responsibilities and duties may include:

• Video production, editing, posting
• Event photography, photo editing and publishing
• Website maintenance
• Drafting, editing and/or publication of online articles on human rights issues
• Production of publications and marketing materials
• Graphic design,
• Event planning, coordination and management
• Development of social media strategy
• 10-20% of administrative tasks
The applicant will also be required to perform the following:
• Database management
• Administration support to the communications team
• Translation and proofreading (if applicable)

The ideal applicant

To be considered, applicants should be undertaking university studies in the field of
communication, marketing, languages, graphic design or similar, or have recently completed
such studies.

They should also possess:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (professional level fluency).
French and/or Spanish desirable.
• Excellent IT skills including a good command of Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Good command of Indesign and Photoshop
• Interest in online social media
• Excellent social skills and ability to multi-task
• Desire to acquire experience working in a multicultural environment and interest in
the work of a human rights NGO
• Full or part-time availability for a period of six months
• Swiss or EU citizen/Permit B or C
ISHR welcomes applications from candidates without any or with limited work experience.

Please note:

This is an unpaid internship. Travel costs, travel arrangements and accommodation are the
responsibility of the intern. ISHR covers the cost of the Geneva public transport card, visa
fees and accident insurance. ISHR also offers a strong professional development and
training plan. For more information, please visit our website: www.ishr.ch/internships

Applicants should submit the following by email to internship@ishr.ch:

• A cover letter including ideal internship duration and possible start date
• A current CV
• A sample of communications work is also welcomed (graphic design, writing,
photography…)

The deadline for application is Friday 8 January 2016, 8 pm, Geneva time.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Country: Ethiopia – Kebri Dehar

Length of contract: 10 months – starting on February 1st 2016.

The position:
The general objective of your mission will be to ensure the overall management of the programmes and support functions in Kebri Dehar (KD), Somali region of Ethiopia.

More specifically, you will have to:

Ensure the overall management of the programmes:

• With the support of the Project Managers (PM) and the Technical Advisers(TA) in Addis Ababa (AA), participate and contribute to the development of new projects including feasibility study, draft of concept notes and LFA (TAs in AA are in charge of proposal writing eventually)
• Work in close collaboration with the program management team on the implementation of policies and practices. Ensure the documentation of experiences and lessons learnt for the betterment of the program;
• Ensure that objectives, planning and budget agreed with donors are followed by PMs;
• Support the PM in implementing a sound monitoring system (PMs are responsible for the monitoring of their project with the technical support of the TAs)
• Make sure that the program is implemented following the PLA approach/principles that ACF is piloting in KD (we do not follow this approach at 100% but we do try to run a demand driven approach)

Ensure the overall management of support functions:

• Coordinate closely with the Finance Manager and the HR manager ensuring good lines of communication between administration and all projects and adherence to administration procedures and policies;
• Supervise logistics, HR and administrative reporting
• Supervise implementation of logistics, HR and administrative procedures
• Supervise field contribution for logistics, administration and HR for program proposals and reporting

Ensure the overall management of security:

• Directly manage security incidents and reporting with the supervision of Country Logistics Manager (CLM) /Country Director (CD)
• Be the focal point for security management at the base
• Validate field movement planning according to security plan
• Be the focal point for staff evacuation
• Update regularly the security plan for the base

Carry out a continuous strategic analysis of the security and humanitarian context in Somali region:

• Analyze the regional security context using all available sources
• Alert CLM and CD pro-actively on imminent risks and threats and suggest plan of action/ impact on operations in the region
• Advise the Deputy Country Director Program (DCDP) and program departments in strategic programming with regards to impact of security on program activities
• Maintain and develop networks and sources for security context analysis
• Analyze the regional humanitarian context using all available sources in collaboration with Program Departments and contribute to timely alerting on humanitarian emergencies
• Participate in meetings related to security at field level

Ensure representation and coordination:

• Participate in technical meetings at field level related to programs, involve and accompany Program Managers if detailed technical input is required.
• Participate in humanitarian coordination meetings at field level
• Coordination with other NGOs and UN bodies
• Participate in the organization and ensure successful donors field visit in collaboration with CD/DCDP
• Lead negotiations; represent ACF towards authorities and lead negotiation with the following authorities ARRA, BoFED, RWB, RHB, etc. especially for project agreement, extension, etc.
• Collaborate with the Program and Liaison Department in the capital in order to ensure timely production and submission of reports and communication to local authorities at field level

Be responsible for HR Management:

• Directly line manage deputy Field co, Finance/HR, lo, and PMs
• Provide strong supervision, guidance and advise they may require in order to carry out their tasks
• Ensure positive team spirit and intervene/ mediate in case of disputes
• Ensure regular and timely appraising
• Ensure proper break planning and gap coverage

Ensure Reporting & Communication :

• Provide regular updates and reports to the CD on all issues pertaining to program management;
• Ensure good internal communication practices are in place and in collaboration with all staff, review on a regular basis (team meetings, reporting procedures);
• Ensure the program management is closely informed about the situation, social and political environment, evolution of the context and other relevant internal development;
• Ensure coordination between PMs in order to develop experience sharing, documentation and application of lessons learnt.

