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Abays Trading PLC

<ul><li>Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team</li><li>Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure it’s strong presence</li><li>Own recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives</li><li>Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs</li><li>Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team</li><li>Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being&nbsp;fully aware of new products and competition statu</li></ul>

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<h3>About the company</h3>“Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.”&nbsp;In Ethiopia, CRS has a long and rich history of providing emergency relief and development assistance to the people of Ethiopia since 1958. At present, CRS/Ethiopia implements multiple projects through different partner organizations.&nbsp;CRS/Ethiopia has a highly diverse portfolio ranging from very large food-supported emergency response to cutting edge development programs. The current CRS/Ethiopia budget stands at $100 million with funding from the U.S. Government, UN agencies, private foundations, individual donors, and CRS private funds.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Our Mission</h3>Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity, and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teaching as we act to:<h3>Why work for us</h3>History gives you a look at where you have been, but it also paves the path to where you are going. Our history began during World War II when we answered the call to serve migrants and refugees. Responding with compassion and care, we realized there was more to do and we accepted the challenge.Our mission to serve the most vulnerable continues. We feed the hungry, act as instruments of peace, empower communities, and are a voice for the voiceless. We are inspired and encouraged by you.You—as a donor, partner, supporter, staff member, or program participant—are the reason we do what we do<h3>Team Benefits</h3>CRS is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Selection and hiring decisions are made without regard to sex, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, veteran status or any other protected area.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, due to a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process.

Catholic Relief Services - CRS

Job Title: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Program Manager I – Cash&nbsp;Duty Station: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Addis AbabaDepartment:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JEOPJob grade:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9Reports To: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Program Manager II– Cash&nbsp;Number required: &nbsp; 1(one)Term of employment: Definite term (i.e. up to&nbsp;March 30, 2027)Country/Location: &nbsp;&nbsp;CRS EthiopiaThe Joint Emergency Operation (JEOP)JEOP is an emergency food assistance mechanism which targets transitory food insecure households through a participatory Vulnerability-Based Targeting (VBT) process. JEOP supports addressing the emergency needs outlined in the GoE’s Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) through both cash and commodity modalities. It has been operational for a decade, serving a fluctuating caseload of 1.5 to over 6 million people annually. Led by CRS, JEOP consortium includes CARE, Food for the Hungry Ethiopia (FHE), Organization for Rehabilitation and Development (ORDA -Ethiopia), Relief Society of Tigray (REST), and World Vision Ethiopia (WV); CRS implements through local Catholic Church partners, Hararghe Catholic Secretariat (HCS) and Meki Catholic Secretariat (MCS). More recently, the consortium has attracted GOAL Ethiopia to support the implementation of nutrition response. CRS and partners are implementing JEOP response across woredas in Amhara, Oromia, South Ethiopia, Sidama, Tigray, Afar and Dire Dawa City Administration.Job Summary:&nbsp;You will Manage cash programming within the JEOP. &nbsp;You will provide technical advice and CVA program design and implementation support&nbsp;to a range of JEOP Consortium Members during the scaling up&nbsp;of&nbsp;Market-based programming that includes market and cash feasibility assessments and response activities related to Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), food security and nutrition programming. In line with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices, the Programme Manager supports JEOP Program teams and consortium members to advance the delivery of high-quality market-based programming to the poor and vulnerable impacted by humanitarian crises.&nbsp;As needed/requested, you will contribute to the development or review of existing CVA SOP, resources and/or tools to strengthen or build capacity and mainstream market-based programming within the JEOP, including cash and voucher assistance, AAR and best practices, internally within CRS and with partners.&nbsp;Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that the JEOP Consortium delivers a high-quality cash response and continuously work towards improving the impact of food assistance.Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Work with consortium members to facilitate the implementation of food and nutrition cash response activities relevant project cycle – assessments, contribute to the project design, plan and implement in close collaboration with the local government and partners, close-out - to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices. Ensure cash response team utilize the appropriate systems and tools.</li><li>Participate and support JEOP consortium members market assessment including rapid and market monitoring assessments to gather and analyse data that supports cash programming decisions. Participate in joint assessments.&nbsp;</li><li>Effectively manage talent and supervise - Manage related cash team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, contribute to the recruitment process of project staff, and complete performance management for direct reports.</li><li>Support implementing partners to ensure JEOP standards and CRS guiding principles, program quality standards and donor requirements are met throughout the implementation of cash transfer.</li><li>Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cash assistance programs, ensuring adherence to humanitarian standards, donor requirements, and quality compliance, while collaborating with partners and Financial Service Providers (FSPs).</li><li>Provide ongoing training, support, and monitoring to ensure SOP implementation, fostering coordination and continuous improvement across partners and stakeholders.</li><li>Work closely with the JEOP Consortium to ensure a good understanding of needs, market feasibility assessments, are conducted in line with agreed processes, and with close coordination of the cash working group and cash related task force eg. cash for nutrition task force etc.</li><li>Champion learning with CRS and JEOP consortium staff. Organize after action learning events and closely collaborate with the MEAL team to analyze and evaluate project performance data following MEAL policy. Proactively identify issues and concerns and use participatory processes to overcome implementation obstacles.</li><li>Contribute and provide information in support of project design and proposal development in food assistance, gap-filling, and taking on growth responsibilities, as needed.</li><li>Proactively coordinate the identification of JEOP consortium member capacity and technical assistance needs and capacity strengthening and required interventions to support quality programme implementation.</li><li>Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for cash transfer activities at both CRS and partner levels, contributing to a well-organized system that includes, but is not limited to, VBT lists, MBL, payroll, daily and monthly distribution summary reports, bank instruction letters, and other key documents, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with organizational and donor requirements.</li><li>Ensure adherence to humanitarian standards and efficient resource use through effective planning, monitoring, oversight, and alignment with project goals, timelines, and donor requirements.</li><li>Coordinate with cash actors including through participation in relevant national or sub-national working groups, clusters and working groups. Work with others to ensure timely distribution of cash assistance to targeted project participants, including timely preparation and approval of recipient master beneficiary payment lists. Ensure JEOP Consortium approaches (such as timely data to support modality selection, transfer values, etc.) are aligned with country recommendations and with other actors.</li></ul>

