Country Director

International Medical Corps
Organization: International Medical CorpsPosition: Country DirectorCountry: EthiopiaDepartment: International Programs Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work:International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.Job PurposeThe Country Director is directly responsible for the overall strategic planning, human resources, program design and implementation, program support operations, finance, administration, monitoring and evaluation supervision, expansion/development, and required reporting for the country program.Main Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.Program Management • Develop country specific strategic plan and proposals for programs that will successfully transition our relief programs to early recovery and transition to more long-term development programs. • Work closely with the MoH to identify a strategy for the strengthening the health care system • Represent the organization and liaise with local and national authorities, UN, NGO, and donor agencies to promote the organizations programs, facilitate successful coordination of activities and ensure transparency and accountability to all stakeholders • Participate in writing and reviewing proposal applications • Provide technical inputs and assistance to programs with particular reference to financial management and reporting systems • Participate in UN health, Nutrition and WASH Cluster coordination to ensure programs playing a vital role and to secure required support from the cluster coordination mechanism and the UN funding instruments such as CERF, CHF etc Compliance • Oversee program operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures, Donor regulations and local laws • Monitor, evaluate and report on all program activities and progress to the central office and Donors • Oversee the preparation of annual work plans and budgets • Report regularly to headquarters, providing timely updates of all situational and project developments • Create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) of beneficiaries, by clearly defining the standards of behavior that are expected of IMC staff, as described in the organizations Code of Conduct; Ensure that mechanisms supporting these standards and principles are promoted, disseminated, and integrated into personnel requirements, and that the organizations SEA complaints procedures are in place and functioning properly. Program Development• Primarily responsible for expanding country portfolio • Pursue new sources of donor funding and maintain adequate donor funding levels to sustain identified program and support activities • Drafting and editing proposals • Remaining aware of donor funding intentions Human Resources• Oversee the recruitment and selection of qualified program field staff, recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with supervisors • Collaborate with security staff to maintain security of staff in the field locations • Make frequent site visits to facilities to ensure that appropriate care and training are being conducted and to offer support to field staff • Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff Training/ Capacity Building• Determine training needs for the field staff • Train senior national staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability of programs • Advocate and plan for professional development for expat and national staff Working Relationships • Maintain frequent communication with Regional Coordinator to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated • Work with Deputy Country Director, Medical Director, Finance Director, Security and Logistics staff to ensure the coordination of programs • Represent the organization at task force meetings, assessment missions, camp coordination meetings, UN coordination meetings, INGO coordination meetings • Interface with national government and relevant agencies to ensure mutual understanding of programs and maximize resource distribution and allocation of available funds Representation • Serve as the principal liaison with Donors on matters related to the program to ensure financial and programmatic accountability to Donors • Establish and update contact details of potential Donors in-country • Participate in Donor meetings and communicate relevant information to HQ • Work with key Donor Staff to develop and maintain optimum financial and programmatic relationship • Ensure maximum visibility of the Agency amongst the NGO community • Lead the production of reports and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of information provided, as well ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information. • Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and external actors Security • The Country Director is ultimately responsible for the security management of staff, operations, assets and directs country-specific response to security threats and incidents, up to and including management of evacuation • Monitor security level and consult with the Director of Global Security to upgrade or downgrade level • Responsible for ensuring that Incident Report Forms are completed and submitted to HQ Security in a timely manner (within 12 hours) • Responsible for ensuring all staff are given a security briefing, and required documentation upon entry into the country • Ensure application and compliance of security protocols and policies • In cooperation with the Security Coordinator, monitor the security situation and inform the HQ Security Office through weekly security reports • Ensure that country security guidelines, SOP’s and policies are updated twice annually (July 31 and January 31) including contingency planning for evacuation, in accordance with agency protocols and respected by all staff • Ensure adequate security funding is budgeted • Nominate security focal points at each operational site in country • Collect and document local security related information (social & political context, external players, presence/reasons for conflict, military developments, political economy of armed groups), and communicates to the Director of Global Security at HQ DC office • Establish a reliable communication chain to disperse important information, whereby once the CD communicates a message, it is systematically passed on from one person to the next, with each person knowing who they are responsible for informing. (phone tree) • Collaborate with local agencies to aid with security management Code of ConductIt is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report.To apply, please click link below:https://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/?adata=EALQbheSTjubH4Shur%2bcZBq1ypBll325Nuljz%2bUtY%2fv8go8t9SXVBk95CeAAuQB8VGzEkDBVsVxa4FyFTA4VDqDfUmVkV7%2bRTAinKlTCWTvOULHRXMqrPvaAqGebRn7yJ5e0go7BzyRWUiRdmZL5WNZldMYFPPnkwkW9E18nMoDOi0PKwjwCO9ll0wUfvng5sXC0NkdCndDOb%2ba%2fOQalq2s%3d
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Programme Associate

