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Child Fund EthiopiaVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Senior Humanitarian Affairs Specialist Job Description:The Senior Humanitarian Affairs Specialist is responsible in providing support for the Country Office on standard proposal development, resource acquisition and can engage with the donors in Ethiopia as well as abroad.Major Responsibilities• Undertake assessment of the humanitarian situation in the country and develop quality and winning proposal• Pursue applicable opportunities both from in-country and externally and raise funds for emergency response projects• Develop a Grant Acquisition and Donor engagement strategic document in the areas of emergency program including donor scoping exercises.• Engaged in on-going discussions with donors and other private foundations to facilitate the establishment of partnership and grant acquisition.• Expected to approach different agencies including but not limited to UNICEF, UNDP, OCHA, UNHCR, IOM, WHO, IRC, CRS and others to establish good relationship and raise funds• Develop a brief work plan of monthly activities every month to more accurately identify tasks and deliverables. All products will be reviewed by the Emergency Program Specialist/ EMU-Director and approved by the Country Director.Expected Outputs and Deliverables• Development of summary of ChildFund profiles in the areas of emergency response• Grant Acquisition and Donor engagement strategic document developed in the areas of emergency program.• At least Four standard Emergency response proposals developed and submitted to Funding agencies/Donors.• Raise at least $1M for emergency response• Provide summary report on activities at the end of each month shared to the Director EMU and Emergency Program specialist for review and approval by the CD.Child Safeguarding• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.• Place of work: Addis Ababa, with frequent field travel to ChildFund’s operational areas and other parts of the country as appropriate.• ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.• Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.

Child Fund EthiopiaVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Communication SpecialistMajor Responsibilities• Implement a comprehensive in-country communication strategy that profiles the impact of ChildFund’s work, using written and visual storytelling.• Develop, implement and maintain an in-country online communication presence using the web and social networks.• Lead new approaches to creating and distributing multi-media content related to ChildFund in country.Content Creation and Management• Create and deliver content – stories, photos, video, quotes, and other information – that help the organization build and nurture relationships with donors and the general public, globally. Proactively share stories and visual assets with the International Office and Alliance partners. Provide high-quality English translations of all story material.• Storyteller – visual and written. In accordance with the global content calendar, collect stories, photos and video about children and their experiences of the sponsorship relationship and ChildFund’s programs, to show impact and build donor trust as well as engagement.• Write, edit, and oversee the production of publications such as newsletters, annual report, brochures, policy planning reports, etc.• Coach local partner staff on capturing and sharing stories, photos and videos about children and their experiences of the sponsorship relationship and ChildFund’s programs.• Ensure that all content deliverables comply with branding guidelines, child safeguarding standards and other controls of the organization.• Support Program, Business Development and Advocacy teams in creation of collaterals and other published material. Ensure global awareness and access to final materials.• Keep the International Office content contact apprised of Country Office initiatives, successes, events, holidays and other items of potential relevance to global communications, both internal and external.• Manage rapid collection of child-focused quotes, stories, photo and video in the immediate aftermath of emergencies.• Knowledge Management & Learning Support: Develop and/or ensure your teams develop learning and knowledge products that meet standards and enable organization-wide learning and sharing by documenting approaches, project and program designs and lessons, case studies and other knowledge products.Brand, Visibility/Representation• Act as brand ambassador, responsible for in-country communications, including collateral print materials, country digital channels and for managing in-country media relations, all toward building the brand.• Create and deliver content for public messages and branding of ChildFund in country.• Raise awareness through media of the value and impact of major ChildFund projects in the country.• Alert Country Office Director to potential reputation risks in country.• Manage activities, communications, special events, workshops, meetings and conferences.Alliance Relationship Management• Proactively and frequently prepare timely updates for ChildFund International website and/or members of ChildFund Alliance.• In consultation and collaboration with Program & Sponsorship Director/Manager and Fundraising and Engagement, determine creative and innovative ways to address reporting requirements for ChildFund International programs for Alliance partners using the SMART system (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely) and effective storytelling.Resource Mobilization• Generate compelling marketing collateral to support ChildFund fundraising initiatives in country.Internal communications• Serve as a member of the global internal communications team/network. Act as a champion for internal communications. Support development and execution of a global internal communications strategy and plan in partnership with senior leaders, based on assessment of audiences and needs. Curate, develop and edit content for a variety of internal communications mediums to promote “One ChildFund”, and deliver content across multiple channels and mediums, in multiple languages. Help select and roll out existing or new internal communications tools (in partnership with Knowledge Management & Learning and IT), and train senior leaders and staff in effective communications techniques and usage of tools. (if & when relevant) Support internal response to crisis situations which affect perception and reputationChild Safeguarding• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.Core Values• Ability to work independently and take initiative, with limited direct supervision.• Demonstrates integrity and fairness by modeling ChildFund values and ethical standards;• Demonstrates professional competence and is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.- Place of work: Addis Ababa, with frequent field travel to ChildFund’s operational areas