Program Manager I – Cash

<h3>About the company</h3>&nbsp;
<div style="text-align:justify">Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action &mdash; helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.</div>
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<div style="text-align:justify">Mercy Corps has been operating in Ethiopia since 2004, working in rural, peri-urban and urban areas in five regional states - Somali, Oromia, Afar, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples, Amahara - and the capital city of Addis Ababa. We engage in both development and humanitarian work, and seek to integrate approaches, programs and geographies as much as possible.&nbsp; Our partners include government, academic institutions, development and private sector actors, civil societies and participating public. &nbsp;</div><h3>Our Mission</h3>To alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities. &nbsp;<h3>Why work for us</h3>Mercy Corps is a global team of more than 6,000 humanitarians who works in more than 40 countries around the world working together on the front lines of today&rsquo;s biggest crises to create a future of possibility, where everyone can prosper. We share a steadfast belief that communities are the best agents of their own change, with 9 out of 10 of our team members from the countries where they work. &nbsp;<h3>Team Benefits</h3>Mercy Corps works to build a better world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, free of exploitation, harassment, and bias. Toward that end, we have made it a global priority to assess &mdash; and where necessary strengthen &mdash; our culture, policies, and procedures related to gender, diversity, and inclusion, as well as sexual misconduct in any form. We are committed to creating an inclusive, psychologically, and physically safe, and accountable work environment where every voice is respected and heard. Getting this right is critical to achieving our vision for transformational change. &nbsp;

