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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Country: Ethiopia
Organization: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Closing date: 26 May 2024
Brief information on the project
The German Government is supporting Kenyan government to host the Africa Climate Summit and to deliver post summit related activities including branding Kenyan pavilion at COP28 to disseminate the outcome of ACS23. The Summit brought together leadership from African governments, development partners, intergovernmental organisations, private sector, women, youth, children's groups, research institutions, Think-Tanks and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to design and catalyze actions and solutions for climate change in Africa.
This inaugural Summit provided a platform to deliberate on the nexus of climate change, Africa’s development reality, and the need to push for increased investment in climate action globally and specifically in Africa. The Summit presents a bold and ambitious new African vision for a green economic transformation that optimises the continent’s abundant human and natural resources and integrates enhanced climate adaptation and mitigation outcomes. It is an opportunity to promote effective climate action that enhances livelihoods, accelerates growth and helps Africa avoid being locked out of international markets and lock-in emission intensive development.
The Summit ensured Africa’s voice is elevated globally and integrated into existing international fora such as UNGA, G7/G20 processes, and UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) COP28, among others.
Context
Kenya, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), co-hosted the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) in Nairobi from 4th to 6th September 2023. The ACS was a landmark event that brought together distinguished leaders from Africa and beyond, development partners, intergovernmental organizations, the private sector, academia, civil society organizations, women, and youth. The summit delivered the Africa’s position on climate action documented in the Nairobi Declaration.
The Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry intends to demonstrate the outcome of the Africa Climate Summit at COP28 in the Kenya Pavilion.
In order to amplify the outcome of ACS23, focusing on the Nairobi Declaration and commitments, GIZ seeks to engage a regional media company with presence across Africa, to conduct public sensitization and media advocacy on the Nairobi declaration and ACS announcements.
Such reach-out activities were already successfully implemented in Kenia, therefore the GIZ office has good experiences with this format.
Tasks to be performed by the contractor
Workstream 1: Post ACS Townhalls
Organize and conduct one (1) townhall in each of the following regions: West Africa, Southern Africa, East Africa (not Nairobi, as it was already covered before) and North Africa with a panel and audience;
Identify and invite at least 4 quality panellists in each of the townhalls above
Identify and invite at least 100 relevant audience to the above townhalls
Broadcast and or record for later airing of the townhall on mainstream channels across Africa
Develop promotional materials and promote each of the townhalls at least one week before they happen
It is expected that the regional media house either has presence in the different regions, or subcontracts national/local media houses to organise the townhalls, if a presence in the region is not given.
Workstream 2: In-studio panel discussions
At least one in-studio discussion per month between July and December 2024
Develop a pre-promo to promote the upcoming broadcasts
Acquisition of panelists in collaboration with GIZ and partners
Invitations and RSVP’s of the virtual audience, where necessary
Broadcast the in-studio panel on mainstream channels
Workstream 3: Campaign amplification
In liaison with GIZ Kenia office, develop and circulate synthesized stories from ACS outcomes through multimedia platforms including social media, print, digital and television channels
Liaise with GIZ to develop and publish opinion editorials on own channels
Develop information materials including infographics, short videos and podcasts for digital and mainstream circulation
Inception report

In addition to the reports required by GIZ in accordance with the AVB, the contractor submits the following reports:
Brief monthly progress reports
Consolidated final report
Certain milestones, as laid out in the table below, are to be achieved during the contract term:
Milestones/process steps/partial services
Deadline/place/person responsible
Inception report
One (1) week after signing contract
Monthly reports
By 30th of every month
Consolidated final report
January 2025
Period of assignment: from 8.7.2024 until 31.12.2024.
Concept
In the tender, the tenderer is required to show how the objectives defined in Chapter 2 (Tasks to be performed) are to be achieved, if applicable under consideration of further method-related requirements (technical-methodological concept). In addition, the tenderer must describe the project management system for service provision.
Technical-methodological concept
Strategy (1.1): The tenderer is required to consider the tasks to be performed with reference to the objectives of the services put out to tender (see Chapter 1 Context) (1.1.1). Following this, the tenderer presents and justifies the explicit strategy with which it intends to provide the services for which it is responsible (see Chapter 2 Tasks to be performed) (1.1.2).
The tenderer is required to present the actors relevant for the services for which it is responsible and describe the cooperation (1.2) with them.
The tenderer is required to present and explain its approach to steering the measures with the project partners (1.3.1) and its contribution to the results-based monitoring system (1.3.2).
