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Three Roots International (TRI)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Project CoordinatorJob Summary:• The Project Coordinator ensures that all TRI projects are designed, implemented and completed on time and within designated budget. S/he will oversee the project/s activities to ensure the project objectives are met the desired results and are achieved as per the target/s. S/he manages the field-based TRI staff to work effectively, and resources are used in a most efficient way ensuring the various interest groups involved are satisfied. S/he is responsible for the proper implementation of project works in the field and management of organizational properties.Specific Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe Project Coordinator will:• Develop strategic partnerships with local stakeholders and government offices;• Manage and leverage relationships with partners to greater collective impact;• Provide support and knowledge-transfer for partners and agencies;• Develop and manage partner agreements in the project implementation region/location;• Develop and manage information gathering and data collection networks;• Research current trends and changes in the areas of implementation;• Ensure project activities are completed within the specified timeframe meeting deadlines;• Work closely with TRI staff to ensure the activities are dealt with according to the action plan;• Frequently travel to field sites and provide supportive supervisions to staff and partners;• Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests;• Organize distribution of goods to the field sites, and ensure a safe arrival of supplies;• Liaise with clients to define requirements and scope to meet organizational needs;• Lead in organizing workshops and trainings based on specific needs of beneficiaries and plan;• Organize, attend, and participate in stakeholders’ meetings and other relevant meetings;• Analyze potential project risks and opportunities and devise appropriate risk mitigation measures and opportunities cultivation plan;• Create and maintain project documents and generate progress/completion report for activities;• Document best practices, provide recommendation for work plans, and annual reviews;• Be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of project deliverables;• Be responsible for preparation and submission of activity reports, meeting minutes and financial reports on regular basis to TRI country office;• Oversee the submission of annual activity-based project budgets as well as monthly and quarterly financial reports and submitting new funding requests;• Will be the main contact point for the field staff, lead and motivate the team, and coordinate work with consultants and volunteers;• Ensure close collaboration and cooperation with key partners to ensure smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results as planned;• Employ resourcefulness in project design, implementation and monitoring project activities and project expenditure;• Troubleshoot project problems, and identify and implement creative solutions;• Provide timely and accurate reports to all concerned parties;• Supervise, coach, train and evaluate performance of staff under her/his supervision;• Perform other duties as required.- Required Travel: Occasional travels within project implementation areas- Duty Station: Debrezeit

Policy Studies InstituteVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Assistant ResearcherMain Duties & Responsibilities:The Research Assistant expected to produce a publishable quality paper in collaboration with the principal investigator of the project.The Assistant Researcher responsible to:• Prepare literature review and synthesis• Compile data from different sources• Conduct statistical and econometric analysis;• Assist in the write up of research reports and papers• Carry out other assignments as required• Terms of employment: The contract is project based and renewable depending on the performance of the assistant Researcher.• Remuneration: 40,000.00 (Forty thousand)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Programme Management Specialist (RSCA)

Senselet Food ProcessingVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Sanitation & Hygiene Officer Work Place: Tulefa (Sheno area)

Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Project Officer- Work Unit: Office of Regional Branch - Reports to: Regional Branch Head - Work Place: In Amhara Region South Gondar Zone at Ebinat Worda.

Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation AgencyVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Investment Expert- Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension- Duty Station(s): Office of the President of Oromia Regional State, Finfinnee- Required Number: One- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: June 08, 2020 ESSENTIAL DUTIES:• Carry out impact analysis of investment policies and programs implemented by the regional government to scale up what works well and rollout what does not work in time;• In addition to the priority areas, the expert studies, surveys, investigates, and reports on selected economic issues of consequence on its own initiative in consultation of the Office of the President;• Identify potential local and international institutions that might be interested in collaborating with the Office within the rules, regulations, and protocol of the Office; and• Make assessment of possible implications of any federal government initiatives on the Oromia regional state and produce policy analysis to inform the President.• Closely work with stakeholders and harmonies relationships including with investment commission, regional investment office, High Value Investors, Academics and others;• Support the harmonization and swift communication channels between the Ethiopian Investment Commission, the Oromia Investment Office and other relevant stakeholders;• Prepare Oromia Investment Map, Brochures and help the preparation / redesigning of a dedicated website or weblink;• Help the preparation of Investors tick box list of actions with detailed contacts and responsible personalities;• Engage the relevant Country sustainability and Credit rating agencies in a bid to address the information gap and providing expert feedback on scores and reports;• Assist the Economic and legal structural reform impacting the Investment climate and help to scale up the Ethiopian Investment outlook;• Support and work with ‘Ease of Doing Business’ team and scale up the PMO’s ambition of transforming Ethiopia as an attractive investment destination;• Work on developing agendas as directed by the political leadership;• The Expert will directly report to the Coordinator of Policy Advisory Team of Oromia President Office.

