Country: Ethiopia

Organization: Concern Worldwide

Closing date: 16 Oct 2024

Employment Type: Definite period.

Global Band: GB6

**Salary: USD 1641 (**it is to be paid in ETB as per an exchange rate of the National bank of the month)

Role Purpose

The primary purpose of the Alliance2015 Network (A2015) Strategic Coordinator position is to drive the network’s strategic direction, to steer and facilitate the implementation of the Alliance2015 in-country strategy, promoting, coordinating and supporting joint initiatives of all kinds, plus related learning, through effective collaboration and cooperation with the Country Directors (and other key staff) of member organizations, working groups and the global Alliance2

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

Implementing and revising the Alliance's joint strategy:

• Lead the process of implementing the Alliance2015 Network (A2015) joint strategy, ensuring it translates into concrete actions and tangible results.

• Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of the strategy's effectiveness, identifying and proposing areas for improvement and adaptation.

• Facilitate collaborative discussions and consensus-building among member organizations to jointly revise and update the strategy as needed, incorporating new priorities, emerging challenges, and lessons learned.

• Ensure the strategy remains aligned with the Alliance2015 Network's mission, vision, and overarching goals in Ethiopia and globally.

• Promote joint programming and other joint initiatives and consortia coordination best practice as relevant.

• Develop and manage the A2015 annual budget.

Finalizing and implementing an advocacy strategy on food systems:

• Lead the finalization and implementation of the A2015 advocacy strategy, working with member organizations to engage with decision-makers, stakeholders, and the public through targeted campaigns, policy briefs, media outreach, and strategic partnerships.

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of advocacy efforts, tracking progress towards key objectives and adjusting the strategy as needed to ensure maximum effectiveness.

• Closely collaborate with the A2015 global hub advocacy and communication working group.

Operational Management:

Joint Emergency Preparedness and Response:

• Implement and update the Alliance2015 Network joint emergency preparedness and response plan, ensuring its alignment with the national plans of government & key humanitarian bodies and fora.

• Coordinate the response to emergencies in collaboration with member organizations and other stakeholders.

Coordination and Visibility:

• Oversee the Alliance2015 Network coordination platform, ensuring it facilitates efficient communication and collaboration among members.

• Manage the development and maintenance of A2015 documentation, including reports, guidelines, and communication materials.

• Work on the branding and visibility of the A2015, including online and offline presence.

External Engagement and Donor Relations:

• Manage external engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, civil society organizations, UN Agencies, and the private sector.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to secure resources and support for Alliance2015 initiatives.

• Represent the A2015 in relevant meetings, conferences, and other events.

• Coordinate the implementation of the donor mapping plan, conducting donor intelligence to inform strategic planning, positioning, and fundraising efforts.

Event Management:

• Organize and manage Alliance2015 Network events, including workshops, conferences, meetings, and high-level dialogues (such as the GHI launch).

• Ensure the logistical and technical aspects of events are well-coordinated and executed.

Coordination and Collaboration

Facilitate and lead regular meetings and consultations with Alliance2015 Network members and working groups and liaise with the Global Hub:

• Develop and maintain a clear calendar of meetings and consultations, ensuring regular engagement with all A2015 members and relevant working groups.

• Prepare agendas, facilitate discussions, and ensure effective decision-making processes during meetings.

• Capture key decisions, action items, and follow-up tasks from meetings and ensure timely implementation.

• Maintain the regular communication with the global A2015 Hub, based in Brussels.

Ensure effective communication and information sharing among member organizations:

• Maintain clear communication channels within the Alliance2015 Network, including regular email updates, shared online platforms, and dedicated communication tools.

• Proactively disseminate information about A2015 activities, progress reports, and key developments to all members.

• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice exchange among member organizations, encouraging cross-learning and collaboration.

• Identify and address any communication gaps or challenges to ensure smooth information flow within the Alliance2015 Network in Ethiopia.

Foster collaboration and joint action on key thematic priorities:

• Facilitate the coordination of working groups or task forces focused on specific agreed/approved thematic areas.

• Encourage and support joint initiatives and collaborative projects among member organizations, leveraging their combined strengths and resources.

Knowledge Management and Engagement:

Facilitate bi-monthly learning sessions for Alliance2015 members, staff, and local partners:

• Annually plan a structured learning program for the Alliance2015 Network in Ethiopia, focusing on key themes, best practices, challenges and learning.

• Facilitate bi-monthly learning sessions, inviting experts from the A2015 members and local partners.

• Document records and all necessary documents from each session for future reference and dissemination.

Learning and best practices

• In collaboration with the Communications Working Group, capture joint project learning and best practices and disseminate/share these.

Implement the local partner engagement roadmap and action plan:

• Lead the implementation of a roadmap and action plan for engaging local partners in A2015 initiatives.

• Foster strong relationships and build trust with local partners, ensuring their voices and perspectives are heard and integrated into the A2015’s work and in national level initiatives.

• Identify and support the provision of capacity-building opportunities and technical support with local partners, empowering them to contribute effectively to the A2015 goals.

Reporting and Monitoring:

• Prepare regular reports on the Alliance2015 Network’s activities and progress in Ethiopia and participate in regular catch call with the global hub.

• Monitor the implementation of the A2015 strategy and work plans.

Gender Equity

• Demonstrate understanding of Concern Worldwide Ethiopia’s Gender Equality Strategy (and equivalent strategies of other A2015 members).

• Contribute to ensuring that Concern Worldwide Ethiopia is a place where men and women are treated equally and with dignity and respect (and similarly across the Alliance2015 Network in Ethiopia).

• Demonstrate gender equality awareness and gender sensitivity and an ability to integrate a gender equality perspective into tasks and activities.

Emergency response

Concern Worldwide and the other members of the Alliance2015 Network in Ethiopia 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 A2015 members will respond, this role may be required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objectives of the members of the Alliance2015 Network

Safeguarding

• Post holder must be able to seek appropriate advice, report concerns, and be confident to ensure that they have been understood.

• Understand Concern Worldwide and A2015 safeguarding structures and arrangements.

• Work and practice in a manner that seeks to reduce the risk of abuse, harm or neglect.

Accountability

In line with the A2015 lead agency, Concern Worldwide, and its commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS):

• As relevant within this role, actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&E).

• Contribute to ensuring that the Feedback, Complaints & Response Mechanism (FCRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed – with relevant staff whenever appropriate.

• Contribute to the effective dissemination of information about the FCRM, safeguarding and expected staff behaviour among programme participants and communities (when this is feasible and relevant).

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefit package.

• Excellent medical benefits (100% cover including dependents).

• 20 days annual leave and 26 weeks (paid) maternity leave, 18 weeks (unpaid) parental leave.

Job Requirements

Essential knowledge, skills & experience

• Postgraduate or equivalent qualification in Social Sciences, or other related area.

• Minimum of 5-7 years’ related experience, with at least 3 years management or advisory experience

• Excellent technical/programme knowledge at international level

• Strong management capability in terms of people/programmes and financial management.

• Ability to develop a strong network in-country.

• Proven experience in strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Significant experience in external engagement and donor relations.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desired.

• An ability to analyse and understand overall organisational/institutional capacity and development, including some expertise in at least two of the following areas: Project/Programme Management, Financial Management/Compliance, Strategic Planning, Systems Development, Governance, HR, Safeguarding, Logistics, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning.

• Ability to build strong relationships within the Concern Worldwide team (as lead agency for the Alliance2015 Network) and all A2015 member organizations and external stakeholders.

• High ability to communicate complex information in an accessible format. Strong capability to organize, prioritize your own work, and set strategic goals and targets independently with little supervision, while asking for support when appropriate.

• Strong experience and skills in the design and delivery of trainings and workshops.

• Facilitation skills, including the ability to facilitate difficult conversations.

• Demonstrated mind-set and passion for continuous learning and process improvement

Competencies

Candidates are expected to demonstrate abilities in the following priority competency areas (highlight 3-4 competencies in bold as appropriate):

• Focusing on the extreme poor and most vulnerable

• Communicating and influencing

• Managing risk

• Leading change

• Making decisions

• Driving performance

• Leading by example

• Removing barriers to delivery

• Motivating and developing

How to Apply

If you are qualified and interested to apply for this post, please fill out the form and attached your CV together with cover letter through THIS LINK

We encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.

If this role sounds right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter. We will respond to every applicant. Please be aware we may offer positions before the closing date. Concern reserves the right to interview and select the chosen candidate before closing date for receipt of applications, so early application is strongly recommended.

If you have any concerns about our recruitment process and need particular assistance - for example if you have a disability e.g. a hearing impairment - please let us know and we will do our best to respond to your needs.

Important information:

Concern has an organizational Code of Conduct with three Associated Policies: The Programme Participant Protection Policy, the Child Safeguarding Policy, and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy accessible here. 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 organizations, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in their work, 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 adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Consequently, working or volunteering with Concern may be subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

During this job application, you will provide Concern with your personal data. Concern takes its responsibilities towards this personal data very seriously and is committed to complying with all relevant data protection legislation.

Interested applicants should send non-returnable C.V., application letter outlining how their experience and education fit this vacancy, please note that no need to submit your supporting documents at this stage:

Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply!