The female-only internship program is a one-year program for fresh graduates who wish to develop their skills and career. The objectives of the program are, empowering young female graduates and impacting the organization’s gender parity that provides emerging female talents an opportunity to apply knowledge and enhance skills through mentoring and coaching, expanding their professional network, working on value-added projects, gaining hands-experience, and getting acquainted with the oriental difference.

The new intern will support the smooth running of the Security Operations and Resources Centre that is currently being established in Addis office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Responsibility 1# Security Operations

• ·        Assist the Safety and Security Officers in running the Security Ops Centre.

• ·        Update emergency communication TREE and undertake periodic testing of emergency coms system.

• ·        Operate and maintain the country office SMS blaster system.

• ·        Monitor CCTV surveillance systems in the office compound.

• ·        Undertake morning phone calls to field offices and provide and gather security information and needs.

• ·        Collect security information from open sources and share with Security Officers.

• ·        Investigate the expiry/inspection dates of safety and security related equipment such as first aid kits and fire extinguishers and provide report to the security team.

• ·         Contribute research and analysis on security trends and issues affecting staff.

Job Responsibility 2# CO Fleet Safety Management

• ·        Track the current locations of all CARE vehicles and monitor over speeding/accident alert system.

• ·        Operate the GPS tracking system.

• ·        Report any fleet safety issues to the Fleet Manager/SSM/SAOA.

Job Responsibility 3# Administrative Tasks

• ·        Maintain routine and confidential correspondence files/documents related to safety & security.

• ·        Support all staff with security clearance processing.

• ·        Assist in monitoring and tracking staff movement in the field offices and provide daily status reports.

• ·        Support the procurement of equipment related to safety & security upgrades.

• ·        Maintain proper records of security equipment/assets.

• ·        Work closely with the business support and Admin staff for admin related matters.

• ·        Work closely with the procurement, finance, I.C.T and other program support staff.

• ·        Undertake any other administrative tasks as directed by the line manager.

• ·        Collaborate with team members on various project initiatives and tasks.

• ·        Provide administrative and logistical support as needed.

• ·        Interfacing with current technology to recommend better solutions toward security challenges in the office.

III Gender

• ·        Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the importance of gender, youth and social inclusion issues.

• ·        Demonstrated commitment to principles of Gender Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and PSEAH (safeguarding), as evidenced in previous positions / programming.

• Priority will be given to fresh graduate

• Salary – 216 USD

Job  Qualification

A Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, management, I.T, computer science, security studies or any other related field.

B Experience:

• Experience in data collection and analysis in the field of social sciences is an asset.

• Proficient writing and communication skills, for a range of different audiences and media.

• Experience working collaboratively in a team structure in a multicultural environment is an asset.

• Interest and motivation in working in an international organization.

• Excellent analytical skills, good research skills and a solid understanding of international political/security/economic developments and trends.

• Identifies priority activities and assignments.

• Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set.

• Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently.

• Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities.

• Displays culture, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

• Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view.

• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

• Attention to details.

• Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations.

• Remains calm in stressful situations.

• A well-organized individual with the ability to multi-task.

• A team player: ability to work productively and effectively with others.

• Proficient writing and communication skills, for a range of different audiences and media.

C IT skills:

• Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools, including Excel.

• Knowledge of mapping, information and GIS systems and information management databases is an asset.

D Language skills:

• Excellent communication skills, and writing capabilities in English, with proven ability to take complex ideas and messages and communicate them effectively and creatively to a multitude of stakeholders and audiences.

• Speaks and writes clearly, concisely, and effectively.

Duration

• 12 months

How to Apply

If you are interested to be part of our dynamic team, exciting work environment and contribute to CARE Ethiopia’s mission and vision, please send your CV (not more than 3 pages) and cover letter (not more than one page) through THIS LINK

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Passionate and dedicated candidates who meet the requirement are strongly encouraged to apply, especially women!

CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

CARE Ethiopia is committed to preventing all unwanted behavior at work. This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within the CARE Safeguarding Policy and related framework. CARE Ethiopia has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners.

CARE Ethiopia reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ current and/or previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer.

By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no objection to CARE Ethiopia requesting the information specified above. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.