DATE : AUGUST 04, 2011
FROM : HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE, USAID/ETHIOPIA
SUBJECT : JOB/VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 23/11
TO : ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
TITLE OF POSITION : ORPHAN AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN
(OVC) SPECIALIST FSN-11
LOCATION OF WORK : US EMBASSY ENTOTO ROAD
HOURS : FULL TIME 40 HOURS PER WEEK
FINAL FILING DATE : AUGUST 18, 2011
SALARY: FSN-11 (ETB 161,209 to ETB 290,173 per annum) depending on the candidate's earning history, qualifications and experience. This position may initially be filled at a trainee level which is equivalent to FSN-10 (ETB 131,505 to ETB 236,709).
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Specialist will provide technical advice for the implementation of PEPFAR OVC activities in Ethiopia: S/he will monitor program progress and identify implementation achievements as well as problems in performance and initiate appropriate actions in consultation with the Senior OVC Advisor in prevention and social services cluster of the HAPN Office. The incumbent will maintain a regular schedule of project site visits at field level and make recommendations for adjustments of program activities as appropriate. Also the incumbent will be responsible for verifying the quality, tracking and synthesis of HIV/AIDS performance indicators, in particular those provided for OVC activities. Ensure all routine and ad hoc reporting requirements reflect fully the entire PEPFAR indicators and reporting against targets. Work closely with PEPFAR and USAID OVC partners to ensure that program achievements and lessons learned are disseminated to sector representatives. Maintain an up-to-date summary of all program technical and geographic areas. Liaise with middle/senior level officials of the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (GFDRE), NG0s and other implementing agencies in the specialised areas for which the incumbent is responsible.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: In order to qualify, the applicant must possess the following:
EDUCATION: Completion of a Master Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Health or related fields is required.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in managing and evaluating child oriented programs and working with governmental and/or non-governmental agencies is required. At least three years of this experience should be in development assistance or related work, for USAID, other donor organisations, host government organisations or private sector institutions.
LANGUAGE: Level IV (fluent) in English. The ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: The position requires good organisational and management skills, strong analytical and research skills, good social and professional judgement, excellent interpersonal skills in cross-cultural and multi-level settings; ability to interact effectively with mid and senior level government officials and to maintain collaborative working relationships within a team structure. The selected candidate must be capable of producing high quality work, often under time pressure and in complex situations. Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Amharic or other major national language; lead and participate in discussions and meetings effectively. Able to rapidly analyse information, evaluate data, and prepare reports and related documents. S/he must have thorough knowledge about the HIV/AIDS Policy of the Ethiopian Government, the Ethiopian health and/or education system, and other donor programs, OVC program design, implementation and evaluation. In addition the incumbent must have strong working knowledge of computer applications to carry out management and statistical analysis. Word processing skills are essential; spreadsheet development and graphics applications are highly useful.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS: All applicants must submit a completed form {Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) ;} to USAID/Ethiopia, Human Resources Office P. O. Box 1014, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on or before the final filing date. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. Each applicant must fully explain his/her job-related duties and qualifications on the application form in order to provide for an accurate evaluation of his/her education, training, and experience. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, or membership in an employee organization. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please notify the Agency. Applicants who are not contacted within thirty days after the final filing date are to assume that their applications were not accepted.
Applications will be initially screened by the Human Resources Office to determine whether applicants have met the advertised minimum qualifications. A list of qualified applicants will be referred to the Hiring Office for further consideration and screening. Final selection of candidates will be made and those selected will be invited to an interview in order to select the best-qualified candidate.
Individuals wishing to have their applications returned in the event that they are not selected for the position must enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. The USAID Mission assumes no liability for the loss or mishandling of applications. For additional information about the position and/or the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 011 130 6002 ext. 6031, 6035 or 6043.
NOTE: APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE UPON REQUEST AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD FROM THE INTERNET http://ethiopia.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html. FINAL SELECTION OF A CANDIDATE IS BASED SOLELY ON THE ADVERTISED QUALIFICATION IN A COMPETITIVE PROCESS. INDIVIDUALS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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