First Consult PLC
ABOUT FIRST CONSULT First Consult is a leading economic development consulting firm implementing projects in Ethiopia. Founded in 2006, First Consult (FC) has grown to design and implement projects across the agriculture, manufacturing, and service sectors. Our multidisciplinary teams combine a capacity to execute with clarity of the local context. As a result, we have delivered at-scale real impact in terms of job creation, business formation, business growth, and investment attraction and mobilization. ABOUT THE PROGRAM MESMER is a 5-year program launched in October 2022 to support 72,200 MSMEs and 410,800 jobs by creating access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME)’ to realize their growth prospects and resilience. MESMER will also work to provide support to MSMEs through business development support, psychosocial services and technical assistance to financial institutions. MESMER is a countrywide program implemented by First Consult in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation as part of the Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy and will strive to create dignified and fulfilling work for the youth, the majority of them women. The FDRE Ministry of Labour and Skills will be the main government counterpart for the program. Other partners include financial institutions (microfinance institutions, banks, and digital financial service providers), BDS, and psychosocial support providers. BACKGROUND, RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT MESMER is a scale-up of the resilience facility (CRRP), which was developed to support  MSEs in Addis Ababa that were heavily affected by COVID-19 pandemic, and protect jobs created by the MSEs.  As the economy at large faces multiple shocks and challenges such as conflicts, soaring inflation and other macroeconomic challenges, MESMER program is designed to support informal and formal enterprises in all the regional states of Ethiopia through the provision of targeted financial and non financial services. The wider area coverage and a large number of enterprises targeted need a strong system to ensure smooth data handling, processing and reporting.  MESMER proposes to take full learning from the resilience facility and embark on technology adaptation and consideration for digital options, by closely assessing the practicality and in a way that supports the achievment of project objectives in a more efficient manner. Technology considerations at the onset will primarily focus on aspects of enabling digital registration & screening of applications for grant and credit services, data analysis & tracking of grant & loan disbursements in a web-based portal and database.  The system is expected to generate unique identity codes for all applicants and supports the screening of applications based on preset criteria fed into the system. With this background, the main objective of the assignment is to develop a web-based portal and database to enable digital registration and screening of applications for grant and credit services, as well as other forms of data entry, analysis, storage and reporting on the various services provided by the program.  The system is expected to enable efficient data processing, tracking and reporting results, facilitate & document learning and facilitate other M&E activities.  The system is to be developed in such a way as to enable access by multiple end users with varying roles ranging from only data entry access to full control of the database including modifying parameters and reporting formats. The database will be instrumental to ensure information is collected, processed and analyzed on a regular basis to allow for real-time, evidence-based decision-making. The database will help to gather and store relevant data required to track progress especially relating to predefined program  indicators. SCOPE OF WORK The service provider will develop a web-based portal and database with the following features; Design an online application submission form with a feature allowing the uploading of relevant documents The online portal should support multilingual functionality Enhance Search engine optimization (SEO) to increase visits and ensure high, relevant traffic. Database with functionality for data entry by multiple partners (banks, MFIs, BDS and psychosocial support providers, and others as required) Admin functionality to allow data and information manipulation (editing) by selected users, and the logging of such changes. Interactive dashboard displaying key information, and data download functionalities. Dynamic system selection is enabled using screening criteria fed to the system. Informative design for the landing page with eligibility and selection criteria, FAQ page and other relevant information. Provide technical support and ongoing security maintenance and bug fixing for the application portal. Develop reporting platform that allows users to easily access reports in any format using existing data sets and data processing, analyzing and visualizing tools with an access control module Develop a system that allows real-time data visualization The project is structured with a  Design Operate and Transfer (DOT) Ensure First Consult’s ownership and control of the database, and accordingly ensure the system is compatible and aligned with FC’s database and its data security protocols User experience and accessibility User-friendly administrator interface for all features User-friendly front-end design and development to optimize public use Responsive design on mobile devices: accessible on various devices including desktops/laptops, and mobile phones Compatible with all modern browsers Optimal performance in low-bandwidth locations. DELIVERABLES AND TIMEFRAME    The service provider shall deliver:   Development of application portal.  Development of applicant and beneficiaries’ registry database. Develop user friendly system with an easy process to import/extract digital data in excel and other simple formats. Development of a database dashboard as per reporting template required to allow monitoring and evaluation of key indicators, such as loan and grant disbursements. Continuous maintenance of the portal and database to ensure the proper functioning of the system.  Train users (First Consult staff) and all stakeholders as appropriate. The web developer will provide a detailed proposal with technical advice and a financial breakdown of the specifics listed above. After discussions on the presented technical proposal and agreement to proceed, the web portal and database development works should be completed within one month. 

UNDP, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Background
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative Operations, the Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator manages ICT services and resources, develops, and implements ICT management systems, provides information management tools and ensures the technology infrastructure running smoothly. The Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator is responsible for review and advice on the use of new technologies that improve the office productivity. S/he promotes a client-oriented approach.
 
The Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator also works closely with the HQ/BMS/ITM Unit to solve complex ICT-related problems in RBA region. The incumbent establishes close links with Country Offices to coordinate and provide services and advice to the Country Offices. The Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator is the focal point for ICT/Digital related matters for Country Offices in RBA Region. S/he proactively collects the day-to-day problems associated with ICT/Digital matters and represents the Country Offices of the Region in the recovery of problems for better resolution, when necessary. The Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator is the focal point for the implementation of Global solutions at country offices level, coordinates and ensures unified and standardized deployments of ICT/Digital infrastructures in country offices. The Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator works under the supervision of Global ICT Coordinator of HQ/BMS/ITM for his/her responsibilities to coordinate ICT/Digital related activities. It is expected that this task will take about 50% of the Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator's working time.
 
The Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator is responsible for managing the ICT/Digital operations of the Country Office and the Regional Service Center and supervises the staff in the ICT team. The Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator works in close collaboration with teams of all units in the Country Office, the Regional Service Center for Africa and HQ/BMS/ITM, to resolve complex ICT/Digital related issues and provide ICT/Digital solutions for UNDP Programme, Projects and Business Processes, in liaison with the Global ICT Coordinator of the HQ/BMS/ITM Unit. S/he also works in collaboration with ICT/Digital Coordinators from other regions.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
Formulating and implementing Information Systems Management Strategies;
Introducing New Technologies;
Promoting adoption of HQ/BMS/ITM ICT/Digital Initiatives and solutions in the Country Offices of the RBA region;
Coordinating ICT/Digital activities in the RBA region;
Coordinating ICT/Digital activities for RBA region implementing partners, liaising with respective programme team;
Contribute to the improvement of the Global ICT/Digital innovation activities;
Supervision of the design and maintenance of the Country Office and RSCA SharePoint site, web-based knowledge management system and business process improving solutions;
Supervision of the local ICT team;
Facilitating capacity building and knowledge sharing;
Contribute in the One UN activities.
Duties and responsibilities:
 

Implementing ICT strategies and introducing new technologies, focusing on achieving the following results:

Effective application of the management of business information and standards, guidelines, and procedures for the local environment.
Development of internal policies and procedures on the use of ICT/Digital infrastructure and solutions.
Mapping business processes, developing/implementing standard operating procedures (Standard Operating Procedures SOPs) on ICT/Digital matters and monitoring work processes in the ICT team.
Introducing innovative and efficient ICT/Digital solutions.
Participation in the office's business re-engineering processes by ensuring that ICT/Digital needs are in line with the management of business resources.
Assessing Technological Options to modernize the Country Office and Regional Service Center Information System.
Assessing the ICT ecosystem of the Country Offices of the RBA region and recommend solutions and best practices.
Support/Advise in the purchase of new equipment for offices and projects, provision of technical specifications on the best options in local and international markets.
Development and updating of an annual workplan, training plan, procurement plan and ICT/Digital roadmap.
Development and update of a business continuity plan, disaster recovery plan for ICT infrastructure and Monitoring their implementation.
Leadership of the ICT/Digital activities for RBA region in achieving key client-oriented outcomes.
Compliance of ICT/Digital Systems with UNDP rules, regulations and policies, implementation of corporate ICT/Digital strategies, establishment of targets and monitoring achievement of results.
Provision of advice on strategies, policies and plans affecting the ICT/Digital ecosystem, delivery of practice advisory, knowledge and learning services.
Establishment of collaborative arrangements with potential partners, a Client Relationship Management System for quality service delivery and appropriate partnership arrangements.
Constant monitoring and analysis of the ICT/Digital ecosystem, quick readjustment during crisis, advise on legal considerations and risk assessment.
Knowledge building and sharing with regards to ICT/Digital matters aligned with the operation in the CO of the RBA region and RSCA, organization of the ICT staff trainings, synthesis of lessons learnt/best practices, and sound contributions to UNDP knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Development of information management systems with a focus on:

Advice on development and implementation of Local Information and Documentation Management   System of the Country Offices in RBA region and the Regional Service Center, in line with UNDP policies and procedures, and specific needs of the offices.
Identifying opportunities and coordinating conversion of business processes into automated systems (e.g. desktop management systems, donor profile tracking software, knowledge management systems, etc.).   
Support/advice on local web application management at country offices, regional service center or other on-demand organizations.

Managing the local infrastructure of ICT, focusing on achieving the following results:

Maintain a secure, reliable infrastructure environment for ICT and adequately plans for disasters and recoveries
Ensure hardware and software platform compliance with UNDP corporate ICT/Digital policies and strategies.
Ensure local network infrastructure complies with UNDP standards and adequate technological environment for achieving local objectives. This includes Internet connectivity, local network, backups.
Advise on equipment maintenance and equipment acquisition.
Oversight of the implementation of UNDP's standard systems.
Advise and oversight development of new software solutions to achieve high-impact results in the CO and RSCA business processes.

Develops and implements UNDP standards, focusing on achieving the following results:

Contribution to discussions on policies and initiatives in the area of ICT/Digital infrastructure and solutions management.
Assistance on setting standards for network configurations and topology, centralized services, servers, connectivity, and office equipment; the implementation of optimized solutions and digital solutions implementation.
Development/consolidation of best practice models for UNDP's ICT community network.
Support/advise in the analysis of business needs, planning, design and implementation of ICT/Digital projects with a focus on connectivity (increased bandwidth performance), cloud computing and unified communication management.
Ensure compliance with ICT standards and standards in country offices, including hardware, software, connectivity solutions, operations and policies, by providing action plans.
Management of cost-recovery system for the services provided by the ICT Team to projects, other UN Agencies and institutions. Managing cost-recovery of the HQ Managed ICT Services.
Developing Documents, such as, Manuals, ToRs, ICT equipment specifications, SOPs, SoWs and related technical documents.
Participate in evaluation of technical proposals and ICT officer recruitment for country offices of the RBA region and RSCA.

Coordinating ICT/Digital matters and consulting services for RBA region, focusing on:

Support/advise countries primarily in knowledge sharing and communication.
Support/advise countries in their Portfolio Management initiatives.
Regional focal point for the implementation of information systems and services in country offices and RSCA.
Coordinating global deployments of solutions in country offices of RBA region and RSCA.
Facilitate the collection and dissemination of best practices and helping country offices in the RBA region and RSCA align their infrastructure with UNDP policies and procedures.
Remote coordination of ICT/Digital activities at the country offices of the RBA region that are too small to warrant ICT staff.
Identification of opportunities and ways of converting business processes into automated systems to address the issues of efficiency and full accountability.
Promotion of different systems and applications for optimal business process management, knowledge sharing, information provision and learning including Office 365, SharePoint Online, DocuSign, Zoom, MS Teams, etc.
Mentor/advise newly deployed/existing ICT Managers on corporate ICT/Digital matters.

Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on achieving the following results:

Implement innovative systems and approaches.  Organization of training for office/project staff on ICT/Digital matters.
Synthesize the lessons learned and best practices directly related to the management of ICT/Digital matters.
Identifying and promoting business process optimization tools and applications, knowledge management and information sharing. Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice
Promoting UNDP's Content Collaboration Architecture
Make information available to country offices in the RBA region and RSCA on the latest development of ICT/Digital matters, as well as global system changes.
Practice participation in regional and global knowledge management forums and leadership role in regional management of ICT/Digital matters.
Competencies
Core:
 
Innovation:
Ability to make new and useful ideas work.
Level 5: Creates new and relevant ideas and leads others to implement them.
 
Leadership:
Ability to persuade others to follow.
Level 5: Plans and acts transparently, actively works to remove barriers.
 
People Management:
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction.
Level 5: Models high professional standards and motivates excellence in others.
 
Communication:
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform.
Level 5: Gains trust of peers, partners, clients by presenting complex concepts in practical terms to others
 
Delivery:
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement.
Level 5: Critically assesses value and relevance of existing policy / practice and contributes to enhanced delivery of products, services, and innovative solutions.
 
