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FULL_TIME

International Rescue Committee (IRC) Ethiopia Gambela, Ethiopia

// Job Title: Livelihoods Program Manager Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood Employment Category: Regular Employment Type: Full-Time Open to Expatriates: No Location: Gambella, Ethiopia Job Description Context and scope of the work: IRC has been working in Ethiopia since 2000, devoted to empowering people against poverty. The IRC program currently operates through five field bases in Gambella, Tigray, SNNPR, Oromia, Benishangule Gumuz Regional states. IRC is almost working 24 refugees’ camps out of 26 camps all over the country. IRC has developed the refugee livelihood program for Gambella Region to build resilience for South Sudanese refugee and their hosting community. The project will be implemented in kule and Terkid camps of the Gambella Region. The project will implement a range of livelihood activities( farm (crop, livestock, off farm, skill training, income generation, market system (focus on women and youth empowerment) over 2 years to help build sustainable, adaptive and flexible development that is risk sensitive and supports the resilience building. The livelihood program manager will be responsible for the overall management of the livelihood program for the Gambella program with support and guidance from IRC economic recovery program unit from Addis. Dimension of Responsibilities: Reports to Gambella Filed Coordinator Representation: representing IRC towards relevant stakeholders Implementation and reporting: effectively manage implementation of livelihoods projects with staff, ARRA, and the donor and the community and project reporting Budget management: follow up and track the project plan verses accomplishment The program requires technical knowledge and experience of resilience and livelihoods program Thinking strategically: high level strategic thinking and analysis Accountability ü Reports to: Gambella and ERD Coordinator on the administrative CVA tasks ü Staff reporting to this post: Livelihood program officer(s) ü Budget Responsibilities: Yes Key Areas of Accountability With support from the IRC Economic recovery development unit, the livelihood program manager shall: ü Represent IRC towards relevant stakeholders’, Government officials(ARRA), UN agencies, Donors and other NGO staff at field level as appropriate ü Provide leadership in livelihoods resilience programming for IRC for the Gambella program ü Ensure that communities(refugees and host community) government agencies(ARRA) and civil society organizations are adequately involved in project activities ü Ensure that IRC is adequately represented in formal coordination activities including clusters, livelihood working group and refugee coordination meetings informally recognized by stakeholders including local NGOs, INGOs and UN ü Ensure the adequate inclusion and development of implementing partners towards the independent execution of program activities. üHost and mange donor visits effectively to contribute to strategic planning implementation and reporting: Effectively manage and support partners to implement program. ü Ensure partners are familiar with the requirements of a program focused on building community resilience. ü Provide regular support and technical advice to partners, communities and staffs ü Coordinate the establishment of effective work and supply plans or partners. ü Manage budget and ensure partners are regularly monitored for good financial management. ü Ensure that an effective monitoring and evaluation system is in place to measure resilience. ü Take required action to ensure timely implementation of activities where necessary. ü Ensure that all activities are sensitive to community needs and gender issues, promote the full and equal participation of women in all aspects of the work and ensure that livelihood’s Program is an opportunity for peace making, not community division ü Lead coordination with support departments in Gambella on logistics, HR etc. ü Provide strong narrative reporting and financial accounting in donor and internal reports ü Conduct ongoing monitoring and assessments and provide clear analysis of the context Integrity: ü Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity. Equal Opportunities: ü The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the IRC Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. Overall: ü Ensure that you work to the best of your ability and demonstrate high levels of commitment to IRC and our vision, mission and values in order to ensure the objectives of your role and the country programs are met; ü Ensure the effective and efficient use of all IRC resources in order to keep costs low and ensure safety in the workplace; Qualifications ü First Degree or Post Graduate Degree in Social Science fields, International Development, Agriculture, Economics or related relevant disciplines Minimum Experience Required: ü 5 years of relevant experience with the first degree. ü 4 years of relevant experience plus post graduate degree. ü At least 1 year of managerial experience. ü Substantive knowledge and experience of sustainable livelihoods and resilience programs management. ü Proven track record of effective management: planning, monitoring, budget oversight, logistics, leadership, particularly in unstable environment. ü Demonstrated experience of integrating gender, protection and diversity into emergency response programs. ü Proven donor reporting skills distinct ü NGO experience is a plus. Skills Required ü Proven management skills ü Project management experience ü proposal and report writing skills ü Excellent representational skills ü Fluent spoken and written English. ü Effective communication internally and externally towards government and NGOs, donors, etc... Preferable ü Leadership capacity in management of field teams: Team building, ability to develop a common vision, maintain morale and discipline at base level. Capacity to support and develop staff. Previous experience in managing field teams distinct advantage. ü Experience of working in Conflict settings ü Builds and maintains effective relationships, with colleagues, IRC Members and external partners ü Experience and interest in measuring resilience and relevant theory. ü Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength ü Approachable, good listener, easy to talk.

