Multiple Jobs at SNV (Netherlands Development Organization)

SNV Netherlands Development Organization

Vacancy announcement

CTA and Team Leaders I Irrigation Experts and Other Expert/Specialist posts (Gender, Capacity building, Procurement, M&E, ICT, NRM, Agricultural Extension, Irrigation, PIDM/WUO, Agronomy, as specified below)

The Programme

The ambitious 20m EUR Small-Scale and Micro Irrigation Support Project (SSMISP) funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, aims to support the Government of Ethiopia and the Ministry of Agriculture in implementing the recently adopted Small Scale Irrigation (SSI) Capacity Building Strategy. Based on a needs assessment, six priority interventions have been identified to address existing gaps and build institutional and technical capacity to develop and/or establish: i) irrigation infrastructure, ii) on-farm irrigation water and crop management, iii) key institutions, iii) research on irrigated agriculture, iv) input supply, credit and marketing, and v) knowledge management systems. SSMISP will consist of three key components: 1) Strengthening the institutional capacity of government institutions. 2) Institutional and technical capacity building of A-TVETs and 3) Micro-irrigation and related local manufacturers and technology.

Positions

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands intend to select an international organization to manage and execute SSMISP (5 years) at national level and in four regions across the country. SNV is looking for Chief Technical Advisor (55 months) and up to 4 Regional Team Leaders/Irrigation Engineers (36 months) and other posts as summarized below.

SNV Ethiopia invites interested and qualified applicants for its SSI project for the following positions.

1. Chief Technical Advisor Long-Term Experts (Addis Ababa)

Role

Role The National CTA is responsible for overall programme management at national level, guiding all other national and international experts, building and maintaining relationships with MoA and other public and private institutions as well as planning and reporting.

General profile

• MSc or MA in civil/irrigation engineering.

• At least fifteen years of working experience in SSI development as evidenced by project references.

• Strong leadership skills, demonstrated by at least three. years of experience as a CTN /team leader in complex development projects, and in multi-cultural settings, as evidenced by project references.

• Experience with project management and administration as evidenced by project references.

• Strong writing and reporting skills including command of the English language as evidenced by project reports authored and publications realised.

• Good communication and social skills as evidenced by references.

Specific Experience:

• At least five years of international experience in capacity building of public and private institutions involved in development of SSI, micro irrigation and irrigated

• agriculture, gained in a variety of countries, including at least three years in an environment that is comparable to

• Specific experience as evidenced by project references.

• Specific experience with capacity building of A TVET Colleges is an asset as evidenced by reference.

2. Regional Team Leader —irrigation Engineer Long- term (Tigray, Amhara, Oromia & SNNPR)

Role

The national Regional Team Leader is responsible for overall programme management at regional level, guiding national and international experts; building and maintaining relationships with BoA and, other public and private institutions, as well as planning and reporting. The Regional Team Leader is also responsible for developing and implementing capacity building programmes related to selection, design, construction, O&M of SSI and micro irrigation systems. The national Regional Team Leader will also act as secretarial the RSB and RTC.

General profile

• MSc or MA in civil/irrigation engineering irrigation agronomy or water management.

• At least ten years of working experience in SSI development as evidenced by project references.

• Strong leadership skills, - demonstrated by at least three years of experience as a team leader in complex development projects, and in multi-cultural settings, as evidenced by project references.

• Experience with project management and administration as evidenced by project references.

• Strong writing and reporting skills, including command of the English language, as evidenced by project reports authored and publications realised. Good communication and -social skills, as evidenced by references.

Specific Experience:

• At least five years of experience in capacity building of public and private institutions involved in development of SSI, micro irrigation and irrigated agriculture as evidenced by project references.

• Specific experience with capacity building of A TVET Colleges is an asset as evidenced by references.

3. Capacity Building Specialist - Long-term (Addis Ababa)

The national Capacity Building Specialist is responsible for facilitating comprehensive and participatory capacity assessments; using these to develop annual capacity action plans that utilise innovative teaching and learning methods rooted in adult education principles; ensuring a holistic approach to capacity development is adopted throughout the project involving consensus building, capacity strengthening, application and institutionalisation of learning. He/she will also support the design and monitoring of capacity development results.

Specific Experience:

• MSc or MA in education, adult education, training, management or administration.

• At least ten years of working experience in the development and implementation of capacity building activities, such as capacity needs assessment and planning, design and delivery of capacity development programs, facilitation and training, communications and M&E.

• Strong writing and reporting skills, including command of the English language, as evidenced by project reports authored and publications realised.

