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Vacancy Announcement  School Principal  SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES ETHIOPIA IS CHANGING AND GROWING! COME JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS TODAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN THROUGHOUT ETHIOPIA!   SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is a national member association to the International Federation of SOS Children’s Villages. It is non- political, not-for-profit, and non-religious social development organization focused on the wellbeing and development of children. It was founded in 1974 and has been a development partner since then with positive outcomes in the lives of many children, families and communities. The SOS Hermann Gmeiner School Gode is looking for a competent and able School Principal that meets the requirements stated bellow. Job Summary   Under the direct supervision of  Program Director, the position holder is generally responsible for the overall management of Hermann Gmeiner Schools . He or she is responsible for the effective operation of the school, general administration of all instructional, business, or other operations of the schools. She or he will administer and supervise the school and its employees, lead development of educational program improvement, foster a culture of positive, engaged learners, and serve as a strong advocate for the school’s core values--including developmental philosophy and parental involvement. Duties and Responsibilities:   Educational Program Management Actively participates in the development of comprehensive School Improvement Plan encompassing goals, objectives, activities, time-lines, and resources; Determines priorities based on assessed needs, sound theories, financial capabilities, expertise, time-lines, and other resources; Develops the school Professional Development Plan; Monitors the implementation of programs/services through a systematic design; Supervises the guidance program to enhance individual student education and development; Plans, organizes and directs implementation of all school activities; Develops schedules for classroom observations, conferences and follow-up activities; Embody, advocate for, and execute on the mission, vision and strategic direction of Spark Charter School; Outreach to community and school district about our model and develop support systems, Foster participatory leadership and shared decision making; Facilitate teacher leadership for professional development, staff/ teacher meetings, and instructional planning meetings; Ensure educational and regulatory compliance at all governmental levels;   Instructional Leadership Identifies and communicates effective instructional planning strategies; Facilitates the development of programs and monitors implementation of curriculum that meets the needs of all students; Analyzes and utilizes all summative, formative, and common assessment data for the improvement of curriculum for instruction and student achievement; Maintains a school-wide climate and organization for learning (high expectations, cooperation, support, positive attitudes, etc.); Facilitates the development of curriculum/instructional programs based on theories, research findings, and needs assessment results; Identifies and communicates effective teaching strategies, classroom management strategies, and strategies for altering pupil behaviors; Incorporates computer and other technology into the management and instructional processes; Chairs the school management team;   Operations Management Provides oversight and leadership in the preparation of school calendar; Develop school office procedures, methods and practices;   Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including, but not limited to, financial, record keeping, and employment;   Supervise day-to-day operations of the school; Responsible for overall vendor management including, but not limited to payroll, facilities, contractors; Attend and participate in Annual Education meetings and committee meetings;   Manage recruitment and selection of staff;   Supervise improvement of teaching by annually reviewing goals and objectives, observing instruction, and conferencing with teachers, in collaboration with staff, students and representational parent input; Supervise staff and foster positive, collaborative working relationships   Human Resource Management Utilizes effective interview and selection process to select most competent candidate; Assigns personnel to positions, which ensure optimum performance and equitable disruption of assignments; Systematically evaluates the performance of immediate supervises to improve competencies; Plans and conducts staff development activities to improve competencies of school personnel; Organizes and supervises support service personnel for optimum performance; Facilitates positive faculty and staff attitudes; Provides due process procedures required by law in the management of school employees and students; Prepares and supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, all other paperwork required or appropriate to the schools administration, attendance, and reporting student progress; Coordinates school planning and the work of immediate supervises; Attends workshops, meetings, courses, and conferences relevant to continuing professional development, and management of the school programs; Reacts to stress situations in a reasonably calm and positive manner; Meets timelines and deadlines as requested; Conducts self and administrative office in an organized and business-like manner; Exhibits dependability in carrying out assigned responsibilities; Exhibits assertiveness as appropriate in dealing with administrative responsibilities; Assumes responsibility for school-related activities that extend beyond the school day; Works with National Office and Program Level staff and other support personnel on school programs and goals related to instruction, professional staff development, and