The applicant:

• You hold a master level - compulsory (for work permit purpose)
• You have experience in a similar field management position including HR and program management (A profile in FSL or Wash would be a plus)
• You are fluent in English
• You are able to work and live in an isolated set up
• You are patient and diplomat

Context of the base and programs:

Mini break in Addis every 6 weeks.
KD is a perfect place to do on-line courses.
KD is a small base but needs are important and there is almost no other NGOs managing a constant presence in KD.

Status:
Gross monthly salary ranging from €1805 to €2305 depending on relevant experience
Food and hygiene expenses, per diem, transportation costs, collective or individual accommodation, medical insurance
25 days of annual paid leaves and 20 days of rest and recuperation (R&R) per year

To apply, please visit our website:
http://recrutement.actioncontrelafaim.org/positions/view/1501/A-Field-Coordinator/

BACKGROUND

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa and Yemen since 1997. Using a protection of human rights framework, DRC focused originally on Somalis who have been displaced by conflict, but now DRC’s regional programme encompasses support to forcibly displaced people from South Sudan and in Yemen as well. Intervention sectors include protection, livelihoods, NFI distribution, shelter, sanitation and hygiene, and water (WASH) amongst others. Regionally, DRC is present in Somalia, Yemen, Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Uganda, and these offices are supported by a regional office in Nairobi. There are also non-operational region-wide initiatives, focusing on durable solutions and mixed migration, which are supported from the Nairobi regional office. Currently DRC Ethiopia/Djibouti supports field offices in five locations: Dolo Ado, Jijiga and Gambella in Ethiopia and Djibouti-Ville and Ali-Sabieh in Djibouti. The last two years have seen significant growth in programme size, especially in Gambella, and there also has been a growth in the number of support and management functions demanded and required by the programme offices, in order to maintain quality and accountability.

PURPOSE

The position as Head of Finance and Administration in any DRC operation is a cornerstone in keeping up the high quality in DRC’s operations. DRC Ethiopia’s HoFA will be directly responsible for ensuring that DRC programs in the country operate in accordance with DRC’s operational standards as expressed in the DRC Operations Handbook and other guidelines in the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system (ref. Operations Handbook chapter 3 and related tools as well as parts A, B, C & D of the handbook) as well as the rules set forth by the DRC Regional Office in Nairobi.
The HoFA will play a significant part in qualifying and implementing initiatives coming from the global and regional DRC organisational development and financial accountability initiatives .DRC Ethiopia’s HoFA will report to the Country Director and be part of the senior management team Will oversee the finance and administration department for the entire country operation, including all support services (finance, administration, logistics, and procurement) in the country office and the field offices, overseeing a staff of more than 20 people. The HoFA will ensure timely and appropriate communication with Area and Project Managers concerning all issues related to finance, administration, human resources, logistics, and procurement, and work proactively to resolve differences and prioritize time-sensitive issues. The HoFA receives technical support from the Finance Department and the Operations and Policy Support Unit in DRC’s Headquarters in Copenhagen. The HoFA will support the Country Director and the Senior Management Team of DRC Ethiopia in liaising with donors and government officials, especially as relates to issues of compliance, registration, and audit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The specific duties of the DRC Ethiopia HoFA will encompass the four key areas of: Administration (including IT), Finance, Procurement and Logistics. Overall the HoFA will be responsible for the following:

