Background

HelpAge International(website) is the secretariat to the HelpAge Global Network, which brings together a wide range of organizations and individuals working to promote the rights and meet the needs of older women and men, nationally and/or internationally. At the core of this network, are civil society members, a group of civil society organizations working with older people around the world. These organizations share a vision of a world in which all older people are valued, and lead dignified, healthy and secure lives. HelpAge has been operating in Ethiopia since 1992 and has been involved on thematic sectors including social protection, health and wellbeing, emergency response, capacity building of partners and advocacy efforts.

Since 2014, HelpAge International has been responding to the needs of south Sudanese refugees’ influx with special focus on specific needs of older people and PWDs in Gambella region. These humanitarian response project will be implemented with full engagement of older people and other persons with specific needs and in close consultation and coordination with ARRA, UNHCR and other humanitarian actors involved in various sectors of refugee responses.

We are looking for motivated and self-driven individuals for the various positions in Gambella and Addis Ababa. Read the below cross-cutting points applicable for all positions.

Our Values

• Everyone who works at HelpAge share our values and are committed to behaviors that demonstrate and support them.

Inclusive

• We respect people, value diversity and are committed to equality.

Impact

• We value and recognize the contribution of our staff and network members, as
• we put older people at the center of everything we do.

Partners 

• We work alongside network members and others to increase reach,
• influence and impact. We are committed to a culture of collaboration and building positive relationships

Learning

• We are passionate about learning, accountable and work together to find creative solutions.

Vacancy Ref No: HAI/Prog/007/21          

Department: Humanitarian programme

Responsible to: Senior Humanitarian Programme Officer

Length of Contract:   Six-month fixed term (with possibility of extension)

Key Relationships: Internal: Humanitarian Program Manager, HPO, Head of Finance and Operations,

Finance Manager; Logistic support; Technical Programme Officers & Managers

The Program Intern/Volunteer will be part of the Addis Ababa based Humanitarian Programme team led by the HPM and contributing to facilitating project agreement with stakeholders, documentation of important communications and assist in organizing or attending programme events. The person may be expected to travel to project sites and will work with an experienced and dynamic work environment and would be able to learn significantly from the assignment. This is a good opportunity for those who want to gain exposure to programs related to Humanitarian response and work with an international NGO focusing on the most vulnerable groups in different set up, i.e. climate change affected communities, internally Displaced peoples and refugee. The intern/volunteer must be detail oriented, able to multi-task, and have basic knowledge of the country’s humanitarian situation and strong information management skill. The ideal candidate will have experience in working in a fact paced office environment, especially in a programmatic capacity in the humanitarian program.  

Key Position Responsibilities: 

• The Program Intern will be responsible for supporting the implementation of Humanitarian programs with oversight from Senior Program officer and the Humanitarian Program Manager.
• Review project updates from field offices and partners and suggest correction or adjustment as necessary. He/she also needs to document all reports from field offices.
• Keep track of data on humanitarian programme beneficiaries
• Edit seasonal and annual reports for various programs.
• Keep project documents in records ad update the record from time to time.
• Process and file relevant project procurement documents received from field offices and follow up its completion
• Assist with proposal review and delivery, and assessments, including data collection as requested.
• Assist in following up agreement signing with pertinent stakeholders
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Note: Please do not email any of your personal details (such as date of birth, marital status and religion or other characteristics).

Equal Opportunities

HelpAge International is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting, and providing equal opportunities and respecting diversity in employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We encourage and facilitate a flexible working environment.

Safeguarding:

Everyone has a role in creating and sustaining a safe and respectful working environment, where no one comes to any harm or is maltreated. At HelpAge we take our responsibilities very seriously and will take action against wrongdoing. We will do everything we can to ensure that we do not engage people that pose a safeguarding risk and will undertake criminal record checks as required.

HelpAge International is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to be inclusive in our teams.

Job Requirements

Degree graduate in Social Science, Rural Development, Humanitarian, Economic Development, Health or Engineering field.

• Fresh graduate with good academic record or someone with limited experience as a programme support assistant
• Flexible and have the ability to cope with pressure.
• Team player and good communication skills both in oral and written English
• Proficiency in computer applications especially with MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint is a plus

How to Apply

A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, including your expected salary.

 An updated curriculum vitae (CV) not more than 4 pages, with a minimum of two referees, including your most recent line manager.

Send your application via hr.eth@helpage.org before the closing date.

N.B: Indicate the vacancy reference No. and the post you are applying in subject line of your mail. 

Some of the positions are contingent on anticipated funding and hence recruitment process may not start immediately. Priority positions shall be filled by May 2021.

Females are encouraged to apply.

• Applicant from Local area’s are encouraged to apply.