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<ul><li>Title: Legal Researcher – Secondment to support the activities of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC)</li><li>Functional Area: Programs&nbsp;</li><li>Location (Duty Station): Based at the Secretariat of the ACERWC in Maseru, Lesotho</li><li>Direct Reporting Line: Executive Secretary of the ACERWC</li><li>Matrix report line: The Director, Plan International AU Liaison Office (Plan AULO)</li><li>Duration of Secondment: November 2024 to October 2027&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;ROLE PURPOSEPlan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners. Plan International has been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and is active in 75 countries across the world. Plan International has a liaison office to the African Union (Plan AULO) based in Addis Ababa. Plan AULO Leads Plan International’s liaison engagement with the AU and other related continental institutions. It also implements continental projects and initiatives (mainly on policy implementation and influencing) in line with its strategic focus areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECTThe African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) is a human rights organ of the AU with the mandate to promote and protect the rights and welfare of children in Africa. The Committee was established by the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU), by virtue of Article 32 of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (The African Children’s Charter) to monitor the implementation of the Charter.The ACERWC undertakes various activities and draws inspiration from existing initiatives on matters related to tackling harmful practices affecting children’s rights in Africa. As prescribed in Article 1(3) of the African Children’s Charter, State Parties assume the obligation to address any custom, tradition, cultural or religious practices inconsistent with the rights enshrined therein. The Committee also draws inspiration from Aspiration 6 of Agenda 2063 and its target to end all forms of violence and discrimination against girls, including harmful practices such as child marriages and FGM. Furthermore, Aspiration 7 of Agenda 2040 also provides guidance requesting Member States to eliminate harmful practices, including FGM, child marriage, virginity testing, breast ironing and child witch killings; gender-based violence; sexual violence; sexual exploitation; pornography; and sexual trafficking. The Addis Ababa Declaration on Ending Discrimination and Violence against Girls in Africa which was adopted during the 22nd Ordinary Session of the ACERWC on 05 November 2013 following the Day of General Discussion on Discrimination and violence against girls in Africa; the ACERWC and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) joint General Comment on ending child marriage; and the AU’s Campaign to end child marriage and the Saleema Initiative to eliminate FGM are also some of the initiatives that inform the Committee’s intervention on the matter.&nbsp;To coordinate these initiatives and monitor Member States’ responses to eliminate harmful practices affecting children’s rights, the ACERWC has established a special mechanism in the form of the office of Special Rapporteur. The Special rapporteur, among other things, has the mandate to mobilize action and political support to end child marriage, FGM and other harmful practices in Africa; and to cooperate and engage in dialogue with the Member States, National Human Rights Institutions, relevant intergovernmental organization's, UN Agencies, international and regional mechanisms, and CSOs.&nbsp;In this regard, Plan International African Union Liaison Office through a support of the African Children’s Charter Project (ACCP) is collaborating with the ACERWC to hire a qualified individual as a Legal Researcher to assist the undertakings of the ACERWC’s Special Rapporteur on Harmful Practices.&nbsp;&nbsp;MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LEGAL RESEARCHERThe Legal Researcher will be tasked to support the activities of the Special Rapporteur on harmful practices. Specifically, the &nbsp;Legal Researcher will be undertaking the following activities:<ul><li>Assist the mandate of the Special rapporteur on harmful practices in Africa;</li><li>Draft Thematic Report is to provide comprehensive information on the current status of harmful practices affecting children in Africa and the challenges to ending them;</li><li>Organise fact-finding missions of the Special Rapporteur;</li><li>Take the lead in developing and disseminating the ACERWC’s documents, including General Comments, Standards, Guidelines, Concluding Observations, Communications, Statements, and Resolutions related to harmful practices;</li><li>Organise platforms for&nbsp;cooperation and dialogue with Member States, National Human Rights Institutions, relevant intergovernmental organisations, international and regional mechanisms, UN Agencies and CSOs;</li><li>Coordinate the various activities of the Special Rapporteur aimed at raising awareness and galvanizing action on the issues related to Harmful practice among African Union organs, Regional Economic Communities, National Human Rights Institutions, Civil Society Organizations, and</li><li>Coordinate the activities of the ACERWC with that of the various initiatives within the AU, including the AU ending child marriage campaign and the Saleema initiative to end FGM;</li><li>Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Special Rapporteur or the Executive Secretary.</li></ul>&nbsp;ACCOUNTABILITIESSafeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GESI)<ul><li>Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GESI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.</li><li>Ensures that Programme staff are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GESI policies;</li><li>Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team;</li><li>Ensures that Plan AULO contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GESI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>KEY RELATIONSHIP: Internal Plan AULOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: Typical office environmentLEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN: No contact or very low frequency of interaction&nbsp;