other services; Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by Line Managers   Business Management Develop and manage annual school budget;   Provide performance and financial reports to concerned body as mandated by law or subscribed in the job description; Arrange for annual audit with an outside independent auditor to ensure the soundness of financial performances; Maintains fiscal accountability system; Develops and monitors financial plan (budget) based on programs/service priorities and financial capabilities; Inspects building and grounds on a daily basis in order to manage the maintenance of the facility and reports maintenance needs; Manages financial resources in a most cost-effective manner;   Communications Management Establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders: parents, students, staff, neighbors, and partners; Maintain a visible and accessible presence to the school community; Advocate for Hermann Gmeiner School in the greater community and with the media; Represent SOS Hermann Gmeiner School in administrative and consultative and other meetings; Maintain frequent and regular communications with families through a newsletter, school website, one-on-one meetings, etc. as appropriate; Outreach and marketing for the purposes of maintaining enrollment and development; Engage and involves parents in the activities of the school; Assesses community expectations and perceptions of school performance; Utilizes community resources to support programs and services including parent volunteers; Conducts regular parent advisory committee meetings; Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs; Works with other schools and organizations in a professional manner; Manages conflict situations in an effective manner;  Keeps the General Manager and Program Director informed of the school activities and problems;   Job Requirements Education Master’s degree or higher in Educational Planning and Management, Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology, or related discipline; Additional training in educational leadership, school management, human resource management, financial management and physical resource management Knowledge of: Regional and federal laws applying to private schools and foreign charities Special education needs and issues Modern educational theories and approaches Social and emotional learning programs Budget preparation and control procedures Experience: Minimum of 5 year experience as school Principal/ Director or Vice Principal/ Director Experience of coaching and developing staff Experience working with a culturally and linguistically diverse community environment   Ability to: Plan, coordinate, and direct work and activities of teaching professionals Manage budgets, prioritize expenditures, and seek innovative methods for providing school resources; Promote and market educational program and services of the school; Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written language (Afan Oromo, English and Amharic); Establish and maintain positive, respectful relationships with a variety of people and stakeholders Engaging families and the larger community in the life of the school    How to Apply Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration.  Qualified applicants with the mentioned criteria shall submit their applications, CV and other credentials to the following address: http:// www.sosethiopia.org.et 

Senior Nutrition Project Officer Duty Station:            Somali Regional State, Kohile, Godgod, Elkere and Meayso Reports to:                Operational Area Manager     Salary:                        As per the organization scale Required:                  Four (One for each woreda) Duration:                   Six Months       Introduction Islamic Relief is an international relief and development charity founded in 1984 with its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender. The office officially started operation in Ethiopia in 2004. Islamic Relief Ethiopia (IRE) is operational in the Somali Regional State with a base office in Hargelle, Elkere, Bare and Dekasuftu, Afar Regional State; Ewa, Gulina & Awra and an additional operational office in Addis Ababa. For more information please visit our website:  http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us .   Job Purpose   The main purpose of the job is to oversee the proper coordination of HRF Emergency Response Project. S/he is responsible to discharge technical services relating to overall project development and implementation. To provide strategic guidance in Kohile, Godgod, Elkere, and Meayso woredas, management to project staff member, and to strengthen IR Ethiopia Emergency Response project and administrative systems in compliance with IR policy and procedures.   Task & Responsibilities   Objective 1: Ensure the effective implementation of program activities and team management   Activities: ·      Ensure the implementation of activities defined by the Nutrition Advisor in coordination with the field logistics and administration teams ·      Develop plan of work for both OTP/SC and SFP activities according to the expected progress of the project ·      Evaluate and update project needs (HR, financing, logistics) ·      Liaise with concerned government authorities and ensure the programme strategy, objectives and activities are understood and agreed and appropriate communication channel is in place ·      Ensure sound monitoring of program activities, linking with M&E units at field level ·      Provide support to the CMAM/SFP Nurses by creating spreadsheets, maintaining databases and creating high quality reports ·      Compile and submit weekly, bi-weekly and monthly routine OTP/SC and SFP report ·      Involve in the preparation of key IYCF and health messages in reference to the existing health and nutrition education materials ·      Organize regularly evaluation meetings of team members ·      Organize monthly meetings with the team and report the outcome to