• Engagement with the senior management team, meeting regularly to discuss organisational concerns/issues
• The existence and maintenance of an accurate and timely Management Information System. This includes, among other things, overall planning, budget and control of expenditures for shared operational costs, but also coordination of budgeting and expenditure related to programme implementation.
• Supervision, audits and controlling and implementation of corrective actions related to the DRC standards for operations. This includes, among other things, supervision of all financial reporting and financial procedures, including the monthly schedule for financial reporting to HQ, donor reporting and audits, cash flow and liquidity management, legal framework and reporting relations to national authorities.
• Training and training needs assessments as part of improving compliance with DRC standards. This includes on-the-job training, instructions and relevant follow up measures, as well as the design and conduct of more topic-bound training sessions.
• Systems development and roll out of systems already developed in close cooperation and coordination with DRC’s headquarters. This includes tools for monitoring shared expenditures, donor co-funding and decentralised book keeping and grants management systems.
• Ensure that all administrative and legal-related systems are accurate and maintained. This includes ensuring that local human resources related procedures are in line with the local labor law; ensuring that the expatriates receive all necessary paperwork to work in Ethiopia, including business visas as well as work and residence permits, receive driver’s licenses, and are registered with the appropriate offices; assisting in keeping the organization’s registrations in country and the regions in which it works up-to-date with the federal and local governmental authorities; and making sure that the 70/30 program/administration division of budgets required by Ethiopian law is rigorously adhered to.
• Support the deployment of expatriate staff members, especially as regards travel, shipping, housing, and Country Office compliance with the DRC Terms of Expatriate Employment.
• Provide technical support to all of the areas under the HoFA’s supervision, specifically finance, administration, human resources, logistics, and procurement.
• Work to build the capacity of finance and administrative staff members throughout the DRC Ethiopia operation through frequent in-service training sessions and mentoring support.
• Direct supervision and management of staff in the relevant areas of responsibility.
• Mapping of the main areas of non-compliance with DRC’s administrative and operational standards in the operations, which includes identification of the sources/reasons of non-compliance.
• Provide strategic financial and operational analyses as part of regular assessment of programme and organisational health. Supervise monthly preparation of financial analyses,
• Developing a compliance improvement plan for addressing the issues of non-compliance including identification of priority issues, measures such as training or extended supervision to address them, organisational adjustments necessary, and development of new or application of already existing systems/tools which can support the implementation of the standards.
• Identifying gaps in 70/30 rule implementation and developing systems to ensure compliance with the 70/30 rule.
• Ensuring all expatriate staff members have proper permission to work and reside in Ethiopia.
• Guaranteeing that DRC Ethiopia country and field offices, as well as any guest houses, have an appropriate, functioning physical plant and provide a safe working (or living) environment conducive to promoting DRC’s mission to aid displaced persons.
• Streamlining and harmonizing logistics and procurement procedures across all of DRC Ethiopia’s offices.
• Any other duties as agreed with the Country Director.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Post graduate degree in Financial/Business management, Public Administration, Social Sciences or other relevant fields. Addition Professional qualification such as ACCA or CPA is desired.
• 8 years INGO or other international agencies experience in finance and operations management in international humanitarian set up, including demonstrated ability to set up operational management systems in a large programme and direct experience of delivery of humanitarian programme in an emergency response.
• Extensive experience in financial reporting and knowledge of major donor rules including UNHCR, UNICEF, OCHA, WFP, ECHO, EC, DFID, DANIDA and USG.
• Proven experience in managing large budgets for multiple donors.
• Proficient in standard computer applications and various accounting and financial management software. Good knowledge Navision financial software will be an added advantage
• Strong accounting and analytical skills and well developed knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong experience in guiding, couching, capacity building and motivating country programme staff and partners.
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks in order to achieve desired results in a multiphasic environment with a very high workload.
• Professional, courteous and able to work with abroad spectrum of people.
• Previous DRC experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills in English is required.
• Flexible, enthusiastic and willingness to learn from others.

GENERAL
Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework into the work of DRC (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html) CONDITIONS

Reporting: This position reports to Country Director

Availability: As soon as possible

Duty station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with frequent travel to the other offices.

Contract: 1 year contract dependent on both funding and performance. Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Global Expatriates (available at www.drc.dk under Vacancies). This position is graded as A7.
For qualified National staff the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for National staff

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies.
Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application on www.drc.dk under vacancies no later than 8th January 2016

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk

General Background

Artisan work is the second largest source of income in the developing world, after agriculture. This sector also shows promising growth and demand in Western markets. Date gathered from ProGres also shows that many populations of concern self-identify as artisans (i.e. in the case of Syrian crisis- approximately 15%).

Pilots in Lebanon and Egypt show proof of concept. These should be followed, and the project should be scaled to other relevant UNHCR operations. The consultant will be exploring with other operations, in order to identify the potential for similar projects in other regions.

There are over 50 million populations of concern globally today. The outflow of populations from conflict areas to host countries is unprecedented. Populations of concern require proportionate shares of a host country’s resources, including water, sanitation, education, and health care systems. As a result, public services are stretched, purchasing power reduced through high inflation, and increased competition for jobs is driving down wages. The combination of these factors leads to tensions between the two groups.

However, despite their dire situation and lack of opportunity in exile, many of the artisans seeking refuge would be able to contribute to their country of asylum if provided with appropriate opportunities. Many are educated and skilled – be it formally as professional craftsmen or artisans, or informally through, for example, embroidery work done in the seclusion of homes and families.

