Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Development Aid
Countries: Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: Development Aid
Closing date: 16 Jun 2025
Our client, an innovative international technology company deeply ingrained in Africa's dynamic tech ecosystem, seeks a visionary Chief Financial Officer to drive its financial trajectory. With a commitment to digital transformation and a pioneering organizational culture, this role is pivotal in shaping the continent's technological future.
Responsibilities:
Spearhead strategic financial guidance to propel company growth, orchestrating key financial operations.
Lead and mentor finance and accounting teams across diverse entities, fostering collaboration and excellence.
Navigate complex international finance landscapes, harmonizing local operations with global standards, overseeing audits, and ensuring financial compliance.
Develop and execute financial strategies to optimize cash flow, enhancing overall financial stability.
Leverage expertise in tax regulations to sculpt the company's tax position and ensure compliance.
Collaborate closely with CEOs and leadership, providing strategic insights and guidance.
Commit to driving the company's growth over the next 5 years, aligning financial strategies with long-term objectives.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or related field required. MBA with a finance focus preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of CFO experience in a multinational setting, with familiarity in (South) African and European regulatory environments.
Demonstrated leadership in managing diverse finance teams.
Proficiency in navigating cross-border transactions and financial operations in East and South Africa.
Strong tech-savviness to facilitate digital transition in finance operations.
Proven ability to drive cost-saving initiatives and financial structuring.
How to applyApplications and updated CVs should be submitted to [email protected] under the title: DRS CFO - East Africa. Due to the high number of applications received via the DevelopmentAid website, we can reply to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that the above requirements can be modified during the recruitment process according to the client's procedures.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Development Aid
Countries: Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: Development Aid
Closing date: 27 Jun 2024
We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer with a commitment to digital transformation and a pioneering organizational culture, shaping the East African technological future.
Responsibilities:
Spearhead strategic financial guidance to propel company growth, orchestrating key financial operations.
Lead and mentor finance and accounting teams across diverse entities, fostering collaboration and excellence.
Navigate complex international finance landscapes, harmonizing local operations with global standards, overseeing audits, and ensuring financial compliance.
Develop and execute financial strategies to optimize cash flow, enhancing overall financial stability.
Leverage expertise in tax regulations to sculpt the company's tax position and ensure compliance.
Collaborate closely with CEOs and leadership, providing strategic insights and guidance.
Commit to driving the company's growth over the next 5 years, aligning financial strategies with long-term objectives.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or related field required. MBA with a finance focus preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of CFO experience in a multinational setting, with familiarity in (East) African and European regulatory environments.
Demonstrated leadership in managing diverse finance teams.
Proficiency in navigating cross-border transactions and financial operations in East Africa.
Strong tech-savviness to facilitate digital transition in finance operations.
Proven ability to drive cost-saving initiatives and financial structuring.
How to applyApplications and updated CVs should be submitted to [email protected] under the title: DRS CFO - East Africa. Due to the high number of applications received via the DevelopmentAid website, we can reply to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that the above requirements can be modified during the recruitment process according to the client's procedures.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Farm Radio International
Countries: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: Farm Radio International
Closing date: 31 May 2024
BACKGROUND
Farm Radio International is a Canadian organization that has been working since 1979 to harness the power of radio to meet the needs of small-scale farmers. We work with more than 1,300 radio organizations located in more than 37 African countries to fight poverty and food insecurity. With the benefit of FRI resources and training, our broadcasting partners deliver practical, relevant, and timely information to tens of millions of farmers, including women farmers. We also work with a range of partners to implement radio projects that address specific development challenges and community needs.
Farm Radio International has a network of more than 1,300 radio partners across sub-Saharan Africa, who are supported with information and training resources, services, and opportunities to improve the quality and quantity of radio programming for rural audiences. One of these resources is Barza Wire, an online news service sharing stories about rural communities and small-scale farmers in Africa, published bi-weekly. Each edition shares 3 news stories (500-700 words), which are written by freelance journalists from across Africa. Barza Wire is published at wire.farmradio.fm and is shared by email with more than 7,000 subscribers. Another one of these resources is our Script packs, comprising interview and drama scripts, backgrounders, radio spots, and other information documents. These are about 3,000 words in length and are found at scripts.farmradio.fm
Radio Resources values
All of our resources focus on family farmers and rural people. We strive to represent the innovations, solutions, opinions, and concerns of rural people in order to provide them with accessible information that is useful to them. We are particularly interested in promoting environmentally-sustainable agricultural practices, especially those whose effectiveness has been proven by African family farmers, as well as best practices for good health, food security, and advancing gender equality.
We strive to represent the voices of women and men. We research and produce our work in a way that highlights the work of women as farmers, as well as community leaders, public servants, etc. We strive to cover issues that rural women consider important, but we also explicitly seek female and male sources for all stories.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
In collaboration with the Resource Coordinator,
Coordination of assignments
Identify, from a list of FRI-trained / approved writers, someone available / interested to write on the topic assigned, in the country identified, within the timeline.
Communicate this name & contact info to FRI's Resource Coordinator, who will draft the contract.
There will be 4-6 resources to assign per month.
Offer feedback to the writer on their pitch document
Follow up with the writer to ensure that the script or story is on topic and will be received before the deadline. Ensure a photo will also be shared.
Editing
With the writer, review, edit, and fact-check scripts and stories produced by anglophone writers until it is publishable. It can then be shared with the Resource Coordinator for separate rounds of review and editing before the story is translated and published.
Ensure scripts and stories are written in a style that is easily read on air and that values rural people, particularly women.
There will be 4-6 items per month to edit.
Writer recruitment and training
As necessary, identify potential writers, particularly women, in key countries of FRI operation to contribute.
As necessary, support online writer training.
The editor may also be asked to support the revision of other documents, including Broadcaster how-to guides.
QUALIFICATIONS
Hold a diploma in journalism or communications or any other related training
3+ years of professional experience in journalism
Excellent ability to write and revise texts in English
Fluency in English, both orally and in writing
Experience in capacity building and coaching of journalists
Good command of writing for radio
Excellent command and monitoring of African agricultural and rural news
Excellent command of IT tools, including good familiarity with WhatsApp
Excellent time management skills, with a good ability to work independently and in a team remotely
Demonstrate interpersonal skills and openness
Previous experience supervising and managing a team of freelance journalists (an important asset)
Knowledge of gender issues, agriculture, rural development, environment, health.
How to applyAPPLICATIONS
FRI values ​​diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all candidates that meet the qualifications. Women, people with disabilities and members of other equity-seeking or marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of the recruitment process.
FRI also participates in the inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (https://misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org/). As such, upon hire, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation at the time of departure. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
If you wish to apply for this position, please send the following to [email protected] indicating the job title "Editor" in the subject line and include:

CV and cover letter


Three writing samples


Rate for editing a 500-700 word story and for editing a 3000-word radio script
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
HelpAge International
Countries: Ethiopia, Mozambique, United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: HelpAge International
Closing date: 5 May 2024
Location: Tanzania, Ethiopia and Mozambique are preferred duty stations
Department: Programmes
Reporting to: Global Programme Manager-Social Protection
Contract: Three (3) years with possibility of extension depending on funding and performance
About HelpAge
HelpAge International works with partners and a diverse global network of more than 170 organisations over 90 countries, supporting millions of older people to live safe, dignified, and healthy lives. Through our partnership and collaborations, we work to ensure the inclusion of older people across society and strive to deliver a just and fair world for everyone, whatever their age.
About the Job
Working closely with the Global Programme Manager-Social Protection, this position will work as part of HelpAge Programme staff to support a culture and practice of reliable planning, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and reporting. This includes developing, updating and coordinating monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities and events within the ROAR Programme and among HelpAge partners, building the capacity of HelpAge staff, network members and partners in M&E, and promoting MEAL knowledge transfer internally and externally. The position will ensure that MEAL systems and capacity building effectively serve HelpAge, Network members and partners in the four countries, adhering to HelpAge guidelines and policies.
Key areas for impact/influence and responsibilities
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordination Officer will be responsible for the development and implementation of the ROAR programme’s performance tools for effective programme delivery in the four countries implementing ROAR programme.
They will be the focal point to assist technical managers in the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and learning aspect of their respective programmes and build the capacity of field staff in effective use of the data management tools and reporting templates including KoBo Collect. The position will be responsible for generating periodic programme implementing reports and assessment reports.
MEAL Tool Development and Data Management
Develop and implement a robust monitoring and evaluation system that will ensure tracking of project/ programme results at different levels (outputs, outcomes and impact).
Develop an integrated database of the ROAR programme and ensure accountability through regular data updates, data integrity and working in collaboration with the data processors.
Work with programme officers and managers to ensure the collection of relevant and appropriate data needed for an effective MEAL system which will be utilized in monitoring strengths, weaknesses and gaps in existing projects/ programs and services and for reporting on donor commitments.
Develop the data collection tools for the ROAR programme.
Incorporate field and technical team feedback to ensure the continuous improvement of data management systems within the programme and country the position is based.
Monitoring and Reporting
Maintain and update the overall ROAR indicator tracker based on submissions from the Programme Managers for the ROAR Programme
Work closely with the Global Programme Manager-Social Protection to ensure that feedback to county offices implementing the programme is within time.
Develop M&E plans for all projects and proposals and ensure the same is followed up during implementation.
Ensure ROAR programme had updated work-plan and performance management plan (PMPs) in tandem with all approved proposals, regularly reviewing and updating as needed.
