KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

In line with SCI’s full spectrum programming, the following key areas of accountability apply to SCI Ethiopia’s work in emergencies (acute and chronic) and in development settings.

Strategic Program Development

• Provide overall leadership for the strategic development and quality implementation of the FSL, Resilience and WASH programs, including development of strategic plans and supporting a portfolio of projects, research and initiatives required to achieve of strategic objectives. 
• Prepare high quality thematic technical briefs for internal and external uses.
• Lead the thematic strategic planning, tracking and reporting processes of the sector.
• Support Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) for the documentation of program achievements
• Communicate program achievements against agreed strategic objectives and milestones, and any emerging new evidence for a wide range of internal and external audiences.
• Actively communicate and coordinate with the other Thematic Directors, relevant technical specialists and project managers to ensure synergy and integrated approaches across themes that take into account current good practices.
• Develop and maintain strong external relations with key stakeholders in particular donors, relevant Government offices of Ethiopia at Federal level, clusters and coordination forums
• Ensure a deep understanding of Ethiopian Government’s priorities; communicate these to his/her team and relevant Program Operations team; and use these for program development and implementation.
• Proactively establish, maintain and cultivate key external relationships including with the GOE, donors, multi-lateral organizations, and INGOs
• Regularly coordinate with member technical staff. Identify technical support requirements, inclusive of field visits, as and when necessary.
• Serve as the senior representative for all relevant external representation opportunities

 Program Development

• Contribute to the development and regular updating of an SCI Ethiopia fundraising opportunities matrix.
• Identify and present innovative and technically sound project ideas, approaches and methodologies that can help the Country Office effectively achieve its strategic breakthrough goals in collaboration with PDU and SCI members including possible funding opportunities.
• Work proactively by engaging with CO’s business development team, SC members and donors in identifying funding opportunities through presenting and marketing of technically viable ideas
• Support pre-positioning for identified opportunities including understanding government and donor priorities, and identifying partners
• Present compelling FSL, Resilience and WASH business cases through analytical assessment of donor and Ethiopia’s priorities in the sector
• Develop and maintain contacts with current and potential donors, potential partners and key technical agencies, in coordination with the Program Development Unit (PDU) and DCD PDQ. Attend relevant donor meetings and visits. 
• Ensure that high quality technical inputs are provided while designing new FSL, Resilience and WASH project proposals
• Ensure that technical proposals are relevant through application of Save the Children’s Programming Principles; proactively and systematically gathering information from beneficiaries and stakeholders in the field
• In collaboration with MEAL ensure current technical knowledge, research and current/previous programming lessons learned and good practices are widely shared and used in proposals.

 Staff and Budget Management

• Lead and manage the FSL, Resilience and WASH team.
• Provide ‘dashed-line’ technical leadership for all SC FSL, Resilience and WASH Program technical staff in Ethiopia.
• Coaches, mentors and provides structured training as necessary to team members.
• Develop and manage budgets for staff of the FSL, Resilience and WASH team.
• Conduct regular, comprehensive performance management. This includes work plans and performance reviews and support of staff learning and development

Identify succession plans and team members with high capacity for future promotion

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant Post graduate level education or extensive experience in relevant field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a development and humanitarian environment leading and managing the development, implementation and technical quality of food security, resilience and livelihood (including youth empowerment and employment) and WASH programs
• Proven experience in developing sectoral or sub-sectoral strategy and technical documents
• Track record in designing successful proposals and in developing donor relationships in the sector
• Deep understanding of policy, practices, challenges and opportunities in Ethiopia in relation to the sector
• Experience in research and policy analysis and communication
• Proven representation, influencing and advocacy skills and experience
• Strong analytical and writing skills with demonstrated ability to write technical briefing papers (ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner) and reports.
• Proven ability to manage a networked team of professionals, with good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to motivate staff.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Experience working with government partners, with partner agencies, including local partners, and in consortia and relevant to resilience programming.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
• Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Very Good skills in using computer applications

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at this link