Legal Researcher – Secondment to ACERWC

Social Sciences and Community Service

<h3>About the company</h3>Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world&rsquo;s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide was founded by John and Kay O&rsquo;Loughlin-Kennedy in 1968, in response to the famine in the breakaway province of Biafra in Nigeria. The widespread conflict that followed Biafra&rsquo;s attempt to secede from Nigeria caused the displacement of millions and a blockade of food, medicine, and basic necessities by the Nigerian authorities. At the height of the crisis in the summer of 1968, it was estimated that 6,000 children were dying every week. &nbsp;<h3>Our Mission</h3>To help people living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives which last and spread without ongoing support from Concern.
Our VisionIs of a world free from poverty, fear, and oppression. All have access to a decent standard of living and the opportunities and choices essential to a long, healthy, and creative life. Everyone is treated with dignity and respect.<h3>Our Values</h3>Built on our history and the voluntary, compassionate commitment of Concern&rsquo;s founders:
<ul><li>Focus on extreme poverty</li><li>Equality</li><li>We listen</li><li>Rapid Response</li><li>Courage</li><li>Commitment</li><li>Innovation</li><li>Accountability and Transparency</li></ul>
&nbsp;<h3>Why work for us</h3>Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organization that strives for a world free from poverty, fear, and oppression. We deliver life-saving and life-changing interventions to the world&#39;s poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind. Our vision, our mission, and our work are all defined by one goal &ndash; ending extreme poverty, whatever it takes. We believe that no-one should have to live in fear that they won&#39;t have a home to sleep in or enough food to feed their children. For over 50 years we have been working with the world&#39;s poorest people to transform their lives. Today we are a team of over 3,500 highly skilled and dedicated professionals from 50 countries who share an exceptional depth and diversity of experience. &nbsp;<h3>Team Benefits</h3>We believe in working directly with local people, in partnership with local bodies and other international agencies. We aim to develop people&#39;s potential in the countries that we operate. In as far as possible, we try to recruit local people to fulfill our staffing needs. At present, 87% of our personnel working overseas are local people, living and working in their own country. Core Humanitarian Standard Concern is committed to the highest standards of good governance and accountability. In recognition of this, are certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS). Anyone working for Concern must agree to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with Concern&#39;s Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies. Each of which is intended to ensure the appropriate behavior of Concern staff and ensure the maximum protection of program participants. Additionally, in response to donors funding requirements and our determination to ensure that funds are used in an exclusively humanitarian manner, it is our policy that all job offers are conditional on our ensuring that potential employees&rsquo; names do not appear on counter-terrorism lists generated by the United Nations, European Union or the United States. &nbsp;

Concern Worldwide

Background of the FCDO Transforming Education in Ethiopia Project:In Ethiopia, many children are out of school or at risk of dropping out, in particular girls and other marginalised groups. Progress has been made in expanding education access for children across the country, however, since 2019 progress stalled due to conflict and instability, climate-induced shocks, and the impact of Covid-19 and wider macroeconomic challenges around inflation which exacerbated existing inequalities.In response, the Foreign, Commonwealth &amp; Development Office (FCDO) aims to improve teaching quality and learning outcomes and increase access to education for girls and marginalised children through the ‘Transforming Education in Ethiopia’ project (2024-2028). The project will focus on three key components below:<ul><li>Teacher and school leader development:&nbsp; Improved quality of teaching and learning with a focus on continuous teacher professional development in targeted schools.&nbsp;</li><li>English Language Teaching and Learning: Selected schools provide better teaching and learning in English Language as a subject, and improved use of English across the curriculum.</li><li>Equity, Inclusion and Girls’ Education: Improved access and retention of the most marginalised children, particularly girls.</li></ul>Employment Type: Definite PeriodAbout the role:&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the field of education in Ethiopia as a key member of a consortium that is putting together a compelling and innovative bid for the forthcoming five-year “Transforming Education Programme in Ethiopia (TREE)”. As MEAL Lead, you will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with frequent visits to specific regions to be covered by the programme and other locations as necessary.&nbsp;You will report to the Consortium Team Leader. Regular day to day liaison and coordination will be with the Education Programme Coordinator and Concern Worldwide’s Technical Advisers, operations functions in Ethiopia and at head office. You will work closely with consortium members, the Core Programme Management Team, the Ministry of Education, the donor, and other key education stakeholders in Ethiopia.Role Purpose:The MEAL Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing the project’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Adaptation and Learning Strategy and monitoring plan in accordance with Concern &amp; consortium, FCDO, and international best practices. The MEAL Lead will work closely with MEAL advisors and technical staff across the consortium to ensure that relevant data is collected, analysed, and used to inform management and design decisions and to provide project updates, as required.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design, manage, and implement a comprehensive MEAL system across all project components, integrating qualitative and quantitative methods from diverse data sources to monitor progress, assess impact, and support collaboration, implementation science, learning, and adaptation.</li><li>Lead collection of periodic data reports and compilation of narrative reports, submitting them to the Team Lead, as necessary.</li><li>Effectively communicate M&amp;E findings to the Team Lead, programme staff and external stakeholders, including the FCDO, to facilitate informed decision-making.</li><li>Develop and enforce procedures for the accurate collection and reporting of programme performance data to ensure data quality and timeliness.</li><li>Evaluate and refine data collection procedures, conduct data quality assessments, and implement necessary adjustments.</li><li>Conduct regular site visits to provide technical assistance and ensure effective monitoring of programme activities.</li><li>Offer training, guidance, and consultation on interpreting and utilising performance benchmarks, indicators, and reports as needed.</li><li>Oversee the planning and execution of baseline, midline, and endline surveys, and programme evaluations as well as the day-to-day management of the MEL system.</li><li>Lead the programme’s learning agenda and support the integration of learning and evidence into practice.&nbsp;</li><li>Contribute to the refinement of the programme strategy, including proposing necessary adjustments to the work plan.</li><li>Promote and ensure adherence/compliance with Concern Worldwide’s Code of Conduct &amp; Associated Policies (including Programme Participant Protection, Child &amp; vulnerable adult Safeguarding, Anti-Trafficking policies), Conflict of Interest Policy, Anti-Fraud Policy, and Modern Slavery Transparency Statement.&nbsp;</li><li>Promote and ensure accountability to programme participants and wider communities in line with Concern Worldwide’s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and Do No Harm principles and ensure high ethical standards throughout programme implementation.</li></ul>Emergency responseConcern is committed to responding to emergencies&nbsp;efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity.&nbsp;To this end, when emergencies strike and the Ethiopia 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<ul><li>Demonstrate understanding of Concern Ethiopia’s Gender Equality Strategy</li><li>Contribute to ensuring that Concern Ethiopia is a place where men and women are treated equally and with&nbsp; dignity and respect&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrate gender equality awareness and gender sensitivity and an ability to integrate a gender equality perspective into tasks and&nbsp;activities.</li></ul>AccountabilityIn line with Concern’s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS):&nbsp;<ul><li>actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&amp;E);&nbsp;</li><li>work with&nbsp;relevant&nbsp;colleagues&nbsp;&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure that the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) is functional&nbsp;and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed;&nbsp;</li><li>Work with&nbsp;relevant&nbsp;colleagues&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure that&nbsp;information about&nbsp;CRM, safeguarding and expected staff behavior&nbsp;is disseminated&nbsp;among programme participants and communities.</li></ul>Safeguarding<ul><li>Able to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, and feel confident that they have been understood.</li><li>Understands local safeguarding structures and arrangements.</li><li>Practice in a manner that seeks to reduce the risk of abuse, harm or neglect.</li><li>Identifies and refers to appropriate services any other associated persons including carers, family members and children at risk.</li><li>Able to document safeguarding concerns, and maintain appropriate record keeping, recording the wishes and views of the adult or child at risk, differentiating between fact and opinion.</li></ul>

