Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Muse Bihi By Mukerrem Miftah (Ph.D.) @MukerremMiftah Addis Abeba – Relations between Ethiopia and Somalia have gone through at least two major episodic moments since the coming into 2018. The first is related to the tripartite agreement between Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia, and its short-lived euphoria. As the Horn …

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Muse Bihi By Mukerrem Miftah (Ph.D.) @MukerremMiftah Addis Abeba – Relations between Ethiopia and Somalia have gone through at least two major episodic moments since the coming into 2018. The first is related to the tripartite agreement between Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia, and its short-lived euphoria. As the Horn …

Bread for the World Introduction of the organization and position Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe (DKH) is an International Humanitarian Agency headquartered in Germany. The non-profit organization was founded in 1954 and provides humanitarian aid in 31 countries worldwide with 121 projects implemented by over 116 local partners. Our mission is to restore the life and hope of people in dignity, empower our partners and invest in preparedness, response, and resilience together with our partners. DKH supports people who are affected by natural disasters, war, and displacement and who are not able to cope on their own in the emergency they find themselves in. We focus on locally-led responses by working through a global network of partner organizations, fostering localized humanitarian action and an equal partnership approach. We are committed to strengthening local partner organizations’ administrative and technical capacities by facilitating mutual learning and capacity exchange, identifying innovative and tailored models of cooperation, and shifting power to partners and communities through the transfer of decision-making opportunities. Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe painstakingly observes its aim not to become an instrument for political, economic or military interests, particularly in conflict areas. Our core values include accountability, being a learning organization, honesty, integrity, impartiality, transparency and independence. DKH’s thematic areas are (1) Protection and Psychosocial Support, (2) Food Security and Nutrition, (3) Cash and Voucher Assistance, Markets and Livelihood, and (4) Humanitarian disaster risk reduction and the Climate Crisis.The Regional Office (RO) Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) is responsible for providing oversight, guidance, and support to operations in Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, and Kenya. There are four Country Offices (CO) in Mogadishu/Somalia, Juba/South Sudan, Maputo/Mozambique and Addis Ababa/Ethiopia are reporting to the RO ESA. DKH coordinates on regular basis with its sister organization Bread for the World (BftW) Horn of Africa Regional Office in Addis Ababa.Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe hereby invites qualified applicants to apply for the Programme Coordinator position based in Ethiopia. The job requires candidates to interact with diverse partners in ESA, including traveling. We look for candidates with a minimum of 7 years of of work experience, preferably managing humanitarian projects.Job Description – Program Coordinator PositionThe position's primary responsibility is to support partners of Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe in Ethiopia under the guidance of the T3B Multi-Country Representative. The Programme Coordinator will provide field-level coordination and technical support to the Local Implementing Partners to ensure effective and efficient implementation, monitoring, and reporting of all program interventions while ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe policies. The duty station of the position is Addis Ababa, with frequent travels to project areas.Tasks and Responsibilities:Programs Coordination, Implementation, and Technical Guidance Responsible for designing humanitarian and (triple) nexus projects in close collaboration with DKH partner organizations in Ethiopia and the Humanitarian Officer based in Addis AbabaProvide support and substantive inputs in project planning, proposal, budget and log frame development, project appraisal, and monitor project progress against approved programmatic and budgetary targets of projects being implemented by Partner organizations, including quality of projects based on reports and field visits.Overseeing, monitoring, and supporting the implementation of all project activities in Ethiopia, ensuring quality assurance, and initiating project and programme-related evaluations. Responsible for tracking project-related approvals, timely submission of cash flow forecast and submission of cash request reports, and ensuring timely preparation of reports, quality review, and providing feedback on each narrative and financial report to partners and submission of reports to HQ.Responsible for timely identification of problems in project implementation and supporting partners in finding solutions, if needed, through inter-team coordination with little supervision and guidance and seeking advice and support from the DKH technical unit.Maintaining a calendar of activities, such as the annual programs plan for Ethiopia, in line with the DKH global strategy and consulting with partner organizations and the Regional Director (with medium supervision). Represent and advocate for Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe in external coordination meetings, such as cluster meetings related to Ethiopia, and coordinate interventions with other humanitarian actors. Support the Multi-Country Representative in fundraising and donor relations.Maintain partner relations and collaboration with the relevant offices.Contribute to collecting, documenting, and sharing lessons learned that highlight program adaptations. AdministrationEvaluate the performance of the team members and provide guidance and support as needed; proactively address performance issues by providing timely and constructive feedback.The Program Associate is expected to regularly update themselves on job-related issues through literature review, contact with social and professional communities, and participating in relevant conferences and networks.Remuneration and BenefitsA Competitive salary package, paid in local currency.Medical/dental/vision/delivery insurance, group term life insurance, travel insurance6 months maternity and 1-month paternity leavePension fund (11%) and Provident fund (4%)13th-month salaryAirtime and Internet plan, including sim card

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa Engender Health TITLE: Project AssistantPROGRAM: USAID Lowlands Health Activity (LHA)REPORTS TO: Chief of Party (COP)DUTY STATION: Addis AbabaCOMPANY SUMMARYEngenderHealth envisions a gender-equal world where all people achieve their sexual and reproductive health and rights. We believe this is essential for ensuring all people can achieve their full potentials. To achieve this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equitable programs that advance sexual and reproductive health and rights.JOB SUMMARYThe Project Assistant is responsible for providing administrative assistance to the USAID Lowlands health Activity (LHA) to ensure the smooth functioning and smooth operation of activities at the country office. The Project Assistant will work with the LHA country office program team to assist program-related functions. The Project Assistant will provide programmatic assistance to technical/program staff and assist staff to ensure appropriate information sharing among administration, program, technical, and M&E units of LHA. The Project Assistant will do the following activities under close supervision and guidance of the USAID LHA COP.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvide primary administrative support to the deputy Program director and perform various administrative support duties to facilitate the smooth progress and completion of the program activities.Provide all necessary arrangements and coordination support for international technical staff coming to Ethiopia for program support. This includes handling travel arrangements, hotel reservations, logistics, etc.Assist with the creation of program materials by collecting information, and coordinating production and printing of materials, manuals, and leaflets.Coordinate with EngenderHealth Country office Program team, finance, and operation staff to obtain timely authorization of supporting documentation needed in support of program logistics.Follow up timely provision of various commodities, supplies, and services required for the implementation of program activities.Assist in the planning and implementation of trainings, workshops, review meetings, and similar events including organizing logistics and travel arrangements, preparing budgets, ensuring the delivery of invitations, facilitating advance and effecting payments:Assist in the coordination of travel for program/technical staff, and consultants and prepare and process expense reports.Assist Program/technical staff with on-site activity preparation such as registration of participants, payment of Per-diem, and other onsite support to technical staff as required.Ensure that training and participant information is collected for each event supported by the EngenderHealth Country Office and that forms are collected in an organized and consistent manner.Maintain and update the organization tracking system for all personnel trained under EngenderHealth, including performing light data entry into program databases. Ensure that all names of trained personnel are included in the system and that numbers are reported as necessary and when required.Assist in the management of training materials and database of trainers and trainees.Receive, screen, log, and route all program-related correspondence and maintain an effective follow-up system.Assist in coordinating external and internal meetings, including the recording of minutes and/or notes and follow-up on implementation of meeting deliberations.Keep Program/Technical staff fully informed of day-to-day activities and task implementation problems as they arise.Draft contracts and task orders for consultants as necessary and as assigned by the program team.Collect Periodic Program progress, Training, Workshop, Trip, and other reports of all EngenderHealth-supported projects, file them as appropriate, and upon instruction deliver them to the necessary Government, Donor, and other bodies and partners.Draft correspondence and reports as assigned by the deputy director of programs.Maintain up-to-date lists of names and addresses of partner organizations, officials, and personnel of relevant government partners and health facilitiesEnsure that project documents are filled properly and in an accessible manner both in hard copy and electronically.Develop and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues and other partner organizations.Any other task requested by the deputy program director and program/technical staff.Ensuring that all incoming goods are as per requests and specifications.Assist in providing secretarial activities to LHA office staff.Properly register incoming and outgoing letters in protocol register book.Perform liaising activities as required.Makes photocopy, duplicates, and binds documents for satellite office use.Assist in file management of non-confidential documents.Responsible for preparing the necessary materials for training meetings and outreach services as per the list prepared by Program Officers.Assist in the logistical support activities of the office.Assist in the coordination of events (training, meeting workshops, etc.).Performs other related activities as assigned by the supervisor.