the Nutrition Advisor ·      Keep an updated register of the staff (absences, overtime) ·      Supervise the daily and monthly reporting by the teams ·      Help the OTP/SC and SFP team in any task when required   Objective 2: Supervise treatment activities at TFP and SFP    Activities: Supervising admission of  patients to OTP/SC and SFP Supervising treatment and progress of patients Ensuring adherence to and respect of current protocols Analysing nutrition situation and prevailing trends Compiling statistical data and draft appropriate reports on activities Document lessons learned and best practices at the project level   Objective 3: Nutrition supplies and stock management   Activities: Checking  that all the supplies are listed in the register Participate in the follow-up of supplies consumption and orders Ensuring that stock levels are sufficient for the functioning of SFP and OTP/SC (weekly, monthly or quarterly) Make monthly physical inventory of all nutrition supplies   Objective 4: Meeting and coordination with the relevant sectors   Activities: Establish network with the other actors in the area Develop productive working relationships with Government, Non-Governmental institutions and other project partners Establishing linkage with community leaders and representatives Participate in the relevant cluster meetings and other related forum at district level Conduct regular meetings with other program staffs to discuss and document lessons learned Assist in organization of project workshop and seminars, including preparation of short reports   Additional responsibilities   This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task Inform the Nutrition Advisor of any professional problems encountered Conduct all duties in a professional manner following Islamic Relief staff regulations and charter Ability to handle multiple tasks on an on-going basis, and adapt to a shift or change in priorities, including the ability to work a flexible work schedule as needed to meet deliverable deadlines Organize training courses Draft agendas and record minutes of staffs meetings and answer office correspondence   Job Requirements Qualification and Skills Required Essential:   Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce project reports Ability to plan and organize work independently with appropriate follow through while paying close attention to detail and show initiative in completing tasks and projects in a timely manner Ability to read and abstract information from a variety of formats Supervisory and managerial skills with proven ability to manage a demanding workload Training provision and teamwork abilities Programme experience in the field of nutrition/health is advantageous Previous experience working for NGOs an asset   Desirable:   A minimum of Bachelor Degree in nutrition or relevant field with at least 3 years of practical work experience in humanitarian operation and preferably Master’s Degree with 1 year experience Computer literate, especially MS Word and Excel Good knowledge of written and spoken English languages; and local languages (Somali) is compulsory Familiarity with program area is highly desired   How to Apply Application Procedures Interested candidates shall provide a non-returnable application dossier contains the followings:   Application letter stating clearly the  Job Title  you are applying for and  Duty Station ; and also write the position title in your subject line for your email. Up-to-date CV with (Salary history; Daytime telephone number and or an e-mail address) Names and addresses (email and telephone) of three referee persons, at least one of them should be from the recent employer Photocopies of all credentials, testimonials and supporting documents; Closing date for application is July 20, 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   Please send all application through one of the following address:   Ethiojob website, ISLAMIC RELIEF, HUMAN RESOURCE UNIT, P O BOX  27787 CODE 1000, ADDIS ABABA, E-mail:             Ethiopia.HR@islamic-relief.org.et , In person to Addis Ababa, Country Office around the round about which is found on the way from Wollo Sefer to Wongelawit Building, Tel: 0114700973/66, Head Office 

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.

Humedica. is German based International NGO registered and licensed in Ethiopia in February 2010. Currently, Humedica Melkadida Project is looking for a qualified Clinical Nurse. J ob title: Clinical Nurse Diploma in Nursing A minimum of three years experience (Experience in humanitarian organization is desirable) Language skills: Very good English speaking and writing skill Other Skills: very good communication skill, empathy and patience Interpersonal Skills requirements: Ability to work harmoniously with the team. BASIC FUNCTION: The incumbent serves as CLINICAL NURSE for humedica with primary responsibility to: Work as clinical nurse in all departments of the Health Post (OPD, triage, short stay IPD, dressing room, EPI, rapid tests, pharmacy and Dental room) A complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities will be provided to the incumbent upon recruitment. Place of Work: Somali regional state Melkadida and Kobe. Term of Employment: Contract for one year with possibility of extension. Salary: Project Salary Scale Interview: Only Qualified applicants will be invited for interview How To Apply: Interested applicants who meet the above mentioned requirements can send their non returnable application, CV and copy of their credentials to: Humedica Ethiopia, P.o.Box 19700 or you can submit to humedica International Aid Head Office, Vatican Embassy (Egypt road), next to UAE Embassy Email: Binyam.k@humedica.org Application deadline: July 4, 2018