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Organization: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)Position: Programme AssociateRe advertisedOnly for Ethiopian NationalsJob no: 520488Position type: Fixed Term AppointmentLocation: EthiopiaDivision/Equivalent: Nairobi Regn'l(ESARO)School/Unit: EthiopiaDepartment/Office: Addis Ababa, EthiopiaCategories: Social and Economic Policy, Support: Programme, G-6Summary of key functions/accountabilities: Support to programme development, planning and execution• Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results• Support in resource mobilization• Support in knowledge management and capacity building 1. Support to programme development, planning and executionResearches, analyzes, verifies, synthesizes and compiles qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate preparation of reports, working papers and presentations. • Drafts project documents, work plans, budgets, and proposals on implementation arrangements.• Carries out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and makes amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.• Monitors and tracks the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective programme delivery. 2. Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results• Prepares monitoring and reporting information for supervisor on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.• Contributes to the preparation of reports, project documents and submissions to governments by providing information, preparing tables and drafting relatively routine sections. Prepares background information for use in discussions with governments and other organizations. Participates in the briefing and debriefing of project personnel.• Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision and/or follow up.3. Support in resource mobilization• Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information in support of preparing reports pertaining to donors (both current and potential). • Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information to assist in the preparation of periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.• Carries out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her section such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants. 4. Support in knowledge management and capacity building • Researches, analyzes, verifies and synthesizes information on best practices and lessons learnt to support knowledge development and capacity building• Supports capacity development activities related to performance monitoring, programme development, and related internal UNICEF systems/tools by preparing training materials and participating on exercises pertaining to programme processes and procedures which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.IV. Impact of ResultsThe efficiency and effectiveness of the support provided by the programme associate to the development, implementation and monitoring of programmes/projects facilitates the delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the respective section, which in turn enhances the offices and UNICEF’s capacity in helping the most vulnerable women and children.V. Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles)Core Values Commitment- Diversity and inclusion- IntegrityCore competencies Communication (II)- Working with people (II)- Drive for results (II)Functional Competencies:- Analyzing (II)- Applying technical expertise (II)- Planning and organizing (II)- Following Instructions and Procedures (II)View our competency framework athttp://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdfUNICEF 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.UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.Remarks:Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.To apply, please click the link below.http://jobs.unicef.org/mob/cw/en-us/job/520488
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Research Officer

SARIA Consultancy P.L.C
Company: SARIA Consultancy P.L.CPosition: Research OfficerNumber of Positions: ThreeSalary: NegotiablePurpose of the Job:- Provide technical assistance to the development of overall task 4 planning;- Supporting key colleagues including the Task 4 lead, MEL manager and TQA team;- Working with the MEL assistant, other RO post holders, to ensure that all Task 4 deliverables are completed to a high standard, on time and within budget;- Leading on the management and delivery of the Ethics processes and permissions for activity across Task 4 using the company’s internal Ethics board and process;- Ensure that other local ethical protocols are followed and permissions are secured for all research and fieldwork;- Support all aspects of delivery linked to deliverable production of Education Financing Strategy by commissioning experts to work with the MoFEC and FMoE;- Support the wider Research Team to procure, manage and disseminate the other work ;- Provide assistance in developing, writing, managing and delivering the full Task 4 plan as needed;- Assist in coordinating/organizing research-related public presentations, workshops, and training.- Ensure that all Research activities are carried out through effective communication and evaluation findings are disseminated with all relevant internal and external stakeholders
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Account Receivable Clerk

Hulegeb Online Solution PLC
Company: Hulegeb Online Solution PLCPosition: Account Receivable ClerkAn Account Receivables Clerk’s main responsibility will be Securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts; resolving discrepancies and performing the following tasks;• Maintaining accounts receivable files and records by recording invoices & reports from sales branches.• Posts revenues and deposits from branches and customer payments by recording, verifying and entering cash & checks• Updates receivables by totaling uncollected revenues and unpaid invoices.• Investigating and resolving any irregularities or inquiries of account receivable discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales and outsourced agents.• Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.• Summarizing receivables, Verifying totals, performing account reconciliations and producing monthly receivable and collection reports.• Protects organization's value by keeping the information confidential.• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related tasks as needed.NB. Please state your monthly salary expectation on the cover letter.Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their CV and supporting documentation to yirash@yahoo.com before August 15, 2019.Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Driver II

