4 jobs found in jijiga

Jul 05, 2018

Energy Officer - Vacancy by Danish Refugee Council

Job Title: Energy Officer Location: Jijiga, with travels to other sites Start of Contract & Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension Posting date: July 5,2018 INTRODUCTION The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants. The organization has offices across the region, and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009. With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of activities across Ethiopia and Djibouti, including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth protection, gender based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of migration. About the position The Energy Officer will oversee the planning and implementation of high quality and timely delivery of energy provision activities, under the line management of the protection Manager. He will receive technical support from DRC’s Livelihoods Advisor and work in close collaboration with DRC’s protection and migration staff. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Plan, supervise and facilitate DRC’s sustainable energy related interventions in the refugee camps and host community areas. Ensure the high quality and timeliness of all DRC’s energy-related activities. Empower local authorities, communities and other stakeholders to manage energy-related issues and provide sustainable resource management and environmentally friendly energy Facilitate relations between DRC, the target communities, and local authorities, taking particular care to consider girls and women’s specific needs within energy provision. Technical responsibilities Primary focal person for all energy interventions in DRC Fafan Zone; Provide technical advice to the mapping and identification of appropriate energy saving stove solutions, such as bio mass stoves, ensuring their production, installation, training and follow-up on their proper use; Provide technical advice for the manufacturing/ repair, proper installation and smooth operation of streetlights, technical efficiency of solar kiosks and other related fields; Empower local authorities, communities and other stakeholders to manage energy-related issues and provide sustainable resource management and environmentally friendly energy. Facilitate the identification of local energy organizations and establish/strengthen linkages between local authorities and structures and such organizations; Support the establishment and functioning of Natural Resource Management Committees, in collaboration with protection team and; Develop and implement surveys and needs assessment in refugee and host community areas in collaboration with field team and other stakeholders; Organize and implement training for communities as per identified needs. Program management responsibilities Prepare, regularly review, and implement the activity plan for energy provision, as per requirements under the RDPP projects; In collaboration with DRC’s area management and procurement team, prepare and implement procurement plans for the timely delivery of activities; Regularly monitor and evaluate the projects performance, provide timely inputs, feedback and impact of the DRC Energy interventions in Jijiga refugee camps and its hosts; Support the Area Manager in preparing and implementing of annual and quarterly work plans; Ensure the application of humanitarian principles and DRC’s Code of Conduct and commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard in all actions and activities; Ensure equal participation by all segments of the community, taking into consideration issues regarding gender, age, disability and clan affiliation; Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to DRC and partners as per agreed formats. Supervisory Responsibility Supervise 1-2 field assistants and monitor team performance and activity; Collate monthly reports from team members and submit the reports to the Protection Manager; Facilitate ongoing evaluation of the team’s effectiveness; Ensure that all recruitment, staff performance management, and leave management and are as per DRC’s HR Manual. Representation and coordination Represent DRC at relevant energy related forums/ meetings; Support the linkages between local authorities with local energy provision organizations; Ensure that DRC maintains excellent and productive relations with key stakeholders, community members, local authorities, partners and donors; Conduct regular stakeholder analyses to maintain updated strong understanding of local energy dynamics/ relationships in Fafan Zone; Any other duties as requested by the line manager. REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS: Regular action points agreed upon during the team meeting; Daily discussions with the Protection Manager on the ongoing activities; Monthly and yearly work plans; Monthly, quarterly and annual reports to DRC and partners, including the donor. General Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html) Posting details: Based in Jijiga with regular travel to refugee camps and its hosts in Awbarre and Kebribayah. This position will be expected to provide technical/advisory support to DRC’s energy activities in Fafan zone. In this position, you will also be expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies: Striving for Excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback. Taking the Lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly. Demonstrating Integrity: Acting in line with DRC’s vision and values. Job Requirements PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS Essential: First Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, urban planning, or other relevant field; Minimum two years’ experience delivering sustainable energy solutions (bio energy, solar energy, natural resource management, and similar) preferably in rural/refugee hosting areas; Minimum two years’ experience working in community development, refugee assistance and/or community mobilization; Experience of working with Non-Governmental organisations Good spoken and written English; Somali language skills is an advantage; Prior experience implementing energy saving activities, livelihoods or resource management related programs in refugee settings is an advantage; Experience working with local government organizations, planning and implementing capacity building activities, is an advantage. Good communication skills( English and Somali languages) and ability to conduct trainings and meetings; Understanding of gender, protection and human rights; Well-developed computer skills; Good organizational and people management skills: Ability to represent the organization and influence people. How to Apply TO APPLY 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 stated website no later than July 15, 2018. For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk. We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nationals to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit. It is DRC policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to gender, race, national, clan or tribal origin, religion, age, sex, origin or ancestry, marital status, social status, sexual orientation, or status as a qualified disabled individual.