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Country: Ethiopia Organization: Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Closing date: 14 May 2024 The Bread for the World (BftW) is the aid agency of the Protestant regional and free churches in Germany and a member of the Action by Churches Together (ACT) Alliance. Both international NGOs, Brot für die Welt (Bread for the World) and Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe, are part of the aid agency and operate in Ethiopia under this joint registration. While Bread for the World has the mandate of development aid, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is the humanitarian agency of BftW. The BftW Regional Office based in Addis Ababa supports emergency/relief, food security, health, and education projects implemented by local faith-based and civil society partners in Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan. The international organization hereby invites qualified applicants to apply for the following positions: Program Coordinator in Ethiopia. The position is based in the Regional Office of BftW in Addis Ababa. Integrated into the program team of BftW and administratively working under the BftW Head of Programme, the Project Officer reports to and is managed by the Ethiopia desk of the Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Regional Office Nairobi, Kenya. The duty station of the position is Addis Ababa, with frequent travels to project areas in Ethiopia, including but not limited to Afar, Tigray, and Somali (at least once a month). The position's primary responsibility is to support partners of Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe in Ethiopia under the guidance of the T3B Multi-Country Representative. The Programme Coordinator will provide field-level coordination and technical support to the Local Implementing Partners to ensure effective and efficient implementation, monitoring, and reporting of all program interventions while ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe policies. Tasks and Responsibilities: Programs Coordination, Implementation, and Technical Guidance Responsible for designing humanitarian and (triple) nexus projects in close collaboration with DKH partner organizations in Ethiopia and the Humanitarian Officer based in Addis Ababa Provide support and substantive inputs in project planning, proposal, budget and log frame development, project appraisal, and monitor project progress against approved programmatic and budgetary targets of projects being implemented by Partner organizations, including quality of projects based on reports and field visits. Overseeing, monitoring, and supporting the implementation of all project activities in Ethiopia, ensuring quality assurance, and initiating project and programme-related evaluations. Responsible for tracking project-related approvals, timely submission of cash flow forecast and submission of cash request reports, and ensuring timely preparation of reports, quality review, and providing feedback on each narrative and financial report to partners and submission of reports to HQ. Responsible for timely identification of problems in project implementation and supporting partners in finding solutions, if needed, through inter-team coordination with little supervision and guidance and seeking advice and support from the DKH technical unit. Maintaining a calendar of activities, such as the annual programs plan for Ethiopia, in line with the DKH global strategy and consulting with partner organizations and the Regional Director (with medium supervision). Represent and advocate for Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe in external coordination meetings, such as cluster meetings related to Ethiopia, and coordinate interventions with other humanitarian actors. Support the Multi-Country Representative in fundraising and donor relations. Maintain partner relations and collaboration with the different PADD offices. Contribute to collecting, documenting, and sharing lessons learned that highlight program adaptations. Administration Facilitate the maintenance of the regional office program filing system for project-related documentation. Evaluate the performance of the team members and provide guidance and support as needed; proactively address performance issues by providing timely and constructive feedback. Minimum Qualifications and Competencies Bachelor's degree level of education in a relevant field with at least 7 years' experience in managing humanitarian projects. Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds. Effective Communication and creative problem-solving skills. Excellent knowledge in preparing major international donor proposals and reports. Excellent program formulation, monitoring, and evaluation skills. Possess strong analytical and conceptual skills. Experience in working in a post-conflict area is desired. Languages Fluency in English and Amharic is required. How to applyQualified applicants are invited to submit their CVs, including three professional referees and a cover letter in PDF, by May 14, 2024, to Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Regional Office Nairobi at [email protected]. Bread for the World (BftW) is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if you don't hear from us one month from the closing date, consider yourself unsuccessful.

