Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
Country: Ethiopia
Organization: Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
Closing date: 15 May 2024
Under close coordination and, in any case, under the supervision of the Manager of reference and/or the Head of Office, he/she may be called upon, in connection with one or more Cooperation Projects, to:
- in accordance with the objectives and project documents and in compliance with the procedures adopted by the Head Office, ensure the correct and effective management of the Programmes/Projects under its responsibility;
-manage the monitoring and control activities of the Programmes/Projects of competence;
-in agreement with the Programme/Project Partners and in close coordination with the Manager, collaborate in the implementation, revision and adaptation of the relevant Programmes/Projects;
-ensure effective coordination and dialogue between AICS, local authorities, and other actors involved in the relevant Programmes/Projects;
-prepare information and/or dissemination material related to the relevant Programmes/Projects;
-carry out training/information activities for the beneficiaries of the relevant Programmes/Projects;
-carry out periodic visits to the intervention areas in order to verify the progress of the Programmes/Projects of competence;
-collaborate in the formulation, revision, updating of technical documents related to the Programmes/Projects of its competence in compliance with the procedures regulated by the AICS;
-within the framework of the specific professionalism possessed, provide assistance in the preparation of tender documentation (works, services and supplies) within the framework of the Programmes/Projects of competence;
-assist in carrying out studies, analyses and evaluations in the area of competence, preparing related communications;
-carry out inspections, measurements, surveys and checks also with reference to the performance of contracts for the supply of goods and Under close coordination and, in any case, under the supervision of the Manager of reference and/or the Head of Office, he/she may be called upon, in connection with one or more Cooperation Projects, to:
- in accordance with the objectives and project documents and in compliance with the procedures adopted by the Head Office, ensure the correct and effective management of the Programmes/Projects under its responsibility;
-manage the monitoring and control activities of the Programmes/Projects of competence;
-in agreement with the Programme/Project Partners and in close coordination with the Manager, collaborate in the implementation, revision and adaptation of the relevant Programmes/Projects;
-ensure effective coordination and dialogue between AICS, local authorities, and other actors involved in the relevant Programmes/Projects;
-prepare information and/or dissemination material related to the relevant Programmes/Projects;
-carry out training/information activities for the beneficiaries of the relevant Programmes/Projects;
-carry out periodic visits to the intervention areas in order to verify the progress of the Programmes/Projects of competence;
-collaborate in the formulation, revision, updating of technical documents related to the Programmes/Projects of its competence in compliance with the procedures regulated by the AICS;
-within the framework of the specific professionalism possessed, provide assistance in the preparation of tender documentation (works, services and supplies) within the framework of the Programmes/Projects of competence;
-assist in carrying out studies, analyses and evaluations in the area of competence, preparing related communications;
-carry out inspections, measurements, surveys and checks also with reference to the performance of contracts for the supply of goods and services provided for in the Programmes/Projects of competence;
-assisting and coordinating with the thematic contacts of AICS Rome;
-participate in conferences, seminars or other initiatives in any way related and/or inherent to specific Cooperation Programmes/Projects;
- perform any further activities demanded in relation to the qualification held as deemed necessary by the Manager or Head of Office.
