Health Program Intern, Ethiopia

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Scope: The intern would assist the IRC Health program in Benishangul-Gumuz as services are expanded from 6 to 20 districts within the region. The intern will also assist the field team in establishing and maintaining databases used by the child survival program. More importantly, the intern will work on documentation of program activities and lessons learnt, with the purpose of sharing this with a wider audience. In turn, the intern will be exposed to the IRC Health program management system. The IRC Health program will provide capacity building, on-the-job mentoring, and technical supervision and feedback. The intern will also participate in team meetings and decision-making processes. The intern will work directly with project beneficiaries in the local communities. Through these mechanisms, the intern's technical skills will be increased with support from the IRC Health program.

Responsibilities: Child Survival Program Implementation and Management

• Involvement in community case management program activities: attending review meetings, undertaking formative assessments and engagement with community level service providers.
• Support with updating the child survival databases, which include a regular registration of all under fives, births and deaths; as well as other treatment and supervision parameters.
• Conduct formative assessments on community knowledge, attitude and practices as they relate to child survival issues.
  
  Documentation and experience sharing
  
• Undertake a process of documenting the IRC Ethiopia Child Survival program activities which will include doing literature reviews, analysis and interpretation of available qualitative and quantitative data.
• Undertake to do a series of write-ups & presentations on IRC child survival activities for sharing with a wider audience.
  
  Project design
  
• Support with developing proposals for expansion of the child survival program as required.
  
  Other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.
  This position reports to the Child Survival Coordinator in Assosa on a day to day basis. Technical support will also be obtained from the Health Coordinator in Addis Ababa.
  Requirements
  
• Interest and background knowledge of global health issues in the developing world.
• Ability to live and work in an underdeveloped setting. Overseas experience in a developing country very desirable.
• Ability to adapt to different cultural contexts, in sometimes harsh environments.
• Must have completed at least 1 year of graduate public health studies.
• Clinical training (MD, RN) desirable.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Solid writing and editing skills
• Proven experience in conducting research projects
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
• Solid computer skills: Must be able to work effectively and accurately with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, powerpoint, email and internet applications.
  
• Flexible work attitude: ability to work productively in a team environment and independently.
• Language requirement: English, knowledge of Arabic or/and Amharic would be an added advantage.
  
  Specific Location/Security Situation/Housing :
  The position is based in Assosa town with frequent travel to field sites. Compliance with IRC's security protocol is required. The intern will have access to a computer, office space, transportation to project sites, technical support, and IRC reference materials.
  Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7185 .

Technical Director, Ethiopia

IntraHealth International, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a Technical Director position for a five-year, USAID strengthening human resources for health program in Ethiopia. The Technical Director for the project is responsible for overall leadership and management of the technical services delivered under the program. S/He provides strategic guidance, vision and leadership to the human resources for health and pre-service training components of the program and works closely with the Project Director on all quarterly and annual reports required by USAID. Successful candidates for the Technical Director position will have a clinical degree and preferably an advanced degree in public health, social science or a related discipline. In addition, candidates will have a minimum of 8 years of senior level experience in designing, implementing or managing large, complex projects in Ethiopia and/or other developing countries. S/He will have experience in human resources management, human resource information systems and pre and in-service training approaches and the ability to provide technical leadership to senior technical staff, the Ministry of Health and training institutions. S/He will have previous experience on donor-supported programs, preferably with USAID, as well as experience with donor reporting systems. Ideally, s/he will possess significant knowledge of the Ethiopian health sector at all levels of the system, including knowledge of health sector reform and decentralization. The ideal candidate should have strong communication, advocacy, negotiation and presentation skills and proven leadership and supervisory experience in leading teams to successful outcomes. The candidate for the Technical Director position should have excellent written and oral communication skills in English with Amharic speaking skills preferred. S/He must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with ministry personnel, donors and project partners. The applicant should possess strong computer skills including Word, PowerPoint and Excel and be willing to travel in Ethiopia, and internationally if requested to represent the project and IntraHealth at international forums.

This is a position is with IntraHealth International in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. For immediate consideration, please apply by visiting IntraHealth's career page at http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers and follow the instructions to submit an online application, including submitting your most recent CV/resume and Biodata form (found at http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers). IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Social Marketing and Communications Advisor, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.
PSI seeks candidates for the position of Social Marketing and Communications Advisor. The candidate will provide technical support for Most at Risk Populations (MARPs) programming and implementation, including a strong communications component, in accordance with PSI guidelines and procedures. The position is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with travel as necessary, reports to the Country Representative and will supervise a team in the head office.
Responsibilites:

• Develop and disseminate a strategic process for designing, implementing and monitoring social marketing interventions (with a focus on health communication)
• Develop and implement evidence based product marketing plans and targeted communication plans for MARPs
• Contribute to the development of study designs, brand guidelines, strategic documents, and other materials as needed in collaboration with the research, operations, and program teams for MARPs specific programs
• Design and implement annual capacity building plans for social marketing (including but not limited to DELTA and P Promo, media channel selection/media mix, creative briefs development and agency selection, prioritizing research results)
• Coordinate with key staff to develop and implement supportive supervision systems for monitoring of targeted outreach activities, capacity building for social marketing, and developing implementation guidelines
• Maintain regular and strong relationships with government, stakeholders and partners relations, and participate in technical working groups
• Contribute to the development of donor reporting, proposals, and other key programmatic literature
• Assist the Country Representative with other duties as necessary
• Qualifications:
  
• Relevant post-graduate degree (MBA, MIA, MPH, etc.) or equivalent experience in related field
• Minimum 5 years international experience with a health or marketing organization
• Minimum 4 years demonstrated staff management and project oversight
• Experience developing and managing budgets and work plans essential
• In addition to marketing/communication capacity, technical expertise in MARPs programming and implementation essential
• Knowledge of cross-cutting public health issues (HIV, maternal and child health and reproductive health) strongly preferred
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office
• Excellent writing and presentation skills essential
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of audiences and organizations essential
• The successful candidate will have innovative ideas and must demonstrate a true passion for communications and MARPs programs.
  
  • This position is contingent upon funding.
  Please Apply online at: http://www.psi.org
  PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Economic Affairs Officer, Addis Ababa

Job Title

ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, P3

Department/ Office

ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA

Duty Station

ADDIS ABABA

Posting Period

30 June 2011-29 August 2011

Job Opening number

11-ECO-ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA-20258-R-ADDIS ABABA

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the African Center for Gender and Social Development Division (ACGSD), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The Economic Affairs Officer reports to the Chief of Gender, Women in Development Section.

Responsibilities

Under the overall direction of the Director, African Centre for Gender and Social Development Division and the direct supervision of the Chief, Gender and Women in Development Section, the incumbent will be responsible for: research work in the area of gender, trade and economics; integration of gender in ECA policies and programmes; assisting member States to integrate gender in their economic and social programmes; development of socio-economic databases and qualitative information necessary for specified recurrent or adhoc assignments; Interprets, applies and, as necessary, adapts econometric models to determine trends, patterns and relationships and to analyse the effects of alternative policies and assumptions to gender and development; follow-up and backstop African member States' on gender and economic development programmes; monitoring and evaluating the gender mainstreaming activities of African Governments; support the Section's work on gender and trade and as well as work by the Regional Integration, Infrastructure and Trade Division (RIITD) and the African Trade Policy Center (ATPC); provide the same support to monitoring and reporting on the progress of ECA's gender capacity building programme; monitoring collaboration and partnership requirements with ECA Divisions, SROs, international, regional and sub-regional institutions including UN agencies; Prepares documentation for technical cooperation programmes and projects. Monitors, backstops and assesses the implementation of technical cooperation programmes and projects. Participates in missions and organizes training seminars for experts.

Competencies

Professionalism: Ability to apply gender and economic theories and concepts to issues of concern to the UN; ability to carry out gender policy analysis of the economic, trade and social sectors; ability to mainstream gender into programme design; ability to develop sources for data collection; ability to conduct independent research on gender and economic topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources; demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge and proven analytical skills in aspects of social and economic promotion of women; ability to identify and address relevant gender perspectives in substantive work; shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication: Proven ability to prepare written materials in a clear, concise and compelling manner; excellent oral communication skills as well as ability to carry out gender training; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Ability to works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals and with clients and partners as well as work effectively in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) development economics or macroeconomics is required. Academic studies in gender and development, or appropriate professional experience are an asset. A first-year university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the application of principles and concepts of economics, trade, gender and development in various contexts or analytical and research skills in gender programmes. Work experience with key stakeholders within the UN System, NGOs and government is an advantage

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English or French is required. Working knowledge of the other is highly desirable.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Assessment Method

A written assessment and competency-based interview will be conducted as part of the recruitment process for this position.

Special Notice

Priority consideration for vacancies at the P3 level will be given to internal candidates and candidates who have passed a competitive examination.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE U

Senior Engineer, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Job Title

SENIOR ENGINEER, P5

Department/ Office

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR - DOA

Duty Station

ADDIS ABABA

Posting Period

30 June 2011-29 August 2011

Job Opening number

11-ENG-eca doa od-20132-R-ADDIS ABABA

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Division of Administration (DOA) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa. The Senior Engineer reports directly to the Director of Administration and is also responsible for the management and overall supervision of the staff in the NOF Coordination Office.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Senior Engineer will be responsible for the following duties:

Manages, coordinates and plans resources for the NOF Construction project of the UNECA.

Reviews, directs the preparation and up-dating of project documentation, including project plan, project schedule, scope of work, drawings, and technical documents for competitive tenders; and managing the evaluation of technical proposals.

Provides expert technical advice on overall policies, procedures and guidelines for the construction project. Oversees the on-site construction works during all phases of the NOF project through adequate contract management arrangements to ensure the contractors' compliance with their contractual obligations.

Analyzes NOF budget proposals, ensuring that the funds proposed are adequate for engineering requirements. Provides data for internal and external audits. Establishes and implements of a robust internal control framework to oversee the project and to provide independent advice on project status, progress billing and change orders to include independent quantity surveying capacity and clerks of work services.

Liaises with national and international officials and observers to ensure adequate exchange of information and provision of full assistance on engineering and related support matters. Liaises with UN Headquarters New York to coordinate technical requirements for construction projects, including major change orders that have design or financial implications.

Participates in and provides expert advice on long-range development planning relating to engineering support requirements and related aspects of NOF construction project.

Prepares project reports and briefings, including reports to the General Assembly, weekly and monthly project progress reports, financial reports, end of project evaluation report and others as may be required.

Directs all relevant aspects of financial management of the project, including overseeing the development of draft allotment requests, administer and follow-up all regular payments and performance reporting in coordination with ECA Office of Strategic Planning and Programme Management (OPM) and UN Headquarters, Programme, Planning and Budget Division.

Manages a unit of engineering staff and Establishes substantive oversight of the project team.

Performs other related duties as directed by the Director of Administration.

Competencies

Professionalism: Ability to apply engineering skills and to participate in engineering projects, including preparation of cost estimates, research of data and preparing graphs. Ability to identify and analyze engineering data of significant depth and complexity. Ability to manage resources, coordinate and monitor project budget and funds. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Judgment/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in engineering, architecture or other related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in engineering or related area, including experience in planning and design of projects and facilities.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in both oral and written English is required. A working knowledge of French is highly desirable.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Assessment Method

There will be competency based interview and other assessment methods as required.

Special Notice

Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.

2011 YPP Examination - Humanitarian Affairs, Vienna, Santiago, Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Bangkok, New York, Geneva

Job Title: 2011 YPP EXAMINATION - HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS, P2
Department/ Office: DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
Duty Station: OTHER; VIENNA; SANTIAGO; ADDIS ABABA; NAIROBI; BANGKOK; NEW YORK; GENEVA

Posting Period: 11 July 2011-10 September 2011
Job Opening number: 11-HRA-DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT-20177-P-NEW YORK

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Org. Setting and Reporting

These positions are located primarily in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and in field offices. These positions usually report to an Officer at a higher level, Head of Unit, Chief of Section or Director of Division.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of these positions are likely to include, but not limited to: (These duties are generic and may not be carried out by all of these positions.)

• Assist in the design and preparation of studies on humanitarian, disaster, emergency relief and related issues and in various follow-up activities;
• Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources on assigned topics/issues;
• Contribute to the preparation and dissemination of various written documents, e.g. standard programme reporting and public information products such as Situation Reports and Humanitarian Updates in collaboration with humanitarian partners where required;
• Develop and maintain reference and resource information on specific topics or policy-related issues; respond to various internal and external inquiries and information requests;
• Support public advocacy efforts through review of draft press statements, Emergency Relief Coordinator's key messages and inputs to other related public information documents;
• Assist in the production of appeals for international humanitarian assistance;
• Manage donor contributions to humanitarian-managed pooled funds;
• Assist in the organization of meetings, seminars, conferences, work shops, etc. with other agencies and partners to facilitate exchanges of professional expertise and views on specific humanitarian-related subjects and issues; serves as reporter to such events;
• Keep abreast of current humanitarian affairs and related issues and reflect relevant political, policy, gender considerations or other developments in specific subject area, country or region concerned;
• Participate in technical assistance, disaster assessment or other missions;
• Participate in project and/or programme formulation and mobilization of relevant resources.

Responsibilities

If assigned to field offices:

Functions in addition to some or all of the above may include but are not limited to: - Assist in the regular monitoring and analysis of developments in the designated country and support the preparation of analytical reports on social, political, humanitarian and other relevant factors affecting the overall humanitarian situation; - Draft and prepare regular situation papers/reports highlighting relevant operational factors affecting the humanitarian situation and response support advocacy initiatives on issues impacting humanitarian needs and response efforts through the development of appropriate strategies, the collection of information, and liaison with humanitarian partners, government officials, and media, etc.; - Provide support to sector/cluster working groups as required and facilitate exchange on cross cutting issues; - Support the collection of field information to improve coordination activities and information products such as 'who does what where' information sheets and other reports; - Take the lead in matters related to natural disasters, including ensuring that the various contingency plans are updated, consistent and coordinated and support inter-agency contingency planning; - Facilitate and participate in interagency assessment missions to build consensus on sector and geographic priorities; - Support the development common assessment tool; - Liaise with humanitarian partners on the collection of information to effectively map areas of humanitarian needs and response activities coordination efforts; and track information required for early warning of potential conflict and conflict-related vulnerability.

