View Vacancy - Senior Programme Manager – CSSF (19/20 ADD)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
CSSF (Conflict, Stability and Security Fund)

Main purpose of job:

Deliver effective ODA programmes in line with HMG programme management best practice, making sure spend delivers good value for money. Particular emphasis is on robust financial management and flexible programme management by developing strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Roles and responsibilities: 

  • Manage programme relationships with the Head of Programme, SRO, policy colleagues and implementing partners across Ethiopia CSSF network. Proactively build strong relationships with implementing partners in line with agreements and best practice stakeholder management to drive high quality performance and adherence to CSSF standards.
  • Lead the effective financial management of projects to ensure VFM throughout programme cycle, including through accurate forecasting, asset management, timely payment of invoices/claims, and timely submission of financial reports in line with CSSF guidance; where necessary, challenge programme expenditure, making sure implementers are maximising the value of CSSF’s investment.
  • Provide a Secretariat Function for the Ethiopia CSSF Programme Board, organising quarterly meetings, leading on producing papers and issuing them in a timely manner, writing minutes
  • Lead programme design and delivery, working with the Programme Head and SRO to review and agree project activity; advise the Programme Head, SRO and implementing partners on CSSF best practice, drawing on the expertise of colleagues across the CSSF network; make sure that all project activity is aligned with agreed strategic objectives. Support the Programme Head on identifying and shaping new opportunities for the pipeline.
  • Oversee programme monitoring and evaluation, with the support of the Regional M&E Adviser, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of projects through liaison with our external M&E partners and regular engagement with implementing partners; make sure all project activity has SMART outputs.
  • Oversee programme risk management, working with the programme SRO to coordinate risk management identify and manage risks to programme delivery; work with implementing partners to identify and measure the impact of specific risks, and agree mitigating actions.
  • Support programme sustainability by working closely with DFID to transfer activity where appropriate, working with other donors to identify areas which could be taken on by others, identify opportunities for joint funding with other partners, and supporting the scale up of successful pilots
  • Corporate: contribute to the effective management of the East Africa Team; where appropriate, represent the team and wider CSSF in partner meetings; support the Embassy in Addis on corporate issues.

The Ethiopia CSSF is part of the East Africa CSSF Portfolio. The East Africa Team are largely based in Nairobi and they deliver programmes which support a more stable, secure, prosperous and better governed East Africa region, whose countries are better able to address their demographic, security and economic development challenges, thereby improving prosperity and reducing threats to the UK. CSSF Ethiopia is a £2.3 million programme to support progress towards an inclusive political transition in Ethiopia. It comprises of projects which:

  • Support an inclusive and peaceful political settlement
  • Create the conditions for more transparent and accountable security and justice provision
  • Support better outcomes on women, peace and security
  • Promote peace and reconciliation in Somali Regional State
  • Flexible research and analysis

The Senior Programme Manager will join a friendly and supportive One HMG team which brings together FCO, DFID, MOD, NCA and CPS. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced programme manager looking to develop their programme management skills and make a difference to citizens in the Ethiopia at a critical juncture.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

£2.3 million programme

Staff 

  • Experience of ODA programme management including budget management skills and high proficiency in monitoring and reporting, with a proven ability to manage complex relationships.

  • The successful candidate will have an excellent command of written and spoken English, and be able to present complex ideas clearly in briefings and meetings.

  • Language: Fluent English

  • Experience of CSSF programme management

  • Knowledge of peace and security issues in Africa

  • Fluent Amharic desirable 

25 September 2020
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Fixed Term
36 months
Africa
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
British Embassy
1
ETB 43,026.73
2 November 2020

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

  • To be agreed with the successful candidate, taking into account previous experience and business needs. The three-day ‘CSSF Programme Managers Workshop’ is a must for all individuals managing CSSF programme funds.

Working patterns:

  • Full-time hours required. However, flexible working arrangements welcome and you should take the opportunity to discuss this with the recruiting manager during the recruitment process.

Locally engaged staff of all grades will be entitled to paid annual leave as follows:

Up to 2 years 22 days
After 2 years services 25 days
After 5 years services 30 days

In addition to annual leave, the British Embassy observes up to a maximum number of 14 Ethiopian, British and Religious public holidays each year. A list of such Embassy holidays will be published each year. Office Staff required to work on these holidays will be granted time off in lieu or overtime where circumstances permit.

  • Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.

  • Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.

  • The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.

  • Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Addis Ababa are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Ethiopia.

  • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;

  • Obtain the relevant permit

  • Pay the fees for the permit

  • Make arrangements to relocate

  • Meet the costs to relocation

  • Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

  • Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note:  Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5

  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.

  • Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application

  • All applicants must be legally able to work in Ethiopia with the correct visa/status or work permit.

  • The British Embassy in Addis Ababa is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

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