Technical/Functional:
 
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing:
Develops and/or Participates in the development of mechanisms, including identifying new approaches to foster individual and organizational learning and knowledge sharing using formal and informal methods. Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches.
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise.
 
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:
Understands advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as fundamental concepts of related disciplines.Continues to seek new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit.
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise.
 
Promoting Organizational Change and Development
Performs appropriate work analysis and assists in redesign to establish clear standards for implementation.
Level 5:Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise.
 
Design and Implementation of Management Systems.
Carries out research into existing systems to identify best practice and make recommendations to management on applicability within organizational units. Identifies and recommends remedial measures to address problems in systems design or implementation.
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise.
 
Client Orientation:
Anticipates client needs, works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider. Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective.
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
 
Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management
Provides inputs to the development of organizational standards for accountability and results-based management.
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise.
 
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Information Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering or related field.
Experience:
7 years of experience as ICT Manager in UNDP Country Office or Regional Service Center in providing management advisory services and/or managing staff and ICT systems and establishing inter-relationships among different stakeholders within UNDP and outside. Advanced experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling cloud-based systems and ERP systems, preferably PeopleSoft. Advanced mastery of handling clients from diverse background. Partnership and negotiation skills.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English and preferably one of the mainly spoken UN language in the RBA region.
Disclaimer
Important applicant information
 
All posts in the GS categories are subject to local recruitment.
 
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
 
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
 
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UNDP, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Background
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative Operations, the Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator manages ICT services and resources, develops, and implements ICT management systems, provides information management tools and ensures the technology infrastructure running smoothly. The Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator is responsible for review and advice on the use of new technologies that improve the office productivity. S/he promotes a client-oriented approach.
 
The Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator also works closely with the HQ/BMS/ITM Unit to solve complex ICT-related problems in RBA region. The incumbent establishes close links with Country Offices to coordinate and provide services and advice to the Country Offices. The Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator is the focal point for ICT/Digital related matters for Country Offices in RBA Region. S/he proactively collects the day-to-day problems associated with ICT/Digital matters and represents the Country Offices of the Region in the recovery of problems for better resolution, when necessary. The Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator is the focal point for the implementation of Global solutions at country offices level, coordinates and ensures unified and standardized deployments of ICT/Digital infrastructures in country offices. The Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator works under the supervision of Global ICT Coordinator of HQ/BMS/ITM for his/her responsibilities to coordinate ICT/Digital related activities. It is expected that this task will take about 50% of the Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator's working time.
 
The Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator is responsible for managing the ICT/Digital operations of the Country Office and the Regional Service Center and supervises the staff in the ICT team. The Regional ICT/Digital Coordinator works in close collaboration with teams of all units in the Country Office, the Regional Service Center for Africa and HQ/BMS/ITM, to resolve complex ICT/Digital related issues and provide ICT/Digital solutions for UNDP Programme, Projects and Business Processes, in liaison with the Global ICT Coordinator of the HQ/BMS/ITM Unit. S/he also works in collaboration with ICT/Digital Coordinators from other regions.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
Formulating and implementing Information Systems Management Strategies;
Introducing New Technologies;
Promoting adoption of HQ/BMS/ITM ICT/Digital Initiatives and solutions in the Country Offices of the RBA region;
Coordinating ICT/Digital activities in the RBA region;
Coordinating ICT/Digital activities for RBA region implementing partners, liaising with respective programme team;
Contribute to the improvement of the Global ICT/Digital innovation activities;
Supervision of the design and maintenance of the Country Office and RSCA SharePoint site, web-based knowledge management system and business process improving solutions;
Supervision of the local ICT team;
Facilitating capacity building and knowledge sharing;
Contribute in the One UN activities.
Duties and responsibilities:
 

Implementing ICT strategies and introducing new technologies, focusing on achieving the following results:

Effective application of the management of business information and standards, guidelines, and procedures for the local environment.
Development of internal policies and procedures on the use of ICT/Digital infrastructure and solutions.
Mapping business processes, developing/implementing standard operating procedures (Standard Operating Procedures SOPs) on ICT/Digital matters and monitoring work processes in the ICT team.
Introducing innovative and efficient ICT/Digital solutions.
Participation in the office's business re-engineering processes by ensuring that ICT/Digital needs are in line with the management of business resources.
Assessing Technological Options to modernize the Country Office and Regional Service Center Information System.
Assessing the ICT ecosystem of the Country Offices of the RBA region and recommend solutions and best practices.
Support/Advise in the purchase of new equipment for offices and projects, provision of technical specifications on the best options in local and international markets.
Development and updating of an annual workplan, training plan, procurement plan and ICT/Digital roadmap.
Development and update of a business continuity plan, disaster recovery plan for ICT infrastructure and Monitoring their implementation.
Leadership of the ICT/Digital activities for RBA region in achieving key client-oriented outcomes.
Compliance of ICT/Digital Systems with UNDP rules, regulations and policies, implementation of corporate ICT/Digital strategies, establishment of targets and monitoring achievement of results.
Provision of advice on strategies, policies and plans affecting the ICT/Digital ecosystem, delivery of practice advisory, knowledge and learning services.
Establishment of collaborative arrangements with potential partners, a Client Relationship Management System for quality service delivery and appropriate partnership arrangements.
Constant monitoring and analysis of the ICT/Digital ecosystem, quick readjustment during crisis, advise on legal considerations and risk assessment.
Knowledge building and sharing with regards to ICT/Digital matters aligned with the operation in the CO of the RBA region and RSCA, organization of the ICT staff trainings, synthesis of lessons learnt/best practices, and sound contributions to UNDP knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Development of information management systems with a focus on:

Advice on development and implementation of Local Information and Documentation Management   System of the Country Offices in RBA region and the Regional Service Center, in line with UNDP policies and procedures, and specific needs of the offices.
Identifying opportunities and coordinating conversion of business processes into automated systems (e.g. desktop management systems, donor profile tracking software, knowledge management systems, etc.).   
Support/advice on local web application management at country offices, regional service center or other on-demand organizations.

Managing the local infrastructure of ICT, focusing on achieving the following results:

Maintain a secure, reliable infrastructure environment for ICT and adequately plans for disasters and recoveries
Ensure hardware and software platform compliance with UNDP corporate ICT/Digital policies and strategies.
Ensure local network infrastructure complies with UNDP standards and adequate technological environment for achieving local objectives. This includes Internet connectivity, local network, backups.
Advise on equipment maintenance and equipment acquisition.
Oversight of the implementation of UNDP's standard systems.
Advise and oversight development of new software solutions to achieve high-impact results in the CO and RSCA business processes.