The tenderer is required to describe the key processes for the services for which it is responsible and create an operational plan or schedule (1.4.1) that describes how the services according to Chapter 2 (Tasks to be performed by the contractor) are to be provided. In particular, the tenderer is required to describe the necessary work steps
Project management of the contractor (1.6)
The tenderer is required to explain its approach for coordination with the GIZ project. In particular, the project management requirements specified in Chapter 2 (Tasks to be performed by the contractor) must be explained in detail (1.6.1).
The tenderer is required to draw up a personnel assignment plan with explanatory notes that lists all the experts proposed in the tender; the plan includes information on assignment dates (duration and expert months) and locations of the individual members of the team complete with the allocation of work steps as set out in the schedule.
The tenderer is required to describe its backstopping concept. The following services are part of the standard backstopping package, which (like ancillary personnel costs) must be factored into the fee schedules of the staff listed in the tender in accordance with Section 3.3.1 of the GIZ AVB:
Service-delivery control
Managing adaptations to changing conditions
Ensuring the flow of information between the tenderer and GIZ
Assuming personnel responsibility for the contractor’s experts
Process-oriented steering for implementation of the commission
Securing the administrative conclusion of the project
Personnel Concept
Team leader
Tasks of the team leader
Overall responsibility for the advisory packages of the contractor (quality and deadlines)
Coordinating and ensuring communication with GIZ, partners and others involved in the project
Personnel management, in particular identifying the need for short-term assignments within the available budget, as well as planning and steering assignments and supporting local and international short-term experts
Regular reporting in accordance with deadlines
Qualifications of the team leader
Education/training (2.1.1): university degree in Communication or Social Sciences
Language (2.1.2): B2-level languagein English
General professional experience (2.1.3): Five (5) years of professional experience in the Communication sector
Specific professional experience (2.1.4): Five (5) years in Media
Leadership/management experience (2.1.5): Seven (7) years of management/leadership experience as project team leader or manager in a company
Regional experience (2.1.6): Five (5) years of experience in communication projects in Africa
Development cooperation (DC) experience (2.1.7): Three (3) years of experience in DC projects
Other (2.1.8): Evidence experience in climate change
Expert 1: Multimedia Expert
Tasks of the Multimedia Expert
Coordinate content creation in line with the specific deliverables
Coordinate content dissemination through multimedia channels
Facilitate live production of townhalls
Content packaging and archiving
Report on status of content creation, dissemination and impact
Qualifications of Expert 1
Education (2.2.1): Degree or diploma in journalism, videography, graphic design, multimedia or related fields
Language skills (2.2.2): fluency in English
General Professional experience (2.2.3): 5 years’ experience in content creation
Experience in the region/knowledge of the country (2.2.4): 3 years’ experience developing content across Africa or the African audience
Development cooperation (DC) experience (2.2.5): 1 (1) year of experience in DC projects
How to applyPlease send your request for tender documents on [email protected] mentioning the process number 83464388 Nairobi ACS23.
Tender documents include:
Invitation letter
Bidding conditions
General Terms and Conditions of Contract (AVB local)
Terms of Reference (ToR)
Technical assessment grid
Price Sheet
Eligibility Self Declaration
Extract from Act against Restraints on Competition (GWB)

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
FHI 360
Organizational OverviewFHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender equality, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development and humanitarian challenge in more than 70 countries. FHI 360’s Crisis Response team is responding to the humanitarian emergency in Tigray, Amhara and Somali Regions focusing on Integrated emergency health, nutrition, Protection and WASH activities to support the goal of reducing morbidity and mortality.Position OverviewThe primary function of the GBV Coordinator is to provide technical guidance and supervision for the successful implementation of ISHINE II Protection/GBV prevention and response program. FHI360 is looking to for an experienced GBV Coordinator to lead all Protection activities under the anticipated USAID/BHA funded integrated WASH, Health, Nutrition and Protection project across three Regions - Tigray, Amhara, and Somali Regions in Ethiopia. The GBV Coordinator will lead all Protection project implementation, developing workplans, spenddown plans, HR plans and input into BVA meetings, providing technical lead to quality and effective program implementation (including supervising activities, M&E, reporting), coordinate with key actors, set up and monitoring accountability mechanisms, facilitate learning within the project and build on best practices. Additionally, experience in working with national partners to deliver protection activities, and leading safeguarding. A demonstratable commitment to national capacity strengthening is mandatory. Additionally, S/he will have excellent written and verbal communications skills and will be fluent in English. Experience working in project management within an INGO in conflict-induced fragile settings is mandatory, with previous experience in Ethiopia. The GBV Coordinator will report to Deputy Response Coordinator - Programs.Key Responsibilities And DeliverablesProject management and technical oversight (70%)Overall responsibility for the technical quality and standards of the GBV component of the USAID/BHA integrated project, in line with budgets and work-plans, focusing on producing required deliverables. Overall