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The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK’s work to end extreme poverty, deliver the Global Goals, and tackle global challenges in line with the government’s UK Aid Strategy. Our aid budget is spent on tackling the great global challenges – from the root causes of mass migration and disease, to the threat of terrorism and global climate change – all of which also directly threaten British interests. We are ending the need for aid by building peaceful and stable societies, creating jobs and strong economies, fighting corruption, unlocking the potential of girls and women, tackling climate change and helping to save lives when humanitarian emergencies hit. We are doing this because it is both the right thing to do and firmly in Britain’s national interest.

DFID works in partnership across Whitehall and with governments, civil society, the private sector and multilateral institutions, including the World Bank, United Nations agencies, and the European Commission.

Working for the Department For International Development

Purpose of Job

The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) Ethiopia is looking for an experienced and highly-motivated Governance Adviser to lead our support to civil society and provide wider advice across the programme portfolio, particularly on democratic governance. Advisers have key roles in programme design, management and evaluation, and in influencing the broader development and implementation of policy.  Drawing on a range of evidence, political and institutional analysis, and a clear understanding of the political and institutional systems, Governance Advisers shape DFID’s strategic direction at different levels by identifying emerging governance, political and institutional trends and the implications for development policy and practice.

The adviser will manage DFID Ethiopia’s programme on civil society support and citizen engagement.  DFID holds the contract for a £16 million multi-donor fund for civil society.  S/he will contribute to the design and delivery of programming on democratic governance and accountability, specifically to lead DFID’s support to and relationships with democratic institutions.  S/he will also play a supporting advisory in security and justice programming and other relevant programmes including on elections.

The post holder will be expected to develop and maintain relationships with government institutions, both at federal and regional level, civil society and political actors.  S/he must also be willing and capable of developing relationships and contacts. Context analysis is essential; the advisor will be expected to have strong analytical skills grounded in a thorough understanding of the political context in Ethiopia. The post holder will also manage close relationships with various service providers.

The post requires someone with a deep understanding of the systems of government and the political economy context.  S/he will need to work at multiple levels; developing relationships with key government and civil society stakeholders, and political analysts to understand government systems and the rapidly changing political economy context in Ethiopia.  S/he will advice DFID staff on ensuring that programmes adjust to the political context.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Lead DFID’s support to civil society and citizen engagement (50%)

• Lead adviser for the Civil Society Support Programme – provide strategic advice to ensure the programme responds to contexts and maximise effectiveness in supporting civil society across Ethiopia
• Build strong effective relationship with procured suppliers and ensure the programme is managed in accordance with DFID rules
• Build effective relationships with the CSSP team and donors to the programme.  Lead CSSP Steering Committee.
• Represent DFID in regular management meetings and other relevant meetings about civil society.
• Oversee our support to the implementation of the Ethiopian Social Accountability Programme III

Provide high quality advice on design and implementation of new programmes to support democratic institutions

• Provide analysis and advice to influence DFID engagement and programming on democratic governance.
• lead DFID’s support to and relationships with the Attorney General’s Office and Parliament.
• Undertake institutional and needs analysis of the Attorney General’s office; and design new programming interventions as part of the SET business case.
• Oversee DFID support to the Attorney General’s Office, ensuring it is compliant with DID rules.
• Maintain strong understanding of the reform agenda and justice sector, including partnerships with other donors.

Deliver high quality political analysis and advice to inform wider DFID governance programming

• Provide regular updates to DFID staff, senior management and the Embassy as required on political governance – including in collaboration with FCO Political Analyst
• Provide political advice to inform programming in the security and justice sector – including working with staff across the British Embassy
• Commission political economy analysis as required and ensure that results inform programming

Provide cross-cutting governance advice to wider DFID E programming and maintain professional development through a 10% cadre contribution.

• As required, provide cross cutting advice on DFID Ethiopia programmes, in Economic Development, Human Development and Livelihoods and