Develops and implements UNDP standards, focusing on achieving the following results:

Contribution to discussions on policies and initiatives in the area of ICT/Digital infrastructure and solutions management.
Assistance on setting standards for network configurations and topology, centralized services, servers, connectivity, and office equipment; the implementation of optimized solutions and digital solutions implementation.
Development/consolidation of best practice models for UNDP's ICT community network.
Support/advise in the analysis of business needs, planning, design and implementation of ICT/Digital projects with a focus on connectivity (increased bandwidth performance), cloud computing and unified communication management.
Ensure compliance with ICT standards and standards in country offices, including hardware, software, connectivity solutions, operations and policies, by providing action plans.
Management of cost-recovery system for the services provided by the ICT Team to projects, other UN Agencies and institutions. Managing cost-recovery of the HQ Managed ICT Services.
Developing Documents, such as, Manuals, ToRs, ICT equipment specifications, SOPs, SoWs and related technical documents.
Participate in evaluation of technical proposals and ICT officer recruitment for country offices of the RBA region and RSCA.

Coordinating ICT/Digital matters and consulting services for RBA region, focusing on:

Support/advise countries primarily in knowledge sharing and communication.
Support/advise countries in their Portfolio Management initiatives.
Regional focal point for the implementation of information systems and services in country offices and RSCA.
Coordinating global deployments of solutions in country offices of RBA region and RSCA.
Facilitate the collection and dissemination of best practices and helping country offices in the RBA region and RSCA align their infrastructure with UNDP policies and procedures.
Remote coordination of ICT/Digital activities at the country offices of the RBA region that are too small to warrant ICT staff.
Identification of opportunities and ways of converting business processes into automated systems to address the issues of efficiency and full accountability.
Promotion of different systems and applications for optimal business process management, knowledge sharing, information provision and learning including Office 365, SharePoint Online, DocuSign, Zoom, MS Teams, etc.
Mentor/advise newly deployed/existing ICT Managers on corporate ICT/Digital matters.

Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on achieving the following results:

Implement innovative systems and approaches.  Organization of training for office/project staff on ICT/Digital matters.
Synthesize the lessons learned and best practices directly related to the management of ICT/Digital matters.
Identifying and promoting business process optimization tools and applications, knowledge management and information sharing. Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice
Promoting UNDP's Content Collaboration Architecture
Make information available to country offices in the RBA region and RSCA on the latest development of ICT/Digital matters, as well as global system changes.
Practice participation in regional and global knowledge management forums and leadership role in regional management of ICT/Digital matters.
Competencies
Core:
 
Innovation:
Ability to make new and useful ideas work.
Level 5: Creates new and relevant ideas and leads others to implement them.
 
Leadership:
Ability to persuade others to follow.
Level 5: Plans and acts transparently, actively works to remove barriers.
 
People Management:
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction.
Level 5: Models high professional standards and motivates excellence in others.
 
Communication:
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform.
Level 5: Gains trust of peers, partners, clients by presenting complex concepts in practical terms to others
 
Delivery:
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement.
Level 5: Critically assesses value and relevance of existing policy / practice and contributes to enhanced delivery of products, services, and innovative solutions.
 
Technical/Functional:
 
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing:
Develops and/or Participates in the development of mechanisms, including identifying new approaches to foster individual and organizational learning and knowledge sharing using formal and informal methods. Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches.
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise.
 
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:
Understands advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as fundamental concepts of related disciplines.Continues to seek new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit.
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise.
 
Promoting Organizational Change and Development
Performs appropriate work analysis and assists in redesign to establish clear standards for implementation.
Level 5:Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise.
 
Design and Implementation of Management Systems.
Carries out research into existing systems to identify best practice and make recommendations to management on applicability within organizational units. Identifies and recommends remedial measures to address problems in systems design or implementation.
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise.
 
Client Orientation:
Anticipates client needs, works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider. Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective.
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
 
Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management
Provides inputs to the development of organizational standards for accountability and results-based management.
Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise.
 
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Information Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering or related field.
Experience:
7 years of experience as ICT Manager in UNDP Country Office or Regional Service Center in providing management advisory services and/or managing staff and ICT systems and establishing inter-relationships among different stakeholders within UNDP and outside. Advanced experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling cloud-based systems and ERP systems, preferably PeopleSoft. Advanced mastery of handling clients from diverse background. Partnership and negotiation skills.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English and preferably one of the mainly spoken UN language in the RBA region.
Disclaimer
Important applicant information
 
All posts in the GS categories are subject to local recruitment.
 
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
 
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
 
Scam warning
 
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

Addis Ababa
NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council)
Position: ICT Coordinator Reports to: Head of Support Technical reporting line:  Regional ICT Coordinator Duty station: Addis Ababa      Travel:  30% Duration and type of contract:   1 Year All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.  Role and responsibilities The purpose of this position is to be overall responsible for all elements of the ICT infrastructure and systems for NRC in Ethiopia. The management of ICT in-country is consolidated in Addis Ababa with frequent field visits to offices around the country. Generic responsibilitiesAdhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelinesImplement NRC’s ICT policies and guidelines at country levelSchedule computer related services and maintenanceEnsure relevant security ICT security policies and data protection requirements are enforcedContribute to programme quality and effectiveness by identifying relevant ICT tools to support Programmes.Provide ICT support and trainings to staff to the countryResponsible for high quality and timely reports to the Country Management Group (CMG), Regional and Head Office to contribute to better decision making regarding the ICT ambition and capacity at Country Level.   Specific responsibilities  Equipment Enforce maintenance schedule as per established routines with an external service providerEnsure quarterly site visits to field offices to troubleshoot issues and maintain equipment and networks are adhered to and reliably carried outWork with budget holders to ensure that hardware replacement policy is adequately planned and budgeted for each OctoberEnsure that only standardized equipment is purchased and the number of brands/ models in circulation are limited to the extent possible  Software Ensure that machine images are kept up to date (minimum every 6 months) with the essential software suites required. System administration Cisco Meraki dashboardO365/ sharepoint administrationAgresso user substitutionsFreshService ticketing Network Monitor LAN and subsequent WAN bandwidth usage and advice management on LAN/WAN improvementEnsure only standard NRC networking equipment is used on all office networks (Cisco Meraki stack)Work with Ethiotel to troubleshoot issues and ensure network reliability in line with NRC requirements for available bandwidth per userImplement and maintain networked attendance and CCTV system with centralized monitoring User support Direct all support queries via the ticketing system and monitor the performance of the support provided  Management of Vendor Services Work directly with vendors to schedule repairs and maintenance.Request and evaluate services with vendors and service providers.Work with ISP and other outside vendors to ensure dependable operations.Work with vendors and vendor supplied systems to track service requests through to completion. Training Develop and maintain country level Standard Operating ProceduresDeliver quarterly training sessions over Zoom to deal with common issues  ICT4B Participate in programme Designs / Concept note formulations and provide innovative / digital ways to allow current and future programmes to reach scale.Share with programme teams best practices and different digital solutions that can be implemented within the current country context.Lead the implementation of Digital Community Hub Initiatives to improve communication with communities in conjunction with RO / HOSupports decision making within the CMG team by communicating complex technical ideas and problems clearly.Providing the country with relevant technological solutions that assists the country and area / field offices in working more efficiently at the same time saving on costs and time.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
ZamZam Bank