Consortium MEAL Lead, FCDO Transforming Education in Ethiopia (TREE)

Shayashone Trading plc is a fast emerging service provider company working in the sector of consultancy. Our company serves clients with agribusiness, value chain development and investment needs. We provide these services to a diverse range of International, local and governmental organizations. With the mission to deliver unparalleled services with maximum and lasting impact on clients, Shayashone has built a team of young, energetic and experienced individuals and a vibrant working environment.Our vision: Build a brand that goes beyond generations and boundaries!
Our Mission: To deliver unparalleled services with maximum and lasting impact on our clients.

Shayashone Trading PLC

About the Project&nbsp;Shayashone (SYS) PLC in partnership with the Ministry of Education of the FDRE (MoE), Mastercard Foundation, Arizona State University (ASU) is implementing a project titled ‘Strengthening Higher Education System through Utilization of Digital Technology.’ The project aims to enhance the quality, accessibility, and affordability of higher education by launching a digital Learning Management System across public universities in Ethiopia.The project has four key components:&nbsp;<ol><li>Building appropriate infrastructure (resource centers) integrated with the more extensive ICT system of the 50 public&nbsp;universities.</li><li>Adopting and rolling a digital learning and education platform ASU&nbsp;(OpenEdx) developed.</li><li>Building capacities of 100 system administrators, 35,000 instructors, and 800,000 students in management, content development, and utilization of the learning management system.</li><li>Supporting institutionalization and scale-up of e-learning for higher education and beyond by designing appropriate national policies and&nbsp;strategies.</li></ol>The ultimate target of the project is to enhance/equip young graduates with the skills needed for employment and entrepreneurship in an equitable and cost-effective manner.Short description of the positionThe Gender, Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer will be responsible for ensuring that the e-learning for Strengthening Higher Education project is designed and implemented in a gender-responsive, inclusive, and safe manner. The officer will lead the integration of gender inclusion, and safeguarding considerations across all project components and activities. The officer will lead the integration of gender and social inclusion, and robust safeguarding measures across the project. Key duties include conducting analyses, developing tailored strategies, implementing accessibility features, establishing safeguarding procedures, and building capacity of the project team and stakeholders. The officer will work closely with the project management, universities, and the Ministry of Education to advance the rights, participation and empowerment of marginalized groups within this digital education initiative.Role and responsibilities&nbsp;Gender and inclusion&nbsp;<ul><li>Conduct analysis and assessments to identify barriers hindering the participation of female university leaders, instructors, students, and administrative personnel in the e-SHE initiative, and explore opportunities to increase their involvement.</li><li>Develop and implement a comprehensive gender inclusion strategy, including specific goals, targets, and action plans, and support the e-SHE team to integrate these targets into each thematic area and cascade them to the universities.</li><li>Devise and implement various strategies and awareness programs to facilitate the participation of female instructors and students in the e-SHE initiatives, and follow up on the implementation and results.</li><li>Develop gender-sensitive monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track progress and measure the project's impact on gender inclusion, and monitor and evaluate the initiatives' progress.</li><li>Collect, analyze, and report on gender-disaggregated data to the team and the Mastercard Foundation to inform decision-making and ensure accountability.</li><li>Facilitate learning and knowledge-sharing on effective gender-responsive approaches and good practices.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders, including the Mastercard Foundation, universities and the Ministry of Education gender offices, to promote gender inclusion in digital education.</li></ul>Safeguarding:<ul><li>Review the existing e-SHE safeguarding policies and procedures against the Mastercard Foundation safeguarding requirements and/or international standards and local law.</li><li>&nbsp;lead the safeguarding policies and procedures implementation to prevent and respond to all forms of abuse, exploitation, and harm, including sexual, physical and &nbsp;emotional.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure that all e-SHE staff, instructors, participants and any other representatives of the organization are aware of the safeguarding policies and procedures, and are trained on how to recognize, report, and respond to safeguarding concerns.</li><li>Establish and maintain effective reporting and referral mechanisms for safeguarding issues, ensuring confidentiality and the protection of survivors.</li><li>Continuously monitor the safeguarding risks associated with the e-SHE program implementation, describe the identified risks, measure (rate) the likelihood and impact severity of the risks, determine the risk mitigation mechanisms, lead the implementation of the risk mitigation strategies, measure the results, and revise the portfolio of risk mitigation strategies.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure the organization's self-assessment is conducted, an annual implementation plan is designed, and periodical report is prepared in and timely submitted. &nbsp;</li><li>Actively and effectively participated in safeguarding community of practices organized by Mastercard Foundation for the exchange of learning and sharing practices.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the safeguarding measures, document learnings and make recommendations for improvement.</li></ul>Inclusion and accessibility&nbsp;<ul><li>Ensure that the project's activities, systems, and platforms are designed and implemented in an inclusive and accessible manner that intentionally benefit marginalized groups, including women, people with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, displaced persons, and others.</li><li>Identify and address system and platform barriers to participation and inclusion for marginalized groups and inform the project team and technical partners&nbsp;(Arizona state University)</li><li>Form youth representative groups (youth advisory groups) in all universities and facilitate their meaningful involvement and engagement in the project planning, execution, and monitoring.</li></ul>Capacity Building and Awareness Raising<ul><li>In partnership the Mastercard Foundation team develop and deliver training programs on gender, inclusion, and safeguarding for e-SHE staff, instructors, and participants.</li><li>Raise awareness and promote a culture of respect, diversity, and zero tolerance for discrimination and abuse within the e-SHE initiative.</li><li>Provide technical support and guidance to the e-SHE team on integrating gender, inclusion, and safeguarding considerations into all aspects of the initiative.</li></ul>Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning<ul><li>Develop gender-responsive and inclusive monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track progress and measure the project's impact on gender equality and social inclusion.</li><li>Collect, analyze, and report on disaggregated data (by gender, age, disability, and other relevant characteristics) to the project and the Mastercard Foundation, inform decision-making and ensure accountability.</li><li>Facilitate learning and knowledge-sharing on effective inclusive and gender-responsive approaches and good practices.</li></ul>CompetenciesTechnical competencies<ul><li>Demonstrated expertise in conducting gender and intersectional analyses, developing gender-responsive and inclusive strategies, and implementing inclusive approaches</li><li>Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting, with experience in monitoring and evaluation</li><li>Solid understanding of safeguarding policies, procedures, and legal requirements, particularly for preventing and responding to abuse, exploitation, and harm, including sexual, physical, emotional, and financial.</li><li>Thorough familiarity with inclusion concepts, models, and inclusive design approaches to ensure accessibility and meaningful participation of marginalized groups</li><li>Solid understanding of the Ethiopian higher education landscape and gender, inclusion and safeguarding dynamics&nbsp;</li></ul>Benefit and compensation<ul><li>Highly attractive with possible career development opportunities</li></ul>Duty&nbsp;station:&nbsp;Addis&nbsp;AbabaDuration: One&nbsp;Year&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;possible&nbsp;extension&nbsp;of&nbsp;up&nbsp;to&nbsp;two yearsReports&nbsp;to:&nbsp;Project&nbsp;Manager

Gender, Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer

Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse (SP) is a non denominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. The organization has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease and famine and operates in various regions around Ethiopia.

