Dollo Ado, Somali
Mercy Corps Ethiopia
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Mercy Corps is an International Humanitarian organization operating Water and Sanitation, Economic Development, Livelihoods, Capacity Building, Emergency Response, Health and Nutrition, and similar sectors in the regions of SNNPR, Somali, Oromia, Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa. Mercy Corps works with communities, public and private sectors to implement appropriate relief, recovery and development interventions. Mercy Corps Ethiopia invites motivated and qualified candidates to apply for the following vacant position. Position Title:  Logistics Assistant Duty Station:  Dollo Ado OPEN POSITION:  1 positions [Describe overview of job missioGENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Logistics Assistant is responsible for the Procurement of goods and services, for the management of the Fleet and for managing facilities. Work closely with Program, PALM, HR, and Finance. The Logistics Assistant is instrumental in supporting program activities through his/her services. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Procurement of Goods and Services ·         Daily coordination of MC procurement activities; ·         Has a full understanding of MC procurement policies and donor regulations. ·          Procure goods and services in accordance with MC policies and donor regulations and within the minimum timeframes (lead time) in a transparent, accountable, and cost effective manner and facilitate the timely and efficient supply of goods and services. ·         Assists staff as needed on creating clear and understandable purchase requests and other documentation. Track purchase request and ensure timely purchases including maintaining current and orderly files of all procurement activities. (photocopy of all transaction documents) ·         Distribute request for quotations/invitation to tender and bid documents for suppliers and Obtain Performa invoices as per the specifications on the PR by self-driving. ·         Prepare Purchase requests, Quotation Analysis, Purchase Order, Payment Requests, Service contracts, Invitation to tenders, Purchase Agreements, Preferred supplier Agreement.  Maintain proper procurement files guarantee the confidentiality of all specifications and price quotations made by the supplier ·         Remain informed about sources of supply, methods, services and materials. ·          Interact with Vendors during collection of quotations and represent mercy corps in a professional manner.  Assist and facilitate any import/export activities. Always accord prompt and courteous reception and fair and equal treatment to all Vendors/ suppliers and their representatives.    Provide equal opportunity for vendors/suppliers to make price and specification quotations. Prepare payment requests and ensure that the necessary documents are attached for    Payments. Follow up that payments are done on time for suppliers. Ensures timely and safe delivery of items/ goods to the warehouse with proper documentation and coordinate with the storage and transfer of items to field sites. Explain as clearly and fully as possible to vendors/suppliers the reason(s) for the rejection of their bids/proposals. ·          Identify potential, credible and competent vendors for MC and maintain contacts with suppliers and conduct price comparison in order to get the best price and quality material. ·         Keep records of supplier data base and maintain files of market prices for commonly bought items.  Inform vendors/suppliers about current and anticipated requirements If, for any reason, one vendor/supplier is permitted to re-quote (submit a revised quotation), all competitors should be given the same opportunity. Re-quoting should be kept to an absolute minimum. Fleet Management §  Ensure that all vehicles are safe and road-worthy. §  Ensure that all vehicles have proper on-board vehicle documentation. §  Maintain administrative vehicle files for each vehicle. §  Continuous tracking of vehicle log-sheets; responsible for monthly compilation and submission of reports to Finance and Support Service Officer. §  Schedule vehicle use to meet programmatic and operational needs in cooperation with Support Service Officer. §  Transport agency goods and staff. §  Oversee and ensure proper use of the vehicles. §  Oversee fuel consumption, purchase and tracking in coordination with gas station(s) §  Organize cleaning of vehicles. §  Organize regular service schedules for vehicles and maintain service schedule files. §  Ensure major repairs are done in a timely manner. §  Report vehicle expenses from vehicle consumable tracking sheet in accordance with the respective procurement policy and file Monthly Vehicle Consumables