Coordinator of IGAD Development Partners

Dead Line for Application: 15th March 2013
Position title: Coordinator of IGAD Development Partners
Duty Station: Djibouti
Organizational Unit: Planning & coordination section/Office of the Executive Secretary
Funding: IGAD Institutional strengthening Program (ISSAP)

1.    Background and Context 

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is a Regional Economic Community (REC) in the Horn of Africa and one of the building blocks of the African Union. IGAD was created in 1996 to supersede the Intergovernmental Authority on Drought and Development (IGADD) which was founded in 1986 to (a) mitigate effects of the frequently recurrent droughts and other natural disasters that resulted in widespread famine, ecological degradation and economic hardship in the Eastern Africa region; and (b) pool resources together, promote cooperation and coordinate their development efforts. The IGAD region covers Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda. The IGAD vision and mission statements are provided below.

Vision: IGAD to be the premier Regional Economic Community (REC) for achieving peace and sustainable development in the region.
Mission: Promote regional cooperation and integration to add value to member states’ efforts in achieving peace, security and prosperity.

Over the years, IGAD entered into strategic partnerships and alliances with stakeholders to advance its development objectives. The World Bank, African Development Bank, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Ireland, the European Commission (EC), USAID, Canada,  UNDP, FAO and WFP are among the main partners and stakeholders who support IGAD development interventions.

In order to promote, consolidate and maintain close cooperation mechanisms and relationships with its development partners  in line with the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness through ownership, harmonization, alignment, results and mutual accountability, IGAD is seeking the services an expert to strengthen its coordination functions.

The role of the coordinator is to design and lead an effective and efficient coordination mechanism and process for IGAD interactions with its development partners and stakeholders.

2.    Core Functions and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Planning and Coordination Program Manager in the Office of the Executive Secretary, the Coordinator and in close collaboration with IGAD-Divisions and Specialized Offices have the following responsibilities and core functions:  

1.    Designing and managing an IGAD mechanism and process for coordination with development partners and other stakeholders;
2.    Establishment of a coordination communication system linking IGAD and different stakeholder groups;
3.    Promoting and building effective partnerships between IGAD and partners;
4.    Promoting outreach and Media involvement in IGAD image building activities among development partners;
5.    Establishing an IGAD donor mapping framework and regularly updating it;
6.    Contributing to the programming, planning and reporting functions of the Planning and Coordination Section of the IGAD Secretariat;
7.    Contributing to the M&E and knowledge and information sharing activities of the IGAD Secretariat;
8.    Contributing to the resource mobilization activities of the Secretariat
9.    Perform any other related duties as assigned

3.    Qualifications and core-competence

Education & work Experience:

Advanced university degree in economics, social science, management, international relations, or communication science; - candidates with PhD or additional qualifications have an added advantage;

•    Extensive relevant experience of 10 years;
•    Experience in stakeholder coordination in an organization with a mandate similar to IGAD;
•    Experience in developing and delivering partnership building with different stakeholders and partner organizations;
•    Experience in at least two IGAD member states

Skills and Abilities:

•    Ability and experience in managing development programs including strategy development, managing people and resources; sectoral and spatial planning, monitoring and evaluation
•    High standards of personal integrity and professional working skills;
•    Professionalism, personal initiative and good judgment;
•    High level organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, meet expectations;
•    Ability to work under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial;
•    Demonstrated ability to make recommendations and use independent judgment

Language requirements: Fluency in one of the working languages (English/French) is required. Proficiency in the other is an added advantage.

Age Limit: 40-55

Tenure of Appointment: The appointment shall be for an initial period of twenty four (24) months,
renewable subject to availability of fund and satisfactory performance

Only those interested candidates who meet the profile stated should apply.

How to apply

1.    Send your CV with a covering letter, briefly stating why you think you are the right candidate for the job to the following address:

•    Director, Administration & Finance, IGAD
•    P.O.Box 2653
•    Tel: 253 354050
•    Fax: (253) 356994,353520
•    hr@igad.int
•    Cc: Mr. Ahmed Habbane
PM. Planning and Coordination
ahmed.habbane@igad.int

2. In the Subject line, please write:  Ref: HR1220 Coordinator of IGAD Development Partners

IGAD is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.