Mercy Corps Ethiopia

<h4> About Mercy Corps</h4>Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.Now, and for the future.Mercy Corps has been operating in Ethiopia since 2004. In partnership with civil society organizations, academic institutions, private sector, and the government, Mercy Corps Ethiopia has reached more than five million Ethiopians with interventions to save lives and build secure livelihoods. Our programs emphasize market-driven solutions, reinforce social bonds, and help communities build resilience to the impacts of climate change. Currently in six regional states – Afar, Amhara, Gambella, Oromia, Somali, and South Nations, Nationalities and People’s Region (SNNPR), and in Dire Dawa Administration and the capital city of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa – Mercy Corps Ethiopia is driven by the mission to contribute the emergence of a peaceful, resilient, and prosperous Ethiopia which is inclusive of youth and women. Our strategic directions focus in promoting inclusive and dynamic markets; promoting peace and social cohesion through strengthening formal/informal governance structures and citizen engagement; improved natural resource governance; and integrated humanitarian response.<h4>Program / Department Summary</h4><h4>Integrated Smallholder Resilience and Livelihood Support Project in Gambella (ISRLS) is WFP funded two and half years` program implemented by Mercy Corps in the Gambella regional state targeting more than 10,000hh from both host and refugee communities. The goal of this program is to strengthen resilience against shocks and ensure food security for host and refugee smallholder farmers in Gambella regional state and this is to be achieved through the implementation of the following specific objectives.</h4><h4>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Increase agriculture production and productivity of smallholder farmers and improve post-harvest handling and storage mechanisms in Gambella region.</h4><h4>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create market linkages for smallholder farmers through private sector led aggregation networks.</h4><h4>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Establishing financial empowerment platforms through VSLA, and Farmers Primary cooperatives.</h4><h4>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Promote behavioral change in the production and consumption of nutritious food.</h4>ISRLS is currently implemented in 9 woredas namely, Abobo, Dimma, Gambella-Abol, Godere, Gog, Jikaw, Itang Special, Lare, and Mengachi woredas.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h4>General Position Summary</h4>The Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of the project. He/she is responsible for providing strategic and technical guidance, provide guidance on programme planning and implementation, ensure effective implementation of all activities and quick response to challenges, monitor and analyze the program environment and progress, using applicable monitoring and evaluation and risk management tools and advise on timely adjustments and corrective measures as necessary. Additionally, he/she oversees representing the program during all phases of execution, including participation in consortium engagements.The Project Manager is responsible for the strategic planning and overall management of the program and reports to the Area Manager and Director of Programs.<h4>Essential Job Responsibilities</h4>Strategy and vision<ul><li>Work closely with the Area Manager and Director of Programs and other senior program team members to implement the program vision and strategy.</li><li>Lead the development of the detailed implementation strategy.</li><li>Ensure all project team members have a clear understanding of the program strategy and their role in contributing towards its delivery.</li><li>Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are considered.</li></ul>Program management<ul><li>In coordination with Mercy Corps’ country leadership team and program team members, lead the management, administration and closeout of program. Ensure implementation is on time, target and budget.</li><li>Lead assessments and analysis across all target locations drawing on external technical expertise as needed.</li><li>Lead the process of developing partnership frameworks to support program implementation, partner agreements and ensure partner capacity building.</li><li>Work with partners (Partners, government sector offices at different levels and locations, private sector actors, community representatives) in a flexible and creative to achieve the best possible results for all segments of the targeted communities.</li><li>Coordinate, manage and motivate program teams across all implementation locations, ensuring they have clear objectives / individual work plans as part of performance management, and receive meaningful feedback on their performance.</li><li>Mentor program team members (program and M&amp;E) reporting directly to this position, ensuring their ability to manage across programs in each of the target geographies.</li><li>Ensure that the program is managed adaptively, through periodic reflection exercises and use of MEL data.</li><li>Submit high quality reports to donor and stakeholders.</li><li>Monitor work and targets closely to ensure that program is able to provide maximum benefit to our beneficiaries within program timeframes.</li><li>Work closely with team and partners ensuring we adhere to humanitarian principles, Mercy Corps’ gender policies, Do No Harm principles and beneficiary accountability standards.</li><li>Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities.</li><li>Fulfill Mercy Corps Program Management Minimum Standards based on the organization-wide guide.</li></ul>Proposal development<ul><li>Cultivate and nurture donor relationships and strategic partnerships that positively impact Mercy Corps ability to influence program strategies and proposal design, as well as strategic partnerships that result in stronger and impactful program development efforts.</li><li>Help to identify new funding opportunities for agricultural/livelihood and food system programs.</li><li>Support the design of new proposals working on agricultural/livelihood and food system programs including participating in design workshops.</li><li>Support writing/review of concept notes and proposals.</li><li>Work closely with field teams to influence their engagement and support of program pre-positioning, development and implementation.</li></ul>Team Building and Management<ul><li>Lead and manage recruitment and training of all team members working in the portfolio.</li><li>Oversee the documentation and filing systems for all programs in the portfolio and ensure that information is organized according to the reporting and auditing needs. Ensure required levels of confidentiality.</li><li>Work closely with the country team’s security focal point to develop and maintain systems that ensure the safety and security of the team in all aspects of its work.</li><li>Lead the identification of program issues, challenges and risks, with in the team and lead appropriate recommendations and implements them.</li><li>Develop the capacity of the program team, deepen understanding of their roles and assist with career development.</li><li>Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback</li><li>Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.</li></ul>Finance and Operations Management<ul><li>Ensure compliance with donor, consortium lead and Mercy Corps’ regulations related to programming and operations.</li><li>With support of the Operations Manager, ensure adequate operational systems are in place to provide for programs implementation.</li><li>Ensure proper logistics, administration, human resources and transport needs of the programs are conducted within Mercy Corps policy.</li><li>Manage program budgets as the primary budget holder.</li><li>Exercise sound judgment to ensure projects’ expenses are reasonable, allocable and prudent. Ensure all projects’ funds are spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations. Work with Director of Programs to forecast expenditure surpluses and deficits to enable adjustments.</li><li>Strictly follow Mercy Corps’ Fraud and Prevention guidelines.</li></ul>Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning<ul><li>Ensure that program teams are continually gathering and digesting operating environment data and activity reports, and that teams are holding frequent activity review sessions to continually re-examine the relevance and impact of their programming.</li><li>Coordinate and share information with the Team Lead to ensure that overall project targets and donor obligations are being achieved. Advice on suggested improvements, as required.</li><li>Ensure program teams have community complaint and feedback mechanisms in place and that the complaints and feedback being received are responded to within a timely manner.</li></ul>policy, advocacy, Representation<ul><li>Represent Mercy Corps at related events and contribute to thought leadership on community resilience and food system in Ethiopia and globally.</li><li>Identify and nurture strategic partnerships with other organizations and institutions working on community resilience and food systems.</li></ul>GEDSI (GENDER, EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION)<ul><li>Adherence to gender minimum standards</li><li>Allocate budget for GESI related activities and staff capacity building on GESI</li><li>Make sure GESI issues are properly reflected during program management</li><li>Support the organization’s commitment to age and gender inclusive team building process</li><li>Promote an inclusive and equitable workplace culture</li><li>Support Staff Capacity Building on Increase staff knowledge of GEDSI</li></ul>Security<ul><li>Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.</li><li>Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.</li></ul>Organizational Learning&nbsp;<ul><li>As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.</li></ul>Accountability to Beneficiaries<ul><li>Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.</li></ul>Supervisory Responsibility<ul><li>The project manager will be responsible to directly supervise ISRLS project program team members based in Gambella which include Advisors and Specialists.</li></ul>Accountability<ul><li>Reports Directly To: Area Manager</li></ul>