Water and Land Resource Centre (WLRC)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Kebele Watershed TechniciansDuties of the Kebele Watershed Technicians• Under the supervision/guidance of the Regional Project Manager, the watershed technician will be responsible for proper implementation of the integrated watershed management plan and sustainability of each watershed under his/her domain.The specific duties shall include but not limited to:• Support and participate in the baseline survey of watersheds under his/her domain• Play active role in the preparation of the integrated watershed management plan and an inbuilt exit strategy,• Coordinate and motivate watershed community facilitators, closely follow up their progress, and also work together in the field,• Closely work with Kebele administration and Kebele Office of Agriculture and Development Agents,• In collaboration with Kebele authorities and Kebele Office of Agriculture mobilize communities for SWC and the broader watershed management• Closely follow adoption of technologies and strategies recommended by senior experts• Coordinate training of experts, community facilitators and farmers on various fields• Play a lead role in coordinating and supervising different infrastructure built in each watershed by the project• Play a lead role in forming Watershed Users Associations as per the guideline prepared by the regional BoA,• Critically follow implementation of bylaws in each watershed and devise enforcement mechanisms through discussion, training, awareness creation and legal means,• Supervise nurseries and monitoring sites, ensure their successful operation,• Supervise the implementation of zero or control grazing as per agreed bylaws in each watershed and enforce bylaws,• Coordinate watershed level regular data collection as per standard set by senior experts and prepare the necessary report,• As per recommendations, coordinate the formation of different groups within the watershed, support and monitor their functionality,• Coordinate and supervise technology introduction through FRGs or other groups,• Support and coordinate different studies by project staff and consultants,• In collaboration with the senior experts from Regional Office and HQ, coordinate the periodic performance and sustainability assessment,• Follow regular Community Watershed Team bi-monthly and monthly meetings, and attend when necessary,• In collaboration and with Kebele Authorities, Kebele Office of agriculture and Community Watershed Team, coordinate the regular ME and learning activities• Coordinate annual field days and visits,• Prepare clear plan and submit monthly, quarter, six month and annual progress reports of each watersheds, on the scheduled time for the regional Office,• Undertake other assigned responsibilities and duties by the hierarchies,- Required: 6- Duty station will be in one of the Kebeles of Kunzila Watersheds with regular presence in the watersheds under his/her domain, occasional travel to Woreda and Bahir Dar regional office. - Contract will be one year with possible extension upon performance. - Salary will be as per the project scale.

Water and Land Resource Centre (WLRC)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Watershed Community FacilitatorsDuties of the Watershed Community Facilitator• Under the supervision/guidance of the Watershed Technician, the Community Facilitator shall be responsible for proper implementation of the IWM plans through effective communication of project objectives to communities, community mobilization and through organizing community engagement related events professionally.The specific duties of the community facilitator shall include:• Responsible for the overall implementation of project activities at community level with the participation of the community, local government and other stakeholders.• Bridges the link between the project experts team and the communities and local government representatives and engage in community/institutional capacity building activities,• Facilitate the targeting task of project intervention areas and beneficiaries,• Participate and support in the assessments, studies, surveys, monitoring, review and evaluation activities at the community level,• Actively involve on regular data collection as per agreed guideline• Facilitate field visits, experience sharing visits at the community level,• Support to identify training needs,• Ensure adequate consultation and participation of Woreda and village/community level stakeholders ensuring active participation of women,• With support of the field technical team, provide expertise and advice for community institutions/Organizations on gender mainstreaming in the project scheme,• Follow and provide adequate support to the different initiatives in the watershed including Homestead Development initiatives, credit and saving groups, IG groups, youth and women groups• Supervise and follow all project activities within the watershed including their sustainability• Follow zero or control grazing agreements and enforce bylaws• Facilitate community meetings, Watershed use association bi weekly and together with kebele leaders and government employees bi monthly meeting,• Responsible for mobilizing the watershed community for Natural Resource Management activities on watershed basis.• Play a lead role in forming the watershed users association as per the regional guideline• Responsible for ensuring active community participation so as to ensure the successful execution and sustenance of the interventions• Supervise seedling production and plantation in his/her watershed• Ensure community ownership in watershed project• Proactively identify community perceptions and needs, and effectively communicated this to project team,• Prepare clear plan and submit monthly, quarter, six month and annual progress reports of each watersheds, on the scheduled time for the watershed technician,• Undertake other assigned responsibilities and duties by the hierarchies,- Required: 12- Duty station is in one of the Kunzila Watersheds with occasional travel to Woreda and Regional Project Office. - Contract will be one year with possible extension upon performance. - Salary will be as per the project scale.