ZamZam Bank is the first full-fledged Interest-Free Bank in Ethiopia licensed to provide Sharia’h compliant banking service.
 
Currently, the bank has the below vacant position and would like to invite all interested applicants who might meet the qualification and experience requirements listed for the job opening.





Department: Information System
Division: System Administration
 
Reporting To: Manager, Systems Administration
Place of assignment:Head Quarter
Duties of Database and System Administrator

Administer and maintain: Web Server, Application Server, Database Server, File Server, Mail, Operating Systems (Linux, Windows Server), etc.
Continuously monitor current trends and development of technology and recommend system upgrades as required.
Monitor and verify, the integrity, availability and utilization of all server resources
Review system and application logs, and verify completion of scheduled jobs such as backups
Manage all license-related activities for software, hardware and technology-related services acquired by the Bank.
Monitors and ensures databases are properly functioning, optimized, highly available and secured.
Monitor and optimize database performance by undertaking performance tuning of the database as per the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
 Change, store, and label the tapes which are used for backup.
Participate in the development and implementation of standard and guidelines of Business Continuity Management.
Draft and implement approved procedures for database backup and recovery (Data and File)
Evaluate application requirements and assist in the technical design of databases based on their requirements.
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
Prepare draft procedures and guidelines to ensure data security and integrity;
Guarantee the accuracy, accessibility and responsiveness of the database.
Evaluate software interfaces related to the DBMS involved in the analysis, design, and integration of database systems with other systems.
Continuously monitor jobs running in the Database. Monitor resource utilization of the database system ensure that performance is not degraded by some expensive tasks (memory, Hard disk space, network bandwidth etc.)  Submitted by users.
Maintain Audit Trial files for possible identification of intentional or unintentional improper operation on the database.
Continuously scan the environment and recommend acquisitions and implementation up to updated application software, database management systems software and data warehousing.
Continuously monitor the data replication between the Data Centre and Disaster Recovery site and their synchronization.
Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisors



Job Requirements:



Qualification & Experience

Master’s /B.sc Degree in Computer Science or Information Science or Information Systems or Electrical and Computer Engineering or Information Technology and related fields; with 3/5 years of related work experience respectively of which 2 years as Jr system administrator/database role in IT areas.

Other requirements 

Oracle database certified
Certification in system administration is additional

Gender: Male/Female


How To Apply:

 


Interested and qualified applicants should apply through 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r_zQBinXEWcWQ1On4zl0cwBu6aWeyFcBI41GLczAfzA/edit?usp=sharing
Applicants should fill in all the details on the vacancy application form and make sure you submit after completing all the questions.
Finally, please send your CV in PDF format via [email protected] 
 No other document should be attached for this turn except the resume and CV‘s shall not be more than 3 pages and should be in PDF format (mandatory).
NB :. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
ZamZam Bank


ZamZam Bank is the first full-fledged Interest-Free Bank in Ethiopia licensed to provide Sharia’h compliant banking service.
 
Currently, the bank has the below vacant position and would like to invite all interested applicants who might meet the qualification and experience requirements listed for the job opening.





Department: Information System
Division: System Administration
 
Reporting To: Manager, Systems Administration
Place of assignment:Head Quarter
Duties of Database and System Administrator

Administer and maintain: Web Server, Application Server, Database Server, File Server, Mail, Operating Systems (Linux, Windows Server), etc.
Continuously monitor current trends and development of technology and recommend system upgrades as required.
Monitor and verify, the integrity, availability and utilization of all server resources
Review system and application logs, and verify completion of scheduled jobs such as backups
Manage all license-related activities for software, hardware and technology-related services acquired by the Bank.
Monitors and ensures databases are properly functioning, optimized, highly available and secured.
Monitor and optimize database performance by undertaking performance tuning of the database as per the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
 Change, store, and label the tapes which are used for backup.
Participate in the development and implementation of standard and guidelines of Business Continuity Management.
Draft and implement approved procedures for database backup and recovery (Data and File)
Evaluate application requirements and assist in the technical design of databases based on their requirements.
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
Prepare draft procedures and guidelines to ensure data security and integrity;
Guarantee the accuracy, accessibility and responsiveness of the database.
Evaluate software interfaces related to the DBMS involved in the analysis, design, and integration of database systems with other systems.
Continuously monitor jobs running in the Database. Monitor resource utilization of the database system ensure that performance is not degraded by some expensive tasks (memory, Hard disk space, network bandwidth etc.)  Submitted by users.
Maintain Audit Trial files for possible identification of intentional or unintentional improper operation on the database.
Continuously scan the environment and recommend acquisitions and implementation up to updated application software, database management systems software and data warehousing.
Continuously monitor the data replication between the Data Centre and Disaster Recovery site and their synchronization.
Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisors



Job Requirements:



Qualification & Experience

Master’s /B.sc Degree in Computer Science or Information Science or Information Systems or Electrical and Computer Engineering or Information Technology and related fields; with 3/5 years of related work experience respectively of which 2 years as Jr system administrator/database role in IT areas.

