The Girl Generation Programme Officer – Jobs in Ethiopia

The Girl Generation Programme Officer Options Consultancy Services Vacancies in Ethiopia

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Contract type: 16 days per month, fixed term to January 2019

Reports to: Regional Coordinator, based in Nairobi

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Short introduction

The purpose of the position is to represent, promote and coordinate all aspects of The Girl Generation's work in Ethiopia. The Girl Generation is a five-year programme which promotes an idea: that we can end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in one generation.
It is implemented by Options Consultancy Services UK and funded by the UK’s Department for International Development

The position will be based in Addis Ababa and is expected to work in liaison with The Girl Generation staff in Nairobi and London.

Summary purpose and objective of role

The objectives of the role will be:

To provide overall coordination and oversight of The Girl Generation’s end FGM activities in Ethiopia including those related to the End FGM Small Grants Programme.

To coordinate implementation of The Girl Generation’s activities in Ethiopia by working in coordination with an in country event management agency to organise events, meetings, trainings and convenings.

To develop and maintain a vibrant membership base for The Girl Generation in Ethiopia to contribute to the development for a social movement to end FGM in Ethiopia.

To ensure that members are engaged with The Girl Generation and appropriately supported to effectively use social change communications in Ethiopia.

To support the development of an ambassador program for The Girl Generation in

Ethiopia by identifying appropriate members and leaders across the different ambassador categories identified by The Girl Generation.

To be the public face and technical representative of The Girl Generation in Ethiopia.

To identify evidence and stories of social change towards ending FGM, particularly from the grassroots level and from member organisations, to share with the core team for amplification at different levels.

To support the establishment and development of partnerships across different stakeholders including media, local funders, INGOs to leverage resources for ending FGM in Ethiopia.

To support the collection, interpretation and reporting of programme monitoring and evaluation data from Ethiopia and the promotion of learning from across The Girl Generation and its partners.
Person specification

Knowledge of Female Genital Mutilation including in the context of Ethiopia
Understanding of behaviour change or social change communications

High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Experience of meeting and events planning and management

Good verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills

Strong networks among campaigners, organisations and government bodies working to end FGM.

Networks with media contacts/partners in Ethiopia

How to Apply

Application process

To apply, please send your CV with a summary note of your skills and experience to Catriona Catterson opportunities@options.co.uk. Candidates should state the role in the subject header.
Closing date for applications is: 21st May 2017
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
For more information and job application details, see; The Girl Generation Programme Officer Options Consultancy Services Vacancies in Ethiopia

Closing date: 21 May 2017