International Rescue Committee Economic Recovery and Development Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia

International Rescue Committee Economic Recovery and Development Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 225884

Category: Development and Project Management, Community Service

Location: Addis Ababa

Career Level: Senior Level (5+ years experience)

Employment Type: Full time

Salary:

Job Description

Background: The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian international NGOs, provides relief, rehabilitation and development support to vulnerable people and communities over 30 countries.

We began work in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in Ethiopia’s Somali region and are currently providing assistance to Ethiopians and refuguees in six regions in Ethiopia, implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.

The IRC is seeking a highly motivated individual for Economic Recovery and Development (ERD) Specialist. Our ideal ERD Specialist will have humanitarian and development sector experience in livelihoods support, entrepreneurship development, emergency cash programming, vocational and business skill training, market system development, market and labor assessments, etc.

In addition to these technical skills, we are searching for someone with skills in proposal and donor report writing, external representation, and monitoring & evaluation (M&E). Our ideal candidate will be highly organized, comfortable working across departments, and have a sense of humor and collaborative spirit.

He or she will report to the ERD Coordinator and work closely with the Deputy Country Director of Programs (DDP).

Responsibilities and tasks

Program Development

Grow the ERD portfolio by regularly assessing needs, designing short- and long-term interventions to meet those needs, and working with internal and external colleagues (clusters, donors, government, etc.) to identify and seize funding opportunities to launch new ERD programs.

Design and draft narrative proposals, budget, log frames, work plans, and other funding application documents.

Update the country office’s ERD strategy in collaboration with the ERD Coordinator.

Ensure alignment of current and future ERD programming with the IRC’s global strategic plan and theories of change.

Lead all start-up activities for new ERD projects, including recruitment, development SOPs, assessments, and project kick-off meetings, in collaboration with Field Coordinators and other internal colleagues.

Develop and support ERD research projects

Grant Planning & Monitoring

Prepare high quality IRC and donor reports as per agreed-upon schedules (monthly, quarterly and/or annually) on grant activities, indicators and achievements

Coordinate with IRC logistics, finance and grant staff to ensure timely and compliant program activities and expenditures; including active participation in procurement, supply chain, grant and other meetings.

Together with the ERD Coordinator and the Accountability and Learning department, develop and implement a full monitoring and evaluation framework for all ERD grants and activities as well as learning strategies

Human Resources Management

Together with the ERD Coordinator, recruit new ERD staff as the team expands

Provide technical direction to ERD staff in the field

Provide advice and guidance to staff across other sectors (e.g., health, WASH, emergency response, etc.) on how to integrate cash programming into their projects

Set specific goals and expectations and provide regular and constructive feedback to field staff

Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions

Ensure timely completion and submission of interim and annual employee performance reviews

Coordination & Representation

Develop and maintain relationships with fellow agencies/NGOs, government, donors, and other external colleagues

Actively advance IRC’s connections

to private sector actors, seeking avenues for partnership, collaboration and coordination
Regularly engage with the ERD Technical Advisors in New York to ensure quality programming

Participate in IRC and external working groups around ERD to advance program strategies, disseminate research findings, and discuss implementation issues

Support the sharing of information and learning across ERD-related programs based in Ethiopia and throughout the Horn and East Africa region

Job Requirements

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field with at least five years of relevant professional work experience; or bachelor’s degree with more than eight years of relevant experience

Work Experience

Experience in an international NGO, UN agency, or international organization in similar role/with similar responsibilities

Experience with external representation and coordination with other NGOs, donors, government agencies, and senior officials

Experience with project design, proposal writing, report writing, and strategy development

Experience with monitoring and evaluation experience, specifically in the humanitarian and development context

Experience with conducting market and labor assessments

Experience supervising and coaching staff

High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

International experience is a plus

Personal specifications

Ability to charismatically represent the IRC to donors, IRC HQ, and others

Fluency in English, reading, writing, and verbal

Ability to independently organize work and prioritize tasks

Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Equal Opportunity Employment

The IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.

The IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The IRC and our workers embody the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.

In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

How to Apply

candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the below IRC On-line recruitment website:
External

https://rescue.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=1&c=rescue&id=6800

Internal

https://rescue.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=2&c=rescue&id=6800

Please send your CV, application letter and copies of credentials to the following address: IRC – Ethiopia, Jijiga field office PO Box 1070

Please include 3 references

Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.

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IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

International Rescue Committee Economic Recovery and Development Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia