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Program Coordinator (m/f/d) for the component "Prevention of Displacement and Reintegration" in the Civil Peace Service (ZFD) in Ethiopia (Hawassa)

POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 360
Date Published:Monday, July 5, 2021
Date of Expiration:Saturday, January 1, 2022 EXPIRED
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LOCATION OF THIS JOB

Ethiopia | HAWASSA in Ethiopia

INDUSTRY

Development Agency

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION

Job-ID: P1533V5035
Location: Hawassa
Assignment period: 09/01/2021 - 08/31/2023
Field: Peace, Security and Emergency
Type of employment: full-time
Application deadline: 08/06/2021

ABOUT US
We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative and worldwide operating institution related to development policy. Your competencies and qualifications are demanded on the spot in an interdisciplinary team. You advise governmental and civil society organizations at local or municipal level. The Development Service of GIZ offers a comprehensive service package. It includes a specific technical and personal preparation. The basis for the deployment of specialists in the development service is the German Development Workers Act (EhfG).
As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. With the dispatch of qualified specialists as development workers, GIZ contributes to the sustainable improvement of living conditions of people in developing and transition countries.

CONTACT
Kundenportal der Abteilung Rekrutierung und Folgeeinsatz
+49 6196/79-3200
kundenportal-rueckfragen@giz.de

JOB DESCRIPTION
1. The Civil Peace Service is a global program aimed at preventing violence and promoting peace in crisis zones and conflict regions. ZFD advisors support partner organizations in their commitment for dialogue, human rights and peace on a long-term basis.
2. As ZFD program coordinator, you are responsible for the management, operational implementation and further development of the component "Prevention of Displacement and Permanent Reintegration of Formerly Displaced Persons" in the Sidama and Gedeo / Guji areas in Ethiopia. The IDP component is part of the Civil Peace Service Ethiopia and is being implemented within the framework of the special initiative "Tackling the root causes of displacement, reintegrating refugees” of the BMZ.
3. By strengthening dialogue processes the component supports local participatory decision-making processes and the participation of women and young people. Joint activities that reach across ethnic boundaries reinforce social cohesion. The ZFD cooperates with civil society organizations and decentralized administrative structures.
4. You will lead a team of two seconded ZFD advisors and five national staff members. You will be assigned to the GIZ portfolio manager and will manage the component in consultation with the GIZ country office and the ZFD steering team in Bonn. In addition, you will coordinate closely with the coordinator of the other ZFD component in Ethiopia "Dialogue promotion for trust-based land and resource management in the Oromia region". You are based in Hawassa with regular business trips to Addis Ababa.

YOUR TASKS
1. Management and further development of the IDP component, based on the approved ZFD program proposal
2. Networking an strategic cooperation with partner organizations, including local government authorities, civil society and church organizations
3. Technical and disciplinary supervision of national and international ZFD advisors, you support the selection of qualified staff and ensure their introduction and professional development
4. Budget management: financial planning and financial monitoring and ensuring the appropriated use of the CPS budget in order to guarantee financial reporting
5. Communication and coordination with the other ZFD component in Ethiopia, the ZFD program management in GIZ headquarters, the GIZ country office, the German embassy
6. Accompanying ZFD advisors and partner organizations in impact-oriented planning and monitoring of ZFD measures
7. Knowledge management and public relations of the ZFD component

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB

YOUR PROFILE
1. University degree in social/political/cultural sciences or comparable professional qualifications, preferably with a focus on peace and conflict studies
2. Several years of work experience in conflict management and peacebuilding abroad, experience as advisor in Civil Peace Service is an asset
3. Experience in project management, team and personnel management
4. Knowledge and experience of conflict sensitive project management
5. Knowledge of administration and financial management
6. High level of advisory skills, team orientation and intercultural sensitivity
7. Fluent in German and English, regional knowledge
8. Car driving license

LOCATION INFORMATION
The GIZ offers an additional benefits package for deployments in fragile security situations.
Please use the following link for information about living and working in Ethiopia.
For general questions from dependent partners about on-site employment - Feel free to contact us at: map@giz.de.

NOTES
GIZ's Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.
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