Addis Ababa
Creative Associates International InC. Ethiopia Project Office
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions, and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. Program Description: The USAID-funded Ethiopia Civic Engagement Activity is a four-year activity with the overall goal to strengthen Ethiopia’s civic fabric in support of more inclusive, peaceful, and responsive governance. The project aims to strengthen civic and community-based actors’ ability to engage in policy analysis, advocacy, dialogue, and collective action for peaceful, democratic change; and foster multi-stakeholder civic partnerships in support of inclusive dialogue, respect for human rights, and advancing more effective, citizen-responsive, and accountable governance. Position Summary: The program officer supports program implementation including monitoring and analyzing program development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions. The Program Officer will be based in Addis Ababa and will work closely with all ECE staff, with the responsibility to support in the implementation of activities across all programs implementation locations. Reporting: This position reports to the Program Director. Primary Responsibilities General Program support: Assist program staff in the preparation of work plans. Review and evaluate incoming proposals from partners, and acquire supplementary information on the proposal. Seek endorsements and communicate with the grant manager on grant proposals. In conjunction with the Communications and Outreach Manager, review and proof-read draft research and assessment, and survey reports and provide feedback to the consultants. Draft input to reports and analyses of programmatic activities. Support the Program director in the development of the project strategic framework and work plans for the program implementation to ensure the achievement of the program goals. Research Develop terms of reference for research and scope of work for consultants to engage. Support research and advocacy activity of ECE by consultants, research and academic institutions to promote civic engagement at all levels. Support the publication of research on civic engagement and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to organize validation and dissemination workshop of the research/survey report. In consultation with the program director and other program team develop research work plans according to ECE needs. Supervise research projects and work with team members to ensure that the project remains on schedule as per the agreement and update the senior management team regularly work with other team members to identify research goals, research methods, variables, and other test parameters. Ensure that research/assessment information on databases remains secure, as well as ensure that all team members complete their tasks and work cooperatively with the team. Support the Capacity Strengthen Manager, as needed, for the development of capacity-strengthening materials, especially as it related to strengthening the capacity of civic actors in research and advocacy skills. Communications Collaborate with ECE Communication and outreach manager to gather important information for social media and for a newsletter. Develop and plan range of communication activities consistent with the ECE communication strategy. In collaboration with the Communication and Outreach manger document successes stories, challenges, and lessons learned and share them with through regular program reports In conjunction with the Communications and Outreach Manager, Assist program staff in preparing and formatting documents including power point presentations and project publications. Addis Ababa “regional hub” implementation Engage different stake holder like CSO, Private sectors, relevant local governments and medias including media council. Assess the needs of the Addis Ababa “region” and suggest themes for cluster grant solicitations. Identify potential grantees and build strong relationships with them. In collaboration with relevant grants and program staff, develop grant solicitations and assist in grant completion and submission processes. Participate in reviewing and appraisal of proposals and reports from grantee and provide feedback to the internal team and to the grantee Support Addis Ababa “regional” partners including cluster lead organizations (CLO). With Cluster lead organizations / partners, facilitate multi-stakeholder cluster meetings. With support from the Capacity Strengthening Manager, in conjunction with the cluster lead organization determine capacity strengthening needs of the CLO and cluster members. Other tasks related to supporting implementation in the Addis Ababa “region” of ECE. Other duties as assigned by the management team.
Addis Ababa
Creative Associates International InC. Ethiopia Project Office
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions, and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. Program Description: The USAID-funded Ethiopia Civic Engagement Activity is a four-year activity with the overall goal to strengthen Ethiopia’s civic fabric in support of more inclusive, peaceful, and responsive governance. The project aims to strengthen civic and community-based actors’ ability to engage in policy analysis, advocacy, dialogue, and collective action for peaceful, democratic change; and foster multi-stakeholder civic partnerships in support of inclusive dialogue, respect for human rights, and advancing more effective, citizen-responsive, and accountable governance. Position Summary: The program officer supports program implementation including monitoring and analyzing program development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions. The Program Officer will be based in Addis Ababa and will work closely with all ECE staff, with the responsibility to support in the implementation of activities across all programs implementation locations. Reporting: This position reports to the Program Director. Primary Responsibilities General Program support: Assist program staff in the preparation of work plans. Review and evaluate incoming proposals from partners, and acquire supplementary information on the proposal. Seek endorsements and communicate with the grant manager on grant proposals. In conjunction with the Communications and Outreach Manager, review and proof-read draft research and assessment, and survey reports and provide feedback to the consultants. Draft input to reports and analyses of programmatic activities. Support the Program director in the development of the project strategic framework and work plans for the program implementation to ensure the achievement of the program goals. Research Develop terms of reference for research and scope of work for consultants to engage. Support research and advocacy activity of ECE by consultants, research and academic institutions to promote civic engagement at all levels. Support the publication of research on civic engagement and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to organize validation and dissemination workshop of the research/survey report. In consultation with the program director and other program team develop research work plans according to ECE needs. Supervise research projects and work with team members to ensure that the project remains on schedule as per the agreement and update the senior management team regularly work with other team members to identify research goals, research methods, variables, and other test parameters. Ensure that research/assessment information on databases remains secure, as well as ensure that all team members complete their tasks and work cooperatively with the team. Support the Capacity Strengthen Manager, as needed, for the development of capacity-strengthening materials, especially as it related to strengthening the capacity of civic actors in research and advocacy skills. Communications Collaborate with ECE Communication and outreach manager to gather important information for social media and for a newsletter. Develop and plan range of communication activities consistent with the ECE communication strategy. In collaboration with the Communication and Outreach manger document successes stories, challenges, and lessons learned and share them with through regular program reports In conjunction with the Communications and Outreach Manager, Assist program staff in preparing and formatting documents including power point presentations and project publications. Addis Ababa “regional hub” implementation Engage different stake holder like CSO, Private sectors, relevant local governments and medias including media council. Assess the needs of the Addis Ababa “region” and suggest themes for cluster grant solicitations. Identify potential grantees and build strong relationships with them. In collaboration with relevant grants and program staff, develop grant solicitations and assist in grant completion and submission processes. Participate in reviewing and appraisal of proposals and reports from grantee and provide feedback to the internal team and to the grantee Support Addis Ababa “regional” partners including cluster lead organizations (CLO). With Cluster lead organizations / partners, facilitate multi-stakeholder cluster meetings. With support from the Capacity Strengthening Manager, in conjunction with the cluster lead organization determine capacity strengthening needs of the CLO and cluster members. Other tasks related to supporting implementation in the Addis Ababa “region” of ECE. Other duties as assigned by the management team.
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