Conciliation Resources
Conciliation Resources is seeking a Programme Officer position in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
Job Description
Job Title: Programme Officer, Horn of Africa
Organization: Conciliation Resources
Location: Nairobi, Kenya or Jigjiga, Ethiopia
Reporting to: Horn of Africa Programme Manager
Duration: Fixed term contract until 30 September 2025 (possibility for extension if funding is available)
Salary: TBD
Deadline: 06 Sep 2024, 17:00 UK time
About Conciliation Resources
Conciliation Resources is an international organization committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. We work with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts. For over 25 years, we have been making peace possible. We currently have over 70 full and part-time staff members and work with over 70 locally-based and international partners worldwide.
Horn of Africa Programme
Conciliation Resources has been active in the Horn of Africa since 2012, with a focus on Ethiopia and Kenya, and to a lesser extent Somalia. We have locally-based staff-consultants in Kenya and Ethiopia, as well as a satellite office in Jigjiga, Somali regional state of Ethiopia. The Horn of Africa programme is committed to continuing to work in these countries and on cross-cutting themes of promoting peacebuilding and good governance across the region. We also aim to develop the programme to meet new demands and work with new partners in new areas.
Job Purpose
The Programme Officer will provide project, administrative and logistical support necessary for the implementation of the Horn of Africa programme. The post holder will play a key role in supporting our work and teams in Ethiopia and Kenya across the areas in which we work. The Programme Officer may also support cross-programmatic initiatives, including within the Africa Department.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide project management support, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and financial and narrative reporting
- Support the financial management of projects and programmes, including preparing budgets, monitoring expenditure, and supporting reporting to donors and for internal purposes
- Remotely support teams and partners on the successful joint delivery of work
- Contribute to the development of project proposals and budgets in response to funding opportunities
- Provide administrative and logistical support to the Horn of Africa programme
- Maintain administrative systems, tools, and processes
- Undertake occasional travel within the region
Person Specification
Essential:
- Understanding of and interest in peacebuilding and conflict transformation processes
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Experience in financial management of projects and programmes
- Experience working in a multicultural environment across different time zones
- Willingness to work irregular hours and undertake international travel
- Strong commitment to team and cross-organizational working
- Appreciation of issues of confidentiality, and cross-cultural and political sensitivity
- Excellent written and spoken English, and local languages (Somali, Amharic, Kiswahili) highly desirable
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google applications
Desirable:
- Experience in institutional fundraising, including proposal and budget development
- Experience supporting partners with limited organizational capacities
- Living and working experience in the Horn of Africa
- Completion of hostile environment training in the past 3 years
How to Apply
Please download the Application form and Application Statement and submit them via email to recruitment@c-r.org before the closing date of 06 Sep 2024, 17:00 UK time.