responsibility for supervising and supporting timely and effective implementation of the USAID/BHA Protection project and activities, including achieving set indicator targets and objectives. Performance and line manage protection staff in each Region, always ensure full coverage of staff. Conduct field visits to monitor implementation and consult with key stakeholders and provide support to field-level, Protection Team Leader, Protection Senior Officers, and Case Workers to ensure timely and effective project implementation - determining gaps and needs and taking corrective measures within appropriate timelines. Conduct capacity building and/or mentoring activities for project staff. More specifically, mentor staff involved in the project and clearly define training needs of staff and ensure they are able to access training and professional development resources appropriate to their skill gaps/needs. Working with the Deputy Response Coordinator Programs to develop and roll out training for all FHI360 staff to mainstream protection and GBV into FHI360 program approach. Develop SOPs for each of the project activities and components, roll out and monitoring implementation at the field level. Working closely with the Protection Team to establish and roll-out psychosocial support (PSS) activities at the individual and community level, ensuring appropriate links with FHI360 OSCs and mobile health and teams. Work with technical and management coordinators of FHI 360’s Crisis Response team in identifying needs; target locations, supply chain routes, actors, and mechanisms to ensure time-critical assistance is delivered to affected people. Working with the CR- Deputy Coordinator-Programs establish and monitor case management system across all project locations, including leading on case management meetings at FHI360 OSC. Ensure appropriate GBV referral links are established amongst the USAID/BHA project and other complimentary programs, and other actors across each Region. Communicate regularly with Area Coordinators/Managers to discuss activity planning and implementation. Attend protection Cluster, working groups and GBV AoR with other international agencies when relevant. Input into monthly, interim and final donor reporting for the protection sector, ensuring all MOVs are collected timely and stored on FHI360 secure filing system.  In partnership with other actors, develop and roll out referral pathways in FHI360 project locations, ensuring safe and appropriate referral pathways and documenting effectively. Monitoring, Reporting and Accountability (20%)Take an active role in the monitoring of interventions; ensure the collection, analysis and sharing of data related to project activities. Development of baseline, KAP and other project assessments and conduct in-depth analysis of assessment findings. Ensure all data is entered into relevant sector-wide databases, and report to Protection cluster in a timely manner. Ensure all protection case files are up to date, and that principles of confidentiality are upheld. Support field teams in ensuring that robust monitoring and accountability systems are in place and reviews are undertaken periodically. Establish contextually appropriate accountability mechanisms. Lead on the development of GBV/Protection project reports, including writing and providing data analysis for donor reporting and advocacy. Establish and monitor partner MEAL mechanisms for ensuring partner-led protection activities are conducted safely and appropriately as per project and protection cluster guidelines. Safeguarding (10%)Working with the CR- Deputy Coordinator-Programs, roll-out safeguarding training to all field locations. Providing ongoing coaching and mentoring safeguarding focal pointsParticipate in safeguarding fact-finding and investigations as directed by CR-Deputy Coordinator-ProgramsChampion safeguarding practices across the Regions program. Qualifications & Requirements:This position demands a dynamic, passionate team player with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in demanding and often difficult environments.Education:Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Human Rights, Protection/GBV, PSS or other relevant subject; Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.Experience:​A minimum of 8+ years’ experience in project management of standalone and multi-sector GBV prevention and response projects in humanitarian contexts. Experience of GBV case management and PSSExperience of working with protection information management systemsUnderstanding and demonstrated ability and experience of training others on international standards related protection and GBV. Experience of establishing monitoring and accountability mechanismsExperience of rolling out safeguarding training and participating in investigationsDemonstratable ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently in a high-stress, fast-paced environment. Experience of developing successful project proposals and donor reportsVerbal and written fluency in English is required. Demonstrable experience of working in conflict/volatile security contextsExcellent time management skills, resourcefulness, with strong attention to detailAbility to work virtually with team members. Excellent analytical and organizational skillsAbility to think critically and creatively. Excellent representation, and communication skills. Demonstratable experience of creating an empowering and motivating environment; building relationships internally and externally. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences. Previous experience of working with USAID/BHA funded GBV prevention and response projects would be an advantage. Typical Physical Demands:Typical office environment.Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.Technology to be Used:Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.Travel Requirements:10% - 25% throughout EthiopiaThis job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment  process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email [email protected] 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself. Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal. 

