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Job Title:  Supply Chain Officer - Procurement Sector:  Supply Chain Employment Category:  Regular Employment Type:  Full-Time Open to Expatriates:  No Location:  Melkadida, Ethiopia The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. We, at the IRC lead the way from harm to home. Job overview The Procurement Officer is responsible for the efficient coordination and management of procurement functions for IRC’s office. The position holder will procure Program supplies, services and equipment, whilst ensuring good practices and maintaining audit-compliant records. You will ensure that all purchases of goods and services are done transparently, at the best available price, and in compliance with IRC and donor procurement policy and procedures. Key responsibilities 1. Procurement Planning - Working closely with Procurement Manager, and other internal and external partners, you will effectively plan and support program implementation by: - Collecting, organizing and analyzing data market information and data to enable effective procurement planning - Preparing and implementing procurement plans following related IRC procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - Monitor supply market and conduct market surveys & analysis to ensure value for money in procurement. 2. Procurement - Responsible for implementing procurement plan and strategy and ensuring all procurement needs are met on time in line with GSC and donors’ standards, the role holder will: - Support the development of procurement specifications - Process approved Purchase requisitions through the procurement software ensuring data accuracy. - Initiate and process Request for quotations (RFQ) and Request for proposals (RFP). - Train and certify procurement committee members and participate in tender meetings and evaluations. - Prepare bids analysis and other bidding documents for approval. - Conduct negotiations with suppliers that is transparent and documented. - Review procurement documents for accuracy before taking payment for approval. - Collaborating with all departments by Coordination with finance, grants and program to ensure smooth and timely procurement 3. Contract Management - You will lead the contracting process so that the terms and conditions, and contracting procedures as provided by Global Supply Chain are followed. - To achieve this, you will: - Prepare and executing contracts for recommended bidders - Timely renew qualifying contracts and Master Agreements. - Execute contracts against set performance indicators 4. Supplier Management - The role will lead supplier relationships and performance to ensure that Suppliers adhere to Service Level Agreements (SLAs),  and that there is precise record keeping. This includes:- - Maintaining suppliers’ files and documentation - Monitoring and documenting supplier performance - Maintain supplier performance score cards. 5. Compliance and Ethics - You will assist in identifying and analyzing compliance risk in procurement processes and in implementing donor rules & r Regulations for all procurement by: - Implementing due diligence for suppliers, this includes conducting reference checks, supplier visits etc. - Providing consistent and constructive support to other departments to ensure compliance with policies and procedures - Identifying and reporting procurement red flags across the procurement value chain - Implementing corrective action plans (CAPs) in response to internal and/or external audit queries 6. Reporting - You will support timely and accurate reporting by: - Preparing and submitting accurate monthly reports to the Procurement Manager on time. - Supporting with developing and updating the procurement plans (assigned) as required. - Submitting monthly list of commitments to Procurement Manager/Supply Chain Coordinator and Finance - Submit periodic procurement tracking report for specific Grants that you are assigned to. 7. Team Leadership and Development - Setting procurement team members' objectives - Documenting training needs - Ensuring that all procurement staff and counterparts are trained to standard   Key Working Relationships: Internal: Regular relationships with program staff, Operations staff and country Supply Chain staff at all levels External: Vendors and Services providers. Qualifications     Requirements: - Education: Diploma/Degree/master’s in business management/Management, Accounting, Purchasing and Supplies management or related fields of study      Work Experience: - Minimum Six years of experience for diploma holders and Three years of experience for degree holders Two years for postgraduates - Excellent ability of speaking and writing English language, Amharic and Somali language advantageous. - Experience working with NGO preferred. - Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: - Knowledge of generic procurement procedures and practices - Proven success as a procurement leader within supply chain including planning, procurement and logistics - Good collaborator and influencer with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who work seamlessly across cultures, organizational units and suppliers. - Knowledge and experience in procurement plans, strategies, market analysis techniques, procurement and contracting - Good negotiation skills - Excellent skills in conducting market analysis and sourcing strategies. - Able to work effectively in a highly matrixed structure - Good mathematical skills.      Gender Equality IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.          Our Values The IRC and IRC workers adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way-Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Job Title:  Supply Chain Assistant Sector:  Supply Chain Employment Category:  Fixed Term Employment Type:  Full-Time Open to Expatriates:  No Location:  Sheder, Ethiopia Job Description   The Supply Chain Assistant, works closely with camp manager, ensures proper operation of vehicles, proper warehouse and inventory management, effective and timely procurement of materials and services at the camp level within the authorization framework. He/ She will be responsible for timely preparation and reporting of warehouse activities and vehicles movement. She/he also supervises and coaches staff under his/her domain. Detailed responsibilities and tasks :   Procurement of materials and service Procures materials and services at camp level in compliance with IRC procurement policy and procedure Ensures timely payment to suppliers. Ensures quality, quantity and timely delivery of procured materials and timely completion of small contracts at camp level. Assesses price and availability of materials in the surrounding towns to enable local purchases.  