How to applyTo apply please follow instructions at the link https://trasparenzaaddisabeba.aics.gov.it/archivio22_bandi-di-concorso_0_20591_806_1.html

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
Country: Ethiopia
Organization: Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
Closing date: 15 May 2024
Under close coordination and, in any case, under the supervision of the Manager of reference and/or the Head of Office, he/she may be called upon, in connection with one or more Cooperation Projects, to:
- in accordance with the objectives and project documents and in compliance with the procedures adopted by the Head Office, ensure the correct and effective management of the Programmes/Projects under its responsibility;
-manage the monitoring and control activities of the Programmes/Projects of competence;
-in agreement with the Programme/Project Partners and in close coordination with the Manager, collaborate in the implementation, revision and adaptation of the relevant Programmes/Projects;
-ensure effective coordination and dialogue between AICS, local authorities, and other actors involved in the relevant Programmes/Projects;
-prepare information and/or dissemination material related to the relevant Programmes/Projects;
-carry out training/information activities for the beneficiaries of the relevant Programmes/Projects;
-carry out periodic visits to the intervention areas in order to verify the progress of the Programmes/Projects of competence;
-collaborate in the formulation, revision, updating of technical documents related to the Programmes/Projects of its competence in compliance with the procedures regulated by the AICS;
-within the framework of the specific professionalism possessed, provide assistance in the preparation of tender documentation (works, services and supplies) within the framework of the Programmes/Projects of competence;
-assist in carrying out studies, analyses and evaluations in the area of competence, preparing related communications;
-carry out inspections, measurements, surveys and checks also with reference to the performance of contracts for the supply of goods and Under close coordination and, in any case, under the supervision of the Manager of reference and/or the Head of Office, he/she may be called upon, in connection with one or more Cooperation Projects, to:
- in accordance with the objectives and project documents and in compliance with the procedures adopted by the Head Office, ensure the correct and effective management of the Programmes/Projects under its responsibility;
-manage the monitoring and control activities of the Programmes/Projects of competence;
-in agreement with the Programme/Project Partners and in close coordination with the Manager, collaborate in the implementation, revision and adaptation of the relevant Programmes/Projects;
-ensure effective coordination and dialogue between AICS, local authorities, and other actors involved in the relevant Programmes/Projects;
-prepare information and/or dissemination material related to the relevant Programmes/Projects;
-carry out training/information activities for the beneficiaries of the relevant Programmes/Projects;
-carry out periodic visits to the intervention areas in order to verify the progress of the Programmes/Projects of competence;
-collaborate in the formulation, revision, updating of technical documents related to the Programmes/Projects of its competence in compliance with the procedures regulated by the AICS;
-within the framework of the specific professionalism possessed, provide assistance in the preparation of tender documentation (works, services and supplies) within the framework of the Programmes/Projects of competence;
-assist in carrying out studies, analyses and evaluations in the area of competence, preparing related communications;
-carry out inspections, measurements, surveys and checks also with reference to the performance of contracts for the supply of goods and services provided for in the Programmes/Projects of competence;
-assisting and coordinating with the thematic contacts of AICS Rome;
-participate in conferences, seminars or other initiatives in any way related and/or inherent to specific Cooperation Programmes/Projects;
- perform any further activities demanded in relation to the qualification held as deemed necessary by the Manager or Head of Office.
How to applyTo apply please follow instructions at the link https://trasparenzaaddisabeba.aics.gov.it/archivio22_bandi-di-concorso_0_20591_806_1.html

“Farmers work the land; Merchants trade in the market (freely).” That profound saying is attributed to the first proclamation the Italian colonization government issued when it established itself in Massawa. Eritreans accepted that wholeheartedly, though it was issued by their colonizers. Sadly, they are denied that freedom by those who supposedly freed them, and that […]
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“Farmers work the land; Merchants trade in the market (freely).” That profound saying is attributed to the first proclamation the Italian colonization government issued when it established itself in Massawa. Eritreans accepted that wholeheartedly, though it was issued by their colonizers. Sadly, they are denied that freedom by those who supposedly freed them, and that […]
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Adewa, Tigray
Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) Ethiopia
Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) is an international Italian NGO established in 1965. Since its establishment, COOPI has been undertaking activities to help and empower the poor and needy in different countries. COOPI Ethiopia started its operation in 1995 and has been primarily implementing emergency, relief and early recovery programs in water hygiene and sanitation, food security and livelihood, nutrition and protection sectors. COOPI is currently implementing 10 projects in Ethiopia focusing on WASH, ESNFI, CCCM, Energy, Food security and Livelihood managing 7 field bases and a staff of over 100 employees. COOPI is looking for qualified and competent Field Operations Supervisor responsible for Logistic, Fleet, Warehouse and Procurement being based in Adwa, Tigray Regional State Position: Field Operations supervisor/Logistic & Procurement. Number required: 1 (One) Duty Station: Adwa,Tigray Region Duties and Responsibilities: Key Activities/Responsibilities Operations Management   ·         He will manage COOPI field operations including procurement, transports, fleet, asset, warehouse, facilities and IT. ·         He will supervise and record all procurement processes of field office, ensuring adherence with COOPI procurement procedures ·         He will ensure compliance with COOPI logistic  and procurement Policies and procedures and with the Donor requirements of the field office ·         He will ensure that all vehicles of the field office are properly monitored, serviced and dispatched to the program staff as required ·         He will supervise the transports of all procured items, from the supplier to the final destination, including the proper storage and goods tracking, ensuring quality and timely deliver. ·         Manage rental vehicles and submit monthly report to the country office logistics and procurement team.  ·         He will improve cost-effectiveness by saving time or money through the use of: framework contracts, improved coordination of programme activities, purchasing and transport ·         He will ensure a strong and timely coordination between the logistic teams and the program team at the field sites leading weekly planning meetings ·         He will ensure that internal logistics reports are submitted to Field Coordinator, Country Logistics Coordinator and Project/Program Managers on time, and that they are reviewed and analyzed, and appropriate actions are taken ·         He will set a strong example for adherence and improvement of COOPI standards, both internally and for the people reached by our projects ·         He will ensure that regular back-ups and virus checks are carried out to all laptops and computer of field office ·         He will provide support and oversight for IT related issues including stable network server ·         He will liaise with Coordination office support in relation to IT maintenance and IT equipment management and formatting.   Representation and program support   ·         He will represent COOPI in the area and manages relations with institutions, NGOs, local and international organizations, partners and clusters in Guji Zone. He is responsible for the Organization’s reputation in the area ·         Projects supervision: Liaising with technical advisors and program coordinator, He will support project managers in guaranteeing the timely implementation of the projects in the area, in conformity with contractual obligations and donors’ procedures, and in line with the COOPI’s procedures and management standards ·         He will work closely with the field Administrator and area administrator to ensure adequate training, capacity building and support is provided to COOPI staff to enhance their knowledge and understanding of COOPI and Donor’s policies and procedures and ensure proper implementation and on-going use. ·         He will support the PMs in the preparation of projects’ reports and monitoring documents requested by the coordination office. He ensures that all official and administrative documents are transmitted to the Country Coordination. ·         He will guarantee the Country Regulation and the respect of the organization’s procedures. ·         Staff management: He is responsible for the local staff under his/her supervision including management and training, in close cooperation and following the indications of the technical advisors and program manager at Country Coordination level ·         He will attend and provide input at the Grant Opening Meetings (GOM), with the staff supervised in the area of interventions ·         He will ensure that operations  checklists are completed by project managers and support staff for all new grants ·         He will ensure that Procurement Plans are submitted by the PM and Advisors at the Grant opening Meetings and at proposal stage, and they are reviewed by all operations functions  Security           By liaising with the program and administration staff of the area as well as security focal point, s/he will be responsible for the staff security in the area, and for the correct implementation and respect of the general security regulation. ·         He will carry out regular management visits and provide security reports to the Head of Operations and Head of Mission ·         He will monitor the security situation and provide regular information to the Head of Operations and Programme Manager any incidents, changes or adverse conditions affecting staff safety or project operations in the field office. 