Carry out data quality assessments/ audits regularly for MEAL data based on agreed indicators to guide decision making.
Provide alert to the respective programme officers/ managers and Global Programme Manager-Social Protection on corrective actions required to avoid delays in implementation, including flagging operational issues and risks requiring timely actions.
Review quarterly progress reports from partners and ensure they have evidence to back-up and provide feedback to the respective staff.
Collate/ prepare regional reports related to internal reporting such as the quarterly and annual reports.
Ensure that cross cutting issues such as participation, gender, age and disability are effectively addressed/ mainstreamed in all project implementations as part of ensuring accountability according to HelpAge SADD framework.
Assessments, Surveys and Evaluation
Liaise with the Global Programme Manager-Social Protection to ensure that ROAR and all new and ongoing projects adhere to accountability requirements by initiating end of programme and learning evaluation and conducting relevant evaluations for ongoing projects to meet HelpAge standards.
Assist in coordinating assessments, evaluations and performance evaluation tasks including planning and reporting on the same.
Assist in the development of TOR for external surveys and consultant recruitments/ selection.
Assist in coordinating the review all survey reports prepared to ensure quality and accurate reporting.
Learning, Accountability and Capacity Building
Ensure the regional ROAR Results Framework is regularly updated and give support to regional programme staff on data collection, analysis and update of country specific Results Framework.
Provide relevant evidence for learning from projects.
Share learning and provide constructive comments to colleagues in order to ensure programme quality.
Ensure Sex, Age, Disability Disaggregated Data (SADD), Accountability and Gender standards are consistently adhered in programme delivery.
Build capacity of staff through training to ensure adoption of new data monitoring tools and quality of data collected.
Keep abreast of new approaches and tools on M&E and provide training to HelpAge staff as requested. Enable staff to monitor and evaluate their own efforts, gather relevant data and produce required progress reports.
Regularly collect data on and analyse the Complaints Reporting and Feedback Mechanism (CRFM) accountability data to facilitate quality improvement.
Skills and experience required
Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Demography, Development Studies.
Demonstrated experience in data processing and management of large-scale surveys.
Demonstrated experience of statistical packages and/ or data analysis software (e.g., KoBo Collect, SPSS, Excel, Epi Info, SMART, STAT 01) and advanced computer skills (word-processing, spread sheets, and databases) are a must.
At least 4 years’ direct experience in a position of monitoring and evaluation of large-scale projects.
Strong experience in conducting a research study including the entire evaluation cycle, from design and formulation to implementation, analysis and presentation of results and recommendations.
Must be result focused and be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a multi-cultural team environment.
Strong analytical skills.
Technical knowledge and experience in implementation of gender and disability sensitive approaches is a plus.
Basic knowledge of Accountability Standards and Humanitarian principles including the Code of Conduct, Protection of beneficiaries, Age and Disability Inclusion in Humanitarian activities.
Key Behavioural Competencies
At HelpAge International, we believe in the importance of empowering our people to be change makers and leaders at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our values, challenging themselves every day to identify issues that are most important to older persons and their communities, and to make an impact that matters.
In addition, as an HelpAge employee you are expected to:
Working Collaboratively with Others: Work collaboratively, building mutual trust and respect, with external organisations and partners to achieve our strategic aims and objectives; being accountable for the work we do together.
Adaptability and Flexibility: Adapt to new directions or opportunities arising within the organisation and in our work area; being flexible in our role, constantly using the feedback to learn more and evolve further.
Supporting and Facilitating Change: Lead behavioural and cultural change through embracing a supportive, collaborative and highly inclusive environment where everybody feels supported, respected and engaged.
Extend HelpAge’s Reach and Impact: Extend HelpAge’s reach and impact by creating and identifying new business development opportunities and building relationships with new partners.
Diversity and Inclusion: Lead and promote a culture of including the voices of older people across our support, convening and thought leadership roles, in a way that is transformative, empowering and highly inclusive of those marginalised by gender, economic status, disability and other factors of discrimination.
Leading Others (for managers): Demonstrate strong leadership to own unit/department and manage people in a well and reputable manner. Create an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
Safeguarding
HelpAge International is committed to safeguarding the communities with which we work, our partners, staff and any others who we come into contact with. The post holder will also be responsible for:
Preventing harm and abuse from our people, operations and programmes to anyone that encounters our work.
Reporting all safeguarding incidents you see, hear, hear about or suspect, using our internal reporting mechanism.
Complying with all safeguarding framework policies and practices.
Completing mandatory training courses relating to our safeguarding policy framework and complying with HR vetting procedures.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
All employments at HelpAge International will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include misconduct disclosure schemes and terrorism finance checks.