Within host countries, the design, arts and crafts scene may be growing, with thriving businesses and an increasing interest from both local and international customers. Often they are ready to utilize the unique skills of refugee populations to grow their own businesses. In pilot programs, UNHCR is collaborating with local designers to make the products modern and market-ready. Designers benefit by drawing on a uniquely skilled labor force that does not displace national workers. Such unique skills can be transferred to other local artisans. Established local designers are also able to help builds the artisans' capacity and skills for the long-term. This creates sustainable employment, and potentially, a whole new market of crafts products being exported from host country.

International retailers are also being identified by UNHCR for marketing the artisans’ creations. Expanding to new markets not only creates more jobs for populations of concern and locals, but also brings economic benefits for the regions where these populations are hosted. The local designers enjoy boosts in sales - invigorating the local economy - while artisans benefit by adding value to their crafts and generating regular income. By injecting income and boosting the local economy, it lets host communities and government see, in tangible terms, the value added of refugee livelihoods. In pilot projects UNHCR has partnered with private sector designers and retailers who have offered employment at decent work criteria. Other UN partnerships have been sought out as well. These will need to be nurtured and developed further. New partners will be sought out.

With support from UNHCR and partners, artisan refugees and other populations of concern could be provided with an opportunity to use and build on their existing skills and use them for income-generation to support their life in exile (and beyond), supplying the private sector with their goods. Livelihoods projects in the design, arts and crafts sector would thus not only cater for the immediate and medium-term needs by allowing them to earn an income, but they would also be a means to foster greater social cohesion and understanding between them and host communities while creating (economic) value for both groups.

Roles and responsibilities

Key activities include:

a. Build partnerships with private sector partners to connect refugees to the artisanal value chain at the national and global levels. In new field locations, create networks of refugee artisans, implementing partners, local designers and international design retailers to create inclusive value chains whereby poor artisans from both refugee and host community may earn decent wages, and local economies benefit from increased exports. Nurture and develop these partnerships in existing pilots.

b. Build partnerships with other UN agencies as well as other development actors in order to further placing refugee self-reliance and livelihoods on the development agenda.

c. Provide operational guidance to UNHCR and field partners for starting and scaling projects that facilitate refugee artisan’s inclusion into local, global, and online retail markets.

• Conduct craft sector assessments and evaluations of local retail and export potential, assessing the feasibility of a particular artisan population’s products and their viability in the marketplace. Missions will be undertaken by the consultant to assess market potential for crafts, provide recommendations as to which products to pursue, ways in which they can be tweaked (design, raw materials, etc), which local retailers to engage, and to collect photos and information (prices, prototypes).

• Apply lessons learned in pilot countries in order to effectively replicate and scale up the project.

d. Expand employment and income for artisan populations of concern as well as host community artisans, by helping connect global retailers with centers of production in host countries. Identify roadblocks and their solutions to ensure artisans can export goods to global markets.

e. Engage in partnerships with established local designers to aid in (a) design and aesthetic consultations, (b) to hire skilled refugees, (c) to act as intermediary for UNHCR and international retailers, using the skills of artisans and their own entrepreneurial talent.

f. In coordination with field offices, help identify training opportunities to populations of concern in host countries, building in the areas of design skills and access to markets where needed, increasing self-reliance. Enhance skills in craft for both refugee and host community.

More specifically, he/she will:

a. Work with designers for product development and merchandising export collections: using existing artisanal skills, overseeing the design of prototypes to show to potential retailers in close collaboration with designer partners and field staff, and exporting logistics aid (systems development and good practices to ensure artisans can export their goods to global markets).

b. Establish and continue contact with global retailers to partner on the project. These include not only mainstream retailers, but also those specifically interested in sourcing socially conscious products, as well as relevant online retailers.

c. Identify avenues for additional UNHCR staffing, expertise and prioritization at the field level specifically for the artisanal projects. Aid field office in candidate selection and hiring.

d. Guide field office to Identify refugees and other people of concern who are trained artisans, by skill and region.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

• Artisanal project expanded

• Reporting on income and employment in the artisanal sector started and enhanced in targeted countries

Qualifications and Experience

a. Education

• University degree in business, economics, development economics or any other related field.

b. Work Experience

• 8-10 years of work experience in the private and non-profit sector, with: relevant focus on arts/crafts sector, proven project management experience, experience with business strategy development (strategic management) and preferably with market entry strategy.

• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, and developing key strategic partnerships with private sector and development partners, and with refugees and other populations of concern and intermediaries in value chains.

• Demonstrated experience as a Livelihoods Practitioner. Experience in conducting market assessments and value chain analysis with results in a market-oriented approach to employment for poorer and/or marginalized communities.

c. Key Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of the design and arts/crafts scene, including relevant private sector companies, UN development agencies and NGOs. Clear focus on product development and design and business and marketing aspect of home décor and design goods.