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Fred Hollows Foundation
Countries: Ethiopia, Kenya
Organization: Fred Hollows Foundation
Closing date: 22 May 2024
Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness.
Full time, Permanent Role based in Kenya/Ethiopia.
Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd of June 2024
ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION
The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.
The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.
We are also proud to announce we were awarded the Employer of Choice Award (Public Sector and NFP) at the 2022 Australian HR Awards. The Foundation is also endorsed and in partnership with The Life You Can Save.
To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org
ABOUT YOU
You will be an experienced grant coordinator, with an understanding of institutional donors’ funding, grant and development approaches. You will also have strong attention to detail, with the ability to meet strict deadlines. You will also have strong written, verbal, and cross-cultural communication skills. You will have proven planning and organizing abilities and you will have experience in providing administrative and coordination support to teams, coupled with good analytical and problem-solving skills. Finally, you will have the ability to be flexible/adaptable in the face of changing priorities with high Integrity and ethics. You will also have the ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and support programs and the ability to prioritize high volumes of work to meet tight deadlines.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Grants Coordinator is accountable for supporting the grants management and administration, donor engagement, and successful delivery of all the institutional donor-funded grants and projects predominantly in the Foundations work in Africa and the Middle East in line with The Foundation’s strategic framework.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide ongoing grants management support for assigned grants, through coordination with country teams, to ensure all donor reports and deliverables are submitted in accordance and compliance with the contract and cascaded to downstream partners through partner contract reviews.
Support the completion and submission of periodic donor narrative and financial reports.
Ensure all contractual and project implementation documentation for assigned grants is updated and maintained throughout the life of the project and contribute to the ongoing monitoring and strengthening of compliance with donor requirements, in line with the broader grants management work plan.
Support the creation, systemisation, maintenance and management of systems and processes relating to the grants, partnerships, and sub-grant agreements (including tracking sheets and filing systems)
Support in the inception phase of new grants – including contract review, compliance checklists, reporting templates and schedules, and inception workshops.
Work with the country programs in realignments and grants modification processes; supporting grants close out, as needed.
Support internal narrative, business development initiatives and financial reporting requirements.
Support in capacity building for country programs’ teams on donor compliance, report writing, project and budget monitoring, record keeping, and grants management. Contribute to the wider Grant Management team and Development Effectiveness team meetings and work plans.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Strong previous experience working with an International non-governmental organization in the area of programs development, grants management, and/or project management.
Previous project and grant management experience with major institutional donors and managing contractors such as DFAT, USAID, EU etc.
Experience working on international development projects with INGOs or similar organisations.
Knowledge of donor contracts and agreements.
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of eye health programming, in particular Trachoma programming
Experience in grant writing for international development.
Experience in managing institutional grants.
Experience with budget development and monitoring.
Understanding of the project management cycle including project development/design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation
How we recognise your contribution
Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.
To find out more about our benefits click here
APPLICATIONS
To apply for this role, please click on the link button and please include your resume and cover letter. Please address your cover letter to the Talent Acquisition Team and include a response to the “About You”, “Key Responsibilities” and “What You’ll Need to Succeed” sections of the advert.
Applications Close: Wednesday 22nd of June 2024
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to ensuring our projects and activities are implemented in a safe and productive environment that prevents harm and avoids impacting the health and safety of all people, particularly children, vulnerable people and disadvantaged groups. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.
Please be advised:
Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.
Please note we will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.
How to applyAPPLICATIONS
To apply for this role, please click on the link button and please include your resume and cover letter. Please address your cover letter to the Talent Acquisition Team and include a response to the “About You”, “Key Responsibilities” and “What You’ll Need to Succeed” sections of the advert.
Applications Close: Wednesday 22nd of May 2024
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to ensuring our projects and activities are implemented in a safe and productive environment that prevents harm and avoids impacting the health and safety of all people, particularly children, vulnerable people and disadvantaged groups. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.
Please be advised:
Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.
Please note we will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion
Country: Ethiopia
Organization: Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion
Closing date: 27 May 2024
Place: MekelleStarting date: 3rd June 2024Duration of contract: 12 monthsClosing date for applications: 27th May 2024
Handicap International/Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and speaks out to meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. More info: www.hi.org
At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.
Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview.
