Chief of Party, Ethiopia

We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded multiyear program in Ethiopia that aims to support and enhance livelihood options of chronically food-insecure households by promoting and supporting on-farm and off-farm income-generating activities, facilitating output and input market linkages, increasing access to microfinance services, improving nutritional status of communities, and helping communities adapt to climate change. The position is subject to ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program.

Responsibilities:
� Provide overall programmatic and administrative management and general technical direction for the entire program.
� Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.
� Cultivate and liaise with program partners, as well as Ethiopian governmental agencies and USAID offices in Ethiopia and Washington DC.
� Ensure all activities are in compliance with donor regulations and ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures.
� Ensure quality monitoring and evaluation, including the development of a monitoring and evaluation plan.
� Ensure quality development of project reports, contracts, and other programming documents, and monitor ongoing activities to ensure they are reaching the intended objectives and are in full compliance with donor regulations.

Qualifications:
� Minimum of 10 years� overseas experience in an international development field
is required.
� Experience developing and managing programs related to integrated rural development with experience in Ethiopia or East Africa is preferred.
� At least two years� prior experience with gender-focused initiatives.
� Demonstrated proficiency in the field of people and project management, as well as strategic planning.
� Prior experience with USAID projects, procedures, policies and reporting requirements is required.
� Effective record of building relationships with governmental organizations, as well as private and community organizations, is required.
� Established track record of achieving results within difficult working environments is required.
� Master�s degree in a pertinent field (e.g., social research, project management, international development, international business) is highly desirable.
� Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Amharic preferred

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556C361D43515B7E59192F7755166802627A48. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Deputy Chief of Party, Ethiopia

We are currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded multiyear program in Ethiopia that aims to support and enhance livelihood options of chronically food-insecure households by promoting and supporting on-farm and off-farm income-generating activities, facilitating output and input market linkages, increasing access to microfinance services, improving nutritional status of communities, and helping communities adapt to climate change. The position is contingent on ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program.

Responsibilities:
� Assist the Chief of Party (COP) in providing overall financial and administrative management and general technical direction for the entire program.
� Assist the COP in developing and implementing a project strategy and an integrated program approach to further promote cohesion in activities and maximize resource utilization.
� Ensure compliance among key staff with all corporate and local ACDI/VOCA policies and procedures.
� Supervise administrative, financial and commodity management staff and ensure that appropriate scopes of work for program employees are created as needed.
� Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.

Qualifications:
� Minimum of seven years� overseas experience in international development with private, public, bilateral or multilateral development institutions and nonprofit organizations.
� Experience in financial management.
� Experience in program design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
� Experience in proposal and report writing, strategic planning, and fundraising.
� Humanitarian work experience in emergency response situations.
� Prior experience with USAID projects, procedures, policies and reporting requirements is required; prior experience with Title II projects is preferred.
� Effective record of building relationships with governmental organizations as well as private and community organizations is required.
� Established track record of achieving results within difficult working environments is required.
� Master�s degree in a pertinent field (e.g., social research, project management, international development, international business) is highly desirable.
� Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Amharic preferred.

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55465361D43515B7E59192F7755166801627A48. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Program Officer - EAR Wash Learning Center -- Location: Addis Ababa

PURPOSE OF POSITION
To Support the Regional WASH Advisor to provide the technical leadership and direction needed to successfully support timely and quality implementation of WASH interventions in East Africa through development of new project proposals and effective monitoring and documentation of EAR WASH program/ projects, as well as demonstrate a quality of spiritual and professional life that serves as an example to others.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out effective monitoring and data analysis on EAR WASH programs/ projects (activity and budget).
• Compile EAR WASH progress reports and write technical papers for consumption at Regional, NO level, Workshops and submission to partners, including donors.
• Document lessons from Learning Labs and other sources for dissemination within and outside EAR.
• Support the consolidation of a business minded culture of project implementation- based upon evidenced based best practices and industry standards - to enable regional countries to achieve and/or surpass established targets and standards.
• Participate in EAR WASH sector research (including internet research) and documentation towards acquiring information and lessons/ best practices
• Provide effective guidance to WASH staff within the region in collaboration with other departments e.g., P&C, Ministry Quality and finance.
• Any other as assigned by the WASH Advisor or any other senior regional supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Water/Civil Engineering/ hydrogeology or an equivalent.
• 10 years of WASH experience in the field, and least 5 years as a manager.
• Well Knowledgeable in regional Governments WASH policies, water reforms and structures related to water systems and standards.
• They must have both an extensive conceptual understanding of / and demonstrated practical command for WASH program capacity building, management and evaluation principals:
• The holder of this position must be a results orientated person and able to multi- task.
• He /she must also have solid public relations skills and be a strong team player.
• Must be a committed Christian who is able to stand above denominational and cultural diversity challenges;
• Must be able to provide spiritual leadership within but not limited to chapel and daily devotions;
• Must have outstanding oral and written communications and relationship skills and;
• Must be willing to perform other duties as required.

PREFERRED

10 years of WASH experience in the field and least 5 years as a manager.

Program Officer - EAR Wash Learning Center -- Location: Addis Ababa

CFO for WISDOM -- Location: Addis Abeba, Ethiopia

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
VisionFund International requires a highly experience Chief Financial Officer for its microfinance institution in Ethiopia, WISDOM.



FOR EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL CANDIDATES:
If you are interested and qualified for the position, please complete the WVI application below and return it to wvicareers4@wvi.org along with your resume - including salary requirements. Once you have completed the application, save the document to your computer and rename the file with your name, and place your name and the position in the subject line of the email. Please note: Applicants may not be considered for positions without a completed application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For applicants living in the United States, please complete the U.S. application.


For applicants living outside the United States, please complete the International application.

CFO for WISDOM -- Location: Addis Abeba, Ethiopia