UNOPS
BACKGROUND The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.  With over 6,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it.  By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.Established in 2009, UNOPS Ethiopia Office has been providing services to various partners, including the government of Ethiopia, UN agencies including but not limited to WHO, UNHCR,UNECA,UNOCHA,UNIDO and WFP, and other international organizations such as but not limited to EU, KOICA, EOJ, IRC and Italian Government. In 2014, the UNOPS Executive Director decided to establish the UNOPS Ethiopia Operational Hub (ETMCO), which manages and coordinates the UNOPS activities in Ethiopia, as well as Sudan, South Sudan and Djibouti. UNOPS ETMCO activities range from tailor-made administration, operations, human resources and logistics support for implementation of development and humanitarian projects, infrastructure and procurement management services; and advisory services on effective procurement, supply and financial management as well as project and program  management. From 2016, ETMCO launched a strategy to position itself as the preferred partner of choice for development projects, increase visibility, balanced and growth, organizational development and increase operational excellence. As a part of this, ETMCO is embarking upon various infrastructure management projects across Ethiopia, Sudan and Djibouti with a variety of donors and partners. These projects range from provision of advisory and transactional services to facilitate construction of various structures, from roads to hospitals, and from power plants to industrial zones. All of these projects and their sub-projects will be implemented in partnership with the Government of Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan and Djibouti, as well as other international and non-governmental organizations in the counties.1. Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe purpose of this Internship program is to provide opportunities for young graduates and Engineering students to acquire knowledge and experience, and pave the way for their professional growth and career development.  The interns will support the AICS funded project entitled ‘’Multisectorial intervention aimed at improving health conditions in the woredas of Chifra and Hamer in the Afar and South Ethiopia Regions’’.  Specifically, the engineering interns will be based at the construction sites and support Deputy Project Managers (DPM) and will be responsible for the following tasks under the close supervision and guidance of the Deputy Project Manager.Follow-up adherence towards HSSE requirementsAssist in supervising the works on-site on a daily basis.Assist the DPM in facilitation of monthly meetings;  collect feedback; and prepare reports. Support the DPM on site visit arrangements and engagement of stakeholders. Technical tasks: Assist DPM in the planning of projects and scheduling of tasks. Assist in ensuring the documents are prepared to meet the quality standard requirements. Assist in timely delivery of the expected outputs. Provide assistance to the DPM during measurements of the executed works and preparation of take-off sheetsAssist in the supervision of construction works on a daily basis Assist in preparing daily site logs and health & safety logs.Assist in carrying out an inspection of works and recording such inspection at specific milestones during the life of the construction in line with the projects’ specifications. Assist in witnessing and recording quality control checks (such as concrete slump test, sampling of cubes, crushing of cubes, spacing/number/size and cover of reinforcement, etc., vibrating of concrete, etc.). Assist in the preparation of site progress reports including images and videos as required.Assist in following up on project progress versus planned schedule and raise any deviation with supervisors. Assist in coordinating the team effort to complete any task as would be required and appropriate if assigned.2. Training components and learning elementsThe intern will be exposed to practical learning on the site with the supervision of a senior person on site. Moreover, the intern will have access to UNOPS’ training opportunities and learning platform. 3. Participation in missions or training coursesThe intern will take online courses available on the intranet and attend workshops related to the infrastructure field

Addis Ababa
CIFA ONLUS
Background CIFA ONLUS (International Center for Childhood and family) is an international NGO working to contribute to improving the living situation of the rural and urban poor and destitute children and family in Ethiopia. It is an Italian based not for profit organization established in 1980 through a group of families committed to promote and support the principle that every child, wherever coming from, has the right to be grown up surrounded by the love of a family. It is over 35 years of commitment in protecting the rights of the most vulnerable children and working in Ethiopia for over 10 years. CIFA works in migration and environmental protection sectors, supports the access to primary and secondary education, especially for girls, fights against the worst form of discrimination and supports women’s economic empowerment. In its 35 years of services, we have accomplished many growth steps towards our mission: by being acknowledged as NGO in 2002, it has become a leader in child’s