JOB CONTEXT:
HI has been operating in Ethiopia since 1986, with the provision of rehabilitation services for refugees in the Somali region. HI extended its activities in 1997 by launching a Explosive Ordnance Risk Education project to support the repatriation of Somali refugees living in Ethiopia. HI also diversified its operations to improve quality of life for vulnerable persons/people with disabilities and to respond to emergency situations.
Over the years, HI has worked in the following areas: Inclusive Education, HIV/AIDS prevention, Livelihoods, Disaster Risk Reduction, Child Protection, Disability Mainstreaming, Gender Based Violence, Empowerment of DPOs, Food Security, Humanitarian Assistance for people with disabilities and children with disabilities in Refugee camps and IDPs through physical rehabilitation and WASH interventions. Recently, HI has also included MHPSS and Protection-related activities as well as inclusive governance.
YOUR MISSION:Mission 1. Strategy
Contribute to the AVR pillar of HI’s StratOp for Ethiopia ;
Lead the definition, monitoring and update of the AVR/LR sectoral strategy for HI Ethiopia and support its dissemination and implementation by the operational teams.
Mission 2. Technical Support
Ensures technical support to projects in line with the global technical frameworks and standards in LR ;
Ensure the control & monitoring of the technical quality and the relevance of HI's activities in the programmes under AVR activities ;
Contributes to the Technical Divisions professional channel animation ;
Identify gaps in national LR policies and lead on technical assistance for policy change.
Mission 3. Research, Analysis and Learning
Conduct regular analysis of project data and external secondary data on LR needs and interventions in close collaboration with the CD, MEAL team and Project Managers ;
Contribute to the development of research and innovation projects in Ethiopia, including KABP surveys, needs assessments and impact studies.
Mission 4. Coordination and Representation
Contribute to the external prestige and influence of HI’s expertise in the LR sector in Ethiopia and internationally ;
Liaise with national mine action authorities and other line ministries and participate in different forums to advocate for policy change
Co-chair the Mine Action Area of Responsibility in Shire – when required ;
Regularly coordinate and share activities with HI Technical Referents at headquarters and at the same time ensure his (her) technical advice is implemented in the field.
Mission 5. Business Development
Actively contribute to the technicalities of development of projects in the LR sector ;
Ensure the development of major opportunities or new projects in the region under his sectorial scope.
Mission 6: Reporting
Review and ensure technical quality of any report (Donors and ministries) related to LR.
Mission 7. Permissions and Certification
Ensure relevant permissions are obtained by responsibles for LR activities, including certification / accreditation.
Mission 8. Emergency Preparedness and Response
Contribute to the support or implementation of emergency preparedness actions of the programme and, during an emergency, adapts her/his working modality to contribute to an effective HI humanitarian response.
YOUR PROFILE:Essential qualifications
EOD 3+ qualification to fulfil organizational needs;
Experience in NGOs and humanitarian settings.
Experience and competencies:
Minimum three years of experience as Chief of Operations in HMA, as well as in; capacity building, developing of strategic documentations including LR SOPs and guidelines, reporting, analyses, KAP ;
A thorough understanding of international mine action standards ;
Strong networking skills and ability to coordinate with multi-stakeholders and partners ;
Good experience in capacity building and mentoring.
CONDITIONS:
At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

12 months International contract starting from June 2024.

The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals ;
Pension scheme ;
Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution ;
Repatriation insurance paid by HI ;
Salary from 5 800€ gross/month upon experience ;
Perdiem: 698.44€ net/month - paid in the field ;
Paid leaves: 25 days per year ;
R&R: according to the level of the mission Level 1: 1 day per month // Level 2: 5 days every 3 months/Level 3: 5 days every 6 weeks => + possible transport/package support ;
Position:

unaccompanied
Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa) and transport of your personal effects ;
A child allowance of 100€ per month, per child (from the second child) paid in the field ;



Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI
If you are resident in the country: local package
How to applyTO APPLY: Only online by joining a CV and cover letter via the following link:

https://apply.workable.com/j/45419DBC4B

Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis, don’t wait for applying!
Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Country: Ethiopia
Organization: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Closing date: 26 May 2024
Brief information on the project
The German Government is supporting Kenyan government to host the Africa Climate Summit and to deliver post summit related activities including branding Kenyan pavilion at COP28 to disseminate the outcome of ACS23. The Summit brought together leadership from African governments, development partners, intergovernmental organisations, private sector, women, youth, children's groups, research institutions, Think-Tanks and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to design and catalyze actions and solutions for climate change in Africa.
