National Program Officer - Embassy of Sweden in Addis Ababa

The Embassy of Sweden in Addis Ababa is recruiting a National Program Officer for Development Cooperation within the field of Regional Economic Integration.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Identify, assess and manage contributions within regional economic integration;

• Engage in policy dialogue with the cooperation partners;

• Participate in consultations and coordination with involved donor groups; and

• Participate in regional team and Embassy activities, including planning, monitoring and reporting, as well as other Issues when required.

Required Qualifications:

• Documented academic degree, minimum a Master’s level, with direct relevance for economic integration;

• Fluency in English (oral and written);

• Good command of French (oral and written); and

• Extensive experience of work with computer programs, applications and systems.

Required Work Experience:

At least 5 years documented experience of work related to regional economic Integration efforts or other programs related to market development (i.e. private sector development, financial systems or international trade); and

At least 3 years documented experience in handling contributions in a development cooperation context.

Ethiopian citizens, and citizens of other countries resident In Ethiopia who are entitled to work in Ethiopia, are eligible to apply. The Embassy applies a policy If gender equality and encourages women to apply.

Applications shall be submitted in two copies, either by direct delivery or posted to: Swedish Embassy, P.o.Box 1142, Addis Ababa. The envelope must be sealed and addressed “Regional Section, Embassy of Sweden” and clearly marked “Application for Regional NPO Post Economic Integration”. The application should contain the following;

1. A comprehensive CV including details of education and work experience;

2. A letter of application in English, setting out why you consider yourself a good candidate for this post

3. Copies of your higher education certificates and degrees, as well as your ID documents and (if relevant) residence permit and work permit;

4. Names, telephone numbers and addresses often reference persons who are willing to provide a reference on your character and work capacity;

d. Clear contact phone numbers and addresses in Ethiopia where the Embassy can rapidly make contact with you,

Applications  can also be sent electronically to:

ambassaden.addis-abeba@gov.se   As subject or title, please indicate “Application for Regional NPO Post Economic Integration”

Applications must be submitted no later than by close of business, Tuesday 15 April, 2014.

The Embassy will not return documentation received from the applicants. You are therefore advised to deliver only copies of the certificates listed above as part of the application. Questions may be received by Ms. Egla Berhane, by Email (egla.berhane@gov.se ) or Telephone: 011-518 0000.