Other requirements 

Oracle database certified
Certification in system administration is additional

Gender: Male/Female


How To Apply:

 


Interested and qualified applicants should apply through 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r_zQBinXEWcWQ1On4zl0cwBu6aWeyFcBI41GLczAfzA/edit?usp=sharing
Applicants should fill in all the details on the vacancy application form and make sure you submit after completing all the questions.
Finally, please send your CV in PDF format via [email protected] 
 No other document should be attached for this turn except the resume and CV‘s shall not be more than 3 pages and should be in PDF format (mandatory).
NB :. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH


Job Title: Project Manager (m/f/d) "Capacity Development for Health Professionals"
 
In the past years the Ethiopian Government has made tremendous progress in the management of biomedical equipment and therefore the provision of quality health services. However, as quantity of health professionals has increased, the quality of training still needs improvement. The project therefore supports the practical vocational training of biomedical technicians and nurses and advises the federal and regional Ministry of Health and Ministry of Science and Higher Education accordingly. The focus lies on a pilot area in western Oromia region with three fields of intervention: I) improving the technical and didactical skills of teachers at selected vocational training colleges and a teaching hospital; II) strengthening a regional biomedical workshop; III) supporting a national strategy for biomedical equipment management in the public health sector.


 


Your tasks



Overall responsibility for the technical and administrative management, including budget planning and monitoring
High quality of advisory services to the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education
Technical and disciplinary supervision of an international team
Planning, steering and monitoring of all project activities
Initiating and strengthening cooperations with the private sector in the field of biomedical equipment and vocational training
Identification and active acquisition of business opportunities of GIZ in the health sector
Close collaboration with other GIZ programmes





Your profile



Master degree (or equivalent) in Medicine, Education, Health or Social Sciences; Additional qualification in Public Health is an asset
Several years of professional experience and especially in development cooperation
Proven experience in project management and supervision of intercultural teams
Experience with managing and coordinating consulting components is an asset
Confident in cooperating and working with political actors as well as in the civil society and private sector
Excellent cooperation skills in the international context and high intercultural competence
Proven advisory skills, very good communication and diplomatic skills at all levels
Fluent in English; German is an asset




 


Location information

The GIZ offers an additional benefits package for deployments in fragile security situations.Please use the following link for information about living and working in Ethiopia.The security situation requires heightened vigilance. Tailored security risk mitigation measures are in place for GIZ staff in country. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The working environment is subject to special restrictions on the freedom of movement. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. We kindly ask you to inform yourself which forms of relationships are legally and socially accepted in the country of deployment.



Notes

GIZ operates worldwide. As part of the GIZ team, you are prepared to take on international assignments and pass on your expertise.Frequent travels to the project site in Nekemte in western Oromia Region is required.Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your successful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails from our recruiting system as spam.GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.You can get an overview of our benefits packages here.A prerequisite for the conclusion of the agreement is the lifting of the restrictions currently in force in the company on the possibilities for travel and business trips in order to contain the worldwide spread of the Covid-19 virus.


 
Our benefits
 



We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners.
Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position.
Your work will begin with an onboarding and preparation phase that will give you initial insights into GIZ and lay the groundwork for your upcoming assignment, establishing new contacts and building up your network.
We provide opportunities for taking part in training and professional development to all our staff. Our Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) will help you develop your skills.
Ensuring the compatibility of career, family work and care commitments is part of our corporate policy. Flexible working hours and comprehensive preparation packages for families accompanying staff abroad are two examples of the opportunities that GIZ offers its employees. Our family-friendly philosophy also includes providing support for family members in need of care.
Mobile working within a communication bandwidth between 6 am and 10 pm gives staff maximum flexibility.
We offer you various part-time working models to give you flexibility in planning your working and home lives.
We allow our staff to accrue working time credits in a long-term working time account. This credit can then be used to take a lengthy leave of absence.
Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course.
We reward staff who achieve their agreed annual targets with a variable remuneration component.
You will receive various additional benefits during your stay abroad that will depend on your country of assignment.
We have put together an extensive package of benefits for family members accompanying staff abroad, including medical check-ups, language lessons and lump-sum allowances for the outward and homeward journeys. The Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) also offers a range of preparatory courses on local culture, history and customs and on travelling with children.
During your assignment abroad, we will largely reimburse you for the school fees incurred for sending your children to schools providing a general education.
In many places, you will receive a subsidy towards the rent on your place of residence. If you have not yet found suitable accommodation at the time of your outward journey, you will receive a subsidy to put towards your hotel costs.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH


Job Title: Project Manager (m/f/d) "Capacity Development for Health Professionals"
 
In the past years the Ethiopian Government has made tremendous progress in the management of biomedical equipment and therefore the provision of quality health services. However, as quantity of health professionals has increased, the quality of training still needs improvement. The project therefore supports the practical vocational training of biomedical technicians and nurses and advises the federal and regional Ministry of Health and Ministry of Science and Higher Education accordingly. The focus lies on a pilot area in western Oromia region with three fields of intervention: I) improving the technical and didactical skills of teachers at selected vocational training colleges and a teaching hospital; II) strengthening a regional biomedical workshop; III) supporting a national strategy for biomedical equipment management in the public health sector.


 


Your tasks



Overall responsibility for the technical and administrative management, including budget planning and monitoring
High quality of advisory services to the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education
Technical and disciplinary supervision of an international team
Planning, steering and monitoring of all project activities
Initiating and strengthening cooperations with the private sector in the field of biomedical equipment and vocational training
Identification and active acquisition of business opportunities of GIZ in the health sector
Close collaboration with other GIZ programmes





Your profile



Master degree (or equivalent) in Medicine, Education, Health or Social Sciences; Additional qualification in Public Health is an asset
Several years of professional experience and especially in development cooperation
Proven experience in project management and supervision of intercultural teams
Experience with managing and coordinating consulting components is an asset
Confident in cooperating and working with political actors as well as in the civil society and private sector
Excellent cooperation skills in the international context and high intercultural competence
Proven advisory skills, very good communication and diplomatic skills at all levels
Fluent in English; German is an asset




 


Location information

The GIZ offers an additional benefits package for deployments in fragile security situations.Please use the following link for information about living and working in Ethiopia.The security situation requires heightened vigilance. Tailored security risk mitigation measures are in place for GIZ staff in country. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The working environment is subject to special restrictions on the freedom of movement. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. We kindly ask you to inform yourself which forms of relationships are legally and socially accepted in the country of deployment.



Notes

GIZ operates worldwide. As part of the GIZ team, you are prepared to take on international assignments and pass on your expertise.Frequent travels to the project site in Nekemte in western Oromia Region is required.Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your successful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails from our recruiting system as spam.GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.You can get an overview of our benefits packages here.A prerequisite for the conclusion of the agreement is the lifting of the restrictions currently in force in the company on the possibilities for travel and business trips in order to contain the worldwide spread of the Covid-19 virus.