Competencies

Professionalism:
- Shows pride in work and in achievements - Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter - Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results - Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns - Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges - Remains calm in stressful situations - Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work

Communication:
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively - Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately - Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication - Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience - Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

Teamwork:
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals - Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise - Is willing to learn from others - Places team agenda before personal agenda - Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position - Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

Planning& Organizing:
- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies - Identifies priority activities and assignments - Adjusts priorities as required - Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work - Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning - Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary - Uses time efficiently

Education

A first-level university degree in the following fields: Political Science, Social Science, International Studies, International Relations , Public Administration, Economics (including Development Economics), Engineering, Earth Sciences, International Law or Development Studies.

Any other unrelated first-level university degree will only be accepted if combined with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience in the fields mentioned above.

Work Experience

No minimum work experience is required.

Languages

Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable.

Assessment Method

Applications will be screened on the basis of the eligibility criteria. Only the most qualified will be convoked for the written examination. Only examinees who are successful in the written examination will be invited to the oral examination.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS

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Deputy Chief of Party, Administration and Finance, Ethiopia

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.
PSI/Ethiopia seeks experienced candidates for the position of Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)– Administration and Finance. This position is for a proposed $50Million USAID Mulu combination prevention project. PSI/Ethiopia is a fast growing dynamic country platform with targeted programming in HIV prevention, HIV care and support, and child survival. The DCOP – Admin and Finance will be responsible for ensuring efficient, effective and compliant platform operations in the areas of finance, administration, and operations, and for assisting in the institutional capacity building of platform staff and local subaward partners. As DCOP-Admin and Finance for the Mulu prevention project, this position is also responsible for all administrative and financial requirements associated with successful implementation of the cooperative agreement, including subgrant audits, capacity building and contract management. The position is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and reports to the Country Representative.
*This position is contingent on funding
Responsibilties:

• Lead financial, administrative and operational aspects of the Mulu combination prevention project, including all subaward administration, project financial/administrative planning, reporting, and contract management. (DCOP)
• Enforce institutional and subpartner operational and financial compliance with PSI/International, PSI/Ethiopia, Government of Ethiopia and Donor agreements, policies, procedures, minimum standards, and directives. (Compliance)
• Directly manage platform finance, operations and administration functions, including human resources, upcountry office administration and offsite warehouse facility. (Line management)
• Lead institutional participation inand follow up action from internal and external audits and platform assessments; oversee subaward audits and compliance assessments. (Audit and assessment)
• Lead financial and operational capacity building of subaward partners and of PSI/Ethiopia operations and program staff. (Capacity building)
• Manage Operations Unit staff performance including SMART MBO development, routine feedback, regular supportive supervision, performance appraisals and capacity building. (Performance management)
• Represent PSI/Ethiopia with senior external operational partners, including non-programmatic government institutions; donor contracting, finance and agreement officers; audit firms; large suppliers; etc., and represent the Operations Unit on PSI/Ethiopia senior management team. (Representation)
• Liaise effectively with Programmatic counterparts and Subpartner leadership to ensure seamless and constructive teamwork and partnership. (Teamwork)
• Lead platform operations systems and procedures development, improvement and dissemination, ensuring continuous improvements to ensure well planned, cost efficient and effective program implementation for maximum health impact. Where possible, transfer strong systems and procedures to subaward partners. (Systems and procedures)
• Lead Operations unit internal and external planning and reporting. (Workplanning and Reporting)
• Contribute to development and implementation of platform strategic plan, participate actively in the platform Senior Management Team, and act as the platform Country Representative when required. (Strategic Leadership).
• Perform any other responsibilities as requested
• Qualifications:
  
• Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or similar degree in relevant field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Operations and/or Financial management, including demonstrated staff management experience
• Broad technical knowledge of effective operational, administrative and financial systems of workplanning, implementation and control
• Demonstrated familiarity with comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention program implementation in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Demonstrated experience implementing US Government Agreements and/or Contracts for an INGO
• Familiarity with international health, development issues and the international donor community
• Experience in successful cost proposal development
• Ability to work effectively in partnership with a variety of audiences and organizations, including senior government, donor, and implementing partners
• Fluency in spoken and written English and comfort with public speaking; Fluency in Amharic highly desirable
• Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office
• Excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills preferred
• Additionally, the successful candidate will have: cross-cultural sensitivity; a capacity building approach to day-to-day work; creativity; ability to work efficiently and quickly under pressure; strong negotiation skills; and the interest to work on a team in a complex political environment. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated working knowledge of financial and administrative systems in Ethiopia.
  APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please.
  PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individual regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Ethiopia Chief of Party, OVC Programs, Addis Ababa

Position Summary: The Chief of Party is responsible for the overall coordination and management of a large USAID/PEPFAR program serving orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). The COP will work with Pact's existing country office in Ethiopia, but will be solely responsible for: meeting the project's objectives; managing program staff; maintaining good working relationships with host government officials and local partners; donor reporting and management of funds to ensure high-quality delivery of services to OVCs and their caretakers. The COP will manage and provide technical support in OVC programming and coordinate with relevant stakeholders including the Government of Ethiopia and relevant ministries, the donor, and local partners.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide overall technical management and leadership to program
• Oversee and manage partnership with International Partners ( Family Health International and Child Fund)
• Responsible for program fulfilling all requirements as per contractual agreement ( this includes all financial and technical deliverables )
• Lead the program's strategic, financial, and operational planning ( including the annual work planning process and development of an appropriate exit strategy )
• Provide direct line management support and supervision to a team of seasoned development professionals ( including - the DCOP, Senior Technical Advisor, Results and Measurement Manager, Deputy Director Finance and Grants)
• Guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly financial reports
• Ensure efficient systems to support all aspects of the program (including sub-grants, financial, capacity building and performance monitoring and reporting, are in place and support the effective use of program resources in compliance with USAID regulations and Pact policies)
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting with particular focus and emphasis on finance and grants
• Provide oversight for grant management in accordance with Pact's policies and procedures
• Responsible for development of evidence based programming and ensuring feed back into appropriate policy discussions
• Promote a true model of partnership amongst all implementing partners
• Provide overall coordination of the institutional organizational and technical capacity building of local and other key stakeholders
• Responsible for designing strategies for working with key Govt. stakeholders (MoWA, MOH, MoJ, HAPCO ) at a Regional level and ensuring that these relationships are strengthened at all levels of project implementation
• Responsible for representation and correspondence with USAID and Government
• Ensure coordination of efforts at program level with all relevant stakeholders
  
  Qualifications:
  
• Experience in a management role for a complex or national program involving multiple actors;
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a high profile, fast paced environment
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to provide the financial management and oversight necessary to successfully execute a large-scale program
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and database skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage local staff
• Practical knowledge of USAID rules and regulations
• Demonstrated capacity to create and/or maintain systems and procedures for managing complex programs with many implementation sites, partners and beneficiaries. Specific experience in systems strengthening preferred.
  
  Education and Experience Requirements:
  
• A Master's degree in social sciences (e.g. social work, management, child development), public health, or related field
• Ten years of relevant experience managinglarge donor-funded, child-focused programs. Managerial experience as chief or deputy chief of party is an added value
• Seven to ten years in a management position whose responsibilities included direct line management and supervision of senior staff; grants management, and significant budgeting and/ or finance experience
• Prior knowledge of and experience with USAID-funded health programs; PEPFAR programming (especially OVC) experience preferred
• Experience in implementing a systems approach
• Demonstrated experience with large grant-making programs and working with local partner organizations
• Extensive knowledge of OVC, HIV and Health issues in Africa, systems strengthening, social services management, and child welfare; Ethiopia-specific knowledge preferred
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of Amharic and/or other Ethiopian languages is preferred
• Ethiopian nationals are strongly urged to apply
  
  Disclaimer: This job description summarizes the responsibilities assigned to the position; however it does not contain an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Periodically, employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment at Pact is a voluntary "at will" relationship.
  To apply for this position, please visit www.pactworld.org or use the online application: https://www5.ultirecruit.com/PAC1005/JobBoard/CanLogin.aspx?__JobID=176A63973A2D1907&__RT=D356349294394CA3EAC10FEC2E7B083E78DE22293AA02798D2D08955CD464E4127B6DE5A6CA0591F

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND USAID/Ethiopia intends to award a five-year $35-$38 million contract under the US Government's Feed the Future (FtF) Initiative, through a competitive Full and Open Request for Proposal. This investment, in concert with the crop value chain program "Agriculture Growth Program-Value Chain Enhancement" (AGP-VCE) will also serve as part of USAID's contribution to the Government of Ethiopia's (GoE's) Agricultural Development Program (AGP). The goal of the FtF, "to sustainably reduce poverty and hunger" aligns well with AGP's goal "to end poverty and enhance growth." USAID/Ethiopia's new project, Livestock Growth Program (LGP), will foster growth and reduce poverty through improving the competitiveness of selected livestock value chains in target woredas to the benefit of large numbers of smallholders and pastoralists. Additionally, AGP-LGP will reduce hunger through income increases and job creation for rural households.

JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Chief of Party, the pro-poor Value Chain Expert will lead the "push" and "pull" component of the AGP-LGP where vulnerable and chronically food insecure populations are linked and integrated into the livestock value chain activities. The individual will work closely with AGP-LGP Livestock Value Chain Advisor and other USAID funded projects such as Pastoralists Livelihoods Initiative and PSNP/GRAD.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Lead the "push" and "pull" component of the AGP-LGP, linking and integrating vulnerable and chronically food insecure populations into the livestock value chain activities. 2. Create a strategy detailing the integration of vulnerable population and pastoralists into the livestock value chains. 3. Coordinate and collaborate with other program components to achieve project objectives. 4. Track and report on program activities and the achievement of objectives and completion of deliverables. 5. Contribute to the supportive team environment within the project. 6. Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in livestock, agriculture, agribusiness, agricultural economics, or related field or demonstrated equivalent work experience is required;
• At least seven (7) years of professional work experience in livestock, agriculture, food security or relevant or related sector;
• At least five (5) years' work experience with for profit organization, non-governmental organization (NGO) or profit agribusiness working with vulnerable, chronically food insecure groups;
• Experience in gender mainstreaming in value chain development is desirable;
• Experience with nutrition programs is desirable;
• Strong understanding of cultural, political and religious environments in Ethiopia;
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office and Adobe products such as PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc.;
• Strong writing, editing and typing skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
• Ability to be flexible and work well under pressure;
• Ability to deal with a broad spectrum of people;
• Ability to exercise sound judgments and make decisions independently.
  
  LANGUAGES
  
• Ability to speak Amharic or other local Ethiopian languages required.
  
  CONDITIONS
  
• Must have recent work experience in Ethiopia.
  
  TO APPLY To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at www.internationalmedicalcorps.org and go to our "Careers" page. Find your desired position; click on the position title and complete the application on the bottom of the job description.
  You may also click on this link: http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/Careers.aspx?adata=WTviFmck

Information Officers, Kenya, Ethiopia

Information Officers Various East African locations – Kenya and Ethiopia

This is a rapid recruitment with deployments of 3 months or more, starting asap Starting salary: £17,960 – 25,890 gross per annum

Oxfam GB is currently recruiting for skilled and experienced Information Officers in order to support the emergency response in the Horn of Africa.

This is an emergency response. Due to the rapid scale up we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We will only contact those shortlisted for the position and may appoint prior to the closing date.

All CV's must be submitted in English

The role You will be responsible for setting up appropriate systems and procedures for gathering and managing information about the response. You will analyse and disseminate data on the progress of the response, and in particular you will support the programme to report against objectives through the regular production of situation reports, helping develop accurate and timely figures for reporting, accountability and communication purposes, with a particular focus on beneficiary numbers. You will be responsible for managing information flows within the emergency response and support the delivery of a range of communication materials. You will coordinate and consult with field offices, programme managers and coordinators and other colleagues across the programme, as well as our affiliates.

What we're looking for

You will need excellent communication skills and analytical skills, and you should feel comfortable handling large volumes of data. You will need strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relations with people across the programme who will have different priorities. You must also be confident working independently, an innovative problem solver, planning and organising to achieve strategic goals in a tight timeframe.

It is absolutely essential that you can stay calm and work well under pressure, and not be daunted by working long hours in a difficult emergency context. Naturally you'll need to be extremely flexible, with the ability to travel. Flexibility, resilience and strong problem solving skills are essential.

You would ideally also have proven experience of managing information and setting up and adapting information systems, as well as experience of internal reporting. You would also preferably have some experience of working in the field during an emergency.

Closing date: 12 August 2011

For further details and to apply please go to www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and quote the reference INT 4715

Emergency Logistic Manager, Ethiopia

The Emergency Logistics Manager is responsible for the coordination and support of logistics activies within Ethiopia. S/he is responsible for effectively managing logistics staff, vehicles, assets and stocks, ensuring effective and accountable logistics support to all the Save the Children (SC) projects in Ethiopia. S/he will ensure that Save the Children's commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, through reference to the Sphere Charter, Save the Children Minimum Standards and the NGO Code of Conduct.
Responsibilities

• Coordinate all emergency program logistics; develop the country procedures and policies for the management of the supply chain, vehicle fleets, communication systems and, when delegated by the Country Director, security in line with SC guidelines and procedures.
• Work closely with other members of the SC team; sharing information on the assessments and proposed interventions, providing overviews of logistics requirements for the development of project proposals and subsequent projects.
  