• Strong communications skills demonstrated by proven experience in writing and/or photography and/or film related to the artisan and design sector.

• Good knowledge of Public-Private partnerships specifically of private sector companies engaging in sourcing from poor communities (inclusive value chains, inclusive business, shared value).

• Excellent interpersonal, networking and analytical skills.

• Advanced English skills, written and spoken.

• Knowledge of spoken and written French and Arabic an advantage.

Applicants should send CVs and cover letters to livelihoods@unhcr.org by 6 January 2016.

World Vision is a Humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our 45,000+ staff members working in more than 90 countries are united through our ethos, mission and shared desire for all individuals, especially children, to overcome poverty, inequality and injustice.

Here’s where you come in:

As Project Manager, Early Warning for Early Action you will lead the creation and implementation of the World Vision International Partnership’s Early Warning for Early Action / Farmer Information System (EWEA/FIS) in Mali where the platform will be first implemented. You will ensure the proposed set of activities properly meets the local needs and is aligned with the Mali government policy. Additionally you will lead collaboration within the WV Partnership and with external agencies both local and international involved in EWEA/FI Systems. Finally you will lead the development of appropriate technology solutions for gathering, processing, and transmission of data to Farmers, WV management and external stakeholders.

Requirements include:

· Bachelor’s degree in computer or applied science, business or management, agriculture or relevant science.

· Master’s degree preferred.

· 8 - 10 years’ experience in Information Systems Management or Telecommunications Industry.

· 8 years’ experience working with an International organization.

· Experience in International relief and development, Project management and Agriculture, economic development, food security, humanitarian and emergency affairs, or disaster risk reduction.

· Effective in written and verbal communication in English and French.

· The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Is this the job for you?

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online and apply by the closing date

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HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMME COORDINATER – OXFAM

LOCATION: ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

CONTRACT TYPE: Open ended ( ACCOMPANIED)

LEVEL C1

SALARY RANGE: £27,550 - £36,547 Net per annum (Oxfam will meet the tax and social security liabilities of the post holder, in relation to Oxfam's employment)

A competitive salary package will be negotiated with the right candidate based on skill and experience. Oxfam will meet the tax and social security liabilities, plus attractive benefits including Housing, Medical, School Fees up to 3 children, among others.

Background

Oxfam is one of the world's leading International Humanitarian Agencies, assisting people affected by poverty, natural disasters and conflict throughout the world. With over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 90 countries, Oxfam is able to achieve the greatest impact to alleviate poverty and suffering through combining emergency response work, long-term development programmes, and campaigning for lasting change. The Horn, East, and Central Africa (HECA) region is the largest region within Oxfam, covering eight countries including Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. The Regional Centre is based in Nairobi and provides leadership and strategic support to the Oxfam country programmes.

The role

Reporting to the Drought Response Manager and responsible for the technical leadership of humanitarian work in Ethiopia, you will contribute to and provide shared leadership and management support to the development, design and delivery of the humanitarian country strategies, resource mobilisation, programme quality, high risk project management and donor relations and coordinate humanitarian preparedness and responses within the country. You will line manage designated programme managers and technical specialists and work closely with technical leads to leverage the integration of campaigning, policy and humanitarian work in all aspects of our programming.

The Person

To succeed in this role you will have:

• A track record of designing and leading humanitarian programmes at a strategic level in a complex environment
• Proven management skills with the ability to quickly deliver results, and with an understanding of both ends of the continuum between humanitarian and development programming
• Experience in leading and motivating multi disciplinary, geographically remote teams; a high degree of self awareness and an understanding of how to drive and support excellent team performance and individual development
• Experience of high-level representation, fundraising and managing complex relationships involving a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to be flexible, to work under stress and tight deadlines, and a passion for working with others.
• Experience of working in the East Africa region desirable
• Commitment to values of inclusiveness, empowerment, accountability and gender equality

This is a great opportunity for a dedicated and dynamic professional. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs Ref: INT 2117 Closing date: 4th January 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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The WHO programme on HIV is guided by the Global Health Strategy for HIV 2011-15. Its goals are consistent with getting to zero: UNAIDS Strategy 2011-15 and other international commitments as for example the Millennium Development Goals. A new Global Health Strategy 2016-21 is under Development. The objective of the Department of HIV is to lead an effective, organisation wide HIV effort to support member states in the implementation of the strategy. The HIV Department provides technical and strategic leadership in key technical areas, and leverages the capacity of other HQ departments to contribute to the broader HIV programme.