• At least three years of experience in capacity building of public and private institutions, preferably in SSI and/or (irrigated) agriculture as evidenced by project references.

• Specific experience with capacity building of A-TVET Colleges is an

• asset as evidenced by references.

4. Procurement Specialist (Addis Ababa)

The national Procurement Specialist is responsible for preparing and organising the procurement of all goods, such as vehicles and office equipment, including the preparation of tender documents and contracts

General profile

• At least five years of working experience in procurement of goods, including the preparation of tender documents for competitive bidding.

Specific Experience: At least three years of working experience with procurement of goods in donor funded project.

5. M&E Expert (Addis Ababa, Tigray, Amhara, Oromia & SNNPR)

Role

The national M&E Expert is responsible for the development of an appropriate (financial) MIS and M& E system for the entire project as well as procedures for the systematic collection, processing and analyzing or data related to progress monitoring of  project implementation, including disbursements.

Furthermore, then national M&E Expert is responsible to collect all necessary data from the four regions and assist with the preparation of the six—monthly and annual progress reports, including summary tables with progress monitoring indicators.

MSc or MA in economics or financial management.:

General Profile

At least ten years of working experience in M&E of complex development projects as evidenced by project references. Strong writing and reporting-skills including command of the English language, as evidenced by project reports authored and publications realized.

Specific Experience: at least three years of experience in M&E of development projects related to SSI and/or (irrigated) agriculture s evidenced by project references

6. Irrigation Agronomist (Tigray, Amhara, Oromia & SNNPR)

Role

The national Irrigation Agronomist is responsible for developing and implementing capacity building programmes in irrigation agronomy for staff of public institutions at all levels as well as WUOs and individual farmers in pilot SSI schemes.

Furthermore, the national Irrigation Agronomist is responsible for the development of new/revised curricula related to irrigation agronomy for A-WET Colleges and capacity building of its instructors.

General Profile:

• MSc or MA in agronomy/agricultural sciences. At least five years of working experience in irrigation agronomy as evidenced by project references.

• Strong writing and reporting skills, including command of the English language, as evidenced by project reports authored and publications realised.

• Good communication and social skills, as evidenced by references.

Specific Experience:

• At least two years of experience in developing and implementing capacity building programmes on irrigation agronomy, including the implementation of demonstrations.

• Specific experience with capacity building of A-TVET Colleges is

• an asset as evidenced by references.

7. PIDM/WUO Expert (Tigray, Amhara, Oromia & SNNPR)

Role

The national Participatory Irrigation Development Management (PIDM) /Water Users Organisation (WUO) Expert is responsible for the preparation and implementation of capacity building programme in PIDM and WUO development for staff of public institutions at all levels as well as WUOs in pilot SSI schemes.

Furthermore, the national PIDM/ WUO Expert will be responsible for the development of new/revised curricula related to PIDM and WUO development for A-TVET Colleges and capacity building of its instructors.

General Profile:

• MSc or MA in social sciences or related discipline. At least five years of working experience in PIDM and WUO development as evidenced by project references.

• Strong writing and reporting skills, including command of the English language, as evidenced by project reports authored and publications realised.

• Good communication and social skills, as evidenced by references.

Specific Experience:

• At least two years of experience in developing and implementing capacity building programmes on PIM and WUO development as evidenced by project references.

• Specific experience with capacity building of A-TVET Colleges is an asset as evidenced by references.

8. Gender Expert – Long term Tigray, Amhara, Oromia & SNNPR)

Role

The national Gender Expert is responsible for establishing a gender action plan for the project, providing advice and support on gender mainstreaming in all project activities, establishing procedures for monitoring progress in gender mainstreaming activities, developing training courses on gender, assisting in development of curricula on gender for A-TVET Colleges and providing training on gender for A TVET instructors.

General Profile:

• MSc or MA in social sciences or related discipline.

• At least five years of working experience in gender- related activities as evidenced by project references.

• Strong writing and reporting skills, including command of the English language, as evidenced by project reports authored and publications realised.

• Good communication and social skills, as evidenced by references.

Specific Experience:

• At least two years of experience in developing and implementing capacity building programmes on gender.

• Specific experience in SSI and/or irrigated agriculture is an asset as evidenced by project references. Experience with capacity building of A TVET

• Colleges is an asset as well as evidenced by references.

9. Irrigated Agriculture Expert – Long term (Tigray, Amhara, Oromia & SNNPR)

Role

The national Irrigated Agriculture Extension Expert is responsible for strengthening the capacity of the existing extension system in the field of irrigated agriculture, including the preparation of manuals and training materials. The national lrrigated Agriculture Extension Expert is also responsible for the development of new/ revised curricula related to irrigated agriculture extension for A-TVET Colleges and capacity building of its instructors.

