Background

HelpAge International (www.helpage.org) is the secretariat to the HelpAge Global Network, which brings together a wide range of organizations and individuals working together to ensure that older people lead dignified, active, healthy, and

secure lives. HelpAge International’s secretariat is based in London, UK and closely works with its supporting network members- Age International, HelpAge Germany and HelpAge USA.

Our long-term vision is to establish a global movement of strong connected age focused and older people- led platforms in every country in the world. Only by collaborating together can we achieve a world in which all older people can lead dignified, active, healthy, and secure lives. We aim to extend the reach and influence of the HelpAge Global Network to all those in a position to help bring about our vision for older people – including Governments, regional institutions, policymakers, development partners, the private sector, UN organizations, and academic institutions. In the Africa region, we will deliver this through a combination of program, policy, and communications work focused on our core themes of social protection, health and care, and humanitarian response.

HelpAge has been operating in Ethiopia since 1992 and has been engaged in thematic sectors including Inclusive Humanitarian Action, Social protection, health and care, and capacity building of local partners. HelpAge International is also responding to the needs of Sudanese and South Sudanese refugees with a special focus on the specific needs of older people, Persons living with Disabilities, and other most vulnerable groups in Oromia, Gambella, and Benishangul Gumuz regions.

We are looking for motivated and self-driven individuals  for the various  positions  in Benishangul Gumuz.

Read the below cross-cutting points applicable for all positions.

Our Values: Everyone who works at HelpAge share our values and are committed to behaviors that demonstrate and support them.InclusiveWe respect people, value diversity and are committed to equality.ImpactWe value and recognize the contribution of our staff and network members, as we put older people at the center of everything we do.Partners       We work with partners and network members & others to increase reach,influence and impact. We are committed to a culture ofcollaboration and building positive relationships.Learning -     We are passionate about learning, accountable and work together tofind creative solutions.

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Equal Opportunities: HelpAge International is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting, and providing equal opportunities and respecting diversity in employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We encourage and facilitate a flexible working environment.

Safeguarding: Everyone has a role in creating and sustaining a safe and respectful working environment, where no one comes to any harm or is maltreated. At HelpAge we take our responsibilities very seriously and will take action against wrongdoing. We will do everything we can to ensure that we do not engage people that pose a safeguarding risk and will undertake criminal record checks as required.

HelpAge International is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to be inclusive in our teams.

Overall Purpose of the Job

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of community-based protection and rights- based programming, solid understanding of protection issues in conflict as well as protracted emergency setting, understanding of core humanitarian standards, principles, instruments, frameworks and protocols, and codes of conduct that govern humanitarian action. to provide guidance and develop capacity of front-line refugee incentive workers and older people groups. Proven experience, strong communication skills.

Job Responsibilities and Key Tasks

Project Management

• Experience in supporting teams working at camp/site & community level and ability to think from the angle of older people and other vulnerable groups.

• Ensure effective implementation of projects working in collaboration with the project team, government and other stakeholders.

• Promote participatory approaches in assessing and addressing protection needs of older people and other most vulnerable groups. These helps to ensure inclusion of older people in programme design, implementation and monitoring, and to strengthen their engagement in promotion and advocacy work.

• Extremely strong communication, negotiation and representational skills and ability to work at a supervision level.

• At least 2 years’ humanitarian experience in an international or national NGO level preferably in IDP set-up.

• Ensure quality and compliance with reporting requirements to submit within set deadlines to the Program coordinator and the Government and others as required:

• Develop a detail budget plan together with the protection officer and other project team members;

 Technical/Programmatic

• Demonstrable experience of identifying and working with the most vulnerable groups and clear understanding of how they can and should be better supported.

• Sufficient maturity to be able to work diplomatically and convincingly with community structure and deliver training as appropriate.

• Technical and managerial competence in understanding inclusive humanitarian action and work to bring impact and continuously advocate for inclusion of older persons and other vulnerable groups in program of other humanitarian actors.

• Understanding of humanitarian principles, core humanitarian standards and specific sector standards and experience in Humanitarian Advocacy and influencing

Responsible to: Protection & Inclusion Officer and PC

Duty Station: Kamashi

Length of Contract: Twelve-month contract period

Job Requirements

Person specifications

Educational background:

• BSC/ BA degree in Social Studies, rural development, Gender and Development Studies or other related fields and at least 2 years of experience.

Essential Experience and Skills: 

• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in INGOs.

• Ability to set clear objectives and indicators; regularly plan project activities and implement, monitor, ensure quality of work and follow up on spending; comply to compliance requirements.

• Experience of developing collaborative partnerships with organizations.

• Proficient in computer applications (word, spreadsheet, power points, Office 365 etc.).

Behavioral Competencies:

• Teamwork skill; Result oriented; resilient under stressful environment; self-managed, committed, knowledgeable and confident.

How to Apply

Females are encouraged to apply.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, including your expected salary. An updated curriculum vitae (CV) not more than 4 pages, with a minimum of two referees, including your most recent line manager. Send your application by email to hr.eth@helpage.org before the closing date. Indicate the vacancy reference No. and the post you are applying in the subject line of your mail. 

Important Message:

Please do not email any of your personal details (such as date of birth, marital status and religion or other characteristics).