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Policy Advocacy and Research Team Director

Consortium of Christian Relief and Development Association (CCRDA)

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2019-12-10

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2019-12-18

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Job Description

The Director of Policy Advocacy & Research Team is responsible for policy plans, guides and controls the policy related activity of CCRDA dealing with advocacy, research, policy, publications and dissemination. The incumbent identifies issues requiring advocacy and sees to it that the necessary support is provided for the research and advocacy activities. The role involves identifying possible area of collaboration between CCRDA and other development partners in the area of advocacy, networking and other forms of partnership that would contribute the creation of more enabling environment to the membership. He/she plans, guides and follow-up CCRDA’s events and major meetings where joint events, dialogue forums, symposiums, panel discussion etc. are organized.

Job Requirement

Education: University graduate with Masters Degree in Economics, Political Science and International Relations (PSIR), Public Management & Policy, or other related field of study.

Experience: Minimum of 8 years relevant experience with 3-5 years as a researcher and policy advocacy activities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Conceptual Competencies

  • Networking and partnership building
  • Advocacy and policy dialogue
  • Organizational management
  • Various sectoral policies
  • Coordination
  • Bilateral communication
  • General sector awareness

Technical Competencies

  • Coordination and organizing
  • Relationship management
  • Gender mainstreaming
  • Consulting
  • Planning, monitoring and evaluation
  • Report writing, training and presentation
  • Computer proficiency and technological awareness

Interpersonal Competencies

  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Negotiating
  • Persuading

Behavioral Competencies

  • Broad view and accommodativeness
  • Flexibility and gender sensitivity
  • Strong personal and professional ethics
  • Integrity and accountability
  • Multitasking and working under pressure
  • Adaptability and learning

Place of work: Addis Ababa

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are required to submit non-returnable copy of their application letter and credential to the human resource division within 10 consecutive days after the date of announcement. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Address:  Consortium of Christian Relief and Development Association (CCRDA), Akaki Kality Sub City, Tel 0114390322, P.O. Box 5674, Debreziet road, adjacent to the Kality ring road round about, in front of Drivers and Mechanics Training Center.

Female Applicants are Highly Encouraged to Apply.

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