The Forum of Federations is a Canada-based international organization, governed by partners in Africa, Asia, South and North America and Europe, with a mission to strengthen governance and peace around the globe. In Ethiopia the Forum has been registered under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2008. Since that time it has implemented a wide range of programs for governance capacity building, dialogue, leadership development, and policy change. It has a strong track record of effectively working at the senior-most levels of government on highly sensitive issues. It also works closely with a full range of governance stakeholders, including political parties, media, academia and civil society.  It currently conducts projects on elections support, Transformative Scenario Planning and a multi-dimensional project, Strengthening Federalism Governance and Pluralism in Ethiopia that deals with intergovernmental relations, fiscal decentralization and constitutional matters.

To support and strengthen its current programs, and to help lead development of new initiatives in light of the needs and opportunities emerging under the rapidly-changing environment in Ethiopia, the Forum has created a new position of Programs Director (PD).

Working with a very capable, highly motivated and growing team of national staff and a global network of consultants, the PD will play a lead role in ensuring quality standards and building the capacity of local staff in all aspects of program management, including but not limited to: RBM principles and practices; M&E; designing and managing training, leadership, dialogue and applied policy research activities; donor reporting; recruiting and managing senior national and international s/t consultants. Additionally, the PD will work closely with HQ, local staff and partners in identifying and developing new short- and long-term initiatives through which the Forum can best contribute to the stability, peace and prosperity of Ethiopia. 

Candidate Profile:

• At least 10 years’ experience in identification, design and implementation of complex governance programs in international organization(s).
• Deep knowledge of Ethiopia’s political and governance dynamics with ability to translate analysis into feasible theories of change and program strategies. 
• Deep understanding and experience with core project management tools such as RBM, TOC, etc. particularly as these relate to strengthening governance and peace in fragile environments.
• Familiarity with context analytical tools such as PEA.
• Strong track record in identifying, developing and mobilizing resources for new projects. 
• Excellent understanding of capacity development theory and practice, including for identifying needs, formulating strategies and applying state-of-the-art methodologies.
• Proven commitment to and knowledge of gender equality promotion.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in Amharic and English (other Ethiopian languages an asset).
• Proven leader, especially in motivating your team, coordinating multiple actors and interests, building confidence and trust with partners, and ensuring accountability for performance.
• Driven and self-motivated to make the Forum achieve excellence in contributing to stability and peace in Ethiopia.
• Relevant graduate or professional degree (politics, law, governance, conflict management, etc.