sheet for each vehicle separately. §  Manage drivers’ leave schedules and ensuring smooth operation of the fleet. §  Ensure drivers of MC are licensed and trained. §  Participate in hiring and disciplinary measures of drivers. §  Ensure security measures for vehicles such as parking, storage of keys, emergency supplies, etc. §  Ensure that security incident reports are completed and filed. §  Ensure that accident reports are completed and filed. §  Collecting and distributing of vehicle log-sheets to drivers. §  Ensure that vehicles are insured; accidents are reported timely; communicate with insurance companies and follow up of the process. §  Oversee that annual vehicle inspection is in place. §  Report the status of the fleet, total number, type and location of vehicles when requested. §  Receive vehicle service requests from drivers and follow up of the maintenance process. §  Responsible for oversight of vehicle rentals including tracking of leases and payments. §  Assist on driving MC vehicles for duties other than procurement and undertake field assignments when assigned by the supervisor. § Maintain vehicle log-sheets; Keep vehicle Equipment, tools, spares safely. Keep the vehicle clean and report needs and problems to Support Service Officer. Facility Management ·  Ensure monthly utility bills are collected and payments are made in a timely manner. ·  Bring any repair and maintenance requirements to the attention of the Support Service Officer; ·  Act as the focal point for work orders for property improvements, needed repairs and maintenance. Facilitate the work order process including service procurement requests, service contracts, supervision of works and acceptance at completion as well as facilitate payment process. ·  Routinely tour the MC premises and ensure facilities in all properties are in working order including electricity, water, roofing etc. ·  Coordinate with Support Service Officer on following through with any needed repairs, purchases, etc. ·  Handling inventories during move in and move out under the supervision of Support Service Officer. ·  Negotiate with landlords, as needed, for repairs and permissions for maintenance and improvements. ·  Focal person for collection of all mail from the post office and delivery to the Support Service Officer. ·  Assisting the office by delivering and collecting correspondence from various government and international organizations. ·  Provides driving service and assists in facilitation of various finance (payment and tax processing) and logistic (vehicle registration, inspection and maintenance) assignments as and when required. ·  Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in Ethiopia; ·  Other duties as assigned.

Mekelle, Tigray
Velocity Apparelz Companies PLC

Negelle with travel to the fields, Oromia
NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council)
Being an employee of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Ethiopia the Safety and Risk Management Officer is expected to represent NRC in a responsible manner and always act in accordance with NRC’s Code of Conduct.      Background: The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is present in five regions in Ethiopia, providing refugees and internally displaced people with emergency relief and help them to rebuild their lives. NRC works within the sectors of Education, Shelter, WASH, Livelihood and Food Security, ICLA (Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance), and Child Protection.     Roles & Responsibilities:   The WASH and Shelter Technical Officer will be based in Dilla Office (SNNP Region) and will work under the supervision of the WASH and Shelter Project Coordinator, according to and as reflected in objectives stated in project description and budgets to donors and in line with NRC policy programme, as well as with Plan of Action and strategy in place in the region.   Generic responsibilities: The Security Officer is responsible for implementing security and safety policies at the Negelle office.   ·         Implement NRC’s safety and security policies at field level; ·         Conduct regular security and risk assessments to identify safety and security needs; ·         Train staff in safety and security and provide regular briefings and updates; ·         Immediately report all breaches of safety and security procedures and all threats to NRC staff, beneficiaries, activities or assets; ·         Facilitate staff evacuation in emergency situations; ·         Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain security information;  ·         Ensure vehicle and staff movements are monitored according to procedures and that necessary safety and security equipment are available and in good condition; ·         Prepare security updates and reports as required; ·         Create smooth work relationship between the organization and other parties; ·         Advice senior management on government relations and facilitate meetings and appointments as appropriate.   