Horn of Africa Regional Environment Center and NetworkVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Project OfficerJob Summary: • The ILDP Project Officer is responsible to:• Carry out regular stakeholder consultations with both government and non-government agencies, attend and organize field visits in the project areas in order to have consultation with target beneficiaries and end-user agencies and or institutions;• Prepare inputs and regular updates to detail and specific work plans, action plans, calendar of events, as well as risk, issue and lessons learned logs in close coordination with the ILDP team, the concerned Institutions, and in partnership with the implementing partners and stakeholders of the ILDP;• Support the timely mobilization of project team, service providers, consultants and equipment inputs for the ILDP phase II activities on capacity development of key sector offices/bureaus and will also support the development of Terms of References (ToRs) of all required consultants, service providers and staff;• Provide technical expertise, coordinate, supervise, and assure the quality of the work of service providers to ensure planned deliverables are met in good quality and in a timely manner as per the ILDP project proposal;• Support the ILDP Programme/project manager to coordinate day to day management of the project including smooth and timely project implementation as well as transparent and accountable management of financial resources for the initiative, as per HoA-REC&N-AAU rules and regulations;• Support in liaising with relevant ministries (both national and district), service providers, administrative authorities, communities and other key stakeholders that impact CDRMP delivery in order to ensure outcomes are met in a timely manner; and• Undertake sectoral planning, results based management and reporting.Duty station: Addis Ababa

United Nations Development Program (UNDP)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Project Manager (CBIT) Job Description: • The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking to hire a Project Manager (CBIT) who will be responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the GEF project, including all project administrative matters and substantive outputs. All work of the Project Manager will be carried out in line with the Country Programme Action Plan and in full compliance with UNDP Rules and Regulations. The management and coordination process will be pursued through undertaking appropriate actions in project formulation, implementation and evaluation. Strong emphasis will be placed on ensuring cohesion with other UNDP initiatives.Summary of Key Functions:• Planning and implementation of CBIT Project;• Programme management, monitoring and oversight;• Building strategic partnerships and alliances;• Building knowledge and capacity.Duties and Responsibilities:• Plan the activities of the project and monitor progress against the approved work-plan;• Supervise and coordinate the production of project outputs, as per the project document in a timely and high quality fashion;• Coordinate all project inputs and ensure that they are adhere to UNDP procedures for nationally executed projects;• Supervise and coordinate the work of all project staff, consultants and sub-contractors ensuring timing and quality of outputs;• Coordinate the recruitment and selection of project personnel, consultants and sub-contracts, including drafting terms of reference and work specifications and overseeing all contractors’ work;• Manage requests for the provision of financial resources by UNDP, through advance of funds, direct payments, or reimbursement using the UNDP provided format;• Prepare, revise and submit project work and financial plans, as required by Project Board and UNDP;• Monitor financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports, submitted on a quarterly basis;• Manage and monitor the project risks initially identified and submit new risks to the project board for consideration and decision on possible actions if required; update the status of these risks by maintaining the project risks log;• Liaise with UNDP, Project Board, relevant government agencies, and all project partners, including donor organisations and CSOs for effective coordination of all project activities;• Facilitate administrative support to subcontractors and training activities supported by the Project;• Oversee and ensure timely submission of the Inception Report, Project Implementation Report, Technical reports, quarterly financial reports, and other reports as may be required by UNDP, GEF and other oversight agencies;• Disseminate project reports and respond to queries from concerned stakeholders;• Report progress of project to the steering committees, and ensure the fulfilment of PSC directives;• Oversee the exchange and sharing of experiences and lessons learned between the GHG emitting sectors nationally and internationally;• Assist line ministeries and sectors with development of essential GHG inventory and transparency requirements through training workshops and technical skills development thereby increasing their institutional capabilities;• Encourage staff, partners and consultants such that strategic, intentional and demonstrable efforts are made to actively include women in the project, including activity design and planning, budgeting, staff and consultant hiring, subcontracting, purchasing, formal community governance and advocacy, outreach to social organizations, training, participation in meetings; and access to program benefits;• Assists and advises the Project Implementation Units responsible for activity implementation in the target GHG emitting sectors.