Jan 18, 2020

FULL_TIME

Livelihoods Program Officer

International Rescue Committee (IRC) Ethiopia Gambela, Ethiopia

// Job Title: Livelihoods Program Officer Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood Employment Category: Regular Employment Type: Full-Time Open to Expatriates: No Location: Gambella, Ethiopia Job Description Context and scope of the work: IRC has been working in Ethiopia since 2000, devoted to empowering people against poverty. The IRC program currently operates through five field bases in Gambella, Tigray, SNNPR, Oromia, Benishangule Gumuz Regional states. IRC is almost working 24 refugees’ camps out of 26 camps all over the country. IRC has developed the refugee livelihood program for Gambella Region to build resilience for South Sudanese refugee and their hosting community. The project will be implemented in kule and Terkid camps of the Gambella Region. The project will implement a range of livelihood activities( farm (crop, livestock, off farm, skill training, income generation, market system (focus on women and youth empowerment) over 2 years to help build sustainable, adaptive and flexible development that is risk sensitive and supports the resilience building. The livelihood program officer will be focused on supporting the implementation of the Gambella IRC livelihoods resilience programme and ensuring the elements of the program adhere to the standards. The key function of this position will be to implement the project activities as per the project document and work plan, create and maintain quality while implementing the project. General responsibilities Ø Develop the Livelihood annual, quarterly with technical guidance from livelihood manager Ø Compliance with and adherence to IRC policies, guidance and procedures as well as specific donor regulations Ø Contribute to fundraising, develop and revise funding proposal, budgets and donor reports Ø Identify trends technical standards and donor priorities Ø Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within livelihoods program coordinator, ensure high technical quality and synergies in project implementation Ø Provide technical direction and project implementation support to partners Ø Ensure that key learnings are extracted from livelihoods implementation, and incorporate them in livelihoods programs development processes Ø Provide systematic training and build capacity of Government staff , technical staff, and community Specific responsibilities: Ø To provide support IRC and Partner staff in implementing livelihoods resilience project in Gambella based on the work plan Ø Work with Partners to ensure that program is implemented in line with IRC policy and agreed standards (as per approved project plans). Ø To build the capacity of Partner, community committees to implement the livelihoods program through on-the-job training. Areas of focus are likely to include holding community meetings, social mobilization, post-distribution monitoring, and market prices surveillance monitoring, other processes. Ø To work with the partner staff to ensure that process guidelines and systems is used. Ø Ensure that livelihood activities are integrated with gender, protection activities. Ø To represent IRC and advocate for vulnerable communities at district and sub-district meetings as necessary( if delegated by Livelihood Manager) Ø To work with Partners to ensure that reporting is completed in a timely manner and that reports are of high quality. Ø To work with Partners to ensure that reporting is completed in a timely manner and that reports are of high quality. Ø Ensure continuous and regular tracking for the livelihood activities program activities in the target geographical location and meet the expected quality of the assistance as per set standards. Ø Conduct stakeholder analysis at the camp ,village level and develop stakeholder management and engagement strategies in close work with Livelihood manager Ø Conduct village/camp mapping in the project implementation area with clear development of village profile, HH food security and livelihood profile. Ø Conduct periodic monitoring and analysis of the markets and share the findings with the communities and livelihoods manager. Ø Ensure quality reporting, both narrative and figurative, to the livelihood program manager on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Integrity: Ø Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity. Equal Opportunities: Ø The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the IRC Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. Qualifications Ø First degree or Post Graduate Degree in relevant field of studies preferably in Agriculture, Micro-enterprise Development or substantial community development fields. Minimum working experience and Skills required: Ø Three years of relevant experience with the first degree. Ø Two years of relevant experience plus post graduate degree. Ø Understanding and program experience in emergency food security, livelihood, and for refugee programming Ø Exposure in project management, implementation and supervision. Ø Ability to work widely with local partner and government involved sectors in Livelihood and Food Security based gender equity. Ø Strong understanding of local socio-economic development issues, institutions and local contexts for target communities. Ø NGO experience is a plus. Skills Required Ø Basic supervisory/managerial skills. Ø Technical and report writing skills Ø Computer literate. Ø Fluent spoken and written English. Ø Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Jan 18, 2020