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa Engender Health TITLE: Project AssistantPROGRAM: USAID Lowlands Health Activity (LHA)REPORTS TO: Chief of Party (COP)DUTY STATION: Addis AbabaCOMPANY SUMMARYEngenderHealth envisions a gender-equal world where all people achieve their sexual and reproductive health and rights. We believe this is essential for ensuring all people can achieve their full potentials. To achieve this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equitable programs that advance sexual and reproductive health and rights.JOB SUMMARYThe Project Assistant is responsible for providing administrative assistance to the USAID Lowlands health Activity (LHA) to ensure the smooth functioning and smooth operation of activities at the country office. The Project Assistant will work with the LHA country office program team to assist program-related functions. The Project Assistant will provide programmatic assistance to technical/program staff and assist staff to ensure appropriate information sharing among administration, program, technical, and M&E units of LHA. The Project Assistant will do the following activities under close supervision and guidance of the USAID LHA COP.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvide primary administrative support to the deputy Program director and perform various administrative support duties to facilitate the smooth progress and completion of the program activities.Provide all necessary arrangements and coordination support for international technical staff coming to Ethiopia for program support. This includes handling travel arrangements, hotel reservations, logistics, etc.Assist with the creation of program materials by collecting information, and coordinating production and printing of materials, manuals, and leaflets.Coordinate with EngenderHealth Country office Program team, finance, and operation staff to obtain timely authorization of supporting documentation needed in support of program logistics.Follow up timely provision of various commodities, supplies, and services required for the implementation of program activities.Assist in the planning and implementation of trainings, workshops, review meetings, and similar events including organizing logistics and travel arrangements, preparing budgets, ensuring the delivery of invitations, facilitating advance and effecting payments:Assist in the coordination of travel for program/technical staff, and consultants and prepare and process expense reports.Assist Program/technical staff with on-site activity preparation such as registration of participants, payment of Per-diem, and other onsite support to technical staff as required.Ensure that training and participant information is collected for each event supported by the EngenderHealth Country Office and that forms are collected in an organized and consistent manner.Maintain and update the organization tracking system for all personnel trained under EngenderHealth, including performing light data entry into program databases. Ensure that all names of trained personnel are included in the system and that numbers are reported as necessary and when required.Assist in the management of training materials and database of trainers and trainees.Receive, screen, log, and route all program-related correspondence and maintain an effective follow-up system.Assist in coordinating external and internal meetings, including the recording of minutes and/or notes and follow-up on implementation of meeting deliberations.Keep Program/Technical staff fully informed of day-to-day activities and task implementation problems as they arise.Draft contracts and task orders for consultants as necessary and as assigned by the program team.Collect Periodic Program progress, Training, Workshop, Trip, and other reports of all EngenderHealth-supported projects, file them as appropriate, and upon instruction deliver them to the necessary Government, Donor, and other bodies and partners.Draft correspondence and reports as assigned by the deputy director of programs.Maintain up-to-date lists of names and addresses of partner organizations, officials, and personnel of relevant government partners and health facilitiesEnsure that project documents are filled properly and in an accessible manner both in hard copy and electronically.Develop and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues and other partner organizations.Any other task requested by the deputy program director and program/technical staff.Ensuring that all incoming goods are as per requests and specifications.Assist in providing secretarial activities to LHA office staff.Properly register incoming and outgoing letters in protocol register book.Perform liaising activities as required.Makes photocopy, duplicates, and binds documents for satellite office use.Assist in file management of non-confidential documents.Responsible for preparing the necessary materials for training meetings and outreach services as per the list prepared by Program Officers.Assist in the logistical support activities of the office.Assist in the coordination of events (training, meeting workshops, etc.).Performs other related activities as assigned by the supervisor.