Samaritan's Purse

About Samaritan's PurseSamaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Samaritan’s Purse is privileged to be part of the humanitarian effort in Ethiopia and legally registered as foreign charity to work in Ethiopia since October 08, 2018.Open Position:&nbsp; 1Position descriptionWe are seeking a Program Development advisor (PDA) to serve with our office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This role supports and coordinates the processes related to proposal development and reporting which include writing, editing, and the compilation of lessons learned. The PDA is involved with all parts of program and grant proposals, and provides technical assistance to each of the Samaritan's Purse Ethiopia projects.&nbsp;Key Functions and Tasks<ul><li>Actively participate and support &nbsp;program development &nbsp;through writing concept papers, proposals and budgets using best practices and lessons learned in coordination with appropriate program units.</li><li>Work with Program Managers and their staff to develop realistic programming and budgets for Samaritan's Purse Ethiopia projects and sub-bases</li><li>Assist and coordinate with the Country Director, Deputy Country Director, Fund Acquisition and Program Development Coordinator, Grants Manager, and Program Managers in the development and creation of a country plan and strategy (including Theory of Change).</li><li>Support the fund Acquisition and Program Development Coordinator, and Grants manager with updating Program Managers and Technical Advisors regarding grant related rules and regulations of the field office and ensures awareness of all relevant meetings, progress, and ideas being formulated.</li><li>Maintain digital library of all proposals, grants, and reports, and keeps leadership informed of project status and needs via Monthly Executive Reports and other products.</li><li>Follow policies and procedures of Samaritan’s Purse as set forth in the Policy Manual.</li><li>Maintain the strong values of Samaritan’s Purse, in interactions with colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.</li><li>All other duties as assigned</li></ul>

Programs Development Advisor

About Samaritan's PurseSamaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Samaritan’s Purse is privileged to be part of the humanitarian effort in Ethiopia and legally registered as foreign charity to work in Ethiopia since October 08, 2018.Open Position:&nbsp; 1Position descriptionThe Fund Acquisition and&nbsp;Program Development Coordinator (FAPDC) will be responsible for identifying and establishing links with potential donors and funding opportunities and coordinate the design and development of proposals along with the development of partnership. The PDC is expected to contribute substantively to proposal development process and the production of winning proposals that contribute for the SPE strategic growth.&nbsp;Key Functions and TasksUnder the direct supervision of the DCD-Programs , &nbsp;the FAPDC will undertake the following tasks:<ul><li>Coordinate and lead the proposal development process from writing concept papers, proposal designs and budgets using best practices and lessons learned in coordination with appropriate program units.</li><li>Identify funding opportunities and potential donors and establishes donor database.</li><li>Regularly track and follow up funding opportunities and call for funding globally and in the country.&nbsp;</li><li>Thoroughly reviewing solicitation documents and supporting the creation of comprehensive outlines, compliance matrices, and calendars to guide proposal preparation;</li><li>Actively work to secure external funding, which includes relationship building and positioning SPE strategically for funding</li><li>Organizing and helping to facilitate proposal planning meetings with staff and partners, including ensuring all meeting logistics are in place in advance;</li><li>Supporting the PDA to collect and compile support documents for proposals;</li><li>Supporting proposal production, paying close attention to detail for copy editing, formatting, and ensuring consistency of language and presentation for reviews.</li><li>Assisting the PDA with desk research and drafting proposal sections as agreed;</li><li>Takes athe lead role and coordinate all program related reporting to IHQ, donors, and pertinent government offices.</li><li>Liaison with staff and partners to ensure adherence to deadlines and quality standards and Serve as liaison between Samaritans Purse, Governmental/Non-Governmental authorities and external donors for collaborative programming on behalf of Samaritans Purse, and monitors and informs leadership of upcoming opportunities.</li><li>Guide and support the &nbsp;PDA with strategic planning, proposal development, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting</li><li>Provide capacity development support to PMS and program staff on program development and project design, monitoring and evaluation, as on report writing.</li><li>Follow policies and procedures of Samaritan’s Purse as set forth in the Policy Manual.</li><li>Maintain the strong values of Samaritan’s Purse, in interactions with colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.</li><li>All other duties as assigned&nbsp;</li></ul>

Fund Acquisition and Program Development Coordinator

Agriculture

Natural Sciences

UEWCA strives for improving the living standard of the poor and marginalized women/girls as well as children through socio-economic empowerment.

Union of Ethiopian Women and Children Associations (UEWCA)

External Vacancy AnnouncementUnion of Ethiopian Women and Children Associations (UEWCA) is a non-governmental, apolitical, non-religious consortium of 80 Women/Girls and Children-focused local CSOs that are engaged on women and girls Empowerment and advancement of Gender Equality in all regional states and city administrations of the country. It was established in 2010 as a consortium to empower and voice the voice of its beneficiaries and member CSOs as well as capacitate and coordinate the efforts of member CSOs for the realization of their common goal, which is ensuring gender equality, and empowerment of women, girls, and children.&nbsp;Union of Ethiopian Women and Children Associations (UEWCA) is pleased to announce a vacancy for the following post. We are seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals to join our team in supporting the implementation of a vital food security project in the Amhara Regional State, specifically in the South Wollo Zone, Tehuledere Woreda. This project is generously funded by BMZ through&nbsp;Welthungerhilfe Ethiopia (WHH).&nbsp;&nbsp;Duty Station: UEWCA Head Office, Addis AbabaSalary: Based on the organization's salary scaleContract Duration: One year, with the possibility of extension based on performanceKey Responsibilities:The Project Officer will play a key role in ensuring the successful implementation of UEWCA’s food security project. Primary duties and responsibilities include:<ul><li>Project Coordination: Lead the coordination and implementation of project activities, ensuring they align with UEWCA’s overall project objective.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, partner organizations, and community representatives, ensuring smooth collaboration throughout the project.</li><li>Monitoring and Reporting: Regularly monitor the project’s progress against set objectives and timelines, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and preparing timely reports for internal and external use.</li><li>Capacity Building and Community Engagement: Facilitate capacity-building initiatives aimed at empowering local communities, ensuring inclusive participation and gender-responsive approaches in all activities.</li></ul>

Project Officer

Christian Children&#39;s Fund of Canada (CCFC) creates a future of hope for children, families, and communities by helping them develop the skills and resources to overcome poverty and pursue justice. Headquartered in Markham, Canada, CCFC currently has thousands of children receiving sponsorship and we are involved in child centered community programs. More information about CCFC is available on our website www.ccfcanada.ca.

Children Believe Fund

Transform Lives with Children Believe!Join us to help break the barriers to education that steal children’s choices one by one until they have none. Together, we can foster an environment where education unlocks a world of choices, nurturing creativity, resilience, and hope for a better tomorrow. At Children Believe, we won’t stop until every child can dream fearlessly and grow up to live the life they choose to live.&nbsp;Children Believe is currently recruiting for the following position:Program Manager – Ethiopia Office&nbsp;Spearheads and coordinates the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of core programs (sponsorship funded programs) and medium &amp; small projects.&nbsp;Leads and supports Program Officers and Program partners in the assigned geographic area to design, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate activities supported by Children Believe including education, early childhood &amp; development (ECD), health, nutrition, WASH, sustainable livelihood/economic development, child protection, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), emergency response, gender equality and strengthening community based organization.&nbsp;&nbsp;Provides guidance to Program Officers and Program partner staff to ensure effective and timely implementation of core programs and projects and compliance with donor and government’s requirements. Direct facilitation and deliver training of trainers to program staff in the Country Office and partners staff at the program level.&nbsp;&nbsp;Act as the primary communication link between the Country Office and International Office/Canada Office for coordination and submission of program operational and strategic plans, programs and project design, annual operation plans as well as progress (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, interim) and annual reports. The Program Manager is also responsible for close following up and ensuring quality, innovative and impactful programs and project delivery/implementation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Collaborates closely with Business Development in identification of funding opportunities, acquiring and managing grants and related projects from both local and international development funding agencies. Program Manager also closely works with Monitoring, Evaluation Learning System (MELKS) Coordinator to ensure timely conducting monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects as well as timely conducting baseline surveys and end-line evaluation of the programs &amp; projects.This role includes, but not limited to:Lead corporate strategy, initiatives, policies, operational plans&nbsp;<ul><li>Participate in the development of program policies, strategies and operational plans including budgeting for programs and projects.