SARIA Consultancy P.L.C
Company: SARIA Consultancy P.L.CJob title: Driver IISalary: NegotiableDuties and Responsibilities• Assists in handling of office duties as requested and assigned;• Deliver and collect documents and other correspondences from and to the organizations ;• Assists in managing protocols for customs document clearance;• Greet guests and clients at the airport and facilitate immigration and/ customs formalities as needed;• Support procurement activities such as the collection of quotations, effect payment, and collation of procured items;• Maintain vehicle logs and ensure vehicles are fully equipped with required documents and supplies, including first aid kits and fire extinguishers;• Ensure proper and timely maintenance of assigned vehicles;• Ensure timely and accurate hand over of vehicles whenever required;• Ensure daily regular checks of oil, water, tire, etc are in place and vehicles are in good condition for use;• Other tasks assigned by your supervisor.Interested applicants fulfilling the above requirements can submit their CV and copy of their credentials through our email address info@sariaconsult.com or submit on hand to our office located at Bole Road, OMEDAD Building, 2nd floor, Room #206 (about 150m from Getu Commercial Center to Olympia Round About)
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Monitoring Evaluation And Learning Assistant

SARIA Consultancy P.L.C
Company: SARIA Consultancy P.L.C Position: Monitoring Evaluation and Learning AssistantSalary: NegotiablePurpose of the Job:• Provide technical assistance to the development of MEL work plan;• Contribute to baseline data collection in the results framework;• Provide assistance in managing and delivering the MEL strategy;• Assist in coordinating/organizing MEL related public presentations, workshops and training.• Ensure that all MEL activities are carried out through effective communication and evaluation findings are disseminated with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.• Establish the monitoring of results around learning outcomes• Review of documentation and interviews with key stakeholders on the challenges and barriers to efficient and effective M&E.Submission: Interested applicants fulfilling the above requirements can submit their CV and copy of their credentials through our email address info@sariaconsult.com
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HR Officer

Action Aid Ethiopia
Action Aid EthiopiaVacancy AnnouncementPosition: HR Officer Job Description• The successful candidate is responsible for HRIS database management and documentation, follows up of staff benefit administration and assists in Recruitment and selection, training and development and other HR functions.Key responsibilities include:• Facilitate and support recruitment and selection• Facilitates and works on the development and maintenance of sound HRIS and Ensure proper HR record management and documentation• Monitor and follow up proper administration of staff benefits like annual leave, medical expense, insurance and pension• Support in the preparation of periodic HR reports and• Follow up of staff contract administrationHow to Apply• Interested applicants should submit their application letter along with recent CV no later than July 1, 2019 to: Action Aid Ethiopia P.O.Box 1261 Addis Ababa Or E-mail it to: hrod.ethiopia@actionaid.org. We highly encourage CVs to be submitted via the above email address. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Note that applications received after the dead line shall not be considered.• N.B Action Aid will be conducting safeguarding reference checks on the successful candidate• Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply
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ICT Officer I - Customer Services