 
Our benefits
 



We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners.
Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position.
Your work will begin with an onboarding and preparation phase that will give you initial insights into GIZ and lay the groundwork for your upcoming assignment, establishing new contacts and building up your network.
We provide opportunities for taking part in training and professional development to all our staff. Our Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) will help you develop your skills.
Ensuring the compatibility of career, family work and care commitments is part of our corporate policy. Flexible working hours and comprehensive preparation packages for families accompanying staff abroad are two examples of the opportunities that GIZ offers its employees. Our family-friendly philosophy also includes providing support for family members in need of care.
Mobile working within a communication bandwidth between 6 am and 10 pm gives staff maximum flexibility.
We offer you various part-time working models to give you flexibility in planning your working and home lives.
We allow our staff to accrue working time credits in a long-term working time account. This credit can then be used to take a lengthy leave of absence.
Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course.
We reward staff who achieve their agreed annual targets with a variable remuneration component.
You will receive various additional benefits during your stay abroad that will depend on your country of assignment.
We have put together an extensive package of benefits for family members accompanying staff abroad, including medical check-ups, language lessons and lump-sum allowances for the outward and homeward journeys. The Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) also offers a range of preparatory courses on local culture, history and customs and on travelling with children.
During your assignment abroad, we will largely reimburse you for the school fees incurred for sending your children to schools providing a general education.
In many places, you will receive a subsidy towards the rent on your place of residence. If you have not yet found suitable accommodation at the time of your outward journey, you will receive a subsidy to put towards your hotel costs.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Junior Advisor (m/f/d) for Land Consolidation and Land Governance
In Ethiopia, up to 70% of the population is dependent on agriculture, which accounts for 38% of the gross national product. The highlands are densely populated, and farm sizes vary between 1.5 and 2 ha on average depending on the region. Fragmented plots are highly inefficient to work on and are therefore often referred to as "starvation plots". This hampers modern agriculture and its productivity, which in turn undermines the food security. The Ministry of Agriculture aims to increase agricultural productivity and thus focuses on the use of modern farming methods. It pursues strategies of comprehensive land certification and is interested in using land consolidation as a new instrument to achieve its goals. The farmers are interested in development measures that reduce the distance between the fields and the farm but show considerable distrust regarding any land-related intervention.
 
Your tasks
 

Supporting the project manager in the technical and organizational implementation of the project
Support to project planning processes as well as to monitoring of project activities and measures
Advising partner organizations in awareness of creation and communication strategies
Development and maintenance of a knowledge management system
Organization and conduction of workshops, bigger events and stakeholder meetings
Support to capacity development measures as well as organization of experience sharing events and study tours
Responding to requests of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and other donors as well as support to annual reporting to BMZ

 
Your profile
 

Master’s degree in agronomy, geography, geodesy, spatial planning, development studies or a related field
Proven knowledge of processes in land consolidation and land readjustment as well as ideally working experience in this field
Working experience in development cooperation, preferably in East Africa and/or Ethiopia
Working experience with GIZ and knowledge of GIZ procedures is an asset
Intercultural sensitivity, strong communication skills and high tolerance of frustration
Fluency in English and German

 
Location information
 
Please use the following link for information about living and working in Ethiopia. The security situation is tense. Tailored security risk mitigation measures are in place for GIZ staff in country. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The freedom of movement is restricted. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. We kindly ask you to inform yourself which forms of relationships are legally and socially accepted in the country of deployment.
 
Notes
 
GIZ operates worldwide. As part of the GIZ team, you are prepared to take on international assignments and pass on your expertise. This job is suited to a full or a part-time position. Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your successful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails from our recruiting system as spam. GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome. You can get an overview of our benefits packages here. The applications received will be considered according to their date of receipt. A prerequisite for the conclusion of the agreement is the lifting of the restrictions currently in force in the company on the possibilities for travel and business trips in order to contain the worldwide spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Our benefits
 

We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners.
Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position.
Your work will begin with an onboarding and preparation phase that will give you initial insights into GIZ and lay the groundwork for your upcoming assignment, establishing new contacts and building up your network.
We provide opportunities for taking part in training and professional development to all our staff. Our Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) will help you develop your skills.
Ensuring the compatibility of career, family work and care commitments is part of our corporate policy. Flexible working hours and comprehensive preparation packages for families accompanying staff abroad are two examples of the opportunities that GIZ offers its employees. Our family-friendly philosophy also includes providing support for family members in need of care.
Mobile working within a communication bandwidth between 6 am and 10 pm gives staff maximum flexibility.
We offer you various part-time working models to give you flexibility in planning your working and home lives.
We allow our staff to accrue working time credits in a long-term working time account. This credit can then be used to take a lengthy leave of absence.
Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course.
We reward staff who achieve their agreed annual targets with a variable remuneration component.
You will receive various additional benefits during your stay abroad that will depend on your country of assignment.
We have put together an extensive package of benefits for family members accompanying staff abroad, including medical check-ups, language lessons and lump-sum allowances for the outward and homeward journeys. The Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) also offers a range of preparatory courses on local culture, history and customs and on travelling with children.
During your assignment abroad, we will largely reimburse you for the school fees incurred for sending your children to schools providing a general education.
In many places, you will receive a subsidy towards the rent on your place of residence. If you have not yet found suitable accommodation at the time of your outward journey, you will receive a subsidy to put towards your hotel costs.

We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners., Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position., Your work will begin with an onboarding and preparation phase that will give you initial insights into GIZ and lay the groundwork for your upcoming assignment, establishing new contacts and building up your network., We provide opportunities for taking part in training and professional development to all our staff. Our Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) will help you develop your skills., Ensuring the compatibility of career, family work and care commitments is part of our corporate policy. Flexible working hours and comprehensive preparation packages for families accompanying staff abroad are two examples of the opportunities that GIZ offers its employees. Our family-friendly philosophy also includes providing support for family members in need of care., Mobile working within a communication bandwidth between 6 am and 10 pm gives staff maximum flexibility., We offer you various part-time working models to give you flexibility in planning your working and home lives., We allow our staff to accrue working time credits in a long-term working time account. This credit can then be used to take a lengthy leave of absence., Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course., We reward staff who achieve their agreed annual targets with a variable remuneration component., You will receive various additional benefits during your stay abroad that will depend on your country of assignment., We have put together an extensive package of benefits for family members accompanying staff abroad, including medical check-ups, language lessons and lump-sum allowances for the outward and homeward journeys. The Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) also offers a range of preparatory courses on local culture, history and customs and on travelling with children., During your assignment abroad, we will largely reimburse you for the school fees incurred for sending your children to schools providing a general education., In many places, you will receive a subsidy towards the rent on your place of residence. If you have not yet found suitable accommodation at the time of your outward journey, you will receive a subsidy to put towards your hotel costs.
About us
 
We create prospects for people and with people. As GIZ has an international mandate, we offer a multicultural working environment. We are committed service providers and dedicated professionals, even under difficult circumstances. We take pride in enabling our employees to develop their professional and personal skills. There are plenty of reasons to join our motivated team – ranging from the diverse challenges you will face on a daily basis in one of our 130 partner countries, to the broad scope you will have for shaping your work.
 