Specific responsibilities: Coordination with the Country Safety and Risk Management Coordinator and AM in analyzing and assessing security situation and threats in NRC areas of operation and ensure that appropriate measures are taken for safe operation. Be familiar with all existing NRC security and safety documents and tools in place. Help modify/Update existing policies and develop new ones as needed; Produce regular weekly written reports in on the security situation in the field office based on the current information available from other agencies, NRC sub offices, media and other sources. Monitor local and national news (radio, television and print) and translate appropriate information in daily updates. Inform SRMC and AM on issues that may have an effect on NRC security in the region and advise on precautionary measures; In coordination with SRMC, ensure regularly updated incident mapping based on gathered information. Map and advise on Go/No-Go areas; Liaise with NRC hired guard service including duty rosters, leaves, payment, scope of work etc... In cooperation with the SRMC and AM, regularly review the security situation of all NRC premises, evacuation plans, security instructions and any other contingency planning that may be necessary; Ensure incident reporting is conducted as necessary. Includes completion of online incident report form, informing necessary actors and maintaining incident report file, as per NRC format; Training/orientation of staff: Ensure orientation/Induction of new expatriate staff/visiting staffs is completed on first day of arrival to Negelle. Provide regular briefings/trainings to national staff on preventative security measures; Ensure that all necessary measures are taken to provide NRC employees with a safe working environment as detailed in existing guidelines, including responsibility of fire regulations, procedures of acceptance of visitor and vehicles to NRC premises, receiving of mail etc. Analyze existing policies and procedures and suggest revisions to the SRMC where necessary; Coordinate with NRC management staff in tracking national staff movements in the field. Establish a communication system with field staff when/where necessary. Advise on travel restrictions or precautionary measures, as required; ·         Contribute to NRC strategic and programmatic planning including development of government relations; ·         Facilitate NRC compliance with required regional registration and approvals, and maintain a filing system (online and hardcopy as required).

Mekelle, Tigray
Velocity Apparelz Companies PLC

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA)
Vacancy Announcement ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY Position:                          Junior IT Support Officer Term of Employment:   One year with possibility of extension Duty Station(s):              Addis Ababa Required Number:        One Salary & Benefits:          Competitive Application Deadline:   July 22, 2018 BACKGROUND: The Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) has been established by the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to identify and address systemic bottlenecks to Ethiopia’s agricultural development. The Agency does this through problem-solving, implementation support, and capacity building of stakeholders involved in implementation of interventions that address the systemic bottlenecks. The Agency reports to the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources and is Secretary to the Transformation Council chaired by the Prime Minister.  The programmatic focus of the Agency responds to a core set of needs identified by the Agricultural Transformation Council, chaired by the Prime Minister. Within the Agency, issues are divided into four different pillars:  Production and Productivity which includes Inputs and Crop Protection, Livestock, Research and Extension, Mechanization and Rural Finance; Environmentally Sustainable and Inclusive Agricultural Growth including Sustainable Irrigation and Watershed Management, Sustainable Land Management, Gender and Nutrition, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Targeted Livelihood Support, Biodiversity and (temporarily) Planning and MLE; Agribusiness and Markets including Market Services, Commercial and Contract Farming, Domestic & Export Market Development, and Cooperatives; and Enhanced Implementation Capacity which includes ICT for Agricultural Services, Private Sector in Agriculture, and Organizational and Human Resource Capacity. In addition, the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters Initiative is another critical focus area for the Agency.  