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

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Protection Associate - Community Based

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Gambela, Ethiopia

PROTECTION ASSOCIATE (COMMUNITY BASED) FTA ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The Protection Associate normally reports to the Protection Unit. He/she monitors protection standards, operational procedures and practices in protection delivery in line with international standards and provides functional protection support to information management and programme staff. The Protection Associate is expected to coordinate quality, timely and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern and identify opportunities to mainstream protection methodologies and integrate protection safeguards in operational responses in all sectors. He/she contributes to designing a comprehensive protection strategy and liaises externally with authorities and partners on protection doctrine and policy as guided by the supervisor. The Protection Associate also ensures that persons of concern are involved with the Office in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems. To achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities and protection and assistance partners. ACCOUNTABILITY The protection of populations of concern is met through the application of International and National Law, relevant UN/UNHCR protection standards and IASC principles. Protection activities are guided by the UNHCR country protection strategy. The participation of persons of concern is facilitated through continuous assessment and evaluation using participatory, rights and community-based approaches. Protection incidents are immediately identified and reported. RESPONSIBILITY Stay abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment. Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct. Assist in providing comments on existing and draft legislation related to persons of concern. Provide advice on protection issues to persons of concern; liaise with competent authorities to ensure the issuance of personal and other relevant documentation. Assist in conducting eligibility and status determination for persons of concern. - Contribute to measures to identify, prevent and reduce statelessness. Contribute to a country-level child protection plan as part of the protection strategy. Contribute to a country-level education plan as part of the protection strategy. Monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all protection/solutions activities. Manage individual protection cases including those on SGBV and child protection. Monitor, and intervene in cases of refoulement, expulsion and other protection incidents. Assist in identifying durable solutions for the largest possible number of persons of concern through voluntary repatriation, local integration and where appropriate, resettlement. Contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of protection related AGD based programming with implementing and operational partners. Contribute to effective information management through the provision of disaggregated data on populations of concern and their problems. Participate in initiatives to capacitate authorities, relevant institutions and NGOs to strengthen national protection related legislation and procedures. AUTHORITY Prioritize persons of concern for interview, counselling and propose protection support for individual cases. Enforce compliance of local implementing partners with global protection policies and standards of professional integrity in the delivery of protection services. Enforce compliance with, and integrity of, all protection standard operating procedures. Submission of persons of concern payment requests for approval ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Education: Completion of secondary school. Additional certificate/training in International Law, Political Science or related field is required. Job experience: Relevant to the function: 6 years. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES Good computer skills. Completed Protection Learning Programme. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS This vacancy is open for qualified Ethiopians and Non-Ethiopians with a valid work permit from Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs . Female candidates are encouraged to apply. UNHCR is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. IMPORTANT Applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send a motivation letter and the most recent fact sheets through the online application system. Candidates may be required to sit for a test. Due to the volume of applications only short listed candidates will be invited for interview. Former UNHCR General Service staff members, having held an Indefinite or FTA appointment for an uninterrupted period of at least one year may apply for internally advertised vacancies at their previous grade or equivalent or one grade above, if the seniority requirements are met, for a period of two years following separation. Refugees – who cares? We Do.