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Jijiga, Ethiopia Full time

Jul 04, 2018

Regional PMER Officer - Job at Lutheran World Federation

Regional PMER Officer VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. 15/2018 The Lutheran World Federation Word Service Ethiopia (LWF/WS Ethiopia) is a registered foreign charity which has been operating in Ethiopia since 1973 implementing various development and humanitarian projects in different parts of Ethiopia. LWF is currently looking for a highly motivated and competent professional to fill in the Regional PMER Officer vacant position. Background: LWF Ethiopia implements various humanitarian and development projects in Fafen zone of Somali Region and Eastern Hararghe Zone in Oromia Region. Starting from 2007 and 2008 LWF has been assisting Somali refugees hosted in Awbarre, Shedder and Kebribeya refugee camps in Somali region. LWF’s main areas of intervention in those refugee camps are water provision and livelihoods assistance. LWF Ethiopia has a full-fledged project office and project team to implement this project. In Fafen zone, LWF Ethiopia implements food security and livelihoods project. LWF Ethiopia also implements other short emergency response projects as the need arises. The food security and livelihoods project is a 3 years’ project. In Gursum woreda, LWF Ethiopia implements food security & livelihoods and women empowerment projects. The project is managed by the project team led by a team leader. The project office is in Gursum Woreda. To effectively coordinate and manage these various projects LWF Ethiopia is setting up a regional coordination office in Jijiga town. Among other staff the regional coordination office will have a regional PMER officer who will be responsible for coordinating and leading planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of projects implemented under the regional coordination office. The Regional PMER officer will work under direct supervision of the Eastern Ethiopia Regional Coordinator. The Regional PMER Officer is responsible for the overall planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of projects under the regional coordination office. The Regional PMER Officer will work closely with the projects team in ensuring proper planning of projects, development and execution of M&E plans and timely and quality report submission to the country office in Addis Ababa. As the regional coordination office is a new set up the regional PMER officer is expected to design an M&E system. As such the regional PMER officer should be well experienced and equipped with the required knowledge and skill to set up the regional M&E system from scratch. Key tasks and responsibilities Design a robust M&E system for data collection, analysis and reporting, including: reviewing log frame and indicators, developing M&E and data collection plans Actively involve and support projects’ design Design Terms of References for baseline, mid-term and final evaluations based on available data, donor and LWF requirements and actively engage in and facilitate the execution of these. Provide technical guidance to project teams with planning the design and implementation of baseline/midline and other data requirements to support program analysis, the development and use of monitoring tools and instruments (e.g., objective/target setting, monitoring formats, etc.), as well reporting of program progress Build the capacity of the project teams under the regional coordination office in the area of M&E. Work closely with the project field team to ensure all team members are aware of, feel ownership, and take responsibility over the M&E goals, requirements and tools. Support and follow the direct involvement of all team members in the implementation of the M&E system. Organize and lead knowledge and learning events/workshops as required/agreed including bi-annual and annual review meetings Write human interest stories and share regularly with LWF World Service Ethiopia Head Office and donors as required In collaboration with the field team, identify the key learning agenda for the project, setup a learning and knowledge sharing plan, including agreeing and implementing a methodology for identifying and documenting learning. Compiling and preparing quarterly, bi-annual, annual and other needs based program / project progress report Support the project teams in effectively rolling out LWF World Service Ethiopia accountability framework mainly complains handling mechanism, participation and information sharing Ensure that literature reviews, secondary data analysis and synthesis for proposals are disseminated as appropriate Terms of employment: One year with possibility of extension Job Requirements Qualification and Experience: Bachelors and/or Masters from a recognized university/college in statistics, economics or any other social sciences that can bring added value to the position Relevant PMER experience of at least 5 years preferably in an international NGO Experience in working with various donors and familiarity to donor requirements (e.g. BPRM, ECHO, UN agencies, SIDA, GAC) Experience in food security, livelihoods, WASH and Women empowerment preferred Creative and able to work with limited resources Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision Strong English language ability (both written and verbal) and ability to produce cohesive, informative reports. Knowledge of local language (Somali and Oromifa) is advantageous Women are particularly encouraged to apply NGO Experience is advantageous How to Apply Female applicants are encouraged to apply Please send your CV, application letter and copies of credentials to the following address: Human Resource and Administration Unit, LWF World Service Ethiopia, P. O. Box 40132, Addis Ababa or email through hr.eth@lwfdws.org Please include 3 references from current and former employers. LWF World Service Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer. LWF Ethiopia considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to sex, color, religion, ethnicity, age, marital status or disability. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Closing Date for application is: 11 July 2018