rights advocacy. Since that date, our mission has changed: it has been working hard not only to support couples throughout their adoption project but also to prevent children from being abandoned and exploited. CIFA has been fighting to ensure children’s access to basic education and improve their living conditions in their countries of origin. CIFA implemented successfully the projects run in the period from January 01, 2023 to December 31, 2023 with a total annual budget/expenditures level of 22M Funds had been received by different Donors such as AICS (Italian Agency for Development Cooperation), FREEDOM FUND and Ministry of interior. Scope of Audit The auditor shall determine whether the financial statements of the CIFA (for the year beginning on January 01, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2023 are presented fairly in all material respects in conformity with the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) The auditor shall also determine whether the financial statements is presented fairly in all material respects in relation to the CIFA's finance management policies and its stakeholders (Government of Ethiopia and donors) requirement and consideration are taken as a whole. Accounting, Financial Reporting and Audit Arrangements The locations of accounting records to be audited are available at CIFA Ethiopia head office in Addis Ababa. Requirements for External Audit The requirements for the external audit of CIFA will include the following: Examination of the financial statements according to the IPSAS requirement applicable to Ethiopia and issue of an opinion thereon.Preparation of a memorandum on the review of internal accounting controls and other matters arising from the audit which should be brought to the attention of the CIFA Management. Presentation to the CIFA Management of the audit report and findings.  Signature of the audit report on the financial statements under the name of the firm. Preparation and Submission of Proposal Please provide the following information in your proposal: Provide a description of your firm (staff size, number of professionals, industries served,etc.)Describe engagements your firm currently conducts in the not-for-profit sector. Include a list of not- for-profit clients that you believe are comparable to our organization in size, mission focus and complexity. Describe the level of experience of the individuals who would be assigned to our account. Describe your firm’s basic approach to performing an audit and the resulting advantages that will accrue to our agency. Include description of the activities undertaken by your firm to promote /ensure audit quality. The reporting for the audit will be in English. Selection and Scoring Criteria CIFA will assess proposals based on the following Technical and Financial criteria: Overall capabilities of the firm (25%) Affiliation with worldwide firm–nature of professional quality assurance and other interactions to ensure that international auditing standards are maintained as they are evolving. (5%)Experience in audit of not-for-profit organizations and/or local government entities managing (5%)Number of partners and professional staff; partner-staff ratio, ability to substitute staff at similar levels of qualifications and experience if necessary (5%)Types of clients/sectors, number of large clients/clients spread (not overly reliant on few clients) (5%)Feedback on performance from other clients (5%) Professional team assigned (30%) Organization of team (lead partner, review partner, number of manager-level staff, auditor-in-charge, and junior staff) (15%)The CV of lead partner, review partner, manager(s), auditor in charge – professional and academic qualifications, years of external audit experience, recent professional development activities, experience with audit of not-for-profit entities, experience with auditing against international financial reporting standards, experience with auditing organizations managing similar funds; (15%) Proposed methodology (10%) Risk assessment methodology (2%)Balance between reviews of controls and substantive testing (2%)Detailed work schedule and time taken to complete the assignment (2%)Approach to reviewing the financial system (2%)Proposed interaction with internal audit function (2%) Price and Cost (35%) Proposed fee (25%)Relationship to the number of hours (should be neither excessive nor low that the quality of the audit or ability of the firm to deliver within the fee is doubted) (5%)Estimated out-of-pocket expenses (5%) The technical component of the proposal should address the technical criteria above. The financial proposal (for fee and estimated “out of pocket” expenses) must be supported with an appropriate breakdown analysis. Technical and financial components of the proposal must be put and sealed in separate envelops and should be clearly marked as “Financial Proposal” and “Technical Proposal”. Scheduling and Staffing of Engagement Identify the engagement team which would be performing our audit and include a resume of the qualifications and experience for partners, managers and staff. Indicate the expected timing and completion of the audit and the expected delivery of the financial statements and management letter. Other Proposal Instructions Bidders are expected to examine the specifications and all instructions contained in this ToR. The proposals must be signed and stamped by a duly authorized representative.