Vacancy at World Vision Ethiopia: Finance Officer for Dolo Ado ERP ( Re advertised)   Purpose of the position: To ensure that financial and accounting operation and reports accurately reflect the condition of the organization and provide reliable information necessary for operations Major duties:- ·         Prepares petty cash slip and effects approved cash payment up to petty cash limit of Emergency Response Program on time ·         Collect cash with appropriate voucher and deposit cash collections intact, Prepares deposit voucher to record cash collection and submit to Emergency Response Program finance officer for review ·         Prepares cash disbursement voucher to replenish petty cash and properly code transaction as instructed by Finance Officer ·         Prepare income tax payment on monthly basis and submit to finance officer for review and pay to the government accordingly  ·         Ensure supplier/vendors are paid on time and legal VAT registered receipt is received for all effected payments and mark paid stamp and attach to the payment documents ·         Ensure safe custody of Emergency Response Program Petty Cash fund, uncollected cheque, new cheque pads & bid bonds, and other legal documents related to finance ·         Handles all bank correspondence matters like submitting Emergency Response Program, transfer request, collect advices and related duties ·         Prepares petty cash slip and effects approved cash payment up to petty cash limit of Emergency Response Program  on time ·         Collect cash with appropriate voucher and deposit cash collections intact, Prepares deposit voucher to record cash collection and submit to Emergency Response Program  finance officer for review ·         Prepares cash disbursement voucher to replenish petty cash and properly code transaction as instructed by Finance Officer   Job Requirements Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training: ·         BA(First Degree) or Diploma in Accounting or Finance and Experience of working in finance 3 years for BA (First degree holder) and 5 years for Diploma holder. Additional Requirements: Committed to WV’s vision, mission and core values. World Vision Ethiopia is a child focused Organization and is striving to keep children safe and is committed to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for this position.   How to Apply Interested applicants are required to fill the employment application form (you can get this form from http://docs.ethiojobs.net/wve-jaf.pdf and email before the closing date of this announcement to  recruitment_ethiopia@wvi.org

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.

Job Position: Registration Associate The Registration Associate is a member of the Registration team and is supervised by the Associate Operations Data Management Officer. The Registration Associate is responsible for supporting all activities related to registration, and with ensuring that registration is effectively used for the identification of specific protection needs, for the management of operations, and for the achievement of durable solutions. Depending on the size and structure of the Office, the Registration Associate may provide day-to-day supervision, direction and support to UNHCR staff engaged in registration and related activities (including Reception, Filing and Data Management staff), and monitors the efficiency and quality of registration processes, identity and entitlement documentation activities and population data management. The Registration Associate collaborates closely with Protection, Programme, Operational Data Management and Information Management colleagues as well as with Government authorities and partners on the provision of quality population data for the delivery of registration activities ACCOUNTABILITY UNHCR's Registration Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are implemented in accordance with relevant UNHCR standards and policies. Persons of concern have fair and transparent access to registration procedures RESPONSIBILITY Assist in the implementation of registration strategies and methodologies for populations of concern. Assist in the supervision and daily running of registration team activities, where required. Conduct registration interviews when required in accordance with registration standards and guidance. Provide counselling to, and responds to queries from, asylum seekers and refugees regarding UNHCR's registration procedures and their rights and entitlements. Maintain accurate and up-to date records and data related to all registration cases. Identify persons with specific needs and ensure timely referral to protection follow-up as required. Collaborate with protection staff and/or partners in the delivery of assistance and programming, including provision of identity and entitlement documentation. Draft correspondence and reports relating to registration activities in the operation, when required Provide statistics and draft reports related to registration data, as requested. Perform other related duties as required.  AUTHORITY In consultation with the supervisor, make decisions related to the day-to-day operations of the registration unit and devise registration procedures which are efficient and effective. Draft and submit reports and statistics related to registration.   ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Completion of Secondary School with post-secondary training/certificate in social sciences, statistics, mathematics, information technology, or related fields. Minimum 6 years of relevant professional job experience. Good computer skills, particularly in data management. Excellent knowledge of English. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES Training in basic principles of international protection. Experience in working with UNHCR proGres database and biometric system. Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access and Excel. Experience and skill in interviewing refugees.  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 Staff members who wish to be considered for this position should send a motivation letter, the most recent factsheet and 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.  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.