Lutheran World Federation -Ethiopia Jijiga, Ethiopia Full time

Jun 27, 2018

Senior Programme Coordinator (Jijiga)- Vacancy at UNDP

Senior Programme Coordinator (Jijiga) The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking to hire a Senior Programme Coordinator (Jijiga) ,who support the International Programme Coordinator in monitoring and provision of technical support during programme implementation including the coordination of the im- plementation of UNDP Livelihoods Recovery and Resilience Building initia- tives to ensure the timely delivery of quality results; M&E, Reporting and Communications; Partnerships, Representation and Advocacy and Ca- pacity Building and Institutional Strengthening. Contract type Service Contract(SB5) - *Service Contractis a non-staff contractual mo- dality. Duration One year (renewable). Qualification and experience Master’s degree or equivalent in Disaster Risk Management, International Development Studies and discipline relevant to disaster reduction with focus on livelihoods recovery and resilience building. Interested applicants must have at least 6 years of progressively responsi- ble in the field of humanitarian assistance, emergency response with con- siderable experience in the field of early recovery, and its nexus with liveli- hoods response and long-term resilience building and knowledge and experience from disaster response operations, including management of implementation of food security and livelihoods recovery, disaster risk reduction and resilience building project and programmes is desirable. For full details and to apply visit https://goo.gl/7uKKCh Important information: UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. It is UNDP’s policy to offer equal employment opportunities to persons hav- ing a physical or mental impairment when they are qualified and when a reasonable prognosis does not suggest a significant change in the per- son’s capabilities and skills in the near future. To that end, every effort is made to modify the functional requirements of positions and the physical facilities associated with them, when that will facilitate the employment of qualified disabled persons.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ethiopia Jijiga, Ethiopia Full time