Addis Ababa
IL SOLE ONLUS
Il Sole Onlus is looking to hire an Administrative and Financial Officer (AFO) to support the project “Vocational training for the empowerment of vulnerable youth in Addis Ababa” co-funded by the Italian Agency for Development and Cooperation (AICS). Il Sole Onlus Il Sole Onlus is an Italian NGO dedicated to the protection of the rights of children and of the most vulnerable groups. It has been active since 1997 and currently operates in Ethiopia, India and Italy with projects that support children and women in vulnerable conditions. Il Sole Onlus is actively working in Addis Abeba (Ethiopia) in collaboration with the local NGO IFSO (Integrated Family Service Organization) and local authorities to implement social projects for the protection of abused children. The two organizations manage two foster homes in the city of Addis Ababa, where most of the activities are implemented. The project The Initiative "Vocational training for the empowerment of vulnerable youth in Addis Ababa" intends to improve the living conditions of young people between 15 and 29 years of age who are unemployed and socially vulnerable, homeless, or in extreme hardship.  To provide an immediate response to the “emergency” of the Street Children, the Initiative provides for the construction of a reception structure (Youth Centre - YC). The young people housed in the YC will receive medical, psychological/psychiatric assistance. In collaboration with the governmental centres for vocational training (TVET) in Addis Ababa, the youths housed in the YC will be able to access vocational training and, later, will be supported in their job search. Mutual aid groups managed by peer educators (young people who have received special training) will be created to facilitate the integration of new youths in the YC and support them in their journey. Furthermore, the Initiative will provide capacity building in terms of human and material resources to selected TVET centres in Addis Ababa, to improve the quality of the training services offered and increase the reception capacity of these centres. The activity focuses on capacity-building for the TVET trainers and awareness-raising sessions to improve their capacity to include vulnerable youths in vocational training. Finally, the Initiative foresees the carrying out of a series of awareness raising and advocacy activities to sensitise strategic stakeholders and the general public on the Street Children phenomenon. This project is co-funded by AICS and implemented by Il Sole Onlus in partnership with AGENZIA MISSIONARIA EVANGELO PER LE NAZIONI (AMEN), Integrated Family Services Organization (IFSO), Ethiopian Assemblies of God Church Aid and Development Association (EAGC-ADA). ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL OFFICERThe Administrative and Financial Officer (AFO) reports to the Project Manager and interacts with all the other staff members such as: the Project Officer, the Administrator at HQ and the representatives of the NGOs partners. He/she will also interact with service providers and local companies for the procurement of goods and services under this project. Job Summary: The AFO is responsible for the administrative and financial tasks of the project. He/she will assist the Project Officer and the Project Manager to ensure that the office is managed effectively and according to the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation procedures and regulations, especially from an administrative and financial point of view.Duties and Responsibilities: Admin and accountancy: s/he will be responsible for all aspects relating to finance, including budgetary and accounting elements, as well as the mission cash flow. S/he will be responsible for: registration of expenditures in the accountancy system; cash counts; cash and bank reconciliation on daily basis; payment of salaries to local staff; payment of service providers; procurement; diligent preparation and filing of hard copies and digital copies of admin documents; preparation of financial reports according to AICS guidelines; preparation of fund requests to HQ;  preparation of monthly reports for the Project Manager about the financial status of the project and expenditure forecast when requested. Logistics: S/he will manage the project assets inventory; s/he will monitor all contracts (travel insurances, office insurance, office lease contract etc.) and s/he will supervise the maintenance of furniture, equipment, vehicles. S/he will organize and supervise customs clearance and shipments when needs arise. Finally, s/he will support the logistics of special events e.g. seminars, workshops, retreats. Human Resources management: S/he will be responsible for the administrative management of the local team (extension/termination of contracts), for the definition/updating of procedures and HR management tools in accordance with labor regulations in Ethiopia and the HR policies of Il Sole Onlus. S/he will also support the Italian and local teams to guarantee follow-up checklists of documents needed for the missions of international