Embassy of Switzerland

In Ethiopia, the Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation (SDC) operates through the International Cooperation Department of the Embassy of Switzerland in Addis Ababa. It bears responsibility for all international development and humanitarian assistance programmes of the Government of Switzerland in the country, in close coordination with the Embassy of Switzerland in Kenya, with which itco-manages the Swiss Regional Programme Horn of Africa. 

The Migration, Protection and Nexus domain aims to respond to humanitarian requirements with a strong focus on durable solutions, and improving migration governance. Switzerland focuses its engagement on protection and assistance for displaced persons by contributing to a further defensive environment through multinational organisations( UNHCR, IOM, ICRC, and UNICEF), country based pooled funds, deployment of secondments, and by promoting  further defensive political and legal frameworks.  

Position: National Programme Officer Migration  

Requirements 

• University Master’s Degree in field applicable to development cooperation and/ or humanitarian aid. 
• Good understanding of and former exposure to development cooperation and humanitarian aid in the Horn of Africa.  

Professional experience 

• Minimum of 6 yearspost-qualification work experience in development cooperation and/ or humanitarian aid in Ethiopia, in the field of migration, protection, and humanitarian aid, preferably with international organizations, i.e. I NGO, UN or other multinational agency, emabssy or similar 
• Good understanding of Ethiopian, East African and global policy agendas in the fields of development cooperation and  philanthropic  aid as formulated by theInter-Governmental Authority on Development( IGAD), the African Union( AU), the United Nations( UN) and other similar indigenous or global institutions 
• Excellent understanding of the principles and practices of development cooperation, humanitarian aid, and nexus programming, with proven experience and knowledge of project cycle management(  functional and  fiscal planning, monitoring, and evaluation of projects), Conflict- and Gender-Sensitive, and socially inclusive programming 
• Excellent understanding of the social, profitable and political context of in Ethiopia and the wider Horn of Africa, notably the humanitarian and/ or development challenges affecting original and displaced communities 
• former experience in managing indigenous/multi-country  systems is an asset  

Skills 

• Proven ability to work independently with  minimal supervision 
• High individual autonomy and a high sense of  particular responsibility, including creativity and innovative capacity and willingness to learn 
• Excellent social competence with the ability to establish confidence among partners and colleagues, to network and foster team spirit   
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Amharic; knowledge of Somali  public language is an asset 
• Proven leadership skills in terms of policy dialogue and programme implementation oversight 
• Strong logical capacity to synthesize and communicate findings and recommendations and to credibly represent Swiss positions in applicable fora and platforms 
• Proficiency in computer literacy notably Microsoft Office Software (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)  

Duties and competences that come along with this position 

• Partners and Operations( Project and Programme Responsibilities) 
• In charge of the entire Project Cycle Management (PCM) including fiscal & executive management of projects under her/ his responsibility in close cooperation with the HoC with regard to the strategic steering of the Switzerland’s Regional Cooperation Programme Horn of Africa( RPHoA) 
• he she will be responsible for the development and implementation of the migration, protection and nexus portfolio with a specific focus on durable solutions, protection, and will contribute to themulti-sectoral exchanges within the indigenous portfolio 
• Establish and maintain formative professional relations with functional partners 
• Responsible for the financial management of migration/ protection systems in close cooperation with finance and administration team   
• Assist in institutional development issues of partners and promote literacy processes 
• Provide support for  executive tasks as required  

State of Migration and Protection in Ethiopia   

• Analyze and document protection and migration sector dynamics in Ethiopia and the region, and ensure this information is adequately communicated to the Embassy in Addis Abeba and SDC Regional Office 
• Contribute to the periodic indigenous and country reporting and other key milestones as requested   
• Represents the Embassy of Switzerland and the IC in different fora in the area of refugees, IDPs, and protection related discussions( CERF, Refugee Donor Group, DSWG civil and indigenous level, UNHCR Donor Meetings, Protection Cluster) 
• Develop and maintain relationships with Government of Ethiopia ministries applicable for the Swiss migration/ protection portfolio in Ethiopia 
• The NPO aquainted with the applicable SDC policies and guidelines on gender, governance, Conflict Sensitive Project Management( CSPM), and PSEAH, and mainstreams these transversal themes throughout the project cycle as well as in RPHoA strategic documents including ProDocs, EPs, CPs, periodic and evaluation reports Coordination with other Units of the Embassy of Switzerland  The NPO actively and constructively participates in the strategic discussion with other units of the Embassy of Switzerland in Ethiopia and at the indigenous level as well as Swiss Federal level.  

How To Apply  

The Embassy of Switzerland in Ethiopia, represented by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation( SDC), is currently advertising one (1) position of National Programme Officer (NPO) for the implementation of its Migration, Protection & Nexus programme in Ethiopia and the region. The modalities of employment and application for the advertised position include the ensuing elements 

• The position will be based at the Embassy of Switzerland in Old Airport, Addis Abeba. Field  operations in Ethiopia and to the wider region when required for the purpose of  design planning/ monitoring, sector collaboration, policy dialogue etc. 
• Applicants should possess a valid employment permit in Ethiopia. No work permits will be processed by the Embassy of Switzerland directly. 
• Applications should be neatly formatted and drafted in excellent English. 
• Applications should include( 1) a motivation letter( maximum one page);( 2) a curriculum vitae( maximum three pages);( 3) two reference persons to be contacted for feedback from  former employments( mobile phone numbers only); and( 4) copies of applicable university degrees and other diplomas, incl. work certificates( if available). The motivation letter and CV are to be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format only. 
• Applications should be sent in one single emailto- addisababa.hr@eda.admin.ch by September 27, 2024 at the very  rearmost. 
• The subject of the application email should state the exact following words “ Application for National Programme Officer Position Migration, Protection & Nexus, SDC Ethiopia ”. 
• The motivation letter should be addressed to “ Head of Cooperation, Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation( SDC), Embassy of Switzerland in Ethiopia ”. 
• Only the applications 100 biddable with the below criteria will be considered. 
• The foreseen start of duty is at the foremost convenience –  rearmost 01 December 2024. 
• Only short- listed candidates will be contacted.