Within the HIV Department, the contractor will work with the Treatment and Care Unit (TAC) Unit

Main Tasks:

1. Update, in collaboration with the Medical Officer of HIV Drug Resistance, a detailed process plan for developing the HIVDR-GAP and Resource Mobilisation Strategy.

2. Draft regular and timely communications for the HIVDR Steering Group (SG). Support the preparation of regular meetings and/or monthly calls of the Steering Group, minute the meetings and monitor the execution of agreed action points.

3. Support internal and external communication (in collaboration with the HIV Department information officer) on the strategies development process and ensure updated mailing lists and contact database.

4. Support the coordination and organization of the 6 external consultation meetings. This will include:

5. Support an on-line public multi-stakeholder consultation on the draft HIVDR GAP and resource mobilisation strategy by developing questionnaires and other online and/or off-line tools for canvassing the view of different constituencies and stakeholders, and compile and analyse the survey outcome.

6. Prepare materials and schedule and conduct interviews with key informants

7. In collaboration with the Project Manager PDI, draft terms of reference and/or outlines for contracting of appropriate technical and logistical expertise involved in the GAP development process, including (i) technical writer(s) and lay-out (ii) the experts in modelling the estimation of the cost for non-action (that is, the cost of lack of action to contain and minimize HIVDR globally), and (iii) in advocacy and communication.

8. Writing and Revision: Develop an outline and update regularly the drafts of the (i) Global Action Plan, including scale up plan for HIVDR-related activities in targeted high burden countries (10-20 countries) and (ii) Monitoring and Evaluation Framework with indicators, milestones, and division of labour, and the modelling and costing. Develop and update drafts of the (iii) Resource Mobilization Strategy

9. Facilitate support to the GAP publication and related products (Resource mobilisation strategy and Advocacy strategy) in terms of writing, lay-out and proof reading in English.

10. Support the launch of the HIVDR-GAP. Prepare development of background documents, slides, presentations.

11. Prepare an operational plan for the advocacy and resource mobilization strategies based on roles assigned from all sub-groups and contributors

12. Produce final report of HIVDR-GAP and Resource Mobilisation development process, including findings of the consultation processes, discussion of issues specific to HIVDR, and recommendations for future WHO GAP/strategy development processes.

Submission of proposals:

All documents related to this RFP are to be found under https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/40771.

A prospective bidder requiring any clarification on technical, contractual or commercial matters may notify WHO via email at the following address no later than (7 January 2016, Geneva CET). Email for submissions of all queries: pdifin@who.int (use subject: WHO Bid Ref. 2015/HTM/HIV/020)

All documents must be received by WHO no later than 15 January 2016, 12:00 (CET).

a) Covering letter signed by the bidder or the respective authority when the bidder is not an individual.

b) Proposal (including, but not restricted to, technical and financial documents).

c) “2015HTMHIV019_3_RFP Confidentiality Undertaking (CI).pdf” form completed/signed.

d) “2015HTMHIV019_4_RFP Acknowledgement Form (CI).pdf” form completed/signed as confirmation of the bidder's intention to submit a bona fide proposal and designate its representative to whom communications may be directed, including any addenda,

e) “2015HTMHIV019_5_RFP Acceptance Form (CI).pdf” form completed/signed.

f) “2015HTMHIV019_6_RFP Completeness Form (CI).pdf” form completed/signed.

· Email for submissions of forms and/or proposal: pdifin@who.int (use subject: Bid Ref 2015HTMHIV020)

· Mailing address for submission of proposal:

World Health Organization

­­­­Mr. Jerome Peron

HQ/HIV, PDI/FIN, D45034

Bid Ref: 2015HTMHIV020

20, Avenue Appia

CH-1211 Geneva 27

Switzerland

Project Concern International (PCI) is a lead organization in the areas of disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and promoting resilient communities. PCI has implemented, multi-sectoral disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation programming across Asia, Latin America, and Africa—from Haiti, Guatemala, and Nicaragua, to Malawi, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Ethiopia. PCI is currently seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for the final two years of a three-year USAID Ethiopia-funded project entitled REVIVE (Restoring Vibrant Villages and Environments). REVIVE’s goal is to increase vulnerable communities’ long-term resilience to climate-change in nine chronically food insecure pastoral and agro-pastoral woredas in Bale Zone of Oromia region. The COP will provide overall management, technical leadership, coordination and collaboration with three local NGO implementing partners and the Government of Ethiopia, and strategic oversight of all activities to cost-effectively achieve project objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership by focusing on vision, continuous improvement of quality, innovation and establishing a results-driven-management system
• Lead in developing and implementing evidence-based community based disaster mitigation plans for disaster resilient communities
• Lead in identifying and implementing quality climate-smart and adaptive livelihoods approaches
• Lead in mentoring technical team in the implementation of quality assurance & control systems
• Lead in providing an integrated vision and inter-related deliverables between various technical sectors such as agriculture, natural resource management, women’s empowerment, disaster risk management etc. in the context of climate change adaptation programming
• Oversee partners and sub-grantees performance by implementing accountability mechanisms in program, finance, commodity and data quality management
• Develop systems to identify operational risks and their management and to reduce risks in project implementation
• Promote a culture of evidence-based decision-making and data driven analytics through a well-developed monitoring and evaluation system
• Assure good financial management of the project (e.g. budget execution, program-finance linkages, monitoring and reporting processes and procurement systems) and adhere to PCI and USAID policies and procedures
• Lead in establishing excellent communication protocols and working relationships with the PCI Country Office, Government, donors, partners and other stakeholders
• Oversee the compilation of a well-organized and analytical progress reports and timely submission to donors, the government and headquarters

