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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Ethiopia is looking to hire an experienced, highly motivated and qualified person for the position of FAS Program Assistant (12 months fixed term contract), based in Mekelle.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct
• Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times
• Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times
• Develops and maintains a conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers
• Performs duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when essential

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

Activities related to security and armed forces

• Provide analysis and update the mapping of security and armed forces/groups operating in Tigray (such as regional and federal police and military) in support of the annual planning and budgeting process, as well as other Delegation activities;
• Work closely with the head of Prevention/Communication and head of structure in Mekelle to develop, build and maintain a network of interlocutors particularly within security and armed forces/groups and their reporting lines. Maintain a database of contacts and monitor any changes and developments;
• Identify and prioritize needs for dissemination, training and potential for integration of IHL and IHRL and advise the delegation/sub-structure accordingly;
• In company with the head of structure and/or Head of Prevention/ Communication or when necessary, independently, represent the ICRC at meetings with key and influential interlocutors. Promote an understanding of the ICRC mandate and activities with emphasis on the ICRC being a neutral, independent and impartial humanitarian actor of an added value to their training initiatives;
• Conduct training and dissemination sessions on ICRC's mandate and activities, IHL, IHRL, and Humanitarian Principles to a variety of target audience, particularly to the security and armed forces;
• Identify and explore potential areas of synergy with other units/departments of the Delegation whereby s/he can provide an added value on issues such as sexual violence, protection of health care, and detention activities.

OFFICE ACTIVITIES

Reporting

• Writes minutes of field trips, workshops and meetings
• Provides contributions to specific reports (field mission reports; minutes of meetings; short analytical papers)

Administration – Finance

• Ensures necessary administrative work is implemented on time
• Knows, applies and complies with all the administrative procedures linked to his work (financial forecast, Time reporting, budget follow up, …etc.)
• Keeps files up-to-date at all times.

Interpretation – Translation

• Interprets accurately from English or Amharic to Tigrigna language and vice versa during field visits and as required.
• Translates documents from English or Amharic to Tigrigna and vice versa as required

Treatment of information

• Registers and treats information (general and specific) accurately and in strict observance of confidentially

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years professional experience, preferably within the Military or Police
• Good knowledge in International human rights law and international humanitarian law and national standards
• Very good presentation and communication skills; practical experience as trainer for adult audiences
• Very good knowledge about the structure, duties and responsibilities of security and armed forces operating in Tigray region
• Flexibility and willingness to travel across the Region
• Good analytical and drafting skills in English, Amharic and Tigrigna 
• Very good computer and knowledge of modern technologies
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• 3rd grade driving license

How to Apply

Electronic application can be made ONLY through the ethiojobs.net website. Alternatively, you can submit application & CV with copies of relevant documents in person to the ICRC Delegation in Addis Ababa (Around Megenagna, in front of EIAR, around Egziabher ab church or you can submit in Mekelle Sub delegation or, send to the ICRC Delegation Addis Ababa, Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 5701, Addis Ababa.

Closing date: April 8, 2021

Women and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Note: Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted at all stages of the selection process