Assist program staffs in completing PR for every purchase. Provides local materials and services price information to programs. Assists programs to make timely amendment of PR as necessary. Handles PR tracking for all PRs that are sent to Jijiga FO. Ensures the camp level procurement of materials and services, and their documentations are in-conformity IRC current procurement threshold policy. Warehouse Management Supervise and ensures proper receipt of by the store keeper. Supervise and ensures proper release of materials from the warehouse. Supervises and ensures proper management of inventories in te warehouse. Supervises and ensures that all the materials in the warehouse have BIN cards and stock cards are well managed. Ensures proper delivery of the procured materials to the warehouse. Facilitates physical counts and spot checking. Makes sure that there is always sufficient space for materials storage in the warehouse. Ensures that materials released from warehouse are well documented and reached the end users. Vehicle Management Ensures the daily vehicle check-list is carried out as per IRC policy and procedure. Ensures that vehicles regular maintenance schedules are maintained. Monitors vehicle utilization efficiencies. Monitors vehicle fuel utilization efficiency. Handles vehicle allocation to programmatic activities and maintains the swap system the camp and Jijiga FO. Ensures IRC policy in vehicle movement including time of movement, parking, and cleaning of vehicles. Maintains sufficient availability of log sheets and proper recording of information. Security Management Plans and implements security guards shift. Supervises performance of security guards. Ensures that security guards uniforms are timely provided. Ensures safety of IRC properties and facilities are well maintained. Asset and Office equipment management Ensures proper recording and labeling of assets. Ensures proper utilization of assets at camp level. Ensures proper completion of equipment issue before release of equipment from the warehouse. Handles maintenance of office equipment and office machines. Ensures proper handling over assets and equipments by the staff at point of departure. Ensures proper transfer and recording of equipment and office machines/computers and others/, furniture etc from one person to the other. Reporting Prepares and submit regular reports to Supply Chain Officer as specified by IRC reporting policy. Prepares bi weekly recent warehouse and asset reports and disseminate to respective program persons for action. Prepares and submits monthly warehouse and asset reports to Supply Chain Officer as per the mandatory reporting schedules. Supervision and performance evaluation. Supervises and evaluates performance of storekeeper, driver, and security guards. Coaches and assists the storekeeper at camp level. Others Perform other tasks a assigned by camp manager. Cooperates with all departments and works closely with camp manager in executing supply chain activities at camp level. Key Work Relationships : She/he closely works with all program and support staff so that to effectively and efficiently realize overall organizational mission.   Qualifications   BA Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Accounting, Business Administration or other related fields with a minimum of one year work experience or College Diploma with a minimum of three years work experience. or Minimum of 6 months IRC-Internship service NGO experience is plus. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Plus basic computer knowledge (word, excel). Basic English spoken and writing. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail Experience working in remote and hardship areas and ability to work under pressure and stressful situations

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: SCOPE/JOB PURPOSE: The Child Protection Assistant is responsible for implementing community-based child protection program in Jigjiga with frequent travel to the IDP sites. He/she will be responsible for prevention and response activities of the child protection program that include working with the community, psychosocial support activities and case management. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the child protection team in the assessment of the living conditions of children in the camp and participate in the development of appropriate response to the needs of children. Facilitate the involvement of children and the community (leaders and parents) in the Safe Healing and Learning Space (SHLS) and document the progress made. Support (the incentive workers) team leaders and social workers in the monitoring, verification and documentation of cases of children. Follow-up the preparation and implementation of case action plan and home visit conducted by the social workers. Carry out data entry into the Child Protection Information System (CP IMS) data base Assist the child protection officer in facilitating and organizing appropriate care arrangement, and suitable alternative care system with close supervision and attention to the individual needs of children. Through working with the child protection committees identify potential foster families for unaccompanied and separated children in collaboration with social workers and community leaders. Organize and facilitate positive parenting skills training (Family Make the Difference) weekly sessions. Assist the child rights clubs to demonstrate to the community and the concerning bodies about protection concerns that children are facing while living in the camp and promote the participation of children in all matters affecting their lives. Organize and lead psychosocial support activities at SHLS Work closely with the child protection officer in the celebration of international events days and other awareness raising sessions Participate and assist the child protection officer, UNHCR, other partners and the team leaders in conducting the Best Interest Assessment to ensure the needs of children are addressed. Assist and participate in the preparation of budget, work and spending plans, and PR tracking to monitor the proper utilization of the budget and timely implementation of activities. Adhere and fully abide by the child protection code of conduct. Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor Key Working Relationships: The Child Protection Assistant will directly report to the Child Protection Officer and Child and Youth Protection and Development (CYPD) Manager based in Jigjiga with additional oversight from the technical team in Addis Ababa. Requisition ID:  req6465 Job Title:  Child Protection Assistant Sector:  Child Protection Employment Category:  Fixed Term Employment Type:  Full-Time Open to Expatriates:  No Location:  Jijiga, Ethiopia Job Description SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: SCOPE/JOB PURPOSE: The Child Protection Assistant is responsible for implementing community-based child protection program in Jigjiga with frequent travel to the IDP sites. He/she will be responsible for prevention and response activities of the child protection program that include working with the community, psychosocial support activities and case management. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the child protection team in the assessment of the living conditions of children in the camp and participate in the development of appropriate response to the needs of children. Facilitate the involvement of children and the community (leaders and parents) in the Safe Healing and Learning Space (SHLS) and document the progress made. Support (the incentive workers) team leaders and social workers in the monitoring, verification and documentation of cases of children. Follow-up the preparation and implementation of case action plan and home visit conducted by the social workers. Carry out data entry into the Child Protection Information System (CP IMS) data base Assist the child protection officer in facilitating and organizing appropriate care arrangement, and suitable alternative care system with close supervision and attention to the individual needs of children. Through working with the child protection committees identify potential foster families for unaccompanied and separated children in collaboration with social workers and community leaders. Organize and facilitate positive parenting skills training (Family Make the Difference) weekly sessions. Assist the child rights clubs to demonstrate to the community and the concerning bodies about protection concerns that children are facing while living in the camp and promote the participation of children in all matters affecting their lives. Organize and lead psychosocial support activities at SHLS Work closely with the child protection officer in the celebration of international events days and other awareness raising sessions Participate and assist the child protection officer, UNHCR, other partners and the team leaders in conducting the Best Interest Assessment to ensure the needs of children are addressed. Assist and participate in the preparation of budget, work and spending plans, and PR tracking to monitor the proper utilization of the budget and timely implementation of activities. Adhere and fully abide by the child protection code of conduct. Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor Key Working Relationships: The Child Protection Assistant will directly report to the Child Protection Officer and Child and Youth Protection and Development (CYPD) Manager based in Jigjiga with additional oversight from the technical team in Addis Ababa. Qualifications University Degree in Sociology or psychology preferred or any other social science fields 3 years of working with children experience for diploma holders. 1 years of working with children experience with the first degree. Ability to speak the local language (Somali) is a compulsory. Computer literate, data entry (database management) skills How to apply: · Please send your CV, application letter and copies of credentials to the following address: IRC – Ethiopia, Jijiga field office PO Box 1070 · Please include 3 references · Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits. · Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted. Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information. Name of the position you have applied for Date of application Summary of your qualifications and experience Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job Permanent Address and present address (if different form permanent) and telephone number Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees. Are any of your relatives employed by International Rescue committee (IRC)? If answer is “yes”, give the following information: YES NO   NAME Relationship Position Office/field office IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Creative Overview: Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.   Program Overview: The five-year READ II project, funded by USAID, will boost the quality of literacy instruction and student support, reaching out to children at risk of failure and dropout caused by cognitive, emotional and physical effects of hunger, violence, and displacement. READ II seeks to better equip teachers with effective early grade reading instruction techniques and materials in seven mother-tongue languages and English, while simultaneously building a culture of reading in the school, home and community. Position Purpose: The Finance Assistant will be responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, maintaining filling system and documentation in adherence to appropriate accounting control procedures. Reporting & Supervision:   The Finance Assistant will report to Regional Finance Coordinator. Key Responsibilities: Ensure that payment request documents are duly filled out and signed by the appropriate persons with the necessary and required supporting documents attached in compliance with all CAII procedures and policies, donor requirements as well as the law of the country. Responsible for maintaining well organized filling systems for finance files and records and assist in retrieval of financial documentation whenever necessary. Ensure completeness of financial documentation for every transaction as per finance and procurement documentation checklist, coordinate with pertinent units to gather necessary documents.   