</li><li>Ensure the development of detailed program multi-years and annual plans Children Believe-supported programs, project and sponsorship activities.</li><li>Ensure submission of annual operation plans to International/Canada Office and concerned government offices.&nbsp;</li><li>Recommend strategy improvements for Country Office strategic and operating plan as well as improvements to facilitate the successful implementation of programs and sponsorship goals.</li></ul>Direct and provide guidance to plan, implement, monitor, train and evaluate&nbsp;<ul><li>Build staff capacity for success in the Program unit by recruiting, completing annual performance evaluations, training, coaching, mentoring, recognizing and disciplining staff as necessary in compliance with Children Believe (CB) program policy and procedure as well as with relevant employment legislation and employment best practices.</li><li>Direct and supervise sponsorship activities to ensure timely and quality of correspondences and sponsors retention.</li><li>Supervise and ensure timely and effective implementation of child protection, DRR and innovative program and project approaches.</li><li>Manage and/or conduct capacity-building training for partners, clients and CB staff.</li><li>Visit (monitor and supervise) programs and projects regularly to ensure proper planning, implementation, and to monitor programs, sponsorship and financial activities.&nbsp;</li><li>In collaboration with MELKS Coordinator, participate in coordinating baseline surveys, program evaluation, and capturing, documenting and sharing best practices, lessons learnt and success of the program.</li><li>Participate in closely follow up on performance-based financial performance of programs.</li><li>Ensure compliance with CB and donor policies, procedures and guidelines to support the quality assurance and quality control initiatives and undertake constructive intervention when necessary.</li></ul>New Project Implementation and Compliance&nbsp;<ul><li>Provide oversight to ensure proper design and successful implementation of new and innovative small grants and programs and streamline processes for success through program officer and partners program coordinators with support from country office Business Development Manager.&nbsp;</li><li>Project oversight to ensure CB-supported program complies with donor and government’s requirements</li><li>Identify new funding opportunities through best practices and recommend innovative ideas to Business Development Manager for developing proposals and sourcing new donors</li><li>In collaboration with Business Manager participate in writing of concept notes and proposals to meet country office annual targets</li></ul>Primary communications link, coordination, submission of reports &nbsp;<ul><li>Direct and provide guidance to partners and program staff in participatory planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation processes for core program/project related activities to ensure performance and reporting requirements are met.</li><li>Advocate for and mobilize local efforts to build Children Believe public relations to leverage resources and build partnerships (in collaboration with Country Office Business Manager where applicable).</li><li>Participate in relevant clusters for information and experience sharing, and coordination.</li><li>Ensure preparation and submission of progress (monthly and quarterly reports), interim, annual and final reports of core programs and projects to Canada Office and concerned government bodies.&nbsp;</li><li>Facilitate communication among partners, Children Believe Country Offices and International/Canada Office.</li><li>Conduct analysis and provide relevant reports on areas such as global/Country priorities and CB’s role in a timely manner.</li><li>Communicate, network and build effective working relationships with partner staff, development partners (sponsors/donors), representatives of other non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and appropriate government officers in order to help further the goals of the programs/projects.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain collaborative relationships primarily with key staff in CB’s International Office and other CB’s Country Offices.</li></ul>Safeguarding &amp; Others<ul><li>Emergency response and ad-hoc projects in our communities of operation&nbsp;</li><li>Comply with all CB policies and procedures.</li><li>Remain alert and responsive to any safeguarding (Child Safeguarding &amp; Prevention of Sexual Exploitation &amp; Abuse) risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills, to understand the safeguarding policies and procedures, promote strong safeguarding practices, and conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the policies in place.</li><li>Manage information pertaining to relevant CB pages on CB’s Intra-net and update as required.</li><li>Facilitate/coordinate in-country visits from media, photographers and staff member from other countries. Ensure proper documentation and report on such activities.</li><li>Other related duties as assigned&nbsp;in relation with CB, its subsidiaries or affiliates as the case may be.</li></ul>

