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Regional Implementation Coordinator 

Internal/External Vacancy Announcement #004/2020

Qualifications and Employment Perspectives for Refugees and Host Communities in Ethiopia Programme (QEP)

 

Background

 GIZ Programme- Qualifications and Employment Perspectives for Refugees and Host Communities in Ethiopia (QEP) has been commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in December 2017. The programme is co-financed by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) and is part of the German Special Initiative Tackling the Root Causes of Displacement, Reintegrating Refugees and seeks to provide better vocational training and employment perspectives for refugees and host communities in Ethiopia. The programme leverages the potentials of TVET for integration. Implementation takes place in Addis Ababa, Benishangul-Gumuz, Somali, Gambella and Tigray Regions.

 QEP works on three output levels and seeks to (1) increase the quality of technical and vocational training (TVET), (2) broaden the opportunities of TVET available to the target groups and (3) foster entrepreneurship and exchange formats for employment. QEP works together with the public TVET system and tries to extent the standards of the Ethiopian TVET system to TVET opportunities available for refugees and remote host communities. The programme works in fragile social and economic contexts.

 To support the smooth implementation of various activities at its Addis Ababa Office and maintain close ties with other regional offices, QEP seeks to hire a Regional Implementation Coordinator to be stationed in Addis Ababa.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Steering the implementation of activities in the different programme regions and the regional teams in Addis Ababa, Somali, Benishangul-Gumuz, Gambella and Tigray region in accordance with the regional focus, objectives of the programme, and the regional operational plans
  • Management of aligned financial and activity planning in the regions
  • Overall steering of implementation partners (such as NGOs) in the regions and liaison at Addis Ababa level with NGOs
  • Adjustments to implementation concepts
  • Inputs for new, scalable implementation concepts for programme regions
  • Ensuring quality data flow from the regions for QEP M&E system
  • Knowledge management and communication of innovations
  • Management of regional staff in the different regions of implementation

Management responsibility: –

The Regional Implementation Coordinator:

  • Is responsible for the timely and effective implementation of programme activities in the different regions and for managing all staff members who report to him/her
  • Implements existing approaches and processes for remote management, including frequent travel to implementation regions
  • Manages staff in accordance with management principles and guidelines to promote a sense of corporate identity, enables employees to carry out tasks independently and create scope for developing creativity and innovation
  • Is responsible for assessing and planning the assignment of staff that report to her/him
  • Is also responsible for monitoring, managing staff and ensuring that they provide cost-effective services
  • Carries out the annual staff assessment and development talk for staff members who report to him/her

Professional advisory services

The Regional Implementation Coordinator:

  • contributes to the programme strategic development
  • contributes to new concepts for additional activity implementation and contributes to the development of new quality proposals
  • drafts terms of reference for third party assignments (eg. consultancies, implementing partners, etc.) in the regions together with regional programme officer
  • monitors the development and implementation of the programme activities in the different regions in close consultation with regional programme officers
  • together with regional programme officers, office management, and administrative staff, designs and prepares workshops, trainings and seminars
  • develops and organises quality assurance measures and suggests necessary changes, improvements and initiatives

Networking and cooperation

The Regional Implementation Coordinator:

  • ensures cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners on the regional level
  • cooperates with regional and local communities, relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the programme environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships
  • communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the programme

 Knowledge management

The Regional Implementation Coordinator:

  • compiles information on progress of implementation in the regions and products; feeds these documents to the central knowledge management platform in Addis Ababa office
  • makes sure that these documents are ready-to-use
  • draws up reports and presentation documents
  • formulates appropriate input for various programme reports including annual reports for different donors, and contributes to the other reports required by the programme manager and GIZ Head Office
  • assists with research activities and studies

 Other duties/additional tasks

The component manager/officer responsible for implementation

  • performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

Job Requirements

Required qualifications, competences and experience

  • Master or doctorate in political science, management, public policy or another field relevant for the position

 Professional experience

  • Minimum 10 years’ professional experience, with at least 3 years’ professional experience in a comparable managerial position
  • Proven experience in operational management and insights in financial management
  • Applied experience in project cycle management, operational planning and implementation
  • Experience in managing diverse teams in remote settings
  • Proven working experience on a managerial level in government, non-government and international organizations, ideally related to the sectors of vocational training, socio-economic development and/or employment promotion
  • GIZ-experience is an asset
  • Ideally experience in working on a managerial level within the sector of migration and refugee affairs in Ethiopia

 Other knowledge, additional competences

  • Excellent network and knowledge of relevant government, non-government and international stakeholders active within the sector of the programme (vocational training, employment, inclusion of refugees, migration)
  • Excellent knowledge of national policies, debates and new developments in the field of employment promotion and ideally refugee inclusion
  • Strong conceptual skills and ability to develop ideas in a clear and coherent manner
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Very good knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
  • Excellent knowledge of English and Amharic (writing, speaking, listening)
  • German language skills are an advantage
  • Willingness to go the extra mile and produce high quality outputs within a limited timeframe

How to Apply

Application procedure:

Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their non-returnable recent CV via Email[email protected]

 

Note: – Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position title ‘Regional Implementation Coordinator #004’ in the subject line of your email application. Due to large number of applications we categorise applications with the vacancy numbers. Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might not be categorized in the appropriate folder and could be disqualified.

 

Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might not be categorized in the appropriate folder and could be disqualified.

We encourage persons with disabilities to apply for the position. In case of equal qualification, persons with disabilities will be given preference.

Applications from qualified women are encouraged.