staff. Administrative and legal management: S/he will supervise administrative records and guarantee that the status and functioning of the mission are in legal accordance with the requirements of the country. S/he will be the referent person for the governmental audits. Representation: S/he will represent the association in its relations with partners and authorities with regard to the financial and administrative management of the NGO. Coordination: S/he will centralize and diffuse information within the mission and to headquarters for all financial, administrative, legal and human resources aspects of the mission, and consolidate the internal and external reporting for these domains.Position type: Full time, 1 year contract (renewable). Level: Senior Period: November 2023

Addis Ababa
Immigration and Citizenship Service
Background CRVS stands for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics. Civil Registration (CR) system is used to register and provide Certification on vital events, such as births, deaths (Including Cause of Death), marriages, divorces and Adoption while Vital statistics (VS) are the statistical yield under the civil registration system.  The individual information, in the civil registration records, is assembled in order to create vital statistics for the population. A well-functioning CRVS system aims to: Secure individuals with recognition of their legal identity and ensure rights of access to public services, social protection and human rights; Generate essential statistical information that decision-makers depend on for policy formulation, planning and implementation, and monitoring, and Permit the understanding of the prevalence, distribution and causes of mortality, as well as identify health inequalities and priorities. Currently, the CRVS system in Ethiopia involves several actors. The FDRE Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS) is responsible for coordination, standardization of procedures and practices, and technical support. The twelve regions and two city administrations of Civil Registration Agencies are responsible for vital events registration and issuing of certification. In addition, there are federal registration organizations such as the Agency for Refugee and Returnee Affairs (ARRA), Ministry of Defense (MoD), Ethiopian Shipping Lines and Ethiopian Missions abroad. The Ministry of Health (MoH) and Regional Health Bureaus (RHBs) are responsible for community and health facility birth notifications. The Ethiopian Statistics Service (ESS) is mandated to produce vital statistics. The current registration system is paper based almost in the whole country and the few available technological solutions varies among regions and all of them are interregnum by design, which are not interoperable each other. Integration of civil registry with other public and private sector systems allow exchange of selected data, verifying individual’s identity, improve public and private service delivery and increase efficiency. The data sharing and transmission is not real time and computerized, there is delay on process of transmitting and sharing the data. Therefore, with a financial assistance from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, the Immigration and Citizenship Service requires a well experienced consultant to conduct a baseline study in order to develop a standardized, interoperable, and cost effective smart CRVS Information Systems and Data Centre Design and Planning. Scope of Work Base line application development Analyze technological readiness of CRVS system in EthiopiaAnalyze telecom service and electric power coverage throughout the countryAnalyze local technology vendors capabilityRe-define long term vision for CRVS digitalizationDevelop a business case for CRVS digitalizationDefine the CRVS Business ArchitectureConduct on As-IS assessment of the CRVS landscapeIdentify CRVS digitalization opportunities and limitationsDocument the Target CRVS processDefine the CRVS Information RequirementsDefine Target System ArchitectureDefine System Requirements Scope of work For Data Centre Design and Planning Conceptual design options The Consultant shall provide at a minimum two (2) Conceptual Design Options with a report of the associated Pros and Cons of each design. This deliverable will include diagrams, narratives, and recommendations depicting a conceptual, logical and physical IT design for a Tier 4 Data Center. The design should balance security, system administration, budget, high availability, maximized revenue, and redundancy, taking into account the current environment, ICS CRVS requirements, and industry current best practices.  Detailed Design Plan ICS will choose or modify the Conceptual Design Option to be further designed into a Detailed Design Plan. The Detailed Design Plan will include: Modelling & Simulation Electrical/Power Quality Design Mechanical/Cooling Design Architectural & Civil Design Data Center White Space Design Network & Connectivity DesignSecurity & Access Control Design Fire Protection Design NOC & DC Management Design

Addis Ababa
Immigration and Citizenship Service