• Develop procurement plans and supply chain strategy for the program for procurement, transportation and distribution of program supplies including both Food and NFIs
• Ensure that SC minimum standards of logistics procedures and country policies are introduced and adhered to throughout Ethiopia, briefing and training all relevant staff as required
• Ensure local, national and international procurement practices are compliant with SC and donor regulations.
• Ensure international and national transportation of freight by land, sea and air is in line with program budgets and needs, and that the most cost effective and reliable means are used for the timely delivery of supplies to projects.
  
• Ensure management of vehicle fleets is in line with appropriate standards, maintain effective allocation system and safe use of vehicles.
• Ensure stock management and administration systems are implemented throughout the program. Monitor projects stock levels and advise on appropriate stocking and replenishment to meet project demands.
• Manage the program communication systems ensuring that all program locations have appropriate and reliable means of communication, ensure standardization of all communication equipment throughout the country.
• Ensure a centralized program asset register is maintained; ensure that all program assets are logged, issued with unique SC asset numbers and ID cards, and tracked.
• Liaise with government, UN and other agencies as necessary.
• Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies. Requirements
• International experience in supply chain management in an emergency environment including procurement, transport and distribution, warehouse and stock management.
• Experience in vehicle and fleet management
• Experience in the set up and use of HF & VHF radio systems, satellite phones and internet, and development of communications procedures.
• Experience in distributions of food and NFIs.
• Experience building and developing the capacity of logistics staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans.
• Experience developing and maintaining personal security and evacuation plans.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills
• Excellent IT skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles.
  
• Experience and/or an interest in working in nutrition, WASH or health programs, in displacement camps or centers desirable Employee Type Temporary Full time
  
  TO APPLY: GO TO www.savethechildren.org or email cdavis@savechildren.org
  Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. In 2010 we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. In order to achieve this, we are actively looking for talented, motivated individuals to join us in making a difference in the lives of children worldwide. Employment at Save the Children provides the opportunity to join a dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
  Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and much more. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.

Deputy Team Leader, Ethiopia

Summary
The Deputy Team Leader provides senior leadership and strategic direction to all programmatic aspects of SC emergency response in Ethiopia. S/he ensures program activities are effective and meet long-term designated goals and objectives of Save the Children, its donors, and the target population. S/he ensures cross sector collaboration among technical units. S/he ensures funding proposals are produced and donor reporting requirements are adhered to and are of highest standards S/he ensures that Save the Children's commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, and complies with all relevant policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health, and safety.
Responsibilities

• Assume overall development of emergency response program strategy and coordinate emergency inputs across technical sectors.
• Ensure rapid emergency multi-sectoral integrated assessments are undertaken and draw up an emergency response strategy.
• Define and request support needed from the country office, regional office , lead member headquarters and the Alliance.
• Monitor the implementation of grant budgets, keeping the DRM Head and other SC members informed and ensuring any corrective actions are taken.
• Ensure production of high quality, analytical reports, supply of regular sitreps, and collection, analysis and dissemination of relevant information and data
• As delegated, represent Save the Children's emergency response to local authorities, donors and members of the humanitarian community. Ensure establishment and maintenance of strong working relationships with local commmunities, community based organizations and other local authorities as appropriate.
• Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child rights and safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies. Requirements
• At least 5-7 years substantial experience working with an humanitarian organization within an emergency environment.
• Graduate degree in related field.
• Substantial people and program management experience with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
• Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting
• Substantial understanding or proven experience in security management issues
• Ability to produce high quality reports.
• Representational, political awareness and advocacy skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision from line manager
• Experience working with partners and a participatory approach
• Fluency in written and spoken English and computer literate
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles..
  Employee Type
  
  Temporary Full-time
  TO APPLY: GO TO www.savethechildren.org or email cdavis@savechildren.org
  Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. In 2010 we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. In order to achieve this, we are actively looking for talented, motivated individuals to join us in making a difference in the lives of children worldwide. Employment at Save the Children provides the opportunity to join a dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
  Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and much more. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.

Logisticians, Horn of Africa, Ethiopia

Logisticians Rapid Recruitment for East Africa Drought response
Deployments for three months starting as soon as possible Various locations including Ethiopia and Kenya Salary : £20,018 - £26,837 net per annum (Net = take home pay. Oxfam will meet the post-holders tax and social security liabilities in addition to their net salary) Hard to work allowance : £3,000 net per annum, pro rata to the contract length may apply depending on location
Background
More than 12 million people in East Africa are facing desperate food shortages following the worst drought in 60 years. Rains have failed for successive seasons and families across Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya are struggling to find enough food and water, and food prices have rocketed further exacerbating the problem. Oxfam GB is currently recruiting for skilled and experienced logisticians to enable Oxfam to respond quickly to the needs. The work may involve, in an immediate emergency stage, the assessment of the situation and in later stages the implementation of logistics measures required to alleviate the plight of the people affected by the emergency. If you wish to be considered for Logistics positions and you meet the criteria below, then please proceed with the application process. TEAM PURPOSE: To ensure that the operational implementation of Oxfam GB programmes and strategy is: Properly planned and managed by a professional logistic team. Efficient, through the timely availability of assets and a transparent supply chain, with close monitoring of the consumption and use of those assets. Structured through the clear definition of individual responsibilities and appropriate processes and ways of working within logistics and with others.
Key responsibilities
Managing/ supervising resources logistics and supply chain resources including people, assets and/or budgets. Contribute to and influence operational planning. Training and support so that other Oxfam staff are knowledgeable and competent in Oxfam's logistics processes and procedures. Working with the programme manager on security issues, security of assets, and the safety, security and evacuation of staff. Interprets and applies operational and specialist information in a variety of formats from a variety of sources. Also maintaining accounts and submitting reports as appropriate, for aspects of the programme detailed above. Ensuring the installation (after training if necessary) of radio, phone, fax and other communications systems and establishing communications routines for emergency programmes and teams. Training team members in the use of equipment. To be familiar with and abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam International procedures and other regulatory codes (e.g. InterAction Field Co-operation Protocol).
Skills & competencies
Extensive work experience in a logistics role, overseas work experience in a humanitarian context. Extensive experience of supply chain management and procurement activities. Well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to anticipate challenges, and to be flexible in demanding situations. Experience of management/supervisory responsibilities. Knowledge of International Import / Export procedures and guidelines. Commitment to Oxfam's equal opportunity and gender policies. Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into logistics programmes. An excellent level of English.
About Oxfam Thousands of people already commit their time and talents to our humanitarian and long-term development projects. Now we're looking for yours.
How to apply This is a preparedness measure for emergency response. Due to the rapid scale up Oxfam encourages you to apply as soon as possible. Please indicate in your covering letter how soon you are available i.e. the earliest date you would be able to accept a deployment with Oxfam; and for how long would you be willing to be deployed as part of the team responding to the drought in HECA.
To find out more about this role and apply, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs quoting ref: INT 4719
Closing date: 31st July 2011
All CV's and applications must be submitted in English.