This inaugural Summit provided a platform to deliberate on the nexus of climate change, Africa’s development reality, and the need to push for increased investment in climate action globally and specifically in Africa. The Summit presents a bold and ambitious new African vision for a green economic transformation that optimises the continent’s abundant human and natural resources and integrates enhanced climate adaptation and mitigation outcomes. It is an opportunity to promote effective climate action that enhances livelihoods, accelerates growth and helps Africa avoid being locked out of international markets and lock-in emission intensive development.
The Summit ensured Africa’s voice is elevated globally and integrated into existing international fora such as UNGA, G7/G20 processes, and UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) COP28, among others.
Context
Kenya, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), co-hosted the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) in Nairobi from 4th to 6th September 2023. The ACS was a landmark event that brought together distinguished leaders from Africa and beyond, development partners, intergovernmental organizations, the private sector, academia, civil society organizations, women, and youth. The summit delivered the Africa’s position on climate action documented in the Nairobi Declaration.
The Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry intends to demonstrate the outcome of the Africa Climate Summit at COP28 in the Kenya Pavilion.
In order to amplify the outcome of ACS23, focusing on the Nairobi Declaration and commitments, GIZ seeks to engage a regional media company with presence across Africa, to conduct public sensitization and media advocacy on the Nairobi declaration and ACS announcements.
Such reach-out activities were already successfully implemented in Kenia, therefore the GIZ office has good experiences with this format.
Tasks to be performed by the contractor
Workstream 1: Post ACS Townhalls
Organize and conduct one (1) townhall in each of the following regions: West Africa, Southern Africa, East Africa (not Nairobi, as it was already covered before) and North Africa with a panel and audience;
Identify and invite at least 4 quality panellists in each of the townhalls above
Identify and invite at least 100 relevant audience to the above townhalls
Broadcast and or record for later airing of the townhall on mainstream channels across Africa
Develop promotional materials and promote each of the townhalls at least one week before they happen
It is expected that the regional media house either has presence in the different regions, or subcontracts national/local media houses to organise the townhalls, if a presence in the region is not given.
Workstream 2: In-studio panel discussions
At least one in-studio discussion per month between July and December 2024
Develop a pre-promo to promote the upcoming broadcasts
Acquisition of panelists in collaboration with GIZ and partners
Invitations and RSVP’s of the virtual audience, where necessary
Broadcast the in-studio panel on mainstream channels
Workstream 3: Campaign amplification
In liaison with GIZ Kenia office, develop and circulate synthesized stories from ACS outcomes through multimedia platforms including social media, print, digital and television channels
Liaise with GIZ to develop and publish opinion editorials on own channels
Develop information materials including infographics, short videos and podcasts for digital and mainstream circulation
Inception report

In addition to the reports required by GIZ in accordance with the AVB, the contractor submits the following reports:
Brief monthly progress reports
Consolidated final report
Certain milestones, as laid out in the table below, are to be achieved during the contract term:
Milestones/process steps/partial services
Deadline/place/person responsible
Inception report
One (1) week after signing contract
Monthly reports
By 30th of every month
Consolidated final report
January 2025
Period of assignment: from 8.7.2024 until 31.12.2024.
Concept
In the tender, the tenderer is required to show how the objectives defined in Chapter 2 (Tasks to be performed) are to be achieved, if applicable under consideration of further method-related requirements (technical-methodological concept). In addition, the tenderer must describe the project management system for service provision.
Technical-methodological concept
Strategy (1.1): The tenderer is required to consider the tasks to be performed with reference to the objectives of the services put out to tender (see Chapter 1 Context) (1.1.1). Following this, the tenderer presents and justifies the explicit strategy with which it intends to provide the services for which it is responsible (see Chapter 2 Tasks to be performed) (1.1.2).
The tenderer is required to present the actors relevant for the services for which it is responsible and describe the cooperation (1.2) with them.
The tenderer is required to present and explain its approach to steering the measures with the project partners (1.3.1) and its contribution to the results-based monitoring system (1.3.2).
The tenderer is required to describe the key processes for the services for which it is responsible and create an operational plan or schedule (1.4.1) that describes how the services according to Chapter 2 (Tasks to be performed by the contractor) are to be provided. In particular, the tenderer is required to describe the necessary work steps
Project management of the contractor (1.6)
The tenderer is required to explain its approach for coordination with the GIZ project. In particular, the project management requirements specified in Chapter 2 (Tasks to be performed by the contractor) must be explained in detail (1.6.1).
The tenderer is required to draw up a personnel assignment plan with explanatory notes that lists all the experts proposed in the tender; the plan includes information on assignment dates (duration and expert months) and locations of the individual members of the team complete with the allocation of work steps as set out in the schedule.
