Employment Type : Definite Period 

Job Purpose:

To develop and manage the emergency operations in Tigray and Amhara. You will be responsible for all aspects of the emergency response including program implementation, management of partnerships, human resources, finance, logistics, administration, security, and representation.  

Main Duties & Responsibilities; 

You will be responsible for:

Security  

• Act as Security Focal Point in operational areas.
• Monitor the context and keep PD/CD updated on any changes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the relevant local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Ensure the implementation of the Security Management Plan and propose updates, as required.
• Ensure that security protocols are adhered to by all staff under said jurisdiction.
• Ensure that staff are trained and comply with security procedures and protocols at all times.

 Programme Implementation and Partnerships

• In close liaison with the Programmes Director (PD), coordinate the planning, quality implementation, monitoring and evaluation of emergency response programme activities within the agreed budgets, time frames and donor guidelines and requirements.
• Provide support to Concern staff through regular field visits as security and access allow, development and implementation of robust needs assessments, monitoring plans, capacity building and other identified areas of support.
• Liaise with other NGOs, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders for effective coordination, cooperation and communication for mutual understanding and acceptance of Concern’s mandate, activities and objectives, project progress and implementation.
• Identify the needs and recommend appropriate adjustments & course corrections to planned interventions.
• Ensure the monitoring and evaluation plans (including remote management) become an integral part of programming and are adequately implemented to measure the impact of programme interventions.
• Oversee the planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of programmes and ensure programme quality adheres to Concern and international standards, particularly the Core Humanitarian Standard and Sphere standards. 
• Brief the PD and Senior Management Team on programmes and situational context on a regular basis.
• Identify partner organization for project implementation and manage activities of Concern’s partners 

 Programme Design and Development

• Lead the development of project proposals/concept papers and their budgets.
• Identify and respond to opportunities to expand programmes/impact.

Finance, Admin and Logistics

• Monitor and manage programme expenditure and budgets, ensuring resources are optimally utilized and spending is in line with Concern financial procedures and Donor requirements.
• Manage day-to-day cash management and ensure cash transactions and management are in line with Concern procedures.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of logistics (including transport), administration and human resources functions in line with organizational policy and best practice.
• In conjunction with line management and SMT, oversee and manage longer-term planning within logs, admin and HR functions.

 Team Management

• Lead and manage assigned staff, contributing to their capacity building and career development.
• Coach all team members to ensure they fully understand outcomes which are expected of them, through Concern’s Performance Development Reviews system (PDR’s).
• Support and promote the standards outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment.
• Contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for abuse in Concern programme
• Guide the Human Resources team to develop, maintain and implement the Human Resources strategy. 
• Follow Concern standards and procedures in terms of supervision, recruitment and evaluation of staff under his/her supervision.

Coordination and Leadership

• Participate proactively and contribute in coordination forums, working group and cluster meetings in coordination with PD.
• Share information on Concern activities and intervention and promote good relations and collaboration with other actors working in the area.

Other

• Participate in country-level strategic planning initiatives and other duties as determined by line management.

Accountability 

In line with Concern’s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS): 

• actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&E); 
• work with relevant colleagues  to ensure that the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed; 
• work with relevant colleagues  to ensure that information about CRM, safeguarding and expected staff behaviour is disseminated among programme participants and communities. 

Emergency Response

Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and the Ethiopian Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization.

Gender Equality

• Demonstrate an understanding of Concern Ethiopia’s Gender Equality Strategy
• Contribute to ensuring that Concern Ethiopia is a place where men and women are treated equally and with dignity and respect
• Demonstrate gender equality awareness and gender sensitivity and an ability to integrate a gender 

Job Requirements

Person Specifications;

Your skills and experience will include:

Essential:

• Masters in social sciences or a related discipline, or undergraduate degree
• At least 2 years' overseas experience in the management and coordination of complex emergency interventions.
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Security Management Skills and Experience.
• A proven record of effective project and people management.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to build good relations both internally and externally.
• Experience in report and proposal writing.
• Proven financial management skills.
• Good command of procurement regulations and practice.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to Concern’s ethos and values.
• Flexible, adaptable and patient.
• Sound IT skills, including Word and Excel.

Desirable:

• Experience in remote management of humanitarian programmes.
• Understanding and experience of application of the Core Humanitarian Standard 
• Previous experience of multi-sectoral response.
• Proven influencing and negotiating skills with internal and external audiences, experience working in partnership with Governments would be an advantage.
• Experience of working in Ethiopia
• Ability to train local staff and to motivate and develop skills of others.

We would also like:

• Familiarity with program, logistics, HR, Finance, and administrative processes.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate.
• Good team player, flexible and capable of working with a multinational country team,
• politically and culturally sensitive.
• Ability to cope with stress; work under pressure often to strict deadlines.
• Flexibility, adaptability, sense of humour, and patience.
• Ability to motivate and develop skills of others.
• Facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.

Competencies

• Team work: work with other colleagues in a team manner and contribute to the team so as to achieve the goal 
• Integrate: Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
• Communication: Actively communicate with the team 
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefit package
• Excellent medical benefits (100% cover including dependents)
• 20 days annual leave
• 26 weeks (paid) maternity leave, 18weeks(unpaid) parental leave

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send non-returnable C.V., application letter outlining how your experience and education fit this vacancy. CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length.  please note that no need to submit your supporting documents: Apply via ethiojobs.net

 All candidates who are short-listed for a first round interview will be notified via email after the application deadline. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer posts before the closing date.

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking. Women are highly encouraged to apply. Women are highly encouraged to apply