Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia , with travels within the IGAD region & Europe
Closing date January 25, 2019
Starting date: As soon as possible
Contract period: 48 months
The specific objectives are:
To enhance the IGAD Conflict Early Warning and Response Mechanism (CEWARN) systems, so that there is an improvement in the quantity and quality of the information collected, in data analysis, and early response action
To enable IGAD and national governments in the region to predict, prevent, and address transnational security threats
To enhance the capacity of IGAD and national governments of the region on preventive diplomacy, mediation, and civilian peacebuilding
To enhance the implementation effectiveness of IGAD’s Peace and Security Division and units
The main focus will be the institutional strengthening and capacity development of IGAD’s Peace & Security Division and units and in particular of corresponding IGAD Member states’ institutions through provision of technical assistance, analysis, strategic and operational guidance & cooperation, partnership
Building support to IGAD’s partners such as NGOs and academia as well as setting up effective financing instruments in support of IGAD’s peace & conflict prevention initiatives such as the Rapid Response Fund (RRF), Mediation and Women’s Peace Initiatives.
The programme constitutes an integral part of IGAD’s multi-year peace and security programme. Hence coordination with other IGAD, EU and other Development Partners’ funded programmes is essential for planning, budgeting and implementing the activities under the Action as well as for monitoring and evaluating the sustainable impact of IGAD and EU efforts to contribute to peace, security and stability in the Horn of Africa region.
The Team Leader is responsible for the implementation of the entire Programme “IGAD Promoting Peace and Stability in the Horn of Africa Region” (IPPSHAR). She/he has the following functions and duties:
Setting up of the operational and management structure based on the programme document (Description of Action (DoA)) and the Project Operational Manual (POM) agreed with IGAD as well as the ADA-internal POM
During the inception phase of the programme together with IGAD:
Develop a comprehensive work plan & budget for the inception phase by ensuring consultative meetings and discussions with all relevant stakeholders
Recruit required expertise, supervise experts and assure the quality of deliverables
Support and supervise assessments, reviews, and development of policy papers and proposals for institutional strengthening as outlined in the DoA
Supervise and support the ADA Grant Expert in reviewing and proposing effective and sustainable financing instruments
Adjust current DoA, budget, work plan, log frame as well as the POM, if required
Prepare a report at the end of the Inception Phase
Overall management of the programme including:
contract management including vetting of IGAD implemented budget execution tasks, preparation, and management of grants awarded to IGAD financing instruments, other IGAD special programmes, and third parties
preparation of contract amendments in close cooperation with ADC Office in Addis Ababa and ADA HQ
supervision of staff and recruitment of short-term and mid-term experts
Quality Assurance of project interventions and outputs, in particular, related to effective and efficient capacity development programmes and with regard to financial and technical support to peace and conflict prevention initiatives
Ensure compliance with ADA’s Environmental, Gender and Social Impact Management (EGSIM) Manual
Technical and managerial cooperation with and advice to the IGAD Peace & Security Senior Management Team as well as Executive Secretary of IGAD
Establishing and maintaining regular contacts with relevant stakeholders, in particular with EU, AUC, other RECs, UN, academia, NGOs and relevant IGAD Member States institutions
Facilitate reflection workshops based on robust M&E reports from ADA M&E Advisor and EUTF M& E Advisors for inputs to planning and budgeting
Monitoring and reporting; development of annual work plans and budgets
Preparing Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings and act as secretariat to the PSC
Regular and ad hoc reporting internally (to the ADC Head of Office) and externally (to the EU Delegation to the African Union in Addis Ababa)
Organization of annual internal and external audits
Representing the programme in the IGAD/AU/EU Region
Supervision and coordination of the implementation of the programme’s Communication and Visibility Plan, ensuring appropriate communication about the ADA, Sida and EU funded activities.
Job requirements
Postgraduate degree in Peace and Security Studies, International Relations, Human Rights, Development Studies, other relevant Social Sciences or equivalent expertise
At least 10 years proven experience in managing international development cooperation projects. Experience in managing large EU funded projects is an asset.
At least 5 years proven experience in providing support to government stakeholders and/or inter-governmental organizations on institutional strengthening
At least 3 years proven experience in the Peace & Security sector, in particular in civilian peacebuilding, conflict prevention and resolution including capacity-building, monitoring dialogue and information exchange, and preferably in at least one of the following areas: (1) conflict early warning/early response, (2) security sector reform (SSR); (3) transnational organized crime; (4) mediation, confidence-building and assisting peace processes; (5) women, peace and security (UNSC RES 1325 and follow-up resolutions).
Sound knowledge of relevant international and regional policy frameworks in Peace & Security,
Proven competence in applying a conflict sensitive and human rights-based approach as well as gender mainstreaming in development cooperation
Excellent negotiation, facilitation and communication skills
Excellent planning and reporting skills
Gender and diversity competence
Excellent English required, German is an additional asset
Experience in the Horn of Africa Region is an asset
[1] The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is one of eight Regional Economic Communities (RECs) under the framework of the African Union. IGAD member states currently comprise Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Uganda.
HOW TO APPLY:Starting date: As soon as possible
Contract period: 48 months
The specific objectives are:
To enhance the IGAD Conflict Early Warning and Response Mechanism (CEWARN) systems, so that there is an improvement in the quantity and quality of the information collected, in data analysis, and early response action
To enable IGAD and national governments in the region to predict, prevent, and address transnational security threats
To enhance the capacity of IGAD and national governments of the region on preventive diplomacy, mediation, and civilian peacebuilding
To enhance the implementation effectiveness of IGAD’s Peace and Security Division and units
The main focus will be the institutional strengthening and capacity development of IGAD’s Peace & Security Division and units and in particular of corresponding IGAD Member states’ institutions through provision of technical assistance, analysis, strategic and operational guidance & cooperation, partnership
Building support to IGAD’s partners such as NGOs and academia as well as setting up effective financing instruments in support of IGAD’s peace & conflict prevention initiatives such as the Rapid Response Fund (RRF), Mediation and Women’s Peace Initiatives.
The programme constitutes an integral part of IGAD’s multi-year peace and security programme. Hence coordination with other IGAD, EU and other Development Partners’ funded programmes is essential for planning, budgeting and implementing the activities under the Action as well as for monitoring and evaluating the sustainable impact of IGAD and EU efforts to contribute to peace, security and stability in the Horn of Africa region.
The Team Leader is responsible for the implementation of the entire Programme “IGAD Promoting Peace and Stability in the Horn of Africa Region” (IPPSHAR). She/he has the following functions and duties:
Setting up of the operational and management structure based on the programme document (Description of Action (DoA)) and the Project Operational Manual (POM) agreed with IGAD as well as the ADA-internal POM
During the inception phase of the programme together with IGAD:
Develop a comprehensive work plan & budget for the inception phase by ensuring consultative meetings and discussions with all relevant stakeholders
Recruit required expertise, supervise experts and assure the quality of deliverables
Support and supervise assessments, reviews, and development of policy papers and proposals for institutional strengthening as outlined in the DoA
Supervise and support the ADA Grant Expert in reviewing and proposing effective and sustainable financing instruments
Adjust current DoA, budget, work plan, log frame as well as the POM, if required
Prepare a report at the end of the Inception Phase
Overall management of the programme including:
contract management including vetting of IGAD implemented budget execution tasks, preparation, and management of grants awarded to IGAD financing instruments, other IGAD special programmes, and third parties
preparation of contract amendments in close cooperation with ADC Office in Addis Ababa and ADA HQ
supervision of staff and recruitment of short-term and mid-term experts
Quality Assurance of project interventions and outputs, in particular, related to effective and efficient capacity development programmes and with regard to financial and technical support to peace and conflict prevention initiatives
Ensure compliance with ADA’s Environmental, Gender and Social Impact Management (EGSIM) Manual
Technical and managerial cooperation with and advice to the IGAD Peace & Security Senior Management Team as well as Executive Secretary of IGAD
Establishing and maintaining regular contacts with relevant stakeholders, in particular with EU, AUC, other RECs, UN, academia, NGOs and relevant IGAD Member States institutions
Facilitate reflection workshops based on robust M&E reports from ADA M&E Advisor and EUTF M& E Advisors for inputs to planning and budgeting
Monitoring and reporting; development of annual work plans and budgets
Preparing Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings and act as secretariat to the PSC
Regular and ad hoc reporting internally (to the ADC Head of Office) and externally (to the EU Delegation to the African Union in Addis Ababa)
Organization of annual internal and external audits
Representing the programme in the IGAD/AU/EU Region
Supervision and coordination of the implementation of the programme’s Communication and Visibility Plan, ensuring appropriate communication about the ADA, Sida and EU funded activities.
Job requirements
Postgraduate degree in Peace and Security Studies, International Relations, Human Rights, Development Studies, other relevant Social Sciences or equivalent expertise
At least 10 years proven experience in managing international development cooperation projects. Experience in managing large EU funded projects is an asset.
At least 5 years proven experience in providing support to government stakeholders and/or inter-governmental organizations on institutional strengthening
At least 3 years proven experience in the Peace & Security sector, in particular in civilian peacebuilding, conflict prevention and resolution including capacity-building, monitoring dialogue and information exchange, and preferably in at least one of the following areas: (1) conflict early warning/early response, (2) security sector reform (SSR); (3) transnational organized crime; (4) mediation, confidence-building and assisting peace processes; (5) women, peace and security (UNSC RES 1325 and follow-up resolutions).
Sound knowledge of relevant international and regional policy frameworks in Peace & Security,
Proven competence in applying a conflict sensitive and human rights-based approach as well as gender mainstreaming in development cooperation
Excellent negotiation, facilitation and communication skills
Excellent planning and reporting skills
Gender and diversity competence
Excellent English required, German is an additional asset
Experience in the Horn of Africa Region is an asset
[1] The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is one of eight Regional Economic Communities (RECs) under the framework of the African Union. IGAD member states currently comprise Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Uganda.
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