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Country: Ethiopia Organization: Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Closing date: 14 May 2024 The Bread for the World (BftW) is the aid agency of the Protestant regional and free churches in Germany and a member of the Action by Churches Together (ACT) Alliance. Both international NGOs, Brot für die Welt (Bread for the World) and Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe, are part of the aid agency and operate in Ethiopia under this joint registration. While Bread for the World has the mandate of development aid, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is the humanitarian agency of BftW. The BftW Regional Office based in Addis Ababa supports emergency/relief, food security, health, and education projects implemented by local faith-based and civil society partners in Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan. The international organization hereby invites qualified applicants to apply for the following positions: Program Coordinator in Ethiopia. The position is based in the Regional Office of BftW in Addis Ababa. Integrated into the program team of BftW and administratively working under the BftW Head of Programme, the Project Officer reports to and is managed by the Ethiopia desk of the Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Regional Office Nairobi, Kenya. The duty station of the position is Addis Ababa, with frequent travels to project areas in Ethiopia, including but not limited to Afar, Tigray, and Somali (at least once a month). The position's primary responsibility is to support partners of Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe in Ethiopia under the guidance of the T3B Multi-Country Representative. The Programme Coordinator will provide field-level coordination and technical support to the Local Implementing Partners to ensure effective and efficient implementation, monitoring, and reporting of all program interventions while ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe policies. Tasks and Responsibilities: Programs Coordination, Implementation, and Technical Guidance Responsible for designing humanitarian and (triple) nexus projects in close collaboration with DKH partner organizations in Ethiopia and the Humanitarian Officer based in Addis Ababa Provide support and substantive inputs in project planning, proposal, budget and log frame development, project appraisal, and monitor project progress against approved programmatic and budgetary targets of projects being implemented by Partner organizations, including quality of projects based on reports and field visits. Overseeing, monitoring, and supporting the implementation of all project activities in Ethiopia, ensuring quality assurance, and initiating project and programme-related evaluations. Responsible for tracking project-related approvals, timely submission of cash flow forecast and submission of cash request reports, and ensuring timely preparation of reports, quality review, and providing feedback on each narrative and financial report to partners and submission of reports to HQ. Responsible for timely identification of problems in project implementation and supporting partners in finding solutions, if needed, through inter-team coordination with little supervision and guidance and seeking advice and support from the DKH technical unit. Maintaining a calendar of activities, such as the annual programs plan for Ethiopia, in line with the DKH global strategy and consulting with partner organizations and the Regional Director (with medium supervision). Represent and advocate for Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe in external coordination meetings, such as cluster meetings related to Ethiopia, and coordinate interventions with other humanitarian actors. Support the Multi-Country Representative in fundraising and donor relations. Maintain partner relations and collaboration with the different PADD offices. Contribute to collecting, documenting, and sharing lessons learned that highlight program adaptations. Administration Facilitate the maintenance of the regional office program filing system for project-related documentation. Evaluate the performance of the team members and provide guidance and support as needed; proactively address performance issues by providing timely and constructive feedback. Minimum Qualifications and Competencies Bachelor's degree level of education in a relevant field with at least 7 years' experience in managing humanitarian projects. Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds. Effective Communication and creative problem-solving skills. Excellent knowledge in preparing major international donor proposals and reports. Excellent program formulation, monitoring, and evaluation skills. Possess strong analytical and conceptual skills. Experience in working in a post-conflict area is desired. Languages Fluency in English and Amharic is required. How to applyQualified applicants are invited to submit their CVs, including three professional referees and a cover letter in PDF, by May 14, 2024, to Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Regional Office Nairobi at [email protected]. Bread for the World (BftW) is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if you don't hear from us one month from the closing date, consider yourself unsuccessful.