Serve as petty cash custodian for the office, handling all petty cash matters, ensuring petty cash management goes in line with Creative’s policies and procedures.   Carry out scanning and uploading of scanned documents to SharePoint ensuring quality of scanned documents. Handle administrative functions of the finance unit such as drafting correspondences related to financial/accounting functions, maintaining project administrative files, and undertaking other administrative management functions such as photocopying, scanning and filing of documents. Handle bank correspondences. Perform payment to participants during training, workshops, and meetings as assigned by Regional Finance Coordinator. Perform other related duties as assigned.   Job Requirements At least B.A. Degree in Accounting required. Must have at least three years of general work experience. Must have at least two years of specialized experience relevant to accounting. Knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations, previous experience working on USAID-funded projects preferred. Advanced knowledge of Spoken and Written English highly desired, Medium level required.   How to Apply Creative invites eligible candidates to submit their applications via  recruitment@readethiopia.com  on or before March 25, 2020. Please make sure to  indicate the JOB TITLE you’re applying for in the subject line of your email.  Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications should consist of a one-page cover letter and updated curriculum vitae a maximum of three pages with 3 professional references, the persons’ telephone number & email address.

Requisition ID:  req8521 Job Title:  Child Protection Assistant Sector:  Child Protection Employment Category:  Fixed Term Employment Type:  Full-Time Open to Expatriates:  No Location:  Jijiga, Ethiopia Job Description SUMMARY STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Child Protection Assistant Officer is responsible for implementing community-based child protection program in Aw Barre or Sheder Refugee Camp. He/she will be responsible for working with the community, psychosocial programming and case management. Detailed Responsibilities and Tasks: Assist the child protection team in the assessment of the living conditions of children in the camp and participate in the development of appropriate strategy in addressing the needs of children. Facilitate the involvement of children and the community (leaders and parents) in the child friendly space and document the progress made. Support the team leaders and social workers in the monitoring, verification and documentation of the case management. Follow-up the preparation and implementation of action plan and home visit conducted by the social workers Assist the child protection officer in facilitating and organizing appropriate care arrangement, and suitable alternative care system with close supervision and attention to the individual needs of children. Through working with the child protection committees identify potential foster families for unaccompanied and separated children in collaboration with social workers and community leaders. Assist the child rights clubs to demonstrate protection concerns of children in the camp and promote the participation of children in all matters affecting their lives. Organize and lead psychosocial program activities in the child friendly space Work closely with the child protection officer in the celebration of international events days and other awareness raising sessions Participate and assist the child protection officer, UNHCR, other partners and the team leaders in conducting the Best Interest Assessment to ensure the needs of children are addressed. Assist and participate in the preparation of budget, work and spending plans, and PR tracking to monitor the proper utilization of the budget and timely implementation of activities. Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor Key Working Relationships: The Child Protection Assistant Officer will directly report to the Child Protection Officer and Child and Youth Protection and Development (CYPD) Manager based in Jigjiga with additional oversight from the technical team in Addis Ababa. Qualifications University Degree in Sociology or psychology preferred or any other social science fields 3 years of working with children experience for diploma holders. 1 years of working with children experience with the first degree. Ability to speak the local language (Somali) is a compulsory. Computer literate, data entry (database management) skills How to apply:   Please send your CV, application letter and copies of credentials to the following address:  IRC – Ethiopia, Jijiga field office PO Box 1070 Please include 3 references Applications will not be returned.  IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits. Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.   Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information. Name of the position you have applied for Date of application Summary of  your qualifications and experience Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job Permanent Address and present address (if different form permanent) and telephone number Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.   Are any of your relatives employed by International Rescue committee (IRC)? If answer is “yes”, give the following information:            YES          NO   NAME   Relationship       Position                Office/field office                                                                                                     IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer.  IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.