Programe Officers

Essential Requirements

• All candidates must have a relevant MA Degree in a relevant discipline – for example Economics, Agriculture, Development Studies, Equality Studies, Social development, Humanitarian, Peace & Security Studies, international relations, Political science.
• Have a minimum of five years relevant experience in project cycle management including procurement process, financial management of budget and disbursement, audit, monitoring and evaluation, and information management.
• In addition to the above all candidates applying for:
  • The position of Programme Officer for Social Protection and Humanitarian Action must have essential knowledge and experience of civil society in promoting effective social protection and humanitarian responses.
  • The position of Programme Officer for Gender Equality must have essential knowledge and experience of working on women’s economic empowerment, addressing sexual and gender based violence, and Women, Peace and Security.
  • The position of Programme Officer for Food Systems and Economic Integration must have essential knowledge and experience in the areas of food systems and/or economic development in a bilateral and/or multilateral context.
  • The position of Programme Officer for Multilateral and Regional Affairs must have essential knowledge and experience of the African Union (in particular the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department), and African Regional economic communities and regional mechanisms (such as the IGAD and AfCFTA) as well as UN agencies such as the UNOAU, UNECA and UNWOMEN.

In addition, all candidates must be able to:

• Show examples demonstrating substantial technical knowledge linked to Ireland’s development cooperation priorities;
• Demonstrate examples of mainstreaming crosscutting issues, particularly related to governance, gender equality and/or protection, and some knowledge of climate issues.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, writing and reporting skills including fluent written and verbal English. Applicants may be contacted in advance to establish language proficiency and a short written language test may be required;
• Demonstrate experience of engaging in programme/project design, monitoring & evaluation, learning and strategic planning;
• Demonstrate examples of providing excellent interpersonal and communications skills in a professional environment; being persuasive; working in a team and also dealing effectively with people in external organisations;
• Demonstrate a proven capacity for delivering timely results and taking responsibility for quality outcomes. In addition, all candidates must: Be proficient with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; and any additional IT applications would also be beneficial (e.g. working with datasets);  Have the ability and willingness to travel frequently, often to remote areas; and Have a legal entitlement to live and work in Ethiopia prior to recruitment.

How To Apply

Application form:

An application form to apply for all the positions can be obtained on the Embassy’s website: Job Advert – Programme Officers | Ireland – this is Ireland

Application process:

Please send a completed application form clearly indicating which Programe Officer Position you are applying for, and your Curriculum Vitae (CV) ONLY before the closing date:

• By email to AddisAbabaRecruitment@dfa.ie, or
• In person, to the reception desk of the Embassy

Depending on response rates, the deadline may be extended. Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.

NOTE: Submissions without completed application forms will not be accepted

Selection Process:

• Depending on the number of applications received, a short-list of candidates will be called for a competency-based interview.
• It is planned that interviews will be held before the end of July 2024.
• A technical assessment will be included in the recruitment process;
• A second interview may be included in the recruitment process; and
• A panel may be set up depending on the caliber of candidates.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

All personal information received will be kept in line with GDPR guidelines.

Security Clearance for Local Staff

Police security clearance will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment previously resided. If unsuccessful this information will be destroyed. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position they will be required to supply this information again.

Please note that canvassing will disqualify applicants.

The Embassy of Ireland is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity.

Apply hear Annex 3 – Sample Application Form V1 (ireland.ie)

request to AddisAbabaRecruitment@dfa.ie or in person from the reception desk at the Embassy of Ireland

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Deadline: August 25, 2024