General Profile:

• MSc or MA in irrigation agronomy or agricultural sciences.

• At least five years of working experience in irrigated agriculture extension as evidenced by project references. Strong writing and reporting skills, including command of the English language, as evidenced by project reports authored and publications realised.

• Good communication and social skills, as evidenced by references.

Specific Experience:

• At least two years of experience in developing and implementing capacity

• Building programmes on irrigated agriculture extension. Specific experience with capacity building of A-TVET Colleges is an asset as evidenced by references.

10. NRM Expert - Long-term (Tigray, Amhara, Oromia & SNNPR)

Role

The national NRM Expert is responsible for development and implementation of capacity building programme related to sustainable (on-farm) management of water and soil as well as watershed management for staff of public institutions at all levels as well as Water Users organisers (WUOs) and individual farmers in pilot SSI schemes. Furthermore, the national NRM Expert will be responsible for the development of new/revised curricula related to NRM and watershed management for A-TVET Colleges and capacity building of its instructors.

General Profile:

• MSc in environmental sciences, soil and water management. At least five years ofworking experience in NRM as evidenced by project references.

• Strong writing and reporting skills, including command of the English language, as evidenced by project reports authored and publications realised.

Specific Experience:

• At least two years of experience in developing and implementing capacity building programmes on NRM.

• Specific experience in SSI and/or irrigated agriculture is an asset as evidenced by project references.

• Experience with capacity building of A TVET Colleges are an asset as well as evidenced by references.

11. ICT Expert – Intermittent (Addis Ababa)

Role

The national ICT Expert is responsible to develop and maintain a user-friendly MIS and website for the entire project.

General Profile:

• MSc in ICT or computer science. At least five years of working experience in developing MIS and website.

Specific Experience:

• At least three years of working experience with development and maintenance of MIS and website for complex development project as evidenced by project references

How to apply

Only applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to send their applications directly through ethiojobs website or, send CVs and supporting documents to the HR Office, SNV Ethiopia, p. o. Box 40675 Addis Ababa or e-mail at GWoldemariam@snvworld.org with CC to ATerefe@snvworld.org on or before end of 7 July 2014.

Please indicate the location (region) you are applying for.

NB: Please note that this project Is at a final proposal stage

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement

Senior Human Resource Management Officer @ Enat Bank S.C.

Enat Bank S.C.

Senior Human Resource Management Officer

Essential Functions:

• Develop/review HR policy & procedures/strategy; Scan internal environment (organizational diagnosis)

• Gather data on the current state of HR in the organization. (number of employees, age and sex category, education, experience, etc)

• Identify and determine learning issues/priority areas and conduct Organizational Development matters

• Prepare HR strategy plan and devise methods of communication concerning HR issues (workshop, employee hand book or policy folder) & distribute for the HR

• Develop HR planning and reconcile supply with demand and prepare action plan.

• Prepare training and management development plan,

• Conduct employment of new staff and coordinate personnel administration matters of the bank

Job Requirements:

BA/MA in HR & OD /Business Administration or Management with 5/3 years in human resource management or capacity building and organizational development.

Enat Bank S.C is an equal employment opportunity Organization but qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

NB

Salary: as per the Bank’s scale.

Only short listed candidates will be communicated.

Place of work for the position is Addis Ababa.

Application deadline is July 11, 2014

The Bank has the right to cancel the post advertised.

Interested applicants fulfilling the above requirements are invited to submit their applications and CVs with photocopies of non-returnable supporting credentials up to July11, 2014 to the following address only:

Enat Bank S.C

P.o.Box: 18401

Teachers needed @ Andinet International School

Andinet International School is a world, co-educational institution open to students of all nationalities and religions. The school currently offers nursery through grade eight and will expand through the secondary level of grade 12. International English is the language of instruction, and Amharic, French, and Arabic are offered beginning in early childhood. Other languages, such as Chinese and Kiswahili will be added.   To insure that each student meets or surpasses Ethiopian and international standards of education, AIS works closely with the Ethiopian Ministry of Education. AIS prepares Ethiopian Students for the National Exam. The School is also establishing relationships with international examiners and accrediting bodies. Moreover, AIS recruits highly qualified teachers from Ethiopia and from throughout the world to teach and high inspire students to strive for academic excellence and integrity.