• Establish a work culture that respects and prioritizes the needs of communities, especially the most vulnerable Required Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively increasing management responsibility in international development, including experience in a similar role and significant experience managing multi-sectoral projects including DRR or humanitarian programs in drought-prone areas.

• Excellent understanding and familiarity with US Government donor regulations, ideally USAID experience

• Post-graduate degree in international development, agriculture, natural resource management, environment or a related field

• Knowledge and experience in the use of GIS is preferred

• Demonstrated abilities in NGO reporting, budgeting, procurement, and project management

• Significant understanding, experience and leadership in developing and/or implementing programs that support women’s empowerment

• Project performance management, including monitoring and evaluation

• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with local ministries, NGO partners, international agencies, and U.S. government agencies

• Development philosophy in keeping with PCI’s mission, vision, core values and approach to integrated, community-driven programming

• Excellent analytical and self-motivation skills; excellent advocacy and persuasion skills; able to think critically

• Excellent capacity building, team building/management, and coordination skills

• Excellent facilitation, analytical and organizational skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

• Strong financial management abilities

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The Norwegian Refugee (NRC) is an international humanitarian organization. NRC delivers humanitarian aid through programme activities in shelter; food security; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), education; camp management and information counselling and legal aid (ICLA). NRC advocates on local, national, regional and global levels for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people.

NRC is now looking for an experienced and dedicated manager to lead the Geneva Representation Office. The Director has the overall responsibility for effectively and efficiently managing NRC’s presence in Geneva in the areas of strategic partnerships and resource mobilization; advocacy; and leadership and management.

In 2014, NRC set up the Partnerships and Policy Department (PnP) to further professionalise its advocacy and global partnerships work. The three pillars of PnP activities are global donor relations; global strategic partnerships with INGOs, UN, NGOs, consortia and national authorities; and global advocacy. Global advocacy work is spearheaded by staff in Oslo and representation offices in Addis Ababa, Brussels, Dubai, Washington DC and Geneva. The NRC Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre contributes with analysis on and monitoring of internal displacement.

NRC Geneva’s main advocacy focus at the moment is protection, humanitarian principles, humanitarian financing, counter-terrorism in relation to principled humanitarian action and the World Humanitarian Summit.

Job description

• Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
• Manage NRC’s strategic relationships with key parts of the UN, the IASC, Swiss, ICRC/IFRC, Geneva and New York based missions (when relevant) and drive establishment of strategic relationships with new actors when requested
• Strengthen the profile of NRC as a humanitarian organization and coordinate with other relevant NGOs, networks and institutions, including media
• Mobilise resources for the running of the Office and Projects directly managed by the Office
• Policy and Advocacy
• Be updated on humanitarian policy /UN/IASC issues and provide stake-holder and trend analysis for relevant parts of NRC
• Contribute to and facilitate NRC´s advocacy efforts with key donors / actors within area of responsibility and advise the Department Director/Secretary General/Senior Management Group on prioritization of advocacy initiatives and related policy development
• Support the Department Director with development and implementation of the overall strategy and action plans, with particular focus on strategic partnership for fundraising and advocacy purposes
• Leadership and Management
• Have line management and budget responsibility for NRC Geneva, and oversight of all financial, Human resources and administrative agreements/arrangements covered by the FAU
• Maintain relevant oversight of Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre
• Represent NRC in forums and events relevant to the area of responsibility, including being a media spokesperson when relevant
• Ensure efficient coordination and close working relationship with other parts of NRC
• Ensure compliance with NRC's policies and procedures within the office

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant leadership/management experience within the humanitarian, and/or human rights fields
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Professional knowledge of humanitarian principles
• Policy experience and professional knowledge of the UN system and humanitarian policy
• Experience from research, advocacy, fundraising and media work
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of French is an asset
• Knowledge of standard ICT office support tools
• NRC field experience is an asset

Personal qualities

• The ideal person will be able to:
• Communicate with respect for maximum impact;
• Act strategically with an eye for detail;
• Work independently, based on agreed expectations, and know when to raise issues to a higher level for decision;
• Manage resources to optimize results;
• Motivate staff and lead by example.