BackgroundCRVS stands for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics. Civil Registration (CR) system is used to register and provide Certification on vital events, such as births, deaths (Including Cause of Death), marriages, divorces and Adoption while Vital statistics (VS) are the statistical yield under the civil registration system.  The individual information, in the civil registration records, is assembled in order to create vital statistics for the population. A well-functioning CRVS system aims to: Secure individuals with recognition of their legal identity and ensure rights of access to public services, social protection and human rights; Generate essential statistical information that decision-makers depend on for policy formulation, planning and implementation, and monitoring, and Permit the understanding of the prevalence, distribution and causes of mortality, as well as identify health inequalities and priorities. Currently, the CRVS system in Ethiopia involves several actors. The FDRE Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS) is responsible for coordination, standardization of procedures and practices, and technical support. The twelve regions and two city administrations of Civil Registration Agencies are responsible for vital events registration and issuing of certification. In addition, there are federal registration organizations such as the Agency for Refugee and Returnee Affairs (ARRA), Ministry of Defense (MoD), Ethiopian Shipping Lines and Ethiopian Missions abroad. The Ministry of Health (MoH) and Regional Health Bureaus (RHBs) are responsible for community and health facility birth notifications. The Ethiopian Statistics Service (ESS) is mandated to produce vital statistics. Ethiopia has ratified international and continental documents with regard to rights of women and children. It has also enacted a lot of national laws to promote and respect the rights of women and children. Thus, the data generated through the CRVS system is important to enforce the provisions enshrined in women and children related legal and policy frame works. Therefore, with a financial assistance from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, the Immigration and Citizenship Service requires a well experienced consultant to conduct a gender Analysis of the CRVS system in Ethiopia. Objectives Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the current CRVS systems in terms of gender mainstreaming in planning, implementation, M&E and reporting;Identify challenges, gender roles and attitudes that may affect the equal use of CRVS services by beneficiaries, especially by women and girls;Analyse national and regional institutional practices and response capacities of key stakeholders in CRVS (including MoH and ESS) in providing gender responsive services.Analyse the human resource of ICS and regional /city administration Civil Registration Agencies that engages in civil registration disaggregated by sex.Analyse the women empowerment process and women in power in ICS and regional states/ city administration agencies. Scope of the Work Civil registration is conducted in 12 regional states and 2 city administrations. There are more than 19000 kebeles (lower administrative units) of which 90% kebeles are registering in the country. The gender analysis will cover a sample of the above mentioned regions and city administrations and 27 refugee camps under 6 branch offices of refugees and returnees service. Methods of data collection for the Gender Analysis The consulting firm is required to propose the most appropriate methods for the data collection using qualitative method and sampling frames and units to be employed. It also has to provide representative samples from each administrative structure. Major Duties and Responsibilities of the Consultant Company Conduct a literature review of relevant documents that provide an understanding of gender issues with regard to vital events registration in Ethiopia including refugee. Develop a gender analysis strategy in detail by: Designing data collection methodology and tools for the study qualitative methods;  Developing research questions and the methods and tools to address the questions;  Designing the approach and process for data analysis and submission of draft and final reports; Develop an action plan with clear timeline, pre-testing, training or orientation schedule and travel arrangements, data collection, analysis, reporting, validation workshop and final submission. Develop a data analysis framework against the main research questions and process to verify findings with technical working group and then undertake the analysis and verification processes; Prepare first draft baseline report; Present preliminary findings to the concerned CRVS technical committees Produce a final report Key considerationThe consulting firm should take reasonable sample taking into consideration the host communities, pastoralists, urban and rural dwellers and refugee camps. Estimated duration of contract The contract will be for 45 days from the date of agreement concluded.