We are here for our neighbors in need, who are suffering in this broken world.

ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues. ZOA is looking for Peacebuilding and Advocacy Officer

ZOA’s programme in Ethiopia

ZOA works in several regions in Ethiopia: Gambella Regional State (field office in  Gambella Town), Somali Regional State (field office in Jigjiga ), Tigray Regional State (field office in Mekelle), Oromia Regional State (field office in Harar), Amhara and Addis Ababa. In Ethiopia, ZOA works with Internally Displaced People (IDPs), host populations, persons with disabilities, returnees, and a large population of refugees who fled a combination of violence and drought in Somalia, South Sudan and Eritrea.

Your challenge

He/she is responsible for the manage  and delivery of an efficient and effective Peacebuilding and Advocacy  activities  at the Tigray Program  office. He/she is also responsible directing tasks, making sure materials procured comply with estimated costs and arrive on the job sites in accordance with the project schedule.

Purpose of the position

·       To ensure high quality and timely implementation and monitoring of ZOA’s Peace building and Advocacy activities in Tigray Regional State. The post holder will work closely with ZOA colleagues and with the Government Peace and Security office, Sport office, IDP and host community, and with community leaders to implement a strategy designed to promote community cohesion, conflict prevention, reconciliation and trauma healing at host community and refugee camps level.  

Main activities

Tasks responsibilities, results:

·       Designs work plan and coordinates implementation of peacebuilding and social cohesion interventions for refugees and hosting communities in Tigray regional state. 

·       Ensure that all planned activities in ZOA’s peacebuilding projects  are implemented and documented;

·       Conduct consultation and  training workshops, Provide capacity building for  Community Cohesion facilitators, sport coaches,   Regional, Zonal  and Woreda peacebuilding  actors;

·       Provide support in terms of mentoring, coaching and training community cohesion facilitators and sport coaches for the purpose of strengthening the peaceful coexistence, unity  and reconciliation within and between host Communities and Refugees;

·       Ensure and monitor the daily activities of community cohesion facilitators and sport coaches

·       Assist in organizing school peace clubs, peacebuilding dialogues, intergroup reconciliation and sport competition and develop peacebuilding action plans per woreda, refugee camps as well as schools;

·       Conduct community dialogues, intergroup reconciliation and sport competition at Camp, Woreda, Zone and regional  levels;

·       Organize at Camp, Woreda, Zone  and regional  levels consultation to agree on strategy and bylaws for implementing action plan from intergroup reconciliation and community dialogues;

·       Assist in the capacity building and training of youth in conflict prevention and leadership to serve as agents of peace in the counties;

·       Represent ZOA at relevant functions as may be requested by the line Managers;

·       Support and carry out monitoring and evaluation activities for the ZOA  peacebuilding program in collaboration with the MEAL officer, external consultants and under the guidance of the Project Manager;

·       Develop project implementation tools including implementation manual, Project Implementation Plans (PIPs), M&E Plans, procurement plans, weekly/monthly work plans as may be necessary.

·       Develop appropriate publicity materials like stories, photos and case studies as needed;

·       Document community and stakeholders’ feedback and share with relevant stakeholders for appropriate action.

·       Ensure that project administration is in order, properly executed and up to date;

·       Prepare Terms of Reference, monthly report, weekly updates and contribute to donor and ZOA’s quarterly reports;

·       Work closely and maintain positive relationships  with ZOA’s partners and  all relevant actors in programme area, to ensure the full implementation of the project; 

·       Participate in all capacity building initiatives, filed assessments, monitoring,  community dialogues, sport competitions as required;

·       Ensuring that any Safety, Security and Safeguarding concerns are addressed immediately and in line with ZOA Policy.

·       Performs other related activities as required.

Contacts:

External Contacts

·       Consultants;

·       Partner Organisations;

·       Project participants;

·       Government stakeholders; Government Peace and Security office, Sport office, IDP and host community;

Internal Contacts

·       Programme Quality Team

·       MEAL Team

·       Operations Team (Finance, Logistics & IT)

·       ZOA colleagues;

Your Total Rewards package at ZOA

1.      Compensation

·       Competitive salaries and financial security - we know how important these are to you and your family;

·       Salaries that match the local market and we pay you in EUR.

·       Annual salary review based on the cost of living in your location/Ethiopia.

·       Annual Salary increase based on annual performance review

2.     Allowances

·       Transportation allowance:  ETB 5,000  per month.