How to applyInterested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their CV & Cover Letter to [email protected] the deadline of 5 May 2024. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Farm Radio International
Countries: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania
Organization: Farm Radio International
Closing date: 31 May 2024
BACKGROUND
Farm Radio International is a Canadian organization that has been working since 1979 to harness the power of radio to meet the needs of small-scale farmers. We work with more than 1,300 radio organizations located in more than 37 African countries to fight poverty and food insecurity. With the benefit of FRI resources and training, our broadcasting partners deliver practical, relevant, and timely information to tens of millions of farmers, including women farmers. We also work with a range of partners to implement radio projects that address specific development challenges and community needs.
Farm Radio International has a network of more than 1,300 radio partners across sub-Saharan Africa, who are supported with information and training resources, services, and opportunities to improve the quality and quantity of radio programming for rural audiences. One of these resources is Barza Wire, an online news service sharing stories about rural communities and small-scale farmers in Africa, published bi-weekly. Each edition shares 3 news stories (500-700 words), which are written by freelance journalists from across Africa. Barza Wire is published at wire.farmradio.fm and is shared by email with more than 7,000 subscribers. Another one of these resources is our Script packs, comprising interview and drama scripts, backgrounders, radio spots, and other information documents. These are about 3,000 words in length and are found at scripts.farmradio.fm
Radio Resources values
All of our resources focus on family farmers and rural people. We strive to represent the innovations, solutions, opinions, and concerns of rural people in order to provide them with accessible information that is useful to them. We are particularly interested in promoting environmentally-sustainable agricultural practices, especially those whose effectiveness has been proven by African family farmers, as well as best practices for good health, food security, and advancing gender equality.
We strive to represent the voices of women and men. We research and produce our work in a way that highlights the work of women as farmers, as well as community leaders, public servants, etc. We strive to cover issues that rural women consider important, but we also explicitly seek female and male sources for all stories.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
In collaboration with the Resource Coordinator,
Coordination of assignments
Identify, from a list of FRI-trained / approved writers, someone available / interested to write on the topic assigned, in the country identified, within the timeline.
Communicate this name & contact info to FRI's Resource Coordinator, who will draft the contract.
There will be 4-6 resources to assign per month.
Offer feedback to the writer on their pitch document
Follow up with the writer to ensure that the script or story is on topic and will be received before the deadline. Ensure a photo will also be shared.
Editing
With the writer, review, edit, and fact-check scripts and stories produced by anglophone writers until it is publishable. It can then be shared with the Resource Coordinator for separate rounds of review and editing before the story is translated and published.
Ensure scripts and stories are written in a style that is easily read on air and that values rural people, particularly women.
There will be 4-6 items per month to edit.
Writer recruitment and training
As necessary, identify potential writers, particularly women, in key countries of FRI operation to contribute.
As necessary, support online writer training.
The editor may also be asked to support the revision of other documents, including Broadcaster how-to guides.
QUALIFICATIONS
Hold a diploma in journalism or communications or any other related training
3+ years of professional experience in journalism
Excellent ability to write and revise texts in English
Fluency in English, both orally and in writing
Experience in capacity building and coaching of journalists
Good command of writing for radio
Excellent command and monitoring of African agricultural and rural news
Excellent command of IT tools, including good familiarity with WhatsApp
Excellent time management skills, with a good ability to work independently and in a team remotely
Demonstrate interpersonal skills and openness
Previous experience supervising and managing a team of freelance journalists (an important asset)
Knowledge of gender issues, agriculture, rural development, environment, health.
How to applyAPPLICATIONS
FRI values ​​diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all candidates that meet the qualifications. Women, people with disabilities and members of other equity-seeking or marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of the recruitment process.