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Christian Blind Mission Countries: Ethiopia, Germany, Kenya Organization: Christian Blind Mission Closing date: 30 Apr 2024 This position is only filled locally in Germany (Bensheim), Ethiopia (Addis Abeba) or Kenya (Nairobi). With contractual conditions of the respective country. An expatriation is not intended. Act as global advocacy resource person for CBM Country Offices. Support country teams to consistently engage with the disability movement and key political stakeholders for national level and other in-country advocacy. This includes identification of relevant political processes and levers to drive CBM’s advocacy goals in-country, alongside the disability movement. As advocacy method expert, provide support with approaches and processes, framing and systematising targeted activities towards identified advocacy goals in Country Strategic Plans. Support advocacy alignment across countries and in line with CBM’s overall advocacy plan (key messaging, linking programme level, national level and global level advocacy). Analyse relevant trends and make information available to country teams. Support specific advocacy activities together with external alliance partners, CBM Country Offices, CBM partners as agreed. Develop products for engagement such as policy briefs, blogs, position papers, issues papers to inform and influence stakeholders in line with CBM’s organisational strategy. Work with communication teams to develop policy influencing communications across various communication channels. This position will request international business trips. These are your qualifications Master’s degree in social sciences, international development, or related field. Solid professional experience in international NGOs and/or multilateral or government agencies, with a proven track record and relevant networks in the field of advocacy for inclusion and a demonstrable engagement with relevant political stakeholders Proven experience in developing advocacy strategies on local and national levels, in particular in countries of the Global South Proven experience in advocacy and results-based management approaches (such as power analyses), including the conceptualisation of advocacy campaigns and specific advocacy products Experience of rights-based advocacy and working with marginalised and vulnerable groups Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills and teamwork English (Professional Proficiency) French, Spanish as second language, German, other language (Advantageous) Proficient in MS Office Identification with the Christian values and the mission of CBM What we offer A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit How to applyPlease apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW). Job opportunity Global Advocacy Support Coordinator at CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V. - Jobs A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application. Your contact person: Mr. Adrián Recio Oviedo , Tel.: +49 (0) 6251 131 373 We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities. *Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Christian Blind Mission Countries: Ethiopia, Germany, Kenya Organization: Christian Blind Mission Closing date: 30 Apr 2024 This position is only filled locally in Germany (Bensheim), Ethiopia (Addis Abeba) or Kenya (Nairobi). With contractual conditions of the respective country. An expatriation is not intended. Act as global advocacy resource person for CBM Country Offices. Support country teams to consistently engage with the disability movement and key political stakeholders for national level and other in-country advocacy. This includes identification of relevant political processes and levers to drive CBM’s advocacy goals in-country, alongside the disability movement. As advocacy method expert, provide support with approaches and processes, framing and systematising targeted activities towards identified advocacy goals in Country Strategic Plans. Support advocacy alignment across countries and in line with CBM’s overall advocacy plan (key messaging, linking programme level, national level and global level advocacy). Analyse relevant trends and make information available to country teams. Support specific advocacy activities together with external alliance partners, CBM Country Offices, CBM partners as agreed. Develop products for engagement such as policy briefs, blogs, position papers, issues papers to inform and influence stakeholders in line with CBM’s organisational strategy. Work with communication teams to develop policy influencing communications across various communication channels. This position will request international business trips. These are your qualifications Master’s degree in social sciences, international development, or related field. Solid professional experience in international NGOs and/or multilateral or government agencies, with a proven track record and relevant networks in the field of advocacy for inclusion and a demonstrable engagement with relevant political stakeholders Proven experience in developing advocacy strategies on local and national levels, in particular in countries of the Global South Proven experience in advocacy and results-based management approaches (such as power analyses), including the conceptualisation of advocacy campaigns and specific advocacy products Experience of rights-based advocacy and working with marginalised and vulnerable groups Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills and teamwork English (Professional Proficiency) French, Spanish as second language, German, other language (Advantageous) Proficient in MS Office Identification with the Christian values and the mission of CBM What we offer A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit How to applyPlease apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW). Job opportunity Global Advocacy Support Coordinator at CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V. - Jobs A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application. Your contact person: Mr. Adrián Recio Oviedo , Tel.: +49 (0) 6251 131 373 We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities. *Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!