Jan 11, 2020

FULL_TIME

Administrative Associate

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Gambela, Ethiopia

ADMIN/FINANCE ASSOCIATE FTA ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The incumbent is normally supervised by the (Snr.) Admin/Finance Officer who defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The Admin/Finance Associate may supervise some support staff in which case Managerial competencies are applicable and should be selected by the staff member and manager in the context of Performance Appraisal Management (e-PAD). The incumbent keeps frequent contacts with staff at various levels in the office and occasionally with staff at the same level in other duty stations and/or Headquarters; with local suppliers, banks and financial institutes on subject matters which may be of importance to the Organization. DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES Performs personnel administration tasks including interpretation and processing entitlements, issuance of contracts and maintenance of various personnel records and files; Assists in conducting preliminary interviews of candidates, administering typing exams and recruitment of GL staff; Conducts surveys of local cost of living, DSA rate and servicing staff, housing rental and collects information on the above-mentioned. Prepares travel authorization, ID cards and other personnel related documents for staff; Record vouchers in MSRP Finance and Supply Chain application, prepares monthly replenishments, maintains Petty Cash, enters Requisitions and Purchase Orders. Prepares monthly reports on accounts for submission, as needed. If required, assists in preparation of ABOD and submission along with Country Operation Plan; Prepares, updates, maintains inventory records of non-expendable equipment for submission to the main office. Orders and controls stationary supplies; Attends meetings and participates in discussions of new or revised procedures and practices on administration and finance matters; interprets and assesses the impact of changes and makes recommendations for follow-up action; The incumbent will organize meetings for the administrative section, take and draft minutes, follow up with pending actions and support the head of section with administrative functions including filing. Performs other duties as required ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Completion of secondary education with post-secondary certificate/training in Business Administration, Finance, Office Management, Human Resources or other related fields; Minimum 6 years of previous job experience relevant to the function; Computer skills (MS office and People soft applications) Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES Knowledge of UNHCR administrative and financial rules and procedures. Knowledge and working experience of MSRP Finance and EPM Budget applications. Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position. Knowledge of another relevant UN or local languages. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS This vacancy is open for qualified Ethiopians and Non-Ethiopians with a valid work permit from Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs . Female candidates are encouraged to apply . UNHCR is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. IMPORTANT Applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send a motivation letter, the most recent factsheet or the new updated P11 Form through the online application system. Candidates will be required to sit for a test. Due to the volume of applications only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview. Refugees – who cares? We Do.

Jan 11, 2020

FULL_TIME

Senior Secretary

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Gambela, Ethiopia

SENIOR SECRETARY FTA ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The Senior Secretary is responsible for office management, secretarial and administrative support to the Unit or Section. The incumbent is directly supervised by the Head of Sub Office who provides general outline of assignments and reviews the completed work for accuracy and conformance with objectives. Subject to the nature of the task/assignment, he/she will work independently on routine tasks, while will follow instructions of the supervisor for more complex issues. The Senior Secretary liaises with other internal or external entities to ensure effective delivery of services/out-put in the Office/Division/Bureau. ACCOUNTABILITY - The UNHCR Office has sufficient secretarial and administrative support thus better able to meet its objective RESPONSIBILITY Arrange appointments and maintains supervisor’s calendar. Receive visitors; places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion. Arrange meetings, both internal and external, some involving high-ranking officials, and take minutes and/or notes at meetings. Prepare informal translations and may act as interpreter. Type correspondence, documents and reports, some of which are highly confidential. Receive, screen, log and route correspondence, attach necessary background information and maintain follow-up system. Draft official correspondence, documents and reports on routine matters and/or for clearance by the supervisor and ensure follow-up. Maintain filing system for electronic and hard copy documents. Maybe required to assist in Human Resources tasks (attendance record, travel arrangements, preparation of travel authorisation, /claims, etc.) for staff within the unit. Assist in the preparation of visit programmes, briefings on issues covered by the Unit, collection of documentation for briefing kits; talking points and other material for missions, meetings and visits. Liaise at an appropriate level with other units/Sections, HQ services, Regional Representations and country offices, as applicable, to facilitate the work of the Unit. - Perform other relevant duties as required. AUTHORITY - Access the relevant information and records which may be sensitive and confidential. - Prioritise tasks and organise work independently. ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Completion of Secondary education or equivalent technical or commercial school with Secretarial training and/or certificate. Minimum 5 years of previous job experience relevant to the function. Computer skills (MS office and People soft applications). Fluency in English Knowledge of local languages in Gambella is an asset DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES Analytical thinking Planning and organizing SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS This vacancy is open for qualified Ethiopians and Non-Ethiopians with a valid work permit from Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs . Female candidates are encouraged to apply . UNHCR is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. IMPORTANT Applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send a motivation letter and P11 Form to: Human Resources Unit the online application system. Candidates will be required to sit for a test. Due to the volume of applications only short listed candidates will be invited for interview. Refugees – who cares? We Do.

Jan 11, 2020

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