Program Compliance and NSD Leadership (Ethiopia) – Ethiopia

Program Compliance and NSD Leadership (Ethiopia)

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract: 24 months
Hours per week: 35
Salary: £39,894 – £50,586 per year plus Domestic Allowance £1,865.92 per month

Would you like to play a crucial role in strengthening the partnership between the British Red Cross (BRC) and the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) whilst ensuring effective programme management and compliance for a major FCDO-funded initiative?

If so, then we have an exciting and unique opportunity for a Compliance and National Society Development (NSD) Program Leader for Ethiopia that might be something for you.

How you make the difference…

This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in shaping the British Red Cross (BRC) partnership with the Ethiopia Red Cross Society (ERCS) and lead our programme compliance and National Society Development (NSD) efforts in Ethiopia. You will lead the management of a major FCDO-funded programme, ensuring its successful implementation whilst supporting ERCS’s capacity building and development.

About the team

British Red Cross (BRC) has re-engaged with Ethiopia Red Cross Society (ERCS) in 2021, focusing on humanitarian support through Netherlands RC (NLRC). We aim to develop a longer-term partnership over the next 5 years, with an emphasis on Localisation and National Society Development (NSD).

In mid-2024, our partnership expanded through the FCDO-funded Ethiopia Crisis to Resilience (EC2R) programme, working with UNICEF, WFP and REACH. BRC provides technical support and capacity building to ERCS for effective grant management and FCDO compliance.

To support this expanded programme, BRC is establishing a Programme Team Unit in Addis Ababa, housed in the NLRC Country Office. The role will work closely with NLRC, ERCS and the BRC Regional Office in Nairobi, and report to the BRC Head of Programmes, East Africa.

What are you going to do…

As Programme Compliance and NSD Lead for Ethiopia you will be responsible for all compliance and NSD aspects of the FCDO funded programme in Ethiopia, working closely with ERCS, IFRC, ICRC and other international Red Cross partners. Based in Addis Ababa, you will:

Lead and manage all BRC programme management components of the FCDO funded programme and ensure that BRC and FCDO requirements are met.
Support ERCS in the implementation of the programme and facilitate the transition from programme management to ERCS.
Oversee a budget of £13.3 million (combined BRC and ERCS funding) and manage up to two direct and five indirect reports.
Work closely with ERCS to address the key areas identified in the Due Diligence Assessment, working with other Red Cross and Red Crescent partners.
Manage relationships with FCDO Ethiopia and ensure regular meetings and engagement.
Support the identification and implementation of improvements in ERCS program management systems and processes.

What we are looking for…

More than 7 years of experience in managing large programs in fragile or conflict-affected areas.
Extensive international experience, particularly in the field of emergency aid and recovery work.
Demonstrated decision-making and risk management capabilities in relation to key institutional compliance issues for high value programmes of at least £5-10 million.
Experience in managing the interests and demands of multiple and sometimes competing donors.
Excellent knowledge of programme management standards and grant management audit, particularly in relation to the FCDO or other major institutional donors.
Extensive experience in national societal development (organizational development and capacity building).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to lead and develop a team in a complex security environment.
Fluent English (reading, writing and speaking).

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to humanitarian efforts in Ethiopia while supporting the development of a major Red Cross National Association. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to navigate complex program management and compliance challenges, we would like to hear from you.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 UK time, 29th September 2024.

If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected] quoting the job title.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including:

Accommodation during deployment
Residence allowances abroad
Travel to and from the country of deployment, plus long service flights
Comprehensive insurance, including medical expenses, personal belongings and life insurance
Pre- and post-assignment medical checks and access to excellent health and wellness benefits
Access to a pension that you can participate in at any time during your contract
Generous leave arrangements (36 days incl. public holidays)

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