We offer

• Duty station: Geneva
• Travel: 20%
• Duration and type of contract: 24 months
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions

Please follow this link for application procedures:

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Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Grade: C2

Post Date: 24 December 2015

Closing Date: 21 January 2016

Type of contract: Staff

Contract/assignment duration: 3 years

INTRODUCTION

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a new international organization committed to strong, inclusive green growth. We assist developing and emerging countries with integrating their ambitions for strong economic performance and environmental sustainability with the goal of bringing about poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Headquartered in Seoul, GGGI was established by treaty in June 2012 at the United Nations Rio+20 Conference by an initial group of eighteen nations who share the organization's vision. To date, there are total of 24 Member Countries who joined the organization.

GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world. These in-country programs, together with global products and services, focus on delivering results through an integrated approach of evidence-based green growth planning and implementation aligned to countries' development priorities. The organization also focuses on knowledge development and management activities which build a strong theoretical and empirical basis for green growth, while providing concrete options and guidance for policymakers; as well as building the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments.

In Ethiopia, the GGGI Country Program aims to mainstream green growth into Ethiopia's national five-year development strategy - the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP). It supports the implementation of Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) Strategy launched by the GoE in 2011. This strategy adopts a cross cutting sectoral approach and outlines the national priority of reaching middle-income status by 2025 while ensuring resilience to the impact so climate change with a zero net increase in carbon emission.

POSITION SUMMARY

In support of the Ethiopia Country Program, the Advisor will lead the energy component within the GGGI-Ethiopia Country Planning Framework and build strong and collaborative relations with key Government of Ethiopia Ministries- with primary focus on the Ministry of Water, irrigation and Electricity-, donors, civil society and the private sector.

The Advisor will provide day to day technical advice internally as well as externally to ensure improved programmatic planning and delivery of the CRGE related outputs in the energy sector. The position will play a key role identifying and implementing bankable projects working in collaboration with government officials, GGGI staff and consultants.

PURPOSE

Program/project implementation

• Leads the development and implementation of the Energy Sector component within the Ethiopia country Planning Framework.
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of a roadmap for the delivery of a sustainable power sector in Ethiopia including, but not limited to, attracting additional investments, policy reforms and mainstreaming options based on expertise and latest developments in the sector.
• Identify the priorities for action and investment to boost green growth and resilience within the sector.
• Identify green bankable projects within the energy sector
• Engage with GGGI's global knowledge networks to ensure that emerging thinking and best practices in the energy sector are captured and shared across the organization.
• Maintain close communication with technical divisions in HQ on relevant energy sector topics.

ENGAGEMENT

Stakeholder engagement

• Leads GGGI's work within the Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Electricity.
• Build collaborative networks with other government officials in key CRGE sector ministries.
• Build strong relationships with all key stakeholders and partners- including civil society and the private sector
• Develop and foster strong relationships with key donor entities engaged in the energy sector.
• Facilitate in-depth and effective engagement internally and externally on issues relevant to the energy sector.
• Advise GGGI on opportunities for engagement in the national context.

DELIVERY

Component/workstream Management

• Independently organize the energy workstream delivery adhering to tight deadlines and in line with the CPF and WPB.
• Oversee planning of resources and timeframes relevant to the energy workstream and lead implementation in line with the approved WPB.
• Oversee increased project development and investment directed to the sector.
• Develop energy sector proposals that will lead to bankable investments for CRGE and GTP-II implementation within the sector in line with the power sector master plan.
• Develop a roadmap for the delivery of a sustainable power sector putting in place mechanisms for measuring, reporting and verifying climate results. Provide advice on the implementation of the roadmap.
• Identify partners (both donor and private sector) to engage with clear criteria and requirement analysis in respect to implementation of the power sector masterplan as well as climate finance instruments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree (Masters or PHD) in the Energy Sector or related area
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in the energy (or related) sector in both a technical and managerial position.
• Experience in providing high-level advise to senior government officials is essential
• Experience in designing bankable projects in the energy sector is highly desirable
• Experience with development cooperation projects is essential
• Ability to work under pressure and handle politically and culturally sensitive issues
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience of the Ethiopian development context is desirable.
• Good interpersonal and multicultural engagement skills
• Fluency in English is a prerequisite. Knowledge of Amharic is desirable

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit CV and Cover Letter in English (Merged into one PDF file)

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'Ethiopia.94749.3830@gggi.aplitrak.com'