Nationalities eligible to apply: Appropriately qualified applicants from countries in the IGAD Region are eligible to apply; but preference will be given to any of the 4 countries with borders in the Karamoja Cluster (Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan or Uganda)
Expected Start Date: 1 December 2016
Duration of the Assignment: The contract is for a period of one year, renewable at the end of each year, for a period of 5 years, based on the availability of funds and the performance of the incumbent to the satisfaction of the project management.
General description of the tasks and functions of the position
The person appointed to serve in the position of the Facilitator, Cross-border Development Facilitation Unit (CBDFU), will be charged with the overall responsibility for the unit, including its leadership, day to day management and the execution of the activities and functions of the unit.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Facilitator, Cross-border Development Facilitation Unit (CBDFU), is expected to perform the following duties and functions:
Direct and oversee the day to day management of the CBDFU and provide overall coordination, and leadership of the activities and staff of the unit.
Assisted by the staff of the CBDFU, prepare work plans and budget for activities of the unit
Liaise with relevant officials in national and local governments in the 4 countries (Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and South Sudan) on all matters related to the planning and implementation of activities related to the implementation of IDDRSI in cross-border areas
Coordinate the formulation, execution and monitoring of cross-border integrated development plans
Provide harmonized and coordinated technical support in programming, knowledge management and capacity building and related activities, as may be required (by governments, development partners and non-state actors ) to facilitate cross-border cooperation and enhance development
Link the local and national IDDRSI coordination centers relevant to the cross-border area with with the regional coordination centre.
Through the IGAD Secretraiat (IDDRSI Platform Coordination Unit), report to the affected countries and the IDDRSI Platform Steering Committee.
Implement decisions as may be assigned by the IDDRSI Platform Project Steering Committee
Monitor and facilitate compliance with the implementation, legal, financial and technical requirements of the project.
Undertake the monitoring and evaluation of performance indicators and outcomes against the targets of the project.
Maintain active and effective contact with local authorities, development agencies, communitiy organisations, sector heads, coordination centres and any other stakeholders relevant to the implementation of the drought resilience initiative in each of the 4 countries
Identify issues of relevance to cross-border development and make arrangements to discuss possibilities for improving cross-border cooperation to enahance the implementation of IDDRSI
Submit quarterly progress reports to the IGAD Secretariat and to the relevant centres in the 4 countries
Facilitate the mapping of partners contributing to the resilience agenda and form alliances with them rallying them to effectively support the national Platform, national level coordination mechanisms, initiatives and processes relevant to resilience thereby enhancing coordination
Ensure that information relevant to coordination of resilience initiatives at the country level is collected, collated, analyzed and disseminated effectively. This will foster an upward momentum and mobility in terms of quality of programming and resource utilization through evidence based information, best practices and lessons learnt on the implementation of the interventions at national and regional levels
Facilitate Regional Capacity development and learning and help promote and facilitate coherence and effectiveness among research and capacity building centres of excellent in the country, as appropriate.Qualification and Experience/Minimum requirements
Post graduate degree in socio-economics, agricultural sciences, rural development, international relations and other related disciplines with suitable experience in drought resilience and sustainable livelihoods interventions applicable to resilience building and sustainable development of drylands
Studies of regional cooperation, integration or conflict resolution; Monitoring and Evaluation and experience in project management will be an added advantage
Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in national, organizations programme leadership and coordination;
Fluency in English and a working knowledge of any of the local languages spoken in cross-border areas of the Karamoja Cluster is an added advantage.
Sound knowledge of and experience with the policies and procedures employed by the various development partners active in the region will be an advantage.
Proven excellent understanding and several years experience of spatial and territorial planning at both planning and operational scales/levels.
Proven experience in integrated rural development, land use planning and use the service of GIS, M&E carry extra preferential advantage.Core Competencies
Knowledge of resilience, climate change and related issues;
Innovation and networking;
Knowledge of the issues in the 4 countries sharing a common border in the Karamoja Cluster
Ability to mobilise and coordinate a wide range of partners is critical;
Evidence of being a goal driven dynamic animator, with a proven track record of successful completion of assigned tasks
Good Communication and interpersonal skill;
A good knowledge of computer applications;
Ability to prepare concise, timely, analytical and informative documentation.
Knowledge of the local languages spoken in the Karamoja Cluster is an advantage
Familiarity with the systems and procedures in the country of assignment would be an added advantage
HOW TO APPLY:
Only candidates who meet the profile of the minimum qualifications, experience and core competences stated above need apply. Submitted applications should be accompanied by the candidate’s detailed CV, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three reputable referees and give the candidate’s contact details (E-mail address and telephone numbers).
The applications should be addressed to:
The Director, Administration & Finance, IGAD, P. O. Box 2653, Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti; and sent by E-mail to the following E-mail address: hr@igad.int, with a copy to bedru.muzein@giz.de , applications must be received by c.o.b. 25th November 2016.
IGAD is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.