Across the programs, the ATA engages public, private and non-governmental stakeholders to support strategic planning, manage and strengthen implementation capacity and test innovative models. Our Culture We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results.  Our culture is one where talented, dedicated and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.  At ATA, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector.  We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training.  We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals. POSITION SUMMARY: The role of the IT support Officer is to assist customers who are experiencing any procedural or operating difficulty with the use of IT applications, products or services. Complex and/or high priority problems are elevated to specialized support groups for resolution when needed, but the IT support officer is responsible to ensure that an effective solution is provided to the user. In this role, the candidate will provide maintenance of the computer desktop environment by analyzing requirements, resolving problems, installing hardware and software solutions, and supporting the internal IT Helpdesk. S/he will be responsible for administration and internal support of the Agency’s PCs, Laptops, printers, servers, and related equipment. Tasks include end user support, license tracking and performing, PC maintenance, upgrades and configurations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over the phone or email Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions Provide helpdesk support and resolve problems to the end user’s satisfaction Monitor and respond quickly and effectively to requests received through the IT helpdesk Monitor Service Desk for tickets assigned to the queue and process first-in first-out based on priority Modify configurations, utilities, software default settings, etc. for the local workstation Utilize and maintain the helpdesk tracking software Document internal procedures Assist with onboarding of new staffs Ensure each workstation has a computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, Docking station, LCD display, hard drive, and any additional specialized equipment Install, test and configure new workstations, peripheral equipment and software Maintain inventory of all equipment, software and software licenses Report issues to the Service Desk for escalation Manage PC/ Laptop, tablet, Smart phone setup and deployment for new employees using standard hardware, images and software Manage Printers, scanners, digital senders, UPS, Assign users and computers to proper groups in Active Directory Perform timely workstation hardware and software upgrades as required Provide accurate information on IT products or servicesRecord events and problems and their resolution in logs Pass on any feedback or suggestions by customers to the appropriate internal team There is often pressure to work as fast as possible to deal with problems and achieve immediate results in all situations, either to ensure the minimum loss of working hours or customer-contact time, or to enable members of staff to use their computer again. Due to the nature of the work, you may be expected to work shifts, weekends or be on call and it may be necessary to work extra hours to finish a job.

ኮለኔል ደመቀ ዘውዱን ለመያዝ የተሞከረበት መኖሪያ ቤት ሙዚየም ሊሆን ነው፡፡ መኖሪያ ቤቱን ለመግዛት የተቋቋመው ኮሚቴ ቀብድ መክፈሉ ተሰምቷል፡፡ ዛሬ በጎንደር ግዙፉ አዳራሽ የአማራ ህዝብ የነጻነት ችቦ የተለኮሰበት ሐምሌ አምስት በድምቀት እየተከበረ፤ ***** ኮለኔል ደመቀ ዘውድን ለመያዝ ሙከራ የተደረገበት መኖሪያ ቤት በሙዚየምነት እንዲቀመጥና ህዝብ ለነጻነት የከፈለውን ዋጋ ትውልድ እንዲረዳው ለማድረግ በንግስት ይርጋና በአታላይ ዛፌ አማካኝነት የተጀመረው [...]

,
SNV
Job Purpose SNV, Netherlands Development Organisation, has worked in Ethiopia since the 1970s and currently operates in SNNP, Oromia, Amhara and Tigray regional states, providing capacity strengthening support in three sectors – Agriculture, WASH and Energy. Through its work in agriculture, SNV in Ethiopia supports the development of number of value chains such as milk, honey, oil seeds and edible oil, pulses, livestock and horticulture. Horti-LIFE is a 3.5 years project (2016- mid 2019) funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN), implemented by SNV-Ethiopia in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The aim of the program is to increase export and the food and nutritional security levels by supporting smallholder farmers in the horticulture sector. The project works in four components: •      A grant for companies who support farmers by improving access to inputs & markets •      Increase productivity and food safety. This is done setting up Farmers Field School (with DA’s) and training and supporting Spray Service