Jun 25, 2018

Senior Programme Coordinator at UNDP

Duties and Responsibilities 1. Planning of programme/project activities: Develop detailed action plan to ensure timely and effective delivery of livelihood recovery and resilience building initiative. Assign roles and responsibilities among programme associates, partners and other stakeholders; Organize and manage consultative meetings with relevant government agencies/departments, NGO's and other relevant stakeholders to finalize action plans to ensure effective delivery of livelihood support; Set up mechanisms for participatory planning for sustainable and community-based early recovery programme; Supervise the implementation and ensure adherence to the common and agreed guidelines for the identification of beneficiaries and rest of the implementation procedures; Management of all financial resources through planning, guiding, monitoring and controlling of the resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations; Assist the local government/implementing partners in the elaboration of project documentation to guarantee a timely acceptable and financially sound livelihood assistance programme; Support management to identify new projects, areas of intervention, innovative approaches as well as flag likely overlaps, duplications, gaps and risk factors. Suggest solutions, where appropriate; Provide managerial oversight to smooth implementation of UNDP-assisted livelihood recovery interventions in drought affected areas across the region; Coordinate the tasks and achievements of the UNDP programme associates deployed in project target districts; Produce and regularly submit progress reports. Consolidate reports and provide feedback on the findings/ recommendations of reports provided by implementing partners. 2. Management, including the coordination of the implementation of UNDP Livelihoods Recovery and Resilience Building initiatives to ensure the timely delivery of quality results, and achieving the financial and programmatic targets: Involve and capacitate local government authorities/implementing partners to conduct comprehensive needs assessment for short and medium term, emphasize on the livelihood needs of communities affected; Ensure needs assessment are conducted in a truly participatory, inclusive and consultative manner; Review and update assessments of the recovery needs, capacities available, resources and market conditions, including specific conditions to emergency and long-term employment; Involve the local government authorities/implementing agencies in developing targeting mechanisms and guidelines for beneficiary selection; Contribute and be responsible for elaborating technical guidelines and development of tools for rapid livelihood recovery and resilience building; Ensure effective coordination with implementing institution and make certain mainstreaming of UNDP funded liv Establish and maintain an enabling environment for harmonious working relationships and team-building, by promoting consistent and constructive communication, open information sharing, and coordination among all staff; Where relevant, ensure that Performance Assessments are carried out according to UNDP procedures. 3. Knowledge Management including M&E, Reporting and Communications: Ensure that baseline data are collected, with due regard to sex and age disaggregation, benchmark defined, and recommendations integrated in plans and programming; Document project development for future replication and expansion: Document best practices, including concepts, strategies and implementation approaches and support streamlining of community resilience approach. Furthermore, conduct analysis of data, case evidence and research findings to distill relevant lessons from projects and programmes to support strategy and project development and innovation on livelihoods, employment and business development; Facilitate and document human interest stories of beneficiaries and develop various communication materials linked to the socio-economic recovery; Regularly monitor the implementation of the socio-economic recovery portfolio programmes and projects; Ensure systemic and effective capturing of the project results i.e. outputs, outcomes and longer-term impact trough sound M&E mechanisms linked with the UNDP CPD and UNDAF; Report on a regular basis on progress vis-à-vis a clear outline of duties and expected results on annual basis as well as work plans to relevant staff; Preparation of various communication initiatives, including a monthly progress report, input to UNDP County Office newsletter and input to the UNDP cooperate website; Coordinate economic recovery activities of the UNDP monitoring teams deployed at the local level; Collect and update project information at regular interval. Follow best practices in disseminating progress with colleagues and relevant stakeholders through active participation in cluster or any coordination platforms; Oversee the knowledge extraction, analysis, documentation, codification of results/lessons learned regarding pro poor approaches to economic recovery and livelihoods in crisis and post crisis situations, ensuring that knowledge sharing and content management is in line with guidelines and performed using corporate tools. 4. Partnerships, Representation and Advocacy: Act as UNDP focal point on livelihood and socio-economic recovery and resilience building, and participate in the relevant clusters such as durable s and liaise with other relevant sectors and partners; Mobilize, foster and strengthen strategic partnerships with UN agencies and other relevant bodies, including with NGOs, and provide substantive inputs to those partnerships in support of UNDP initiatives focusing on sustainable livelihood recovery and resilience initiatives; Represent UNDP and engage in UN interagency coordination as well as in other fora with the aim to advance UNDP’s strategic agenda on livelihood recovery, resilience building and sustainable development; Advocate policy and positioning of UNDP on livelihood, economic recovery and resilience based development approaches in various fora, including academia and civil society. 5. Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening: Identify capacity building and training needs of communities and identifying the human and institutional resources to meet those needs; Provide technical assistance and support to the community, CBOs and implementing partenrs for project development, including design and application of indicators and grants monitoring activities; Locate technical and other assistance from local experts, and agencies that can be channeled to project proponents for project preparation and/or implementation; Assist in the organization of training for local experts and community as required; Organize experience exchange workshops with stakeholders as well as field visits to facilitate lesson learning and enhance communication among different community; Assume any other function as requested by the International Programme Manager. Competencies Core Innovation: Ability to make new and useful ideas work Level 5: Creates new and relevant ideas and leads others to implement them Leadership: Ability to persuade others to follow Level 6: Ensures teams are resourced for success and empowered to deliver People Management: Ability to improve performance and satisfaction Level 7: Empowers team managers to act independently and takes people management decisions Communication: Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform Level 6: Creates confidence among stakeholders by delivering authoritative positions, compelling analysis, and contextual acumen Delivery: Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement Level 7: Sets strategic goals and builds the means to achieve optimal service delivery and organizational excellence Technical/Functional Climate Change Adaptation: Knowledge of climate change adaptation concepts and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations Level 6: Integrate & Empower: Leads integral work of teams utilizing expertise, vision, problem-solving capability, and collaborative energy in professional area of expertise Disaster Risk Management: Knowledge of disaster risk management concepts and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise Disaster Recovery: Knowledge of disaster recovery issues and solutions and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations Level 6: Integrate & Empower: Leads integral work of teams utilizing expertise, vision, problem-solving capability, and collaborative energy in professional area of expertise Risk Assessment: Knowledge of risk assessment concepts and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations Level 6: Integrate & Empower: Leads integral work of teams utilizing expertise, vision, problem-solving capability, and collaborative energy in professional area of expertise Required Skills and Experience Education: Master’s degree or equivalent in Disaster Risk Management, International Development Studies and discipline relevant to disaster reduction with focus on livelihoods recovery and resilience building, Experience: A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible in the field of humanitarian assistance, emergency response with considerable experience in the field of early recovery, and its nexus with livelihood response and long-term resilience building; Knowledge and experience from disaster response operations, including management of implementation of food security and livelihoods recovery, disaster risk reduction and resilience building project and programmes is desirable. Experience working within the UN System, preferably in an operation UN Agency with humanitarian, DRR and recovery operations Hands-on experience of similar assignment in Somali region of Ethiopia is preferred Proven knowledge in community development methods and a participatory approach; Familiarity with programmatic issues surrounding relief to recovery transition; Demonstrated experience in humanitarian and/or development coordination especially at the field level and in working with Government officials, NGOs and donors; Experience in project design, implementation and evaluation/impact analysis. Language Requirements: Fluent in speaking and writing English language plus Somali language. Other official language of the UN will be desirable.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ethiopia Jijiga, Ethiopia Full time