Program Manager – Ethiopia Office

Welcome to Pharo Ventures, the dynamic commercial for-profit arm of the Pharo Foundation, dedicated to unleashing the potential of the vibrant private sector throughout Eastern Africa. Our mission? To fuel growth and sustainability by investing in diverse enterprises across the region, driving economic value and job creation within local communities. At Pharo Ventures, we envision an Africa that thrives economically and embraces inclusivity at its core. Our goal is ambitious yet attainable: by the close of 2025, we aim to cultivate a portfolio of sustainable business ventures that will generate over five thousand direct jobs across Eastern Africa. How do we plan to achieve this? By strategically investing in both the human and physical capital of the Continent. We're not just dreamers; we're doers. In each target country within the region, Pharo Ventures employs innovative strategies to construct a robust portfolio of businesses that are not only financially sustainable but also enrich the communities they serve and uphold environmental responsibility. Join us in shaping the future of Africa's economy. Become part of a team committed to making a lasting impact while driving growth and opportunity across the region. At Pharo Ventures, your talents will contribute to a brighter, more prosperous tomorrow for Eastern Africa and beyond. 3.5&nbsp;

Pharo Integrated Agriculture and Manufacturing PLC

Company Overview:Pharo Ventures is the commercial, for-profit arm of The Pharo Foundation and has been set up to harness the power of a vibrant private sector by investing in enterprises across a variety of sectors within the East Africa region. The objective is to build and grow, commercially and environmentally sustainable businesses, with a focus on maximising creation of economic value and jobs and for the local communities. We have a vision of an economically vibrant and inclusive Africa. Matching that vision is our ambition to create a portfolio of sustainable business ventures that by the end of 2025, will deliver more than five thousand direct jobs across the region. We believe we can achieve our vision and ambitions by investing in the human and physical capital of Africa. For each target country in the region, Pharo Ventures will innovatively build a portfolio of businesses that will be financially sustainable, create value for the local communities and be environmentally responsible. Headquartered in Nairobi (Kenya), Pharo Ventures has country offices in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) and Somaliland (Hargeisa).Position Summary:We are seeking a motivated and analytical Intern Analyst to join our team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in analyzing diverse portfolios and pipeline projects within a dynamic company. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in data analysis, project management, and strategic development.Report to:&nbsp;AnalystKey Duties and Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Collect &amp; compile data related to various projects and initiatives that Pharo is involved.</li><li>Perform market research and analyze industry trends and competitive environments to aid in investment decisions.</li><li>Assist in the analysis of portfolio projects and pipeline initiatives.</li><li>Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.</li><li>Collaborate with team members on project development and execution.</li><li>Support project tracking and performance evaluation.</li></ul>