The tenderer is required to describe its backstopping concept. The following services are part of the standard backstopping package, which (like ancillary personnel costs) must be factored into the fee schedules of the staff listed in the tender in accordance with Section 3.3.1 of the GIZ AVB:
Service-delivery control
Managing adaptations to changing conditions
Ensuring the flow of information between the tenderer and GIZ
Assuming personnel responsibility for the contractor’s experts
Process-oriented steering for implementation of the commission
Securing the administrative conclusion of the project
Personnel Concept
Team leader
Tasks of the team leader
Overall responsibility for the advisory packages of the contractor (quality and deadlines)
Coordinating and ensuring communication with GIZ, partners and others involved in the project
Personnel management, in particular identifying the need for short-term assignments within the available budget, as well as planning and steering assignments and supporting local and international short-term experts
Regular reporting in accordance with deadlines
Qualifications of the team leader
Education/training (2.1.1): university degree in Communication or Social Sciences
Language (2.1.2): B2-level languagein English
General professional experience (2.1.3): Five (5) years of professional experience in the Communication sector
Specific professional experience (2.1.4): Five (5) years in Media
Leadership/management experience (2.1.5): Seven (7) years of management/leadership experience as project team leader or manager in a company
Regional experience (2.1.6): Five (5) years of experience in communication projects in Africa
Development cooperation (DC) experience (2.1.7): Three (3) years of experience in DC projects
Other (2.1.8): Evidence experience in climate change
Expert 1: Multimedia Expert
Tasks of the Multimedia Expert
Coordinate content creation in line with the specific deliverables
Coordinate content dissemination through multimedia channels
Facilitate live production of townhalls
Content packaging and archiving
Report on status of content creation, dissemination and impact
Qualifications of Expert 1
Education (2.2.1): Degree or diploma in journalism, videography, graphic design, multimedia or related fields
Language skills (2.2.2): fluency in English
General Professional experience (2.2.3): 5 years’ experience in content creation
Experience in the region/knowledge of the country (2.2.4): 3 years’ experience developing content across Africa or the African audience
Development cooperation (DC) experience (2.2.5): 1 (1) year of experience in DC projects
How to applyPlease send your request for tender documents on [email protected] mentioning the process number 83464388 Nairobi ACS23.
Tender documents include:
Invitation letter
Bidding conditions
General Terms and Conditions of Contract (AVB local)
Terms of Reference (ToR)
Technical assessment grid
Price Sheet
Eligibility Self Declaration
Extract from Act against Restraints on Competition (GWB)

Amhara, Hawassa, Tigray and Oromia
Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA)
Position:                           Senior Project Officer II – Horticulture Production and Processing Entrepreneurship Officer Term of Employment:   One year with possible extension Duty Station(s):              Oromia (Based in Addis Ababa), Bahir Dar, Mekelle, and Hawassa. Required Number:         Oromia (1), Amhara (1), Tigray (1) and SNNP (1)  Application Deadline:    May 19, 2024 Please Note: ‘’PLEASE MENTION THE SPECIFIC DUTY STATION/LOCATION THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR, BUT IF YOU DON’T MENTION THE SPECIFIC LOCATION YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED”     “We highly encourage competent FEMALE Candidates.” BACKGROUND:   The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI) is a strategy and delivery-oriented government Institute created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATI envisions to be the leading center of innovative solutions for the transformation of Ethiopian Agriculture by 2030. The Institute focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate the development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative. Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, Sidama, South-West, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country. 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 teamwork to achieve excellent results.  At ATI, 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 PROGRAM AND POSITION SUMMARY: ATI has designed a program called “Agriculture-focused Dignified Employment for Youth in Ethiopia” (ADEY) to address youth and women unemployment and increase the participation of young people in the labor market, particularly in the agriculture sector. ATI has mainstreamed youth employment, gender equality, climate-smart, and nutrition-sensitive agriculture in all its programs and projects with the primary objectives of increasing access to sustainable and inclusive job opportunities for youth, inclusivity, and the sustainable use of natural resources while building resilience capacities to shocks at all levels.  Currently ATI is working with smallholder farmers engaged in the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) and digital agriculture programs designed to improve smallholder farmers’ production and productivity while supporting other actors along the value chain.  