UN Coordination Associate, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Background

The Resident Coordinator System encompasses all organizations of the UN System dealing with operational activities for development, regardless of their formal presence in the country. As the designated Representative of the UN Secretary-General and team leader of the UN Country Team (UNCT), the UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC), in consultation with the UNCT, assumes overall responsibility for, and coordination of, the development activities carried out by the UN at country level.

In Ethiopia, the UNCT is composed of representatives of more than 26 resident and non-resident UN funds and programmes and specialised agencies. In addition, a number of agencies perform regional and sub-regional responsibilities, including liaison to the African Union. Hence, the composition of the UNCT reflects a diverse and rich array of mandates, including those that are highly operational as well as those that undertake liaison activities.

The UNCT assists the Ethiopian Government in achieving its development priorities, through the provision of strategic support to important national processes, such as the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP) and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Since 2008, the UN system in Ethiopia has undertaken important steps towards the implementation of the Delivering as One UN Reform agenda, searching for new ways to work better and more efficiently, as one UN system.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UN Coordination Specialist, Head of the Resident Coordinator Office (RCO), the UN Coordination Associate provides administrative support to the execution of services in the UN RCO, ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The UN Coordination Associate works in close collaboration with other members of the RCO to enhance the exchange of information, and support the efficient delivery of results.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides administrative and coordination support services, as an RCO staff member:

• Facilitation of information sharing between UNCT and the RCO.
• Follows up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and collection of information related to diverse coordination products and/or requirements (One80 assessment, interagency surveys, etc).
• Maintains filing system ensuring safekeeping of official documents and minutes of the UNCT and IAPT.
• Attends meetings of the UNCT and IAPT and drafts minutes of the meetings on time, and undertakes all necessary revisions.
• Keeps the mailing list of UNCT members updated.
• Handles the RC email account.
• Provides technical and logistical support to visiting missions as requested.
• Provides technical and logistical support for the organization of workshops and events, particularly for the annual UNCT retreat; and all other inter-agency events throughout the year.
• Keeps records and log sheets of utilization of RCO assets.

2. Provides assistance for the preparation and implementation of the RC Work Plan focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Supports the preparation of inputs to the RC Work Plan/ reports.
• Proper control of the supporting documents for payments from the Support to the Resident Coordination (SRC) fund and other funds for UNCT activities.
• Review of the RC funds expenditures and reporting to the direct supervisor. Preparation of required budget revision drafts.
• Upon delegation of responsibility, preparation of vouchers and requisitions in Atlas, entering vendors information.

3. Provides effective communication support to the RCO focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Facilitates information flow in the office, follows up on circulation files.
• In close consultation with the communication specialist and the UN Communication Group, supports the revision and update of information related to RC system activities to be posted on the UNCT website

4. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Identification of sources of information related to coordination. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to national priorities and UNDAF alignment.
• Provision of referral services for agencies without field representation to access national institutions and processes and for national partners to access the expertise of agencies without field representation.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Organization of trainings to UN staff on coordination issues.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to UN mission, vision and values.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Shares knowledge and experience from within and outside the UN country team; and learns/applies knowledge/experience shared by supervisor/other colleagues.
• Demonstrates a capacity to gather comprehensive information, evaluate this information accurately; and identify key issues that inform options put forward by RCO and decision-making by the RC/UNCT;
• Ability to perform a variety of standard tasks related to facilitation, including organizing meetings and workshops, reporting, drafting of correspondence, preparation of revisions, filing, provision of information and in doing so, maintain high levels of team productivity.
• Ability to provide input to business processes and where necessary, their adjustment for improved efficiency/effectiveness, and the implementation of new systems.

Coordination effectiveness

• Ability to prioritize support to Government counterparts, UN agencies, and other principal constituents.
• Ability to communicate sensitively across all constituents, including, where delegated, to senior Government officials; senior UNCT management, senior programming, and senior operations staff.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner on a consistent basis to allow for a quick turn-around of coordination products and the prompt delivery of coordination services.

Leadership and Self-Management

• Focuses on results for the client and responds positively to feedback.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
• Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behavior.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary Education; Bachelor Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or a related field.

Experience:

6 years of progressively responsible administrative and programme experience at the national or international level. Research experience will be an added advantage. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems is required.

Language Requirements:

Proficiency in English (oral and written) and the national language of the duty station

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Communications Officer, Addis Ababa

Job Title

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, P4

Department/ Office

ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA

Duty Station

ADDIS ABABA

Posting Period

18 July 2011-16 September 2011

Job Opening number

11-PUB-ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA-20492-R-ADDIS ABABA

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Org. Setting and Reporting

This post is located in the Information and Communication Services Section, Office of the Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa, Addis Ababa.

Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Staff, Office of the Executive Secretary and the direct supervision of the Chief of Information and Communication Service (ICS), the incumbent will:

Design and implement communication strategy for Divisions in harmony with ECA communication strategy; develop and implement strategies to enhance the impact of ECA's output and visibility.

Take the lead in strategy, planning, development and implementation of large, complex communications campaigns (e.g. global promotion initiatives, public information programmes, broad-reaching subject specific issues, etc.) and work to develop ways to implement campaigns system-wide and to incorporate the campaign message and themes into all relevant events and products.

Provide advice and expertise to managers, senior officers and other public information and communication staff on a range of public affairs issues, methods, and approaches; anticipates and resolves communications/public relations issues/problems.

Develop strategic partnerships with key constituencies to elicit support for and maximize impact of promotional objectives.

In accordance with ECA communication strategy, advise Divisions on presentational issues, including written style, language, formats, and archival maintenance for institutional knowledge base.

Develop different product forms (the web, on CD¬, social network platforms, outdoor advertising and promotion, etc. for broadcast and print media, etc) for dissemination of ECA's outputs to different target audiences.

Conceptualize all publications and programmed outputs and co-ordinate output planning, sequencing and prioritization. This work will include coordinating publishing, launching, marketing and dissemination of outputs, including conventional and recurring conferences and forums. Following dissemination, solicit client feedback for quality control purposes to ensure systematic, client-focused future planning.

Guide task teams regularly to establish public relations or news value and packaging of relevant material for internal and external communication.

Prepares or oversees preparation of a diverse range of information communications products in support of major campaign initiatives.

Evaluate results and impact of communications activities; reports on developments, trends and attitudes regarding the UN.

Build information networks; plans and oversees maintenance of publicly accessible information materials on ECA; plans and develops outreach activities.

Produce communication and public information materials for print/electronic/voice/visual media.

Carry out other related tasks as may be directed.

Competencies

Professionalism:

Knowledge of different aspects of public information and communication. Ability to address a range of issues in the context of political developments, public attitudes and local conditions. Ability to conceptualize, design and implement major information campaigns. Ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources. Ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and cultivate productive relationships. Ability to produce a variety of written communications products in a clear, concise style. Ability to deliver oral presentations to various audiences. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Teamwork:

-Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals

-Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others

-Places team agenda before personal agenda

-Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position

-Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

Client Orientation:

-Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view

-Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect

-Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions

-Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems

-Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects

-Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client

Managing Performance:

-Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority

-Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member

-Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills

-Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines

-Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff

-Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative

-Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff

-Appraises performance fairly

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field.