Intern Analyst

<div style="text-align:justify">The Population Council conducts research to address critical health and development issues. Our work allows couples to plan their families and chart their futures. We help people avoid HIV infection and access life-saving HIV services. And we empower girls to protect themselves and have a say in their own lives. We conduct research and programs in more than 50 countries. Our New York headquarters supports a global network of offices in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. From its beginning, the Council has given voice and visibility to the world&rsquo;s most vulnerable people. We increase awareness of the problems they face and offer evidence-based solutions. In the developing world, governments and civil society organizations seek our help to understand and overcome obstacles to health and development. And we work in developed countries, where we use state-of-the-art biomedical science to develop new contraceptives and products to prevent the transmission of HIV.</div>

Population Council

POSITION SUMMARY: Powered by our local leadership and enhanced by our global connections, the Population Council Inc. delivers optimal solutions for underserved populations and communities in the more than <a href="https://popcouncil.org/countries/">30 countries in which we work around the world</a>. Our global network comprises of international offices, independent national affiliates, strategic partnerships, and individual presence. In each of our international offices or independent national affiliates, Research Associate I/II’s play a crucial role in driving forward research initiatives at the country and/or regional level and contribute their expertise to the achievement of the <a href="https://popcouncil.org/strategy/">Councils Strategic Plan</a> and the Global Research Agenda. Our strategic global presence presents an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research that is addressing critical global challenges.We are seeking a Social and Behavioral Science Researcher with a track record of spearheading innovative research that is responsive to the pressing challenges of vulnerable populations in sub-Saharan Africa. &nbsp;Successful candidates will: a) lead and grow dedicated research portfolios; b) identify and drive opportunities to develop and expand areas of work through strategic resource mobilization; c) rigorously quality assure outputs through effective supervision of research teams; and, d) actively cultivate and enhance the capacity of team members through hands-on mentorship. Through collaboration with diverse country, regional and global teams and access to cutting-edge resources, Research Associate I/II’s have an extraordinary platform to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.&nbsp;Our ideal candidate has demonstrated expertise in implementation science, particularly in global health and/or development with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and choice, adolescents and youth, gender, migration, and/or climate and environmental studies. If you are motivated to be part of a community committed to conducting research that can have a meaningful impact, we want to connect with you.*Candidates must be local nationals of the country where they will work, or regional non-nationals from LMICs holding, or able to acquire and maintain, the proper work permits/visas.RESPONSIBILITIES:&nbsp;1. Lead/support the implementation of research projects at the national and regional level, including designing and managing new research activities, and conducting secondary analyses and systematic reviews based on available data at the Council (and beyond) on topics of interest.&nbsp;2. Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and budgets, in collaboration with finance, project and administrative teams. Coordinate the effective utilization of resources, including project personnel, funding and equipment.3. Identify potential risks to project success and implement strategies to mitigate these risks, ensuring project continuity and delivery.4. Provide intellectual leadership in disseminating and communicating the Council’s research results at national, regional, and international levels through presentations, preparation of reports, and publications of papers in high impact peer-reviewed journals.5. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior researchers and collaborators, fostering a culture of innovation, and collaboration.6. Enhance the utilization of research findings by working with partners to identify mechanisms for ensuring adaptation and scale-up of interventions with proven effectiveness.7. Lead country fundraising activities by maintaining relationships with key donors and developing proposals for new research activities in focus geographic areas.8. Build strategic partnerships with government and civil society groups to enable the uptake of emerging evidence.9. Represent Population Council’s country office internally, by collaborating across countries and divisions; and externally, to relevant stakeholders.10. Other duties may be required by the position.In addition, Researcher Associate II’s will:11. Spearhead the identification of emerging trends and gaps in global health research, developing a strategic vision for the exploration and expansion of new research areas.12. Lead country, regional and/or global fundraising activities by maintaining relationships with key donors and developing proposals for new research activities in focus geographic areas.13. Establish thought leadership in select areas of research by actively contributing to scholarly discourse, publishing influential papers, and participating in key conferences and forums.14. Oversee and ensure the quality of multiple research projects, including proposal and study tool preparation and review, technical and financial reporting, ethics review and compliance with donor requirements. &nbsp;

Researcher, Associate I or Associate II

Sopahs Africa

Overview: The Lead Researcher oversees research projects from conception to completion. This role involves designing research methodologies, analyzing data, and presenting findings. The Lead Researcher is responsible to the SAE Programme Officer for Research and Capacity Development and works closely with the SAE Research Advisory Committee,&nbsp; partner organizations and the SAE Office.&nbsp; The Lead Researcher ensures successful project completion.Job Responsibilities and Duties:<ul><li>Understand research proposals and methodologies.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive literature reviews.</li><li>Oversee and coordinate all research activities, ensuring adherence to protocols and timelines.</li><li>Analyse and interpret data using statistical software and advanced techniques.</li><li>Present research findings through reports and presentations.</li><li>Train, supervise and manage Assistant Researcher and Data Collectors.</li><li>Manage research-related workshops and meetings in consultation with the Programme Officer for Research and Capacity Development.&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare progress reports.</li><li>Maintain and update research materials on the website.</li><li>Attend research related meetings.</li><li>Coordinate the publication of research findings and policy brief.</li><li>Ensure compliance with ethical research standards.</li></ul>

Lead Researcher

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