The Horticulture Farmers Production Cluster (HFPC) Project within ATI has been established to improve the income of smallholder farmers (SHF) by helping them to increase agricultural yield and achieve greater commercialization. Taking ATI’s reputable experience, ADEY program was designed to create inclusive and dignified work opportunities in ACC woredas and Somali region for over 600 thousand youth. The program will focus on several streams such as agriculture and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to strengthen access to agricultural input and output markets and finance; improve the competitiveness of youth-owned MSMEs through capacity-building activities; enhance the skills and mindsets of young women and men through technical and business skill development and create an enabling environment for work opportunities through policy interventions. Like ACC, ADEY will operate along the commodity value chain, largely using ACC infrastructures and complement the different ACC outcomes in general. The project on horticultural crop production and processing value chain will be implemented in seven regions (Oromia, Amhara, Tigray, Sidama, South Ethiopia, Southwest Ethiopia Peoples’, and Samali).  Specifically, the job creation opportunities for youth, dominantly female youth, are through engaging on seed/seedling multiplication, production and aggregation of potential horticultural crops (e.g., Tomato, Onion, Avocado, Banana, potato, mango etc ); supporting youth female to engage in small and medium agro-processing and market linkage, and promoting and supporting youth female focused small scale business from horticultural crop value chains ( e.g  fruit processing, tomato processing, potato processing and  etc).  The SPO II is expected to have strong skills and experience in horticulture husbandry, irrigation horticulture and/or agronomy, project management, stakeholder management and coordination, desire for improving the lives of youth women, and a deep familiarity with Ethiopia’s agricultural research system with particular emphasis to increase the production and productivity of the prioritized ATI horticultural commodities in the regions.  The regional senior project officer II (SPO-II) is also responsible for implementing and coordinating the overall interventions planned in ADEY program at each ATI’s agricultural transformation center for the achievement of its planned results to a high level of quality and in a timely manner. To achieve this, the SPO II will be responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring/supervision, and coach the intervention implemented by other local partners in the region. The SPO II will integrate youth (80%female) job creation with horticulture production activities, such as seed & seedling production, horticulture nursery establishment, roadside horticulture market shed. He/she will organize youth groups/associations / MSMEs comprising about 80% females on job creation activities.   SPO II will report to the regional project manager. SPO II will closely work with all ACC project leaders, other ADEY’s senior project officers. Besides, SPO II will closely work primarily with Regional Bureaus of Agriculture, Bureau of Labor and Skills, Cooperative Promotion Agencies and partners implementing ADEY program in the region based on the direction given from regional project manager, ACC’s director, and regional senior director. The SPO II will also report and/or compile all activities, outputs, and outcomes progress reports. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Duties and responsibilities for the regional SPO II include, but are not limited to the following activities:  Provide high level technical/expertise support to the horticulture value chain activities in each region.   Actively engage in the Development Strategy for Horticulture Farmers Production Cluster (HFPC) and detailed implementation plan.   Proactively identify, assess, and promote potential and viable agri-business ideas on youth’s job creation, dominantly for female youth Ability to establish common interest groups (CIG) of youth to engage them in different agribusiness entities (seed/seedling multiplication, production, aggregation, and value addition, and processing)Strategize to ensure collaboration with key partners/stakeholders to develop functional working relationships to support youth.Provide guidance to youth and female on horticultural crops production and agri-business opportunities in rural agriculture domain.Provide business advisory services to entrepreneurs to help improve their skills and knowledge in business and sustainable operation of agri-business and support to improve their capacity on business plan development and management options.  Provide support in updating, producing, and disseminating capacity development materials to enhance the skills of project partners to promote business entrepreneurship across horticulture value chains.Support youths to develop actionable and business-oriented plans in collaboration with the local ADEY’s implementing partners and stakeholders.Plan, implement, and monitor cost driver activities, prepare, and review period progress reports, and submit to the regional project manager.Support to provide policy and technical support to service providers including government agencies for the promotion of youths’ agribusiness. Support youths on linkages to different service providers and input suppliers Ensure the gender and youth mainstreamed in every horticultural crop value chain-based agri-business opportunity.Make sure the SPO II work with formal and informal young female groups, associations, cooperatives to predominantly benefit the female youth. Develop a detailed project quarter and annual work plans and budget and follow up on its implementation. Ensure that horticulture value chain activities are implemented according to the schedule and according to the ADEY result framework targets. SPO II should ensure the project budget and follow utilization are according to the plan. Proactively participate in facilitating all relevant types of training carried out in each region.  Flag any delay activities and other problems to the regional project manager in a timely manner and ensure the delay is converted in timely implementation and the problem is properly addressed and resolved.  Oversight and tracking of relevant ATI-owned interventions implemented by other ATI teams.