CST Ethiopia represents the overseas development and humanitarian agencies of the Catholic Church from England and Wales (CAFOD), Scotland (SCIAF), and Ireland (Trócaire) in Ethiopia. The three agencies have over 40 years’ of experience in international development and humanitarian response and are each members of worldwide networks, including Caritas Internationalis. Currently, the three agencies jointly operate a single, integrated country programme in Ethiopia through the legal entity CST Ethiopia. CST Ethiopia works in partnership with local church and non-church organisations, supporting communities in Addis Ababa, Afar, Oromia, SNNPR and Tigray regions.
Currently, CST Ethiopia is implementing a Resilient Communities Programme that comprises Humanitarian preparedness, response, and recovery, together with long-term development programmes. The Humanitarian Programme Advisor role will provide support to the CST Ethiopia Resilient Communities programme in the delivery of effective, efficient, and timely humanitarian response interventions for needy communities with whom we work. As a partnership organisation committed to the localisation agenda, CST Ethiopia works with a multitude of diverse partners, both secular and faith-based, as well as local, national, international and non-traditional partners in their scope. In addition to supporting the delivery, oversite, monitoring and reporting of humanitarian interventions, the Humanitarian Programme Advisor will support the capacity development of local humanitarian implementing partners in Ethiopia in general and Tigray in particular.
CST Ethiopia is implementing a 2021-25 country strategic plan focused on two programmes – Women’s Empowerment and Resilient Communities, which integrates sustainable livelihoods, humanitarian and other (e.g. peacebuilding) programming.
For the candidate with the required qualification, experience and passion for the role, CST Ethiopia offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.
Scope of Role
The Humanitarian Programme Advisor reports to Head of CST Mekelle Office & Head of Programmes, Tigray Region. The Humanitarian Programme Advisor is a vital role in the Ethiopia Country programme. The position works closely with the Resilient Communities Programme team, Women’s Empowerment Programme, Business Development Manager, MEL-Advisor, Finance and Administration team, other CST Staff, Regional Humanitarian Coordinator, HQ colleagues, partners and other stakeholders to:
Deliver projects within the context of the humanitarian programme document
Support partner to manage their humanitarian projects
Support capacity development of local partners in the humanitarian sector
Monitor projects and ensure that they are in line with the contractual agreements and legal requirements
Prepare and support the development of concept notes and proposals in collaboration with the relevant CST Team.
Represent CST Ethiopia in relevant, agreed and assigned forums, working groups and meetings in Tigray
Project Design and Management
Provides support and works in close collaboration with the Head of Programme-Tigray in the management of Humanitarian Response.
Monitors the progress of individual projects and captures key lessons to inform future programme development.
Monitor the situation of partners operational areas and produce monthly Situation Report (SitRep) with the support of Head of Programmes & Resilient Community Programme Manager..
Responsible for the design of project concept notes and proposals in collaboration with Head of Programmes & Resilient Communities Programme Manager and other relevant CST Teams.
Follows up of partner proposals/work plans and ensures that the envisaged objectives of the project are met
Ensures that monitoring visits to partners are regular and reports are written on each visit.
Provides feedback to partners on project and organisational reports
Provides technical advice and assistance to the implementing partner organisations
Supports partners to design and deliver institutionally funded projects.
Ensures mainstreaming of gender, safeguarding, downward accountability, protection and conflict sensitivity within the projects of the partner organisations.
Partnership and localization:
Develops, nurtures and manages relationships with CST Ethiopia partner organisations in agreement with the Haed of Programmes in Tigray.
In collaboration with the Resilient Communities Programme Manager and Head of Programmes-Tigray identify capacity needs among partners
Provide training and accompaniment to Partners project staff to ensure effective project implementation is in place
Responsible for conducting Partner Minimum Standards assessment and follow-up action plans with selected partners;
Responsible for ensuring the programme accountant conducts the partner finance manual assessment with selected partners;
Responsible for the roll-out of the Partner Capacity and Support Framework with selected partners.
Promotes quality and accountability initiatives such as Sphere, LEGS, GEG and HAP with Partners
Financial Management
Prepares and monitors project budgets relating to both CST Ethiopia and partner-led expenditure in collaboration with the Resilient Communities Programme Manager and Head of Programme
Ensures the partner budgets are correct and supports the project objectives with support from Programme Accountant.
Provides feedback to partners on budgets and financial reports with support from Programme Accountant
Delivers institutionally funded projects within agreed budgets
Systems and compliance
Effectively use CST’s programme management information systems to ensure programme and project information is up-to-date. This will include producing management information to support decision making;
Ensure that all project documents are managed in Salesforce, regular updates on required data is done based on the requests from HQ’s
Ensure compliance with agreements, regulations and requirements attached to our work
Represent CST Ethiopia at an operational level
Develop, nurture and sustain relationships with relevant local stakeholders including local government, partners and other relevant stakeholders on issues related to thematic responsibilities,
Attend the monthly EMT meeting organized by CSt Ethiopia Resilient Programem Manager
Represents the programme on issues related when required.
Represent CST in relevant humanitarian coordination forums, clusters and other relevant, agreed and assigned meetings at the local, regional and national level.
Works in close collaboration with the Head of Programmes and Resilient Communities Programme Manager in providing appropriate information for reporting and defining possible areas for programming with key donors,
Works with the Head of Programme, Resilient Communities Programme Manager, Trocaire HQ staff, and relevant partners to ensure that projects are well understood, and that information is available for publications, media briefings, development education, etc.
Other
Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults
Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. More information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies available here.
Diversity and inclusion
We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workforce.
Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer. We are an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring their experiences and perspectives to Trócaire.
Diversity and Inclusion statement available here.
Location:Mekelle,Tigray
Resilient Communities Programme; CST Programme Team
Contract Duration: Fixed Term – 2 years
Job Requirements
Qualifications
Experience
Minimum of three years of relevant experience in Humanitarian relief and recovery programming.
Robust experiences in the areas of early warning, emergency preparedness and response.
Demonstrated knowledge of key humanitarian standards including Sphere, CHS, HAP, LEGS and Good Enough Guide
Demonstrated experience of mainstreaming including gender, Safeguarding, Protection and accountability
Experience working in a partnership led NGO
Practical experience of monitoring and managing budgets
Experience working in pastoralist, agro-pastoralist and agrarian context,
Fluency in written and spoken English
Skills
Project Management Skill
Managing resources; deliver projects with an agreed budget; manage time and resource efficiently; make effective use of ICT
Achieving results; delivers work within the context of an agreed programme framework; use programme cycle management tools effectively
Taking the lead; able to travel unaccompanied within the country
Manage own personal growth and development
Working with others; build collaborative relationships with staff and partners
Communicating; fluent written and spoken English
Looking outwards; works with and builds the capacity of local partner organisations; carries partner capacity assessment and identifies support need
Excellent communication and change management skills;
Computer literacy, including Excel, Word and Outlook
Qualities
Strong commitment to principles of partnership, solidarity, social justice and localisation
Good interpersonal relationships and teamwork skills in a multi-cultural environment
Proactive, participatory and result-oriented approach to work
Excellent networking skills with the ability to establish good relationships, confident in engaging with colleagues, partners and stakeholders
Constructively critical and analytical
Entrepreneurial, affinity to creativity and innovations
Open-minded and flexible in approach
Effective communication
Cross-cultural sensitivity
Readiness to work outside of the framed job description
Other
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should apply through THIS LINK