Languages

Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage

Assessment Method

Competency-based interview and other assessment method.

Special Notice

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.

Consultant Technical Adviser for Programme Development- UN Women, Ethiopia

Background

The United Nations Entity on Gender equality and the empowerment of women (UN Women) has identified the following five global priority focus areas for the coming two years (2012-2013): Women's economic empowerment; women's political participation and leadership; ending violence against women and girls, women in peace and post-conflict processes and engendered national development planning and budgeting.

Operationalizing each of these priorities at country level entails careful situation analysis, looking beyond national and global averages to see what is happening to women in different sub-national settings in order to identify effective response models and approaches. In all of these areas, UN Women will prioritize the provision of high-quality strategic and normative support to government-led coordination, support to inter-governmental, multi-stakeholder and UN inter-agency processes, that aim to ensure that norms, standards and policies on gender equality, the empowerment of women and gender mainstreaming are put into practice through scaled-up and sustainable mechanisms for their enforcement.

UN Women Ethiopia country office has embarked on a process to translate the global corporate priorities into a dynamic country programmes for Ethiopia. This country programmes will encompass UN Women's strategic contribution during 2012-2013 to the UNDAF 2012-2015 and the national development plan, the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP). To this effect, a short term consultant is required to provide technical assistance towards the overall country programme design and operationalization of already agreed implementation modalities, and specifically to help shape the women's economic empowerment and engendered planning, budgeting and financing components and implementation modalities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the UN Women Ethiopia Country Programme Manager , the Technical Adviser for Programme Development provides support to the process of UN Women country programme development, culminating in signing of a country programme document with the Government of Ethiopia, represented by Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MoFED).

The Technical Adviser works in close collaboration with Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MoFED) and Ministry of Women, Children and Youth Affairs (MoWCYA), and in consultation with the broader range of stakeholders in eth Ethiopia Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women response.

KEY TASKS/DELIVERABLES

1. Facilitating consultations and partnership negotiations for the parallel processes for UN Women country programme and development of UNDAF 2012-1015 outputs on gender equality and women's empowerment (comprehensive list of partnerships with agreed concrete joint deliverables).

2. Provision of key technical inputs to the overall design of UN Women Ethiopia programme, and in more detail to component on Women's Economic Empowerment with focus on a) rural women's livelihoods, b) economic strengthening of low-income urban women and c) support services to bring women closer to markets and opportunities, introduction to new time-saving and environmentally friendly technologies (draft concept note, situation analysis, result matrix, budget).

3. Facilitating institutionalization of implementation/operational modalities agreed for Joint Gender Programme partnerships with MoFED, MoWCYA/BoWCYAs and other existing partners for joint delivery of expected results on a) gender mainstreaming and capacity development, b) gender-responsive planning and budgeting and c) women's economic empowerment (technical inputs to institutional capacity development on GRB, programmatic framework for fund release and activity monitoring in consultation with MoFED)

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards.
• Demonstrates commitment to UN Women's mission, vision and values.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies

Knowledge Management and Learning:

• Shares knowledge and experience
• Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office

Leadership and Self-Management

• Focuses on result for the client
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views

Interpersonal skills

:

• Must be able to organize, set priorities, multi-task, take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility

Nature of Interaction:

• Daily, or near-daily, interactions with the staff in the UN Women Country Office, MoFED and MoWCYA
• Face-to-face and telephone and written interactions with national partners and stakeholders (UN partners, public sector and local administrations, private sector, CSO/FBOs, academia and development partners) on gender equality and women's empowerment

Required Skills and Experience

Education

• Language requirements: Fluency in Amharic, good working knowledge of oral and written English. Advanced university degree in relevant social sciences, i.e. gender issues, international development studies, gender / women's studies, economics, or sociology.

Experience

:

• Minimum 7 years experience in development work with specific emphasis on gender equality and women's empowerment. Familiarity with UN Women areas of priority and knowledge regarding women's economic empowerment and gender responsive budgeting initiatives in Ethiopia is an advantage.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in development, knowledge of women's organizations and coordination/consultation fora, marketing and business idea generation for disadvantaged women and women in the informal business sector/entrepreneurs.
• Recognized experience in the field of gender and development in Ethiopia
• Experience working in an international organization in the field of gender and development
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages

Language

• Fluency in English.

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

• Proposal: (not more than 450 words) - Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work. Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work (if applicable)
• Financial proposal: indicate monthly fee
• Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodologies:

Cumulative analysis

The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and

b) Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

* Technical Criteria weight; 70%

* Financial Criteria weight; 30%

Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 point and above would be considered for the Financial Evaluation

Criteria

Weight

Max. Point

Technical

(based on CV, Proposal or Interview)

Minimum educational background and work experience (CV)

10%

10

Understanding of scope of work and methodology (From Proposal)

20%

20

Individual Competencies (Desk review or Interview)

40%

40

Financial

30%

30

Interested and capable individual consultants should only send their Technical and Financial proposal along with CV to

procurement.et@undp.org

;

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest

Design of an Expanded National Programme for Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery, Addis Ababa

Background

Ethiopia has been able to achieve a sustained double digit economic growth over the past several years. Despite this significant accomplishment, the country still faces many challenges common to developing countries since Ethiopia remains a low income country where 85 percent of the people live in rural areas dependent on small scale rain-fed agriculture that is characterized by traditional technology, low production and productivity.

In Ethiopia, the population is vulnerable to climate change and variability as the predominantly agrarian economy exposes the country to environmental shocks that often translate into disasters. Climate change aggravates the situation as the change in the frequency and intensity of climate related extremes will make people and livelihood more vulnerable. Over the past years, the threats from successive drought and frequent floods have set back developmental gains, exacerbated food insecurity and diverted scarce development resources to humanitarian response.

To arrest the situation and build on the sustained developmental gains, Ethiopia has embarked on a growth and transformation agenda to realize its vision of becoming a middle income, democratic and developmental state and a carbon neutral climate resilient economy by 2025. Setting the enabling environment for sustained development is the shift in the government Disaster Risk Management (DRM) paradigm from crisis management to a multi-sectoral and multi-hazard DRM approach. The Business Process Reengineering (BPR) was the basis for the redirection and which led to the formation of the and Food Security Sector (DRMFSS) comprising of the Early Warning and Response Directorate (EWRD) and the Food Security Coordination Directorate (FSCD). The BPR also led to the revision of the Disaster Prevention and Management Policy reinforcing the application of the multi sectoral and integrated DRM approach that emphasizes more on the aspect risk reduction and recovery.

The process of facilitating this transformation and building up the capacity of the federal and sub-national government agencies to deliver on the wide range of interventions on DRM is not going to be immediate. To facilitate and guide the process, the GoE has initiated the development of the DRM Strategic Framework and Investment Programme which presents

the different components and programmes along the different phases of DRM – ex-ante, during, ex-post – their inter-relationship, and anticipated level of achievement of fully operationalize such.