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Abbahawa Trading Private Limited Company, founded in 2006 by the name derived from the grandfathers of Hawas father or family name which was engaged in a domestic coffee trade for more than five decades.At present we are using three washed and three unwashed (sun-dried) coffee preparation areas owned by our sister company. All the plants are located in Borena, Gujji and Yirgacheffe areas, where most known areas for quality coffees were produced from the farmers to the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX).Since the establishment of the company, we have handled 6000 tones on average washed and unwashed coffee beans , making it a top tier participant in each of its core businesses. We have supplied and exported coffee beans to Japan, Europe, Middle East and USA. We store the export destined coffee at our Coffee processing &amp; warehousing that meets the best recommended coffee warehouse storage requirements. The warehouse is built with the state of the art technology having proper ventilation system.We principally pack coffees in a standard 6okg food grade jute bags. Abbahawa Trading PLC has recently issued a flexible intermediate bulk container packaging shipment in a loose enclosure inside.Abbahawa Trading Company is a global commodity trading and processing company focusing on coffee in a major producing country. Operating a milling (4 washing, 4 unwashed sundried) and a drying special preparation station sites for semi washed or red cherry held by its sister company. It has the capacity of 1300, 1500 and 500 tons respectively. All are located in Borena, Yirgacheffe and Gujji zones.And also we have our own coffee processing and cleaning machines with a capacity to facilitate for export standard coffees which is around 30,000 metric tons yearly including bulk packing blower, coffee roasting and grinding machines which has a capacity of 240 kg per batch and two warehouse 5 km far from main office built up on an area of 4500m2 for the purpose of coffee storage with a total investment of $5 million dollars. Permanent &amp; Contract Number of Employees Administration: 52Technical Employees: 20Contract Employees: 21Total: 93