USAID Main Project Office - Ethiopia Read II, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia USAID - Ethiopia USAID Project Management Assistant at USAID Ethiopia I.      GENERAL INFORMATION 1.     SOLICITATION NO.: 72066324R10013 2.     ISSUANCE DATE: 04/26/2024 3.     CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: 05/10/2024, no later than 5:00 p.m (EAT) (close of business). 4.     POINT OF CONTACTS:  James Cerwinski, Supervisory EXO and Fekadu Tamirate, HR Specialist, e-mail at [email protected]. 5.     POSITION TITLE:  USAID Project Management Assistant 6.     MARKET VALUE:  $14,089 – $25,345 yearly i.e., equivalent to FSN - 08. In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of USAID/Ethiopia. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.  Salary will be paid in local currency at the exchange rate in effect when the payroll is processed. 7.     PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:  Five (5) years. The services provided under this contract are expected to be of a continuing nature through a series of sequential contracts, subject to continued need, satisfactory performance, and the availability of funds.  The expected period of performance will be from 07/15/2024 – 07/14/2029. 8.     PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: US Embassy, Entoto Road, Addis Ababa, with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties. 9.     ELIGIBLE OFFERORS:  Cooperating Country Nationals (CCNs). “Cooperating country national” means an individual who is a cooperating country citizen, or a non-cooperating country citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the cooperating country. 10.  SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facilities access. 11.  STATEMENT OF DUTIES 1.     General Statement of Purpose of the Contract The basic function of this position is to provide essential administrative, program management and technical support critical to USAID/Ethiopia’s Office of Democracy and Governance (ODG) based in Addis Ababa. Administrative functions cover essential office management, filing, travel and logistical support for major assessments and events. The incumbent participates in the development of DG program design, strategy development, and annual reporting, and tracking the office’s entire approximately $95,000,000 budget in coordination with the Program Office and the Office of Financial Management at USAID/Ethiopia. The incumbent will manage DG activities as an AOR/COR for activities with a range in size from $500,000 to $3,000,000 and be the office’s monitoring and evaluation point of contact. Further, the incumbent assists the DG staff as needed in their duties and responsibilities. 2.     Statement of Duties to be Performed 1.                   Provide office and program management support (55%): a.       Budget management: The incumbent will track and maintain the overall, approximately $95,000,000 ODG budget with the Program Office and Office of Financial Management. S/he will also monitor project budget ceilings, obligated amounts, mortgages, accrued expenditures, pipeline, and schedule of incremental funding. b.       Program management: The incumbent will contribute to the development of DG program design, strategy development, program management plans, portfolio reviews and annual report. As the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) point of contact, s/he will serve on the Mission’s M&E technical working group, advise ODG on maintaining an updated PMP, and support Program Management Specialists in all aspects of M&E c.       Project management: The incumbent will serve as an AOR/COR or as an alternate AOR/COR to monitor project implementation, maintain relationships with implementing partners, and provide support as needed. S/he will also manage the close-out of projects with the Office of Acquisition and Assistance. This may include the management of awards in size ranging from $500,000 to $3,000,000. 2.                   Provide administrative support (30%): a.       Prepare/draft letters, memoranda and fax/cable communications. b.       Maintain appointment calendars. c.       Maintain a full range of electronic and hard copy files relating to the activities and functions of the DG Office. d.       Provide logistic arrangements for field trips, scheduling of meetings, and responding to inquiries from the public, governmental and non-governmental organizations and diplomatic missions. e.       Facilitate travel and other logistical arrangements for DG Office and TDY staff members and consultants working in DG Office. 3.                   Represent the DG office at relevant meetings, workshops, seminars and briefings, including with the Government of Ethiopia (to include Zonal and Woreda Administrators, and middle management at the Ministerial level) and Ethiopian civil society. Provide Amharic-English and English-Amharic translations of a variety of documents in DG Office.     (15%) The contractor is eligible for travel to the U.S., or to other locations abroad, for training, for temporary duty, or to participate in the "Foreign Service National" Fellowship Program, in accordance with USAID policy. 3.     Supervisory Relationship The incumbent will report to the DG Chief, or Deputy Office Chief as designated by the Chief and will consult with the rest of the DG Office staff as needed. 4.     Supervisory Controls None 12.  PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.       Job Requirements: I.      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION a.     Education: B.A. in management, economics, and/or social sciences. b.       Prior Experience: At least five years progressive experience in program management assistance functions, Experience in USAID\ desired. Knowledge of development programming terms, democracy and governance programming, Ethiopian development challenges, USAID programs and priorities. c.     Language:  English and Amharic at Level IV. II.   EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS The Government may award a contract without discussions with candidates in accordance with FAR 52.215-1.  The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of candidates with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c).  In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of candidates in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers.  The FAR provisions referenced above are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. Rating factors are used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified candidates in comparison to other candidates. Candidates must demonstrate the rating factors outlined below within their resume, as they are evaluated strictly by the information provided. The rating factors are as follows: EVALUATION FACTORS EDUCATION (10 points):  Points will be given for (1) education above the minimum level and/or (2) specialized education pertinent to the position. and/or (3) specialized training pertinent to the position. WORK EXPERIENCE (15 points): Points will be given for (1) experience above the minimum levels required, (2) specialized experience pertinent to the position, (3) experience in pertinent development assistance activities, (4) experience in development organizations that are large and/or international. KNOWLEDGE (15 points): Demonstrate sound knowledge of office practice, including budget tracking and filing systems, and should be able to maintain the high level of confidentiality required by the position. Must demonstrate knowledge in democracy, rights and governance principles and practices. Ability to understand basic development terminology and knowledge of USAID administrative and technical requirements. SKILLS AND ABILITIES (10 points): Demonstrate basic financial management, project management and M&E skills. Must have strong computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Should be a self-starter with strong organizational skills. INTERVIEW PERFORMANCE (35 points) WRITTEN TEST  (15 points) BASIS OF RATING: Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be evaluated in accordance with the Evaluation and Selection Factors. Candidates should address these factors in the offer package, describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received as it pertains to the factors. Failure to address the Evaluation and Selection Factors may result in not receiving credit for all pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards. The highest-ranking applicants may be selected for an interview and writing test. Interviews may be conducted either in person or by telephone/video call at USAID’s discretion. Final TEC recommendations for the candidates will be based on the initial evaluation of the applications, interview performance, and written test. USAID/Ethiopia will not pay for any expenses associated with interviews. Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/Fail (no points assigned). Reference checks will be conducted only for the first-ranked candidate.  Please be advised that references may be obtained independently from other sources in addition to the ones provided by an offeror. If a candidate does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the candidate’s cover letter, and USAID will not contact those references without contacting the candidate.     How To Apply:  I.      SUBMITTING AN OFFER Eligible Offerors are required to complete and submit: The offer form DS-174 (Application for U.S. Federal employment) which can be found in the U.S. embassy website ; or . A resume in English Letter of application (cover letter) that describes your experience with the evaluation criteria (Section III: Evaluation and Selection Factors), and Contact information for a minimum of three and a maximum of five references, including at least two references with direct knowledge of the offeror’s past performance. Further Guidance: To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation Number in the offer submission. Application must be submitted ONLY via [email protected] and the email subject must say– solicitation 72066324R10013, Project Management Assistant. Be sure to include your name and the solicitation number at the top of each page. Please do not submit more than one application; and The application must be submitted before or on the closing date at local Ethiopia time 5 p.m. (Local Ethiopia, Addis Ababa Time, or EAT).  Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. II.   LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD The Contracting Candidates will provide instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms after an offeror is selected for the contract award: 1.     Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State Forms) 2.     Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85) 3.     Fingerprint Card (FD-258) III. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: 1.     BENEFITS: Group life insurance, medical coverage, annual leave and sick leave. 2.     ALLOWANCES (as applicable): Meal allowance and miscellaneous benefit allowance. IV. TAXES Cooperating Country Nationals are expected to comply with all relevant Ethiopian laws and regulations. V.    USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING TO PSCs USAID regulations and policies governing CCN awards are available at these sources: 1.     USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J, “Direct USAID Contracts With a Cooperating Country National and with a Third Country National for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf 2.     Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms.  Pricing by line item is to be determined upon contract award as described below: LINE ITEMS ITEM NO (A) SUPPLIES/SERVICES (DESCRIPTION) (B) QUANTITY (C) UNIT (D) UNIT PRICE (E) AMOUNT (F) 0001 Base Period - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) - Award Type: Cost - Product Service Code: [e.g. R497] - Accounting Info: [insert one or more citation(s) from Phoenix/GLAAS] 1 LOT $ _TBD__ $_TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_ 3.     Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs 4.     Ethical Conduct.  By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635.  See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations. 5.     PSC OmbudsmanThe PSC Ombudsman serves as a resource for any Personal Services Contractor who has entered into a contract with the United States Agency for International Development and is available to provide clarity on their specific contract with the agency. Please visit our page for additional information: https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman. The PSC Ombudsman may be contacted via: [email protected]. 6. FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.304-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION JUN 2023 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The U.S. Mission in Ethiopia provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. USAID/Ethiopia also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations. The EEO complaint procedure is available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.