While UNDP has responded and partnered with the Government of Ethiopia in the implementation of the new DRM approach through the implementation of the DRR and Livelihoods Recovery Programme, the said programme is limited both in geographical coverage and programme content. Moreover, and the DRMFSS initiated and completed the drafting of a National Programme on DRM which is intended to provide adequate support in the operationalization of the new DRM approach and roll-out of initiatives beyond the initial two regions (Gambella and Somali) currently covered by the DRR and LR Programme.

Efforts to Address Disaster Risks in Ethiopia:

Historically, in Ethiopia, a systematic effort to address disaster impacts have evolved from an initial focus on response to a policy orientation that is development oriented and focused on an integrated DRM approach. Starting with the establishment of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) in the 1970s, this was followed by the development and adoption of the National Policy on Disaster Prevention and Management in 1993 and the transformation of the RRC to the Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Commission (DPPC) in 1995. Emergency sectoral task forces were established in 2003 and the DPPC was subsequently transformed into the Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Agency (DPPA) in 2004.

The implementation of the National Policy on Disaster Prevention and Management significantly increased the level of knowledge and practice of disaster management in Ethiopia, however, its operation remained largely drought and relief oriented with little impact in reducing community vulnerability and increasing resilience.

Following the implementation of the BPR which brought to fore the paradigm shift from response to a more comprehensive DRM approach encompassing a system that looks at the full management cycle involving prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and rehabilitation, a review of the National Policy on Disaster Prevention and Management was initiated in 2004. These initiatives further led to the initiation in the development of the DRM Strategic Plan and Investment Framework which completes the operationalization of the paradigm shift and of the forthcoming DRM Policy.

Currently, the Government and development partners support several activities that contribute to reducing the impact of disasters. These include: the Productive Safety Nets Programme (PSNP), Programme for Food Security and Recovery ( ), Pastoral Community Development Project (World Bank), Sustainable Land Management projects (FAO/GTZ), Rural Capacity Building Program (World Bank), Technical Assistance (Information management Support) for DRMFSS ( ), Managing Environmental Resources to Enable Transition to better Livelihoods –MERET (WFP). The Government has also led the process of woreda disaster risk profiling to have a good understanding of the hazards, vulnerability, and capacities existing at the local level and so as to better address successfully the root causes vulnerability, increase resilience and reduce the threat of hazards.

Most recently, in collaboration with the Government and its and Food Security Sector (DRMFSS) initiated the implementation of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Livelihoods Recovery programme (DRR/LR) which is being piloted in Gambella and Somali Regions. Inspite of the short duration that the programme has been implemented, the DRR and LR Programme has shown promising results in strengthening DRM capacities, enhancing coordination, and initiating other programme components of the new DRM approach.

Duties and Responsibilities

Objectives, Methodology, and Deliverables

Objectives:

The main objective of the assignment is to enhance the draft National Programme on DRM document. Accordingly, the following are the specific objectives of the consultancy:

Provide more rigorous and indepth country contextual analysis to the document

Strengthen the analysis and content of the programmatic interventions

Ensure that the strong link of the draft programme document with the GTP, Agriculture PIF, CRGE, and other relevant policy and framework documents.

Methodology:

Achievement of the above mentioned objectives and accomplishment of consultancy tasks described below, may require varied approaches and multiple sources of information. suggests the following methodologies, but also welcomes the responding consultants to articulate suitable methodology:

Carry out a desk review of policies, strategies, programmes, studies, assessments reports, etc

Conduct key informant interviews with relevant persons; if necessary

Undertake the review of international best practices with a view of adopting feasible experiences

Using the result of previous researches/studies, and consultations reinforce the analytical and programmatic content of the National Programme on DRM document.

Deliverable/s

The main deliverable under this assignment is an enhanced draft National Programme on DRM document that incorporates the following:

Baseline situation analysis/data on DRR and Recovery augmented by other DRM studies in country to serve as benchmark for tracking progress.

Strategy and programme interventions/components that is consistent with and reinforces existing policies, frameworks, and studies on DRM.

• Realistic activities and deliverables.
• Workable programme management arrangement.

The Consultant is also expected to present the enhanced document to and the DRMFSS.

Features of the Proposed National Programme for DRM Implementation in Ethiopia:

In enhancing the draft national Programme on DRM, the Consultant will take into account the following key features and/or Principles of Engagement.

It should be based on the DRM Strategic Programme and Investment Framework. The current DRR and LR Programme is supporting the DRM Strategic programme and Investment Framework components of:

Early Warning System

Communication and Research

DRM Mainstreaming

Community

Damage and Loss Assessment

Early Recovery

Coordination

Information Management

Capacity Development

DRM Policy Roll-out.

The redesigned programme should include support to the following components:

Establishment of the EOC

Contingency Planning

Urban Risk Management

CCA/DRR Integration

Risk Transfer

Woreda Risk Profiling

Improvement of Food Reserves

It should incorporate and utilize the application of cross-cutting themes (capacity building, gender, participation for enhanced ownership)

It should provide links with and build on the , government and development partners interventions

It should ensure capacity development for all key actors (Central, Regional and Local Government, NGOs, CBOs, financial institutions, communities and other stakeholders

It should ensure sustainability and replicability of programme interventions.

Duration of the consultancy and responsibilities of the Consultants:

The assignment the consultant shall be implemented over a period of 10 days.

DRMFSS and will manage the assignment the consultant. The Consultant shall report to the Director of the Early Warning and Response Directorate of the DRMFSS.

The consultant shall work with DRMFSS, and key stakeholders (DRMFSS, other government bodies, Regions, UN agencies, NGOs, research organizations, universities, etc.) as necessary.

The Consultant shall separately present the enhanced programme document to the authorities at the DRMFSS and .

Competencies

Ability to develop strategy for resource mobilization

Ability to present information clearly and communicate effectively with various actors at all levels

Experience in analysing policy, institutional and capacity requirements for effective programme design and implementation

Wide experience of working with different UN agencies, donors and other development partners

Good oral and written communication, facilitation skill and participatory approaches to research and strategy/programme development.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Masters degree in the area of Development Studies; , environmental management, Social Anthropology, or other related social science discipline.

Experience:

Proven experience in Disaster Risk reduction, rural development/ social development at community, local and national level.

Extensive experience of designing programmes and implementation procedures

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSAL

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

• Proposal: (not more than 450 words). E

xplaining why they are the most suitable for the work and p

rovide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work (if applicable)

• Financial proposal: indicate monthly fee

Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodologies:

Cumulative analysis

The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

• Responsive/compliant/acceptable, and

Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

• Technical Criteria weight; 70%
• Financial Criteria weight; 30%

Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 point and above would be considered for the Financial Evaluation

Criteria

Weight

Max. Point

Technical

(based on CV, Proposal or Interview)

Minimum educational background and work experience (CV)

10%

10

Understanding of scope of work and methodology (From Proposal)

20%

20

Individual Competencies (Desk review or Interview)

40%

40

Financial

30%

30

Payment Schedule

One-time payment: Upon submission and acceptance of the final product

Proposal should be submitted at the following address

:-Interested and capable individual consultants should only send their Technical and Financial proposal along with CV to procurement.et@undp.org

; on or before 4th August 2011

is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence