Job Summary

CCRDA is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our organization as Women, Children and Youth Forums Coordinator to provide technical support to the Forums and executes various tasks related the development of Forums including research working paper production, preparation of fund raising proposals, handling of minutes and organizing meetings. The incumbent is the link between the Forum and the Membership Development and Networking Team and thus has dual responsibilities.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Provides technical support to the Forum and performs activities as instructed by the Secretariat and the Forum Steering Committee for the development of the Forum.

• Supports the efforts of ensuring the Forum’s financial self-sustainability byway of preparing fund-raising proposals.

• Technically assist the Forum Steering Committee in the preparation of goals, objectives and annual plans and action plans and submits plan accomplishment reports regularly.

• Contribute towards the overall CCRDA planning exercise and its accomplishments.

• Performs research activities related to the Forum.

• Facilitates organization of the Forum’s General Assembly meetings, Steering Committee meetings, and the Forum’s Working Groups/Taskforces meetings, takes minutes of the meetings, and implements the decisions made therein.

• Conducts inventory of likeminded actors operating locally and internationally and     facilitates the establishment of partnership/networking with.

• Serves as a focal person on the Forum related matters.

• Facilitates the proper functioning of the Forum including arrangement of      dialogue sessions with stakeholders and partners.

• Prepares and regularly updates database of the Forum and Forum related information and avails the same as a point of reference to all interested stakeholders.

• Organizes Panel discussions, seminars, workshops, trainings, and other forums of experience sharing and learning so as to promote and strengthen the Forums.

• Represents the CCRDA and the Forum as assigned, submits reports of each representation, and share experiences to the Forum members and the Secretariat staff as appropriate.

• Keeps all records and documents of the Forum.

• Prepares and distributes information brochures to promote the Forum.

• Prepares regular reports on the activities.

• Gives training in his/her area of specialization to the staff and employees of member

• Performs all other related jobs assigned by his/her immediate supervisor.

Job Requirement

Education: Required – Bachelor’s degree in sociology, political science, economics, psychology, or any other related social science field.

Preferred – Second degree

Experience: Minimum of 8 years relevant work experience.

Additional Requirement

• Excellent organizational skill and planning skill.

• Proven communication skills.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Excellent time management and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

• Flexibility and adaptability.

• Strong computer skill.

• Proficiency in English language is essential.

Position Location: Addis Ababa

How to Apply

Submit your non-returnable copy of your application letter along with your credentials in person to CCRDA, located in Akaki Kality Sub-City, Debre Zeit Road, adjacent to the Kality Ring Road round about, in front of Drivers and Mechanics Training Center, to the Human Resource Department, 3rd floor, Room Number 307 or via email: hr@ccrdaeth.org

Further information:

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, religion or belief.

CCRDA is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behavior including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with CCRDA is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to CCRDA’s Safeguarding policy and sign CCRDA’s Code of Conduct

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Female Applicants are Highly Encouraged to Apply.