Abbahawa Trading PLC

Abbahawa Trading plc Invites qualified and competent applicants for the following positionsSalary: -NegotiablePlace of work: Head office (Lebu)

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Project Overview&nbsp;The Ethiopia Conflict Sensitivity Hub (ECSH) is a platform designed to support humanitarian, peacebuilding, and development (HDP) actors in Ethiopia in adopting conflict-sensitive approaches and contributing to peacebuilding outcomes. By improving awareness of existing conflict dynamics and conflict risks while enhancing HDP contributions to peacebuilding outcomes through better policies and operations, the Hub aims to play a critical role in supporting sustainable peace and development in the country. Building on best practices from other conflict sensitivity hubs globally while adapting to the Ethiopian context, the ECSH will focus on three foundational pillars: generating high-quality research and analysis to inform programming, building capacity among stakeholders to integrate conflict sensitivity into organizational practices, and convening diverse actors to enhance collaboration and coherence. The CSH is an impartial entity that will be hosted by Mercy Corps with support from a consortium of partners, including Rift Valley Institute. Its work will be guided by a collaborative governance structure and multi-donor funding to ensure inclusivity and alignment with Ethiopia's peacebuilding needs.Joining this team is an exciting opportunity to be part of the setup of an innovative initiative that will address conflict risks and strengthen peacebuilding efforts across Ethiopia.&nbsp;The recruitment is for the Ethiopia Conflict Sensitivity Hub, an autonomous initiative dedicated to promoting conflict-sensitive practices among humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding actors. The hub aims to establish itself as an independent entity, fostering collaboration and trust across all sectors.General Position SummaryThe Director of the Ethiopia Conflict Sensitivity Hub holds a pivotal leadership role, guiding the strategic direction, operational excellence, and impactful coordination of conflict sensitivity initiatives tailored to humanitarian, peacebuilding, and development efforts across Ethiopia. This position requires a visionary approach to establishing the Hub as a trusted center of expertise and learning, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, and ensuring high standards in delivering evidence-based analysis, technical guidance, and capacity-building support. The Director will be responsible for cultivating partnerships with HDP actors, government agencies, donors, and local actors such as civil society and learning institutions to promote conflict-sensitive programming and foster social cohesion in fragile and conflict-affected settings. By maintaining the integrity and reputation of the Hub, the Director will ensure that the services offered—ranging from conflict analysis to organizational support and actionable recommendations—effectively address the complex dynamics of Ethiopia’s multifaceted crises. This includes embedding conflict sensitivity in program design and implementation to mitigate risks, prevent unintended harm, and support sustainable peace.Further responsibilities include spearheading innovative approaches to integrate conflict sensitivity across sectors, strengthening local capacities through participatory processes, and fostering adaptive management practices to respond to Ethiopia's rapidly changing humanitarian and development landscape. As the public face of the Hub, the Director must be adept at advocacy, resource mobilization, and leveraging opportunities for knowledge-sharing to enhance the Hub’s visibility and impact. The Director will also prioritize capacity development, strengthening local organizations and individuals through participatory processes and training initiatives, ensuring inclusivity and gender equity. By leveraging the Hub’s convening role, the Director will facilitate forums that bring together diverse actors to exchange knowledge, align strategies, and learn from best practices.&nbsp;Position DescriptionPosition Title: Director--Ethiopia Conflict Sensitivity HubLocation: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Travel to other regional cities might be required)Position Status: Full-timeSalary Level: Based on the organization scaleCurrent Team Member: NewContract Term: Until November 2026, with the possibility of an extensionSafeguarding Risk Level: 1&nbsp;Key responsibilities:1. Strategic leadership1.1.&nbsp; Provide strategic leadership for the Hub in alignment with its vision and objectives.1.2. Work with Humanitarian, Development, and Peacebuilding Organizations to articulate an ambitious and compelling strategy for conflict sensitivity programming in Ethiopia.1.3. Work with member organizations to develop research and learning priorities that are connected to member agencies, country and donor strategic priorities.2. Program Management and Oversight2.1. Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Hub across the three pillars, including administrative, financial, and operational functions2.2. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of conflict sensitivity initiatives.2.3. Monitor program activities against set objectives, identifying and implementing necessary adjustments.2.4. Establish and track performance metrics to assess program impact and effectiveness.2.5. Conduct regular reviews to ensure program alignment with strategic goals and donor expectations.2.6. Identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance overall program performance.3. Partnerships, Stakeholder Engagement, and Coordination&nbsp;3.1 Manage relationships with consortium donors and participate in governance and decision-making processes.3.2. Onboard new donors and partners to the Hub and maintain strong relationships with donors, government agencies, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders.3.3. Collaborate with external partners to promote a culture of conflict sensitivity and share best practices.3.4. Act as a key liaison between the Hub and national and regional governments to publicize program innovations and success stories.3.5. Ensure timely and targeted communication and information flow to highlight the Hub’s impact.3.6. Build relationships with global and regional peacebuilding, humanitarian, development, and research organizations/universities to enhance conflict sensitivity expertise.3.7. Represent the Ethiopia CS Hub at national and international events and forums to build voice and influence.4. Capacity building4.1. Identify capacity-building needs within the hub and lead efforts to strengthen conflict sensitivity skills among staff and organizations to understand and analyze the Ethiopian context in relation to aid interventions.4.2. Oversee the development of tailored training materials and resources to strengthen technical expertise in conflict-sensitive programming.4.3. Ensure all training materials and resources are of high quality, relevant, and aligned with global conflict sensitivity standards.5. Reporting and Compliance5.1. Prepare and submit detailed program reports, summarizing progress, challenges, and impact to the Strategic Committee.5.2. Ensure compliance with donor and organizational reporting standards.6. Financial Management6.1. Manage program budgets, ensuring adherence to donor and internal financial requirements6.2. Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting in collaboration with finance teams.6.3. Maintain accountability for financial resources and ensure cost-effective program delivery.7. Monitoring and evaluation7.1. Support the development of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the impact of &nbsp; conflict sensitivity activities.7.2. Ensure the Hub’s activities align with the best practices in conflict sensitivity and contribute to lasting peace and development in the country.&nbsp;8. Supervisory Responsibilities8.1. Lead, mentor, and supervise Hub staff to ensure high performance and professional growth.8.2. Assign roles, delegate tasks, and provide clear guidance to team members.8.3. Conduct regular performance evaluations and foster a supportive work environment8.4. Coordinate with external consultants and technical experts to enhance program outcomesReporting: The Hub Director reports to the Strategic Committee. The Strategic Committee serves as the highest organ of the CSH. Its primary purpose is to provide high-level strategic guidance and oversight to ensure a strategic direction of the Hub. The role involves regular communication with and active participation of the SC to ensure alignment with consortium goals and project objectives

Director-Ethiopia Conflict Sensitivity Hub

<h3>About the company</h3>The International Rescue Committee is a nonprofit organization that responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and over&nbsp;20&nbsp;U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people.&nbsp; The IRC will put in place high-impact, cost-effective solutions that help people affected by crisis. We'll also use our learning and experience to shape humanitarian policy and practice in ways that improve the lives of more people worldwide. And in all of our work we will&nbsp;focus on breaking down each of the barriers faced by women and girls<h3>Our Mission</h3>Our mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by the conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future<h3>Our Values</h3>IRC describes the three core values:IntegrityWe are open, honest and trustworthy in dealing with clients, partners, co-workers, donors, funders and the communities we affect.AccountabilityWe are accountable—individually and collectively—for our behaviors, actions and results.ServiceWe are responsible to the people we serve and the donors who enable our service.EqualityWe strive for equal outcomes for all clients and colleagues by promoting equitable access to Opportunities and services. <h3>Why work for us</h3>The International Rescue Committee is a nonprofit organization that responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and over&nbsp;20&nbsp;U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people.