FRI also participates in the inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (https://misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org/). As such, upon hire, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation at the time of departure. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
If you wish to apply for this position, please send the following to [email protected] indicating the job title "Editor" in the subject line and include:

CV and cover letter


Three writing samples


Rate for editing a 500-700 word story and for editing a 3000-word radio script
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

Gambela
Amref Health Africa
About Us Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organization, currently implementing more than 150 programs which directly reach more than 20 million people across 35 countries in Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref has fully-fledged offices in Ethiopia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Senegal, South Sudan, and Zambia; eleven advocacy and fundraising offices in Europe and North America; and a staff complement of over 1,500. The Ethiopia Country office is registered in 2002 and operational for more than two decades. Currently, we are operational in all regions of Ethiopia with more than 300 staffs and wide portfolio of PHC, RMNCAYH-N, Youth Development, WASH and DPC including NTDs. Our vision is to bring about ‘Lasting health change in Africa’, by supporting Ethiopia’s vision of healthy, productive and prosperous society.  We believe that the power to transform Africa's health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care.Job Summary The Project Officer, Will support the planning, co-ordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Operation Sight Initiative trachoma project in the Gambella refugee Camp.Duties and Responsibilities: Project ManagementIn collaboration with project staff, refugee camps, regional, zonal and Woreda staff, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the TT surgery implementation in the Gambella refugee camps.Coordinates stakeholders and play an active role in the development of annual operational plans and quarter action plans of trachoma project of the regions by refugees campHe/She is also responsible to lead the scheduling and sequencing of the planned activities in consultation with partners.Manage project resources (financial and property) and coordinate, supervise and provide technical support to the project staff for satisfactory and timely implementation of the planned projects activities;Play a coordination role towards the elimination of trachoma by engaging all partners working at in refugee camps and RHB levels to ensure the project is contributing to the trachoma elimination interventions.It is the role of the project officer to lead the TT surgery service provision maintained to reach the elimination targets using static and outreach approaches in the camps.Provide programmatic and technical guidance and direction to TT surgery team that include health sector focal points.Identify project risks wherever they exist and manage them as agreed.Facilitate timely submission of monthly, quarterly, annual and any other reports of projects to concerned stakeholders and the donor.Quality AssuranceWork closely with the country office M&E team to implement the use of Monitoring,Evaluation & Learning (MEL) systems and processes that measure and demonstrate programs’ performance & strategic impact and promote evidence-based decision-making.Ensure and support the program quality through surgical quality audit, surgical outcome assessment joint supportive supervision and data verification approaches in consultation with the supervisor to ensure the program quality assurance.Support capacity building of partner staff in collaboration with Program team on use of monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning systems/tools.Contribute to the development of quality assurance and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, including baseline data, aimed at improving the quality and quantity of the service delivery of trachoma elimination projects in area.Accountable for development and submission of timely high quality and analytical progress reports (narrative and financial) of the project.Maintain updated / analyzed project data for sharing and learningDocument and share innovation, best practices and/or case studies that demonstrate progress towards achieving project objectives through formal reports and relevant formal and/or informal platforms.Partnership, Advocacy and RepresentationWork with partner organizations to identify issues that require advocacy interventions and facilitate necessary linkages/networks to support trachoma elimination programsSupport partner organizations to identify issues that require advocacy interventions and facilitate linkages and networksFinancial and Resource ManagementPrepare annual financial budgets per Woreda and monitor expenditure against these,Ensure financial output is in line with the program delivery and justify if any deviation from the expected level.Compliance and ReportingIn coordination with the Project team, provides leadership, coordination and guidance to the team for the timely development of annual work plans and reports (quarterly, annual) ensuring high quality and in conformity to organizational and donor requirements.Team ContributionEnsure effective communication and conflict resolution mechanisms that promotes teamwork performanceConstructively contribute and collaborate with all colleagues, while strengthening intra and Inter departmental collaboration for efficiencyPerform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
Amref Health Africa
About Us  Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organization, currently implementing more than 150 programs which directly reach more than 20 million people across 35 countries in Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref has fully-fledged offices in Ethiopia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Senegal, South Sudan, and Zambia; eleven advocacy and fundraising offices in Europe and North America; and a staff complement of over 1,500. The Ethiopia Country office is registered in 2002 and operational for more than two decades. Currently, we are operational in all regions of Ethiopia with more than 300 staffs and wide portfolio of PHC, RMNCAYH-N, Youth Development, WASH and DPC including NTDs. Our vision is to bring about ‘Lasting health change in Africa’, by supporting Ethiopia’s vision of healthy, productive and prosperous society.  We believe that the power to transform Africa's health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care. Job Summary:  Under the supervision of the Admin and logistic Manager, the Safety and Security Officer will perform the following duties: He/ she is in charge of managing the organization's security strategy, guidelines, policies, and procedures, collaborating with field operational staff and third-party providers and identifying security risks concerns; and developing responding plans at varying risk levels.  All Amref employees are expected to work in accordance with the Amref’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.  General Responsibilities Develop and implement the AMREF Security Management Systems and Procedures at national level Review AMREF Security Management Systems and Procedures and revise based on changes to the context Provide SMT with strategic advice based on changes to the context Ensure all staff, are fully aware of security context of the country and all operational areas. Act as an adviser to SMT during a crisis and take lead as and when delegated Minimize/mitigate security risks to staff, assets, operations, and image of AMREF Management of security focal person at regional and field offices  Network & Access Establish and maintain contact with various actors (local authorities, NGOs, UN agencies, security forces, etc.…). Attend NGOs/UN/Government security meetings on behalf of the organization. Work with program teams to build network and acceptance in local communities Advise the leadership on the possibilities of access to the different implementing regions and zones Develop ongoing relationships with community leaders and other power brokers within the Amref operational areas. Work to ensure that Amref, its mission, and work within the Amref operational areas are known and accepted. Work to encourage stakeholders to work with the Amref in ensuring that staff and programs are safe and allowed to continue program implementation activities.  Planning and Documentation  Organize and produce Security Risk Analyses (SRA) in a participatory and regular manner as needed.Participate in the development of Security management Plans (SMP) including appropriate procedures and contingency plans.Ensure that all documents are up to date and operational.Evaluate and maintain contingency plans adapted to the local context, in particular for evacuation, hibernation and travel.Follow up on contracts, invoices, service level Agreements (SLAs) and other documents from outsourced security companies.Follow up for permits, approvals or any letters from government as appropriate for Amref events/functions where applicable.Take part in Assessing the recommended Hotels for staff accommodation  Information and Analysis Identify and report all the security information and events, especially those could have an impact on Amref operations.Work closely with all staff to ensure that safety and security incidents are reported in accordance with Amref standards.Provide and share daily situation report and weekly security updates.  Security Training/Briefing and Orientation of Staff and Visitors  With the support of the HQ security team, provide Safety & Security trainings to Amref staff, based on the findings of the Security Risk Assessment.Maintain, review and update the On-Arrival Safety & Security briefings in the Amref operational areas.Maintain, a tracker of briefed Staff and visitors on Orientations, and Trainings.Provide an on-arrival security briefing to all the visitors and new staffIdentify staff training needs, Provide ongoing training for staff and outsourced guards as necessary.Liaise with relevant authorities for first aid and fire marshals training for staff.Attend security trainings where applicable  Building safety Ensure the installation, monitoring, servicing, and replacement of safety equipment in Amref buildings (fire extinguishers, etc.). Ensure the renewal of emergency stocks in Amref offices. Ensure that each Amref office has an evacuation plan in case of fire Conduct regular security & safety assessments of offices, Regional offices, Field offices, warehouse to identify any vulnerabilities and give appropriate recommendations. Ensure having security guards in all Amref facilities with supervision and planning. Conducting Security Risk Assessments (SRA) for all new Amref field offices before occupation and regular re-assessments after occupation. Approval of security clearance for all local in country travels Field visits support of staff and donors enabling completion of project tasks. Maintenance of staff lists and the international/national warden plans to ensure staff are able to be contacted in a crisis.  Monitoring, Analysis and Incident Management:  The safety and security officer (SSO) will provide support in the event of a safety or security incident affecting an Amref staff member.The SSO may work on any other task requested by his/her supervisor, including support to the program or support services teams.Compile and submit daily security reporting that track incidents and trends within the Amref’s area of operation. Submit contextual updates as needed.Conduct investigations for Amref related incidents, guide and work with relevant government authorities accordingly as appropriate.

Gambela
Amref Health Africa
About Us Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organization, currently implementing more than 150 programs which directly reach more than 20 million people across 35 countries in Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref has fully-fledged offices in Ethiopia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Senegal, South Sudan, and Zambia; eleven advocacy and fundraising offices in Europe and North America; and a staff complement of over 1,500. The Ethiopia Country office is registered in 2002 and operational for more than two decades. Currently, we are operational in all regions of Ethiopia with more than 300 staffs and wide portfolio of PHC, RMNCAYH-N, Youth Development, WASH and DPC including NTDs. Our vision is to bring about ‘Lasting health change in Africa’, by supporting Ethiopia’s vision of healthy, productive and prosperous society.  We believe that the power to transform Africa's health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care.Job Summary The Project Officer, Will support the planning, co-ordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Operation Sight Initiative trachoma project in the Gambella refugee Camp.Duties and Responsibilities: Project ManagementIn collaboration with project staff, refugee camps, regional, zonal and Woreda staff, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the TT surgery implementation in the Gambella refugee camps.Coordinates stakeholders and play an active role in the development of annual operational plans and quarter action plans of trachoma project of the regions by refugees campHe/She is also responsible to lead the scheduling and sequencing of the planned activities in consultation with partners.Manage project resources (financial and property) and coordinate, supervise and provide technical support to the project staff for satisfactory and timely implementation of the planned projects activities;Play a coordination role towards the elimination of trachoma by engaging all partners working at in refugee camps and RHB levels to ensure the project is contributing to the trachoma elimination interventions.It is the role of the project officer to lead the TT surgery service provision maintained to reach the elimination targets using static and outreach approaches in the camps.Provide programmatic and technical guidance and direction to TT surgery team that include health sector focal points.Identify project risks wherever they exist and manage them as agreed.Facilitate timely submission of monthly, quarterly, annual and any other reports of projects to concerned stakeholders and the donor.Quality AssuranceWork closely with the country office M&E team to implement the use of Monitoring,Evaluation & Learning (MEL) systems and processes that measure and demonstrate programs’ performance & strategic impact and promote evidence-based decision-making.Ensure and support the program quality through surgical quality audit, surgical outcome assessment joint supportive supervision and data verification approaches in consultation with the supervisor to ensure the program quality assurance.Support capacity building of partner staff in collaboration with Program team on use of monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning systems/tools.Contribute to the development of quality assurance and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, including baseline data, aimed at improving the quality and quantity of the service delivery of trachoma elimination projects in area.Accountable for development and submission of timely high quality and analytical progress reports (narrative and financial) of the project.Maintain updated / analyzed project data for sharing and learningDocument and share innovation, best practices and/or case studies that demonstrate progress towards achieving project objectives through formal reports and relevant formal and/or informal platforms.Partnership, Advocacy and RepresentationWork with partner organizations to identify issues that require advocacy interventions and facilitate necessary linkages/networks to support trachoma elimination programsSupport partner organizations to identify issues that require advocacy interventions and facilitate linkages and networksFinancial and Resource ManagementPrepare annual financial budgets per Woreda and monitor expenditure against these,Ensure financial output is in line with the program delivery and justify if any deviation from the expected level.Compliance and ReportingIn coordination with the Project team, provides leadership, coordination and guidance to the team for the timely development of annual work plans and reports (quarterly, annual) ensuring high quality and in conformity to organizational and donor requirements.Team ContributionEnsure effective communication and conflict resolution mechanisms that promotes teamwork performanceConstructively contribute and collaborate with all colleagues, while strengthening intra and Inter departmental collaboration for efficiencyPerform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
Amref Health Africa
About Us  Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organization, currently implementing more than 150 programs which directly reach more than 20 million people across 35 countries in Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref has fully-fledged offices in Ethiopia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Senegal, South Sudan, and Zambia; eleven advocacy and fundraising offices in Europe and North America; and a staff complement of over 1,500. The Ethiopia Country office is registered in 2002 and operational for more than two decades. Currently, we are operational in all regions of Ethiopia with more than 300 staffs and wide portfolio of PHC, RMNCAYH-N, Youth Development, WASH and DPC including NTDs. Our vision is to bring about ‘Lasting health change in Africa’, by supporting Ethiopia’s vision of healthy, productive and prosperous society.  We believe that the power to transform Africa's health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care. Job Summary:  Under the supervision of the Admin and logistic Manager, the Safety and Security Officer will perform the following duties: He/ she is in charge of managing the organization's security strategy, guidelines, policies, and procedures, collaborating with field operational staff and third-party providers and identifying security risks concerns; and developing responding plans at varying risk levels.  All Amref employees are expected to work in accordance with the Amref’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.  General Responsibilities Develop and implement the AMREF Security Management Systems and Procedures at national level Review AMREF Security Management Systems and Procedures and revise based on changes to the context Provide SMT with strategic advice based on changes to the context Ensure all staff, are fully aware of security context of the country and all operational areas. Act as an adviser to SMT during a crisis and take lead as and when delegated Minimize/mitigate security risks to staff, assets, operations, and image of AMREF Management of security focal person at regional and field offices  Network & Access Establish and maintain contact with various actors (local authorities, NGOs, UN agencies, security forces, etc.…). Attend NGOs/UN/Government security meetings on behalf of the organization. Work with program teams to build network and acceptance in local communities Advise the leadership on the possibilities of access to the different implementing regions and zones Develop ongoing relationships with community leaders and other power brokers within the Amref operational areas. Work to ensure that Amref, its mission, and work within the Amref operational areas are known and accepted. Work to encourage stakeholders to work with the Amref in ensuring that staff and programs are safe and allowed to continue program implementation activities.  Planning and Documentation  Organize and produce Security Risk Analyses (SRA) in a participatory and regular manner as needed.Participate in the development of Security management Plans (SMP) including appropriate procedures and contingency plans.Ensure that all documents are up to date and operational.Evaluate and maintain contingency plans adapted to the local context, in particular for evacuation, hibernation and travel.Follow up on contracts, invoices, service level Agreements (SLAs) and other documents from outsourced security companies.Follow up for permits, approvals or any letters from government as appropriate for Amref events/functions where applicable.Take part in Assessing the recommended Hotels for staff accommodation  Information and Analysis Identify and report all the security information and events, especially those could have an impact on Amref operations.Work closely with all staff to ensure that safety and security incidents are reported in accordance with Amref standards.Provide and share daily situation report and weekly security updates.  Security Training/Briefing and Orientation of Staff and Visitors  With the support of the HQ security team, provide Safety & Security trainings to Amref staff, based on the findings of the Security Risk Assessment.Maintain, review and update the On-Arrival Safety & Security briefings in the Amref operational areas.Maintain, a tracker of briefed Staff and visitors on Orientations, and Trainings.Provide an on-arrival security briefing to all the visitors and new staffIdentify staff training needs, Provide ongoing training for staff and outsourced guards as necessary.Liaise with relevant authorities for first aid and fire marshals training for staff.Attend security trainings where applicable  Building safety Ensure the installation, monitoring, servicing, and replacement of safety equipment in Amref buildings (fire extinguishers, etc.). Ensure the renewal of emergency stocks in Amref offices. Ensure that each Amref office has an evacuation plan in case of fire Conduct regular security & safety assessments of offices, Regional offices, Field offices, warehouse to identify any vulnerabilities and give appropriate recommendations. Ensure having security guards in all Amref facilities with supervision and planning. Conducting Security Risk Assessments (SRA) for all new Amref field offices before occupation and regular re-assessments after occupation. Approval of security clearance for all local in country travels Field visits support of staff and donors enabling completion of project tasks. Maintenance of staff lists and the international/national warden plans to ensure staff are able to be contacted in a crisis.  Monitoring, Analysis and Incident Management:  The safety and security officer (SSO) will provide support in the event of a safety or security incident affecting an Amref staff member.The SSO may work on any other task requested by his/her supervisor, including support to the program or support services teams.Compile and submit daily security reporting that track incidents and trends within the Amref’s area of operation. Submit contextual updates as needed.Conduct investigations for Amref related incidents, guide and work with relevant government authorities accordingly as appropriate.