Providers and Kebele Pesticide Advisors •      Capacity building of A-TVETs through establishing student plots and staff training. •      Support horticultural departments of universities in course development in the BCs curriculum •      Support MoANR to improve the regulatory system and capacity development of the Small-Holder Horticultural Development Directorate. The project operates in four clusters of 3 or 4 woreda’s. Each cluster has a Cluster Coordinator responsible for the planning, implementation and achievement of the project goals in his/her cluster of three woreda’s. S/he supervises the work of the three woreda coordinators. S/he works under direct supervision of a regional coordinator, while closely working with the national team consisting of a international team leader, deputy team leader, senior horticultural advisor, an supply chain advisor, a crop protection expert, an agricultural education liaison officer and a practical academic expert. In consultation with the regional coordinator, s/he will prepare annual and quarterly cluster plans, oversee project coordination, monitor progress and prepares progress reports to regional BoA and BOFED and contributes to monthly, quarterly and annual plans & reports for donor and SNV. JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Planning §  Prepare and submit quarterly cluster plans and budgets in collaboration with the Team Leader and the national staff §  Analyse and address critical issues in the existing horticulture sector activities in the cluster and the wider region and provide relevant information to adjust project strategies and resources to ensure progress toward project objectives Implementation §  Work with investors who have won a grant to support the integration of smallholder farmers in high value chains §  Support woreda coordinators in setting up Farmers Field Schools and Spray Service Providers in organisational and technical matters  §  Organise the necessary training and workshops for the project staff, Development Agents and farmers §  Ensure that 30% of the project beneficiaries are women who benefit equally from activities undertaken by the project §  Facilitate the necessary linkages of national project staff with the selected university and A-TVET in the region where the project will work on improving some courses in the horticultural curriculum §  Facilitate and support development and sharing of knowledge, new technologies and best practices among different VC actors in the region and contribute to knowledge products of Horti-LIFE Staff Management §  Organise, supervise and coach the woreda coordinators in the cluster §  Provide feedback on the performance of the staff via the SNV-HRM systems and procedures Ensure staff adherence to SNV core values.Regularly visits project field staff, promotes & encourages initiation of innovative ideas Financial & Administrative Management §  Provides input for preparing annual cluster budgets and ensures compliance with donor and GoE requirements §  Ensure efficient allocation of resources and appropriate utilization of planned budget in the cluster §  Review and Monitor monthly & quarterly budget expenditure rates in consultation with FO Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting §  Ensure project implementation is in line with priorities of the regional GoE and project requirements §  Organize monitoring and reflection meetings with woreda coordinators and ensure that the implementation is on track §  Ensure periodic data collection for tracking project performance and decision making §  Write monthly, quarterly and annual comprehensive cluster project progress reports §  Support the project M&E specialist in project baseline survey, mid-term and final evaluation §  Regularly communicate with the Team Leader, national team members and other project stakeholders about project progress and challenges in the cluster and the region Networking, Learning & Representation §  Establish and maintain strong and genuine working relations with regional/zonal/woreda Agriculture,  BOFED, Irrigation, Cooperative Agency, etc. and visit regularly indicated representatives to anticipate eventually bottlenecks §  Establishes good working relationship with all horticulture related NGOs and projects, research institutions and projects, MFI/Banks and private service providers and private enterprises §  Represent Horti-LIFE in the region at important meetings and visits of CSA and other GoE authorities

የኤርትራው ፕሬዚደንት ኢሳያስ አፈወርቂ (ወዲ አፎም) ቅዳሜ ረፋዱን አዲስ አበባ ይገባሉ ተብሎ ይጠበቃል። የኢትዮጵያ ፕሬስ ድርጅት የመረጃ ምንጮች እንዳረጋገጡት፤ ፕሬዝዳንት ኢሳያስ የፊታችን ቅዳሜ ሀምሌ 7 ረፋዱን አዲስ አበባ ይገባሉ ተብሎ ይጠበቃል። የፕሬዝዳንቱን ጉብኝት የተሰካ ለማድረግም ከወዲሁ የተለያዩ ቅድመ ዝግጅቶች እየተደረጉ መሆኑንም ምንጮቻችን ገልጸዋል። ባሳለፍነው ሳምንት የኢትዮጵያ ጠቅላይ ሚኒስትር ዶ/ር አብይ አህመድ በኤርትር አስመራ በነበራቸው ቆይታ [...]