·       Airtime Allowance: We provide data and airtime to enable you to conduct your work outside of the office.

·       we provide a closed user group so you can speak to your colleagues at no cost.

·       Food Allowance: we provide lunch daily at our offices, ZOA pays 1000 ETB per month and staff contribute 750 ETB per month.

·       Severance payment: one month’s salary for an extra service year.

·       Hardship Allowance: If you are working in identified places as a remote and hazardous by the government, you will be entitled 20-40% additional allowances of their basic salary. Therefore, we provide 40% hardship allowance to ZOA employees working in Gambella, Dollo Ado and Shire field offices.

·       Transfer Allowance: We provide transfer allowance of 10,000 ETB If, in case of you permanently shift or transfer to a new programme area.

3.     Paid Leave

·       We recognize you have priorities outside of work.

·       Our flexible paid time off package gives you the flexibility you need.

o   Annual Leave: 20 days of annual leave in addition to public holidays, and you are also granted one extra day for each extra full year.

o    Enhanced Maternity Leave provision, 4 months

o   Paternity Leave 5 working days

4.  Insurance

·       Provident Fund  + Pension: : 32% (22% from ZOA and 10% from You.

5.  Life insurance  

·       Medical Insurance: We also covers your dependents, and your medical expenditures are covered by ZOA up to 100% of each invoice, up to a defined maximum refunded amount of Br 200,000 ETB  per annum.

6.  Wellness

·       We care about your health and wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive health package and initiatives to support your wellbeing.

• Covid-19:  free vaccination and PCR test

• We have established a social committee in every region.

7. Learning & Development

·       Professional development programme and support with funding for a relevant qualification.

·       Study/exam leaves

·       Training and coaching   module

VALUES:

·       We value people:

ü  All people are made in God’s image, and we, therefore, place people at the center of our work. We treat people with respect and dignity, irrespective of ethnicity, gender, religion, or age. We seek to enable people to live normal and peaceful lives, develop their potential, and to provide hope for the future.

·       We are faithful:

ü  We want to bring lasting change and are committed to staying when the initial crisis is over. Even when local circumstances are challenging, we seek to reach out to the most vulnerable. We recognize the role and capacity of local actors and seek to collaborate with them. Being aware of our temporary role and presence, we are committed to investing in strengthening local civil society.

·       We are good stewards

ü  We utilize the resources entrusted to us in the best possible and most responsible way. We are efficient, effective, transparent and accountable to those we support and those who support us. We are committed to contributing to environmental sustainability and we encourage the people we serve to do the same.

·       We serve with integrity

ü  We hold ourselves to the highest standards of personal and organizational integrity. We are open and honest in the way we deal and communicate with our stakeholders. We treat people with respect and speak the truth in love to one another.

Job Requirements

Competences

·       Bachelor’s degree in Public administration and Management, Development studies, Peace building security and governance, International relations or related fields;

·       Minimum of at least three years’ experience in working on peace building project, governance issues with civil society;

·       Experience in projects planning, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning;

·       Knowledge of the key issues and trends in Peace building and conflict resolution;

·       Past work experience in Tigray Regional State is desirable;

·       Ability to work independently as a part of a team to implement the project;

Special Requirements

·        Personal qualities of integrity and commitment to ZOA’s mission; proactive, hands-on and confident communicator who will work positively and helpfully with programmes and operations colleagues in ZOA Ethiopia;

·       Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically;

·       Fluency in English – written and verbal;

·       Ability to communicate in local languages is desirable;

·       Experience in Field data analysis packages;

·       Effective IT Skills (Microsoft Office);

·       Planning, narrative and financial reporting skills;

·       Communication, tact and negotiation skills;

·       Conceptual understanding of peace building and conflict resolution.

·       Good knowledge and understanding in demonstrating gender awareness and sensitivity and organization code of conduct;

·       Ability and willingness to work as a member of the team, with people of different cultural, and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations;

How to Apply

ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.

 If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via THIS LINK

CV’s of no more than 3 pages in length are appreciated.

Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application. References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.

Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. It is our aim to inform all other candidates of their status in the recruitment process within 4 weeks after the vacancy has closed. An assessment may be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results.

Please note that, as part of its recruitment process, ZOA carries out background and reference checks for all candidates. As ZOA participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a written questionnaire: the “Statement of Conduct”, which will be sent to past employers regarding Misconduct (such as sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment). 

"Women are highly encouraged to apply for the position"

Also we reserve the right to stop accepting applications before the end date if we find a suitable candidate.