Child Fund EthiopiaVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Resource Mobilization & Fund-Raising Specialist Job Description: • The Resource Mobilization and Fund-Raising Specialist will support ChildFund International’s overall grant acquisition and management strategy and is responsible for providing leadership for Grant acquisition within the Country Office (CO). This includes strengthening staff, systems, and tools in the areas of proposal preparation, grants compliance and administration. Responsible for building CO execution capability for its grants and contracts, focusing on effective on scope, on time and on budget delivery, compliance with organizational and donor policies, procedures and regulations, as well as risk mitigation. Prepare and review CO proposals, oversight of implementation and donors’ reports submission. The Specialist will work in close coordination and collaboration with ChildFund’s Global Business Development and Grant Management Teams.Major Responsibilities• Ensures that all CO grant Business Development activity aligns with ChildFund’s Business Development Policy, Procedures and Practice.• Actively participate in the preparation of the Country Office’s grant acquisition strategy and ensure alignment with the Country Office’s Country Strategic Plan.• Working in close coordination with the CO’s Technical Team and the Global Business Development Team ensure that the CO pre-positions itself successfully on relevant grant funding opportunities.• Leads the Country Office’s Grant Acquisition efforts; responsible for strengthening the CO’s institutional capacity to acquire relevant grants and increase the CO’s grant portfolio.• Leads the preparation and presentation of grant proposals and budgets and the successful submission of competitive grant proposals, operational and financial reports in collaboration with the relevant Program and Finance staff; ensure best practice is communicated, followed and shared in all aspects of grants management.• Supports project implementation to ensure on scope, on time and on budget Project implementation and that all grant funded projects meet institutional donor requirements and in accordance with ChildFund, donor, country and international standards.• Establishes and maintains appropriate systems and procedures to ensure compliance with donor contracts and ChildFund Project Management standards.Donor Relations• Supports the development and maintenance of effective relationships with current and prospective donors. Provides appropriate and timely feedback to ensure management is fully informed of grant project progress and success with all new and existing donors.Child Safeguarding:• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with Child fund’s Child Safeguarding Policy.- Terms of Employment: One year with a possibility of extension based on proven performance- Place of work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Child Fund EthiopiaVacancy Announcement Position: Resource Mobilization & Fund - Raising Specialist Pre-Award Grant Acquisition• Ensures that all CO grant Business Development activity aligns with ChildFund’s Business Development Policy, Procedures and Practice.• Actively participate in the preparation of the Country Office’s grant acquisition strategy and ensure alignment with the Country Office’s Country Strategic Plan.• Working in close coordination with the CO’s Technical Team and the Global Business Development Team ensure that the CO pre-positions itself successfully on relevant grant funding opportunities.• Leads the Country Office’s Grant Acquisition efforts; responsible for strengthening the CO’s institutional capacity to acquire relevant grants and increase the CO’s grant portfolio.• Leads the preparation and presentation of grant proposals and budgets and the successful submission of competitive grant proposals, operational and financial reports in collaboration with the relevant Program and Finance staff; ensure best practice is communicated, followed and shared in all aspects of grants management.Post-Award Grants Management (For COs with a Post Award specialist these responsibilities will be covered by that role)• Supports project implementation to ensure on scope, on time and on budget Project implementation and that all grant funded projects meet institutional donor requirements and in accordance with ChildFund, donor, country and international standards.• Establishes and maintains appropriate systems and procedures to ensure compliance with donor contracts and ChildFund Project Management standards.• Monitors grant execution including that budgets are spent according to donor proposals and regulations and within the appropriate timeframe and advising management on required changes or actions.• Leads the preparation and submission of donor required reports, liaising with internal stakeholders and as necessary with partners and ensuring all requirements and deadlines are met, are produced to a high standard, comply with guidelines, deadlines, contracts and other donor requirements.Donor Relations• Supports the development and maintenance of effective relationships with current and prospective donors. Provides appropriate and timely feedback to ensure management is fully informed of grant project progress and success with all new and existing donors.Child Safeguarding:• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with Child fund’s Child Safeguarding Policy.ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.- Place of work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia- Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.How to Apply• Qualified candidates can apply in person, via e-mail or by sending non-returnable full CV and copies of supporting documents with cover letter on or before March 2, 2020 to:• ChildFund Ethiopia• Bole -03-680 Street, House No 207-11, P.O.Box 5545• Tel. 0116-612-928 / 0116-637498• ethiopiaoffice@childfund.org Please write the job title on the subject line when applying through e-mail.