Action Against Hunger would like to invite qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following vacant post.
About Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger is an international, non-governmental humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger through implementing relief and development programs in different countries of the world.
Action Against Hunger was established in 1979 and has led the global fight against hunger for more than 40 years in over 50 countries, saving the lives of children and working with communities before and after disasters to enable people provide for themselves, see their children grow up strong and build prosperous communities. Working with communities in such humanitarian context, we recognize that our programs and operations put out teams in contact with children and vulnerable adults who may be particularly at risk of harm and abuse.
About the Country Program in Ethiopia
Action Against Hunger’s Ethiopia country office was established in 1985 in response to severe drought and subsequent famine, implementing relief and development projects in Tigray, Amhara and Oromia regions. Action against Hunger currently operates in six regions of Ethiopia (Amhara, Benishangul Gumuz, Gambella, Somali, Oromia and Tigray) and in Addis Ababa city administration responding to different crisis and building people’s resilience through a multi-sectoral strategy where nutrition, Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH, and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support activities are integrated to have a meaningful impact on people’s resilience.
With more than 8,900+staff in over 50 countries, last year, we helped 28 million children and their families across 55 countries. We have a country team of over 900 staff in 17 regional and satellite offices. Our main donors in Ethiopia in 2023/24 are BHA, ECHO, EU RESET, UNHCR, UNICEF, GAC, GFFO, BPRM, SIDA, EHF, FAO, WFP, CIAA, Dutch Government and others.
1. Head of Logistics Department
Location: Addis Ababa
Salary Scale: EMS – 10
Insurance – (Life, Group Personal Accident and Medical Insurances are covered upon the organization policies).
Seniority Allowance – paid depending on the years of service.
Skill and educational background
Advanced university degree in Logistics, business or other related fields (professional qualifications in logistics management is preferred)
At least 5 years of senior-level professional experience in a similar role, preferably international experience.
Extensive experience in developing and executing logistics and security strategies.
Required Skills & Experience:
Solid experience managing complex logistics operations (including multiple projects, locations and diverse budgets and teams)
Extensive understanding of logistics standards used by key donors (i.e., USAID/ BHA, BPRM, ECHO, EU, GAC, SIDA, GFFO, CIAA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNOCHA/EHF, WFP and others)
Excellent analytical, team management, and communication skills.
Extensive humanitarian/development industry experience
Proven Staff Safety and Security experience in developing security comprehension to a variety of staff profiles.
Willingness to deploy into bases for weeks affected by large-scale security situation
Experience in developing, reviewing, piloting, and adapting Standard Operating Procedures in medium to complex humanitarian contexts
A strong ability to analyze strategic Safety and Security trends and develop appropriate plans and responses
Significant experience in security response, including demonstrated experience working with diverse field teams and being able to move to field locations to realize the same
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to initiate good team understanding and people management
Able to work effectively in a multi-sectoral organization requiring strong communication, planning & organization skills
2. Advocacy and Communications Manager
Location: Addis Ababa
Salary Scale: EMS – 09
Insurance – (Life, Group Personal Accident and Medical Insurances are covered upon the organization policies).
Seniority Allowance – paid depending on the years of service.
Skill and educational background
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Development Studies, or other related fields (Master’s degree will be a plus).
Experience developing and implementing multisectoral, evidence-based advocacy strategies; focusing on influencing government policies and responses.
Knowledge of food and nutrition security responses in fragile and conflict affected contexts.
Experience developing and writing various advocacy products (policy briefs, reports, letters, talking points)
Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse teams.
Experience building alliances and coalitions addressing global health, nutrition, food security and resilience.
Training in advocacy and/or behavior change communications will be a strong asset.
3 -5 years of previous work experience in Advocacy and Communications in the field of Development and Humanitarian contexts is an asset
Good knowledge and experience in applied photography and audio-visual communication tools
Experience in report writing, and storytelling write-ups with good command of the English language.
Prior work experience in both Humanitarian and Development contexts is desirable
Required Skills & Competencies :
Ability to work independently, suggest practical solutions, and follow up effectively on management decisions.
Ability to provide effective evaluation and assessment of advocacy actions and initiatives.
Ability to manage and prioritize competing demands.
Ability to present clear ideas and arguments, providing distance support, training and influence.
Good knowledge of visual design and layout development for information materials. Good planning skills, proactivity, creativity, and ability to meet established deadlines.
Skills in photography and image processing.
Ability to conceptualize, design and implement major information campaigns
Communication, presentation, networking, and advocacy skills
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Good research and analytical skills; Strong verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English both in writing and in speech.
Emotional intelligence: Remains calm in stressful situations
Ability to travel to program areas on duty frequently. Computer literate: good command of Microsoft Office (MS. Word, MS. Excel, and MS Powerpoint) in addition to Strong skills in audio-visual computer software applications and web pages navigation and management.
Interpersonal skills: communication, autonomy, organizational skill, creative and innovative thinking (, thinking out of the box mindset).
3. ICT Officer – Maternity Cover
Location: Addis Ababa
Salary Scale: EMS – 10
Insurance – (Life, Group Personal Accident and Medical Insurances are covered upon the organization policies).
Seniority Allowance – paid depending on the years of service.
Skill and educational background
BSC Degree in Information technology, Computer science, Information System or other relevant degree from a recognized institution
At least 3 years’ experience in Humanitarian context.
Required Skills & Competencies:
Experience in providing technical assistance across a variety of departments
Excellent spoken and technical writing ability in English, including report writing
Good communication skills – Organizational skills – Adaptability –
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Pedagogical approach – Rigour, Flexibility and patience.
Good knowledge of the Windows operating environment and Microsoft Office ( 2010, 2016), Microsoft 365,
Good knowledge of IT troubleshooting and maintenance.
Good Knowledge of networks and wireless technologies.
4. Support Service Director
Location: Addis Ababa
Salary Scale: EMS – 10
Insurance – (Life, Group Personal Accident and Medical Insurances are covered upon the organization policies).
Seniority Allowance – paid depending on the years of service.
Skill and educational background
Bachelor’s degree in social /development/Humanitarian studies/Operations and Supply Chain or other related field
Previous experience in logistics management & program cycle management.
Required Skills, Competencies & Attributes:
Minimum 5 years’ INGO experience in a management role, preferably as Head of Operations Department, Head of Logistics or Field Coordinator
Robust experience of NGO program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organization structure
Substantial experience in logistics, including procurement, supply chain, fleet management & inventory, ICT and Information System (IS)
Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks
Good experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants from major institutional donors
Solid safety and security management experience in complex and conflict location
Good anticipation, planning skills, especially in changing work contexts.
Experience communicating in different cultural work environments
Good communicator: verbal and written
Highly organized, detail oriented and able to work under pressure.
Candidates must have a strong understanding & experience of Humanitarian Principles
Experience working in high security demanding environments
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
If you are interested, please send your application composed of nonreturnable CV, a Covering Letter with “Clearly write job title of position” in the subject line, and three references, applicants to the following addresses:
Through www.ethiojobs.net . Apply
Deadline: Sunday 04-August-2024
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be communicated, and the selection process includes a technical test and an interview
