This position is a Locally Engaged Staff position, subject to the

Note: This is a new position with responsibility for Sudan only. 

Under the supervision of the Head of Development Cooperation in collaboration with the Political and Public Affairs Counsellor at the Embassy of Canada and in close consultation with the Sudan team at the Embassy and at Global Affairs Canada (GAC) in Ottawa, the Senior Development Officer supports programming and project management as well as analysis and reporting on Canada’s bilateral relations in Sudan. The Officer participates in the identification, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of bilateral programs and projects in Sudan. The Officer may also support Canadian multilateral, partnership or humanitarian assistance programming, where appropriate.  The role coordinates with other stakeholders, including government, civil society, non-governmental organizations and other donors. The Officer represents the Government of Canada at events, participates in policy dialogue, and maintains a network of contacts and a knowledge base in support of the bilateral relationship and Canadian development programming. The incumbent also performs other duties as required, for example; providing support to official and/or high-level visits.

Open to internal and external applicants who are legal residents or citizens of Ethiopia, who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, and whose applications are received by the closing date.

Please note that The Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.

The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

• Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.

• Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

• *Language will be assessed further during the process.

Job Requirement

Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent post-graduate level) in a relevant field from a recognized university

Language:

• Advanced level of English (spoken, written, comprehension)

• Advanced level of Arabic (spoken, written, comprehension

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of experience managing complex international assistance programming.

• Minimum of three years of experience conducting or leading complex research and/or analysis of trends and developments related to international assistance and/or bilateral relations.

• Experience building and maintaining a professional network.

  Note: Complex is defined as a strong capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, on multiple files comprised of various elements, and with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

RATED REQUIREMENTS

• The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview (online pre-recorded/live or in-person), role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of international assistance trends and socio-political situation in Sudan.

• Knowledge of Global Affairs Canada’s international assistance and foreign policy priorities.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (for example, Excel, Word, Outlook).

Competencies:

• Sound judgement

• Professional integrity

• Problem-solving

• Coordination with colleagues (teamwork)

Abilities: 

• Ability to analyze, plan and manage all aspects of project and program management

• Ability to manage own time, balance multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.

• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously.

• Ability to provide substantive input, analysis and strategic recommendations to management

• Ability to establish and maintain a network of relevant contacts.

Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.

• Experience working on international assistance programming and priorities in Sudan.

• Experience working on foreign policy priorities in Sudan.

• Experience in results-based management.

• Experience leading and/or participating on committees and working groups related to international assistance or foreign policy.

• Experience leading a project team and managing project resources.

• Working knowledge of French (spoken, written, comprehension)

• Master’s degree from a recognized university.

Operational Requirements:

• Working hours 37.5 hours per week over a 5-day work week.

• Ability to work overtime occasionally outside normal working hours.

• Ability to travel on occasion within Ethiopia and internationally

Conditions of Employment:

Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.

– Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.

– Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.

– Other conditions of employment:

• Before an offer of employment can be made, candidates must provide a local address as proof of residence in the specific city, region or country so that if selected, it will appear on the offer letter.

How to Apply

• Register using the following link CLICK HERE

• You must submit your application using the “Apply online” function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.

• Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.

• You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.

• Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.

• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by the closing date will be rejected.

• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to the VidCruiter technical team using the chat function prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

Important Notes

• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).

• The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English.

• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

• Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.

• Reference checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.

• Please note that The Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.

• Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.

• As recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.

• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

• The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate, part-time or full-time openings at The Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia which might arise following the completion of this selection process.

• For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.