International Rescue Committee - IRC

Background of IRC:The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities that support them, as well as with those who remain within their homes and communities. At-work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. IRC leads the way&nbsp;from harm to home. Began work in Ethiopia, 1999 in response to severe drought that happened in Ethiopia’s Somali region. Currently, providing assistance in ten different regions implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.&nbsp;At IRC, we are committed to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion, both in our operations and programs. We strive to create an environment where all clients, including those from minority groups, enjoy equal rights, opportunities, and access to services. IRC also maintains a strong commitment to safeguarding, ensuring protection against harm or exploitation for both our clients and staff.Job Overview:The IRC is seeking a Project Director (PD) to lead the Ethiopia Rapid Response Mechanism (ET-RRM), a multi-million Euro project. The PD will be responsible for overall project management, including donor liaison, coordination with partners, team supervision, and overseeing financial operations, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation. The role involves strategic oversight of project implementation, ensuring quality delivery of services, and addressing operational challenges. The PD will represent the project in coordination forums, work with government stakeholders, and ensure the alignment of project activities with broader humanitarian goals.Key Responsibilities:Project Leadership:<ul><li>Provide strategic leadership for the ET-RRM project, ensuring effective, integrated, and timely delivery of multi-sectoral rapid response programs across Ethiopia.</li><li>Align project activities with the overall goals and objectives of the consortium, ensuring that they are technically sound, evidence-based, and meet donor and community priorities.</li><li>Lead consortium management, ensuring collaborative, coordinated efforts among partners to deliver an integrated response to affected populations.</li><li>Oversee project implementation, ensuring activities, outputs, and outcomes are delivered to the required standard of quality, within timeline and budget.</li><li>Supervise and provide guidance to consortium partners, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities, effective communication, and high-performance standards.</li><li>Organize regular consortium meetings to discuss project progress, identify challenges, and strengthen coordination across sectors.</li><li>Ensure compliance with project contractual obligations, donor regulations, and internal organizational policies.</li><li>Monitor project financials, assess spending rates, track budget forecasts, and ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial activities.</li></ul>Representation and Stakeholder Coordination:<ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for the project, representing the IRC in humanitarian coordination forums, including with donors, government authorities, UN agencies (e.g., WHO, UNICEF), and other stakeholders.</li><li>Facilitate communication and coordination with local, regional, and international partners, ensuring smooth operational collaboration and technical support.</li><li>Advocate for the project, promoting its objectives and outcomes in relevant technical forums and external engagements.</li></ul>Technical Leadership:<ul><li>Provide technical oversight and coordination for the implementation of program sectors such as Health, WASH, Multi-purpose Cash Transfers, Protection, Education in Emergencies (EiE), and Economic Support Non-Food Items (ESNFI).</li><li>Ensure projects are aligned with government priorities, humanitarian response plans, and cluster strategies.</li><li>Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality reports to donors and government, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.</li><li>Build the technical capacity of project staff and consortium partners through training, mentoring, and capacity-building initiatives.</li><li>Ensure that gender and protection issues are mainstreamed throughout project planning, implementation, and reporting.</li></ul>Partnership Management:<ul><li>Lead the review of partner proposals and provide strategic guidance and support for partnerships.</li><li>Work collaboratively with partner organizations to strengthen project delivery and explore opportunities for expanded collaboration.</li><li>Provide governance support to partners as needed, including capacity-building and technical guidance.</li></ul>Safeguarding and Inclusion:<ul><li>Promote an inclusive, team-oriented work culture that fosters engagement and collaboration among project staff and partners.</li><li>Champion IRC’s safeguarding policies and ensure that team members understand and adhere to these standards.</li><li>Support efforts to build a culture of safeguarding and accountability, both within the team and with project beneficiaries.</li></ul>

Project Director - Rapid Response Mechanism

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