Andinet International School (AIS) seeks inspired and creative teachers who have chosen the teaching profession as a career and who are:

·         Passionate and enthusiastic about student learning

·         Competent in teaching and skilled in differentiating instruction

·         Outstanding in work ethic

·         Internationally minded

·         Team oriented

·         Technologically adept

·         Flexible with a sense of humor

·         Forward thinking

·         Eager to grow professionally because they understand that learning doesn’t end with your degree

·         Adaptable to a fast growing and developing school

Now accepting CV’S for the following positions:

-        Teachers in all subjects including IT and Art

-        IGCSE Teacher

-        Unit Leader for Primary

-        English Teacher (Native Speakers are given preference)

-        School Counselor

-        Nurse

Qualifications: Minimum requirements-Bachelor’s Degree in subject with significant experience accepted, (Bachelor’s Degree in Education preferred), at least three years teaching experience, (relevant teaching certifications for internationals), strong communication skills, fluent in spoken and written English (examination will be administered).

Materials needed: CV with cover letter, photo, copy of degrees and certifications, three letters of recommendation and names/contact information of three referees. Original degrees and certifications must be submitted at interviews.

We are committed to: Offering a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with education and experience, building a collegial school community that upholds the school mission and vision, providing a positive work environment, support to teachers, and professional development.

You may apply to:

Andinet International School

Gurd Shola (on the way to CMC) behind the Ethiopian Athletics Federation Building next to the Ethiopian

Environmental Protection Authority

Human Resources Office

P.o.Box: 1289

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Telephone: 011-6-47-99-89

E-mail: ais@ethionet.et Website; www.andinet.edu.et

Deadline for Application: Ten days from the date of 01-07-2014

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Accountant - The United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is a non–governmental, official public standards–setting authority for prescription and over–the–counter medicines and other healthcare products manufactured or sold in the United States. USP also sets widely recognized standards for food ingredients and dietary supplements. USP sets standards for the quality, purity, strength, and consistency of these products–critical to the public health. USP's standards are recognized and used in more than 130 countries around the globe. These standards have helped to ensure public health throughout the world for close to 200 years..

United States Pharmacopeial Convention USP

Vacancy Announcement for Accountant

Working under the direction and guidance of the USP Country Representative & Chief of Party of PQM, the incumbent will be responsible for day to day financial accounting activity and related tasks in support of the USP/PQM programmatic work conducted in Ethiopia. He/she will act as local point of contact and primary accounting liaison between USP headquarters and the third party local service provider currently assisting with in- country accounting support. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to timecard and payroll processing, local statutory compliance, purchase order and disbursement requests, general ledger account coding, PIL and balance sheet reconciliations, as well as annual audit support.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the review and approval of monthly time card reporting in support of accurate and timely payroll processing.

• Prepares purchase orders and requests for disbursements, relating tç employee advances, petty cash and all programmatic work on an as needed basis.

• Verifies supporting documentation and requests for disbursements include applicable back up and support, general ledger account coding, approvals and sign-off in accordance with corporate SOPs and local policies and procedures.

• Provides accounting records and transactions to USP headquarters and the local service provider in accordance with predefined deadlines and in support of month- end close process.

• Prepares special financial reports as directed, by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

• Responsible for maintaining appropriate internal controls and providing necessary recommendations on process improvements where applicable.

• Ensures compliance with both local government rules and regulations and USP financial reporting requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

• Assists Chief of Party in the preparation of the program’s annual budget.

• Verifies daily cash transactions and prepare monthly petty cash report; provides assistance and support on all annual audits whether financial or programmatic in nature.

• Performs other activities and duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

• University Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required.

• At least five (5) years of progressive experience in Accounting of which at least two (2) years with national/international NGO’s,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles and theories, practices and terminology.

• Thorough knowledge of laws, regulations and procedures governing USAID financial management.

• In-depth knowledge of the Ethiopian accounting systems.

• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).

• Ability to work independently and to liaise and coordinate activities between different agencies that USP/PQM works with.

• Excellent analytical skills; mature judgment combined with a proactive, energetic• approach to problem solving.

• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of the internet, Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Peachtree.

• Excellent customer service and responsiveness to all partners, including USAID and program staff.

• Ability to work under pressure.

Salary: Negotiable

Place of work: Addis Ababa

Interested applicants should submit: application letter, CV, Copies of-degrees earned, certificates, awards, current resume & letter of recommendation.

Last date of submission of application: July 11, 2014.

Place of submission: USP/PQM. Ethiopia P.o.Box: 101232; Tel. No.0116611279; BISELEX Building 2 floor, Bole Ring Road near Metrology Agency, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.