Contact
 
Customer Portal recruitment and follow-on assignment +49 6196/79-2300 [email protected]

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Junior Advisor (m/f/d) for Land Consolidation and Land Governance
In Ethiopia, up to 70% of the population is dependent on agriculture, which accounts for 38% of the gross national product. The highlands are densely populated, and farm sizes vary between 1.5 and 2 ha on average depending on the region. Fragmented plots are highly inefficient to work on and are therefore often referred to as "starvation plots". This hampers modern agriculture and its productivity, which in turn undermines the food security. The Ministry of Agriculture aims to increase agricultural productivity and thus focuses on the use of modern farming methods. It pursues strategies of comprehensive land certification and is interested in using land consolidation as a new instrument to achieve its goals. The farmers are interested in development measures that reduce the distance between the fields and the farm but show considerable distrust regarding any land-related intervention.
 
Your tasks
 

Supporting the project manager in the technical and organizational implementation of the project
Support to project planning processes as well as to monitoring of project activities and measures
Advising partner organizations in awareness of creation and communication strategies
Development and maintenance of a knowledge management system
Organization and conduction of workshops, bigger events and stakeholder meetings
Support to capacity development measures as well as organization of experience sharing events and study tours
Responding to requests of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and other donors as well as support to annual reporting to BMZ

 
Your profile
 

Master’s degree in agronomy, geography, geodesy, spatial planning, development studies or a related field
Proven knowledge of processes in land consolidation and land readjustment as well as ideally working experience in this field
Working experience in development cooperation, preferably in East Africa and/or Ethiopia
Working experience with GIZ and knowledge of GIZ procedures is an asset
Intercultural sensitivity, strong communication skills and high tolerance of frustration
Fluency in English and German

 
Location information
 
Please use the following link for information about living and working in Ethiopia. The security situation is tense. Tailored security risk mitigation measures are in place for GIZ staff in country. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The freedom of movement is restricted. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. We kindly ask you to inform yourself which forms of relationships are legally and socially accepted in the country of deployment.
 
Notes
 
GIZ operates worldwide. As part of the GIZ team, you are prepared to take on international assignments and pass on your expertise. This job is suited to a full or a part-time position. Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your successful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails from our recruiting system as spam. GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome. You can get an overview of our benefits packages here. The applications received will be considered according to their date of receipt. A prerequisite for the conclusion of the agreement is the lifting of the restrictions currently in force in the company on the possibilities for travel and business trips in order to contain the worldwide spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Our benefits
 

We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners.
Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position.
Your work will begin with an onboarding and preparation phase that will give you initial insights into GIZ and lay the groundwork for your upcoming assignment, establishing new contacts and building up your network.
We provide opportunities for taking part in training and professional development to all our staff. Our Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) will help you develop your skills.
Ensuring the compatibility of career, family work and care commitments is part of our corporate policy. Flexible working hours and comprehensive preparation packages for families accompanying staff abroad are two examples of the opportunities that GIZ offers its employees. Our family-friendly philosophy also includes providing support for family members in need of care.
Mobile working within a communication bandwidth between 6 am and 10 pm gives staff maximum flexibility.
We offer you various part-time working models to give you flexibility in planning your working and home lives.
We allow our staff to accrue working time credits in a long-term working time account. This credit can then be used to take a lengthy leave of absence.
Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course.
We reward staff who achieve their agreed annual targets with a variable remuneration component.
You will receive various additional benefits during your stay abroad that will depend on your country of assignment.
We have put together an extensive package of benefits for family members accompanying staff abroad, including medical check-ups, language lessons and lump-sum allowances for the outward and homeward journeys. The Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) also offers a range of preparatory courses on local culture, history and customs and on travelling with children.
During your assignment abroad, we will largely reimburse you for the school fees incurred for sending your children to schools providing a general education.
In many places, you will receive a subsidy towards the rent on your place of residence. If you have not yet found suitable accommodation at the time of your outward journey, you will receive a subsidy to put towards your hotel costs.

We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners., Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position., Your work will begin with an onboarding and preparation phase that will give you initial insights into GIZ and lay the groundwork for your upcoming assignment, establishing new contacts and building up your network., We provide opportunities for taking part in training and professional development to all our staff. Our Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) will help you develop your skills., Ensuring the compatibility of career, family work and care commitments is part of our corporate policy. Flexible working hours and comprehensive preparation packages for families accompanying staff abroad are two examples of the opportunities that GIZ offers its employees. Our family-friendly philosophy also includes providing support for family members in need of care., Mobile working within a communication bandwidth between 6 am and 10 pm gives staff maximum flexibility., We offer you various part-time working models to give you flexibility in planning your working and home lives., We allow our staff to accrue working time credits in a long-term working time account. This credit can then be used to take a lengthy leave of absence., Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course., We reward staff who achieve their agreed annual targets with a variable remuneration component., You will receive various additional benefits during your stay abroad that will depend on your country of assignment., We have put together an extensive package of benefits for family members accompanying staff abroad, including medical check-ups, language lessons and lump-sum allowances for the outward and homeward journeys. The Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) also offers a range of preparatory courses on local culture, history and customs and on travelling with children., During your assignment abroad, we will largely reimburse you for the school fees incurred for sending your children to schools providing a general education., In many places, you will receive a subsidy towards the rent on your place of residence. If you have not yet found suitable accommodation at the time of your outward journey, you will receive a subsidy to put towards your hotel costs.
About us
 
We create prospects for people and with people. As GIZ has an international mandate, we offer a multicultural working environment. We are committed service providers and dedicated professionals, even under difficult circumstances. We take pride in enabling our employees to develop their professional and personal skills. There are plenty of reasons to join our motivated team – ranging from the diverse challenges you will face on a daily basis in one of our 130 partner countries, to the broad scope you will have for shaping your work.
 
Contact
 
Customer Portal recruitment and follow-on assignment +49 6196/79-2300 [email protected]