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Regional Implementation Coordinator 

Internal/External Vacancy Announcement #004/2020

Qualifications and Employment Perspectives for Refugees and Host Communities in Ethiopia Programme (QEP)

 

Background

 GIZ Programme- Qualifications and Employment Perspectives for Refugees and Host Communities in Ethiopia (QEP) has been commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in December 2017. The programme is co-financed by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) and is part of the German Special Initiative Tackling the Root Causes of Displacement, Reintegrating Refugees and seeks to provide better vocational training and employment perspectives for refugees and host communities in Ethiopia. The programme leverages the potentials of TVET for integration. Implementation takes place in Addis Ababa, Benishangul-Gumuz, Somali, Gambella and Tigray Regions.

 QEP works on three output levels and seeks to (1) increase the quality of technical and vocational training (TVET), (2) broaden the opportunities of TVET available to the target groups and (3) foster entrepreneurship and exchange formats for employment. QEP works together with the public TVET system and tries to extent the standards of the Ethiopian TVET system to TVET opportunities available for refugees and remote host communities. The programme works in fragile social and economic contexts.

 To support the smooth implementation of various activities at its Addis Ababa Office and maintain close ties with other regional offices, QEP seeks to hire a Regional Implementation Coordinator to be stationed in Addis Ababa.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Steering the implementation of activities in the different programme regions and the regional teams in Addis Ababa, Somali, Benishangul-Gumuz, Gambella and Tigray region in accordance with the regional focus, objectives of the programme, and the regional operational plans
  • Management of aligned financial and activity planning in the regions
  • Overall steering of implementation partners (such as NGOs) in the regions and liaison at Addis Ababa level with NGOs
  • Adjustments to implementation concepts
  • Inputs for new, scalable implementation concepts for programme regions
  • Ensuring quality data flow from the regions for QEP M&E system
  • Knowledge management and communication of innovations
  • Management of regional staff in the different regions of implementation

Management responsibility: -

The Regional Implementation Coordinator:

  • Is responsible for the timely and effective implementation of programme activities in the different regions and for managing all staff members who report to him/her
  • Implements existing approaches and processes for remote management, including frequent travel to implementation regions
  • Manages staff in accordance with management principles and guidelines to promote a sense of corporate identity, enables employees to carry out tasks independently and create scope for developing creativity and innovation
  • Is responsible for assessing and planning the assignment of staff that report to her/him
  • Is also responsible for monitoring, managing staff and ensuring that they provide cost-effective services
  • Carries out the annual staff assessment and development talk for staff members who report to him/her

Professional advisory services

The Regional Implementation Coordinator:

  • contributes to the programme strategic development
  • contributes to new concepts for additional activity implementation and contributes to the development of new quality proposals
  • drafts terms of reference for third party assignments (eg. consultancies, implementing partners, etc.) in the regions together with regional programme officer
  • monitors the development and implementation of the programme activities in the different regions in close consultation with regional programme officers
  • together with regional programme officers, office management, and administrative staff, designs and prepares workshops, trainings and seminars
  • develops and organises quality assurance measures and suggests necessary changes, improvements and initiatives

Networking and cooperation

The Regional Implementation Coordinator:

  • ensures cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners on the regional level
  • cooperates with regional and local communities, relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the programme environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships
  • communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the programme

 Knowledge management

The Regional Implementation Coordinator:

  • compiles information on progress of implementation in the regions and products; feeds these documents to the central knowledge management platform in Addis Ababa office
  • makes sure that these documents are ready-to-use
  • draws up reports and presentation documents
  • formulates appropriate input for various programme reports including annual reports for different donors, and contributes to the other reports required by the programme manager and GIZ Head Office
  • assists with research activities and studies

 Other duties/additional tasks

The component manager/officer responsible for implementation

  • performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

Job Requirements

Required qualifications, competences and experience

  • Master or doctorate in political science, management, public policy or another field relevant for the position

 Professional experience

  • Minimum 10 years’ professional experience, with at least 3 years’ professional experience in a comparable managerial position
  • Proven experience in operational management and insights in financial management
  • Applied experience in project cycle management, operational planning and implementation
  • Experience in managing diverse teams in remote settings
  • Proven working experience on a managerial level in government, non-government and international organizations, ideally related to the sectors of vocational training, socio-economic development and/or employment promotion
  • GIZ-experience is an asset
  • Ideally experience in working on a managerial level within the sector of migration and refugee affairs in Ethiopia

 Other knowledge, additional competences

  • Excellent network and knowledge of relevant government, non-government and international stakeholders active within the sector of the programme (vocational training, employment, inclusion of refugees, migration)
  • Excellent knowledge of national policies, debates and new developments in the field of employment promotion and ideally refugee inclusion
  • Strong conceptual skills and ability to develop ideas in a clear and coherent manner
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Very good knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
  • Excellent knowledge of English and Amharic (writing, speaking, listening)
  • German language skills are an advantage
  • Willingness to go the extra mile and produce high quality outputs within a limited timeframe

How to Apply

Application procedure:

Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their non-returnable recent CV via Email[email protected]

 

Note: - Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position title ‘Regional Implementation Coordinator #004’ in the subject line of your email application. Due to large number of applications we categorise applications with the vacancy numbers. Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might not be categorized in the appropriate folder and could be disqualified.

 

Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might not be categorized in the appropriate folder and could be disqualified.

We encourage persons with disabilities to apply for the position. In case of equal qualification, persons with disabilities will be given preference.

Applications from qualified women are encouraged.

2020-01-27

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