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: ICT Officer I - Customer Services Job Purpose: The job holder is responsible for responding to customer requests by diagnosing and resolving problems, as well as supporting the ongoing technology needs of staff by providing Level 2 and 3 help desk support. The job holder is expected to work with a broad range of infrastructure products and complex client technology services and support areas of IT. Moreover, she/he works on multiple projects concurrently as a team member or as a technical lead.Key Responsibilities:SERVICE DESK:• Serves as a first point of contact and day-to-day technical support to end users.• Responds to Level 2 support and works with vendors on Level 3 support.• Generates activity and status reports.• Provides the user access service.• Researches trouble issues which affect multiple clients.• Reviews checklists and scripts.• Works with vendor technical support personnel on solutions for clients.CLIENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT:• Participates in deployment of new or upgrade information technology and infrastructure projects, including assisting co-workers and vendor partners.• Installs and performs minor repairs to hardware, software, and peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.• Updates configuration management tools.• Develops and documents procedures for performing configuration changes, updates and upgrades.• Provides on-going support of client technology.TECHNICAL SUPPORT:• Ensures that all technical resources are available for meetings that include video conferencing.• Engages the hardware vendors on issues to remedy issues or escalates for support.• Monitors and communicates system status.• Diagnoses and resolves client workstation and mobile device hardware and software issues.• Creates temporary solutions until permanent solutions can be implemented.• Assists systems, programming and vendor professionals as needed to resolve problems.• Coordinates the resolution of escalated application, hardware and software problemsSERVICE LEVEL MANAGEMENT:• Collaborates in the development of service-level objectives and takes steps to meet or exceed targets.• Monitors service-level objectives to ensure that requirements are met or exceeded.• Makes recommendations to approve performance and client satisfaction metrics.• Follows up in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction.SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS:• Tracks performance metrics.• Reviews tracking log to identify recurring problems, or problems affecting a large number of clients.• Develops procedures and controls for service improvements.• Recommends solutions to common problems and updates frequently asked questions documentation.SECURITY:• Adheres to the integrity of controls, regulations and guidelines.• Reviews operation processes to ensure consistent approval and compliance.• Makes recommendations and changes as appropriateDOCUMENTATION:• Creates, modifies and reviews documentation of issues resolutions.• Develops and delivers documentation to ensure appropriate end-user support.• Creates and submits documentedINVENTORY MANAGEMENT:• Maintains IT inventory management for all IT equipment and/or software in accordance with company policy and procedures.COMMUNICATIONS/CONSULTING:• Alerts team members about recurring problems.• Communicates technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel.BUSINESS CONTINUITY:• May provide input to the design of backup and recovery procedures.RESEARCH/EVALUATIONS:• Designs standard image and designs alternate images, as needed.• Evaluates and recommends new standard products for corporate standards list.• Participates in working groups related to standards.TESTING:• Participates in integration and user acceptance testing.PROJECT PLANNING:• Provides input during project planning and requirements phase.COACHING/MENTORING:• Mentors less experienced staff in multiple areas of expertise.- Duty Station: Addis Ababa, EthiopiaJob Grade: HG13- Monthly Base Salary: Birr 19, 250 (Negotiable depending on experience, skill and salary history of the candidate).- Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three year with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.
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Research Officer I

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Research Officer IJob Purpose: The overall purpose of the job is to work effectively as research support within an agricultural and economic research environment.Key Responsibilities:The Research Officer will provide research assistance to the senior research staff of IFPRI-ESSP and designated staff in the following functions:• Undertakes literature reviews; processes and synthesizes secondary household and regional data;• Manages and conducts primary data collection, particularly through rural household and institutional surveys and value chain studies;• Conducts statistical and econometric analyses;• Develops and conducts training and policy dissemination;• Editing and/transcribing reports, manuscripts, proposals and other documents,• Any other responsibilities that will be assigned by supervisor and or/management;- Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia- Job Grade: HG13- Monthly Base Salary: Birr 35,492 (Negotiable depending on the salary history of the candidate).- Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.
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Driver/Field Assistant

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Driver/Field Assistant Job Purpose: Provide driving services and assist in field related duties to the IWMI Ethiopia office.Key Responsibilities:• Undertakes driving assignments given by the Project Coordinator and other professional staff of the project;• Operates, maintains and cleans assigned vehicles with care and reports any damage immediately to the Project Coordinator;• Records and maintains the logbook for all vehicles that the responsibility of the project or vehicles hired by the project for specific activities either from other ILRI units or outside ILRI;• Responsible for all tools, equipment and spare parts of assigned vehicles;• Responsible for checking all the assigned vehicles of the project every morning;• Liaises with Transport Unit to ensure that routine service and maintenance is undertaken timely;• Purchases small items or procure other services from outside ILRI for the project if required;• Assists professional staff, Research Assistants and Associates in the field work;• Keeps an inventory of equipment used by enumerators and field assistants while in the field;• Be responsible for payment of enumerators in the field, if required and asked by the Project;• Assists in handling of office duties when required;• Regularly acquits and clears all cash advances for field activities;• Assists in translating questionnaires to proper languages at survey sites;• Assists in the logistic preparation, printing and dissemination of data collection questionnaires;• Assists in the administering manpower and other resources in planned field works;• Assists Project Coordinator in recruiting field supervisors and enumerators;• Assists field supervisors in the follow up and support of enumerators and field assistants; and• Performs other related duties assigned by the project coordinator.- Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia- Job Grade: HG-9- Monthly Base Salary: Birr 8,500 (Negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate).- Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three year with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.
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