Gambela
Amref Health Africa
About Us Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organization, currently implementing more than 150 programs which directly reach more than 20 million people across 35 countries in Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref has fully-fledged offices in Ethiopia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Senegal, South Sudan, and Zambia; eleven advocacy and fundraising offices in Europe and North America; and a staff complement of over 1,500. The Ethiopia Country office is registered in 2002 and operational for more than two decades. Currently, we are operational in all regions of Ethiopia with more than 300 staffs and wide portfolio of PHC, RMNCAYH-N, Youth Development, WASH and DPC including NTDs. Our vision is to bring about ‘Lasting health change in Africa’, by supporting Ethiopia’s vision of healthy, productive and prosperous society.  We believe that the power to transform Africa's health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care.Job Summary The Project Officer, Will support the planning, co-ordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Operation Sight Initiative trachoma project in the Gambella refugee Camp.Duties and Responsibilities: Project ManagementIn collaboration with project staff, refugee camps, regional, zonal and Woreda staff, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the TT surgery implementation in the Gambella refugee camps.Coordinates stakeholders and play an active role in the development of annual operational plans and quarter action plans of trachoma project of the regions by refugees campHe/She is also responsible to lead the scheduling and sequencing of the planned activities in consultation with partners.Manage project resources (financial and property) and coordinate, supervise and provide technical support to the project staff for satisfactory and timely implementation of the planned projects activities;Play a coordination role towards the elimination of trachoma by engaging all partners working at in refugee camps and RHB levels to ensure the project is contributing to the trachoma elimination interventions.It is the role of the project officer to lead the TT surgery service provision maintained to reach the elimination targets using static and outreach approaches in the camps.Provide programmatic and technical guidance and direction to TT surgery team that include health sector focal points.Identify project risks wherever they exist and manage them as agreed.Facilitate timely submission of monthly, quarterly, annual and any other reports of projects to concerned stakeholders and the donor.Quality AssuranceWork closely with the country office M&E team to implement the use of Monitoring,Evaluation & Learning (MEL) systems and processes that measure and demonstrate programs’ performance & strategic impact and promote evidence-based decision-making.Ensure and support the program quality through surgical quality audit, surgical outcome assessment joint supportive supervision and data verification approaches in consultation with the supervisor to ensure the program quality assurance.Support capacity building of partner staff in collaboration with Program team on use of monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning systems/tools.Contribute to the development of quality assurance and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, including baseline data, aimed at improving the quality and quantity of the service delivery of trachoma elimination projects in area.Accountable for development and submission of timely high quality and analytical progress reports (narrative and financial) of the project.Maintain updated / analyzed project data for sharing and learningDocument and share innovation, best practices and/or case studies that demonstrate progress towards achieving project objectives through formal reports and relevant formal and/or informal platforms.Partnership, Advocacy and RepresentationWork with partner organizations to identify issues that require advocacy interventions and facilitate necessary linkages/networks to support trachoma elimination programsSupport partner organizations to identify issues that require advocacy interventions and facilitate linkages and networksFinancial and Resource ManagementPrepare annual financial budgets per Woreda and monitor expenditure against these,Ensure financial output is in line with the program delivery and justify if any deviation from the expected level.Compliance and ReportingIn coordination with the Project team, provides leadership, coordination and guidance to the team for the timely development of annual work plans and reports (quarterly, annual) ensuring high quality and in conformity to organizational and donor requirements.Team ContributionEnsure effective communication and conflict resolution mechanisms that promotes teamwork performanceConstructively contribute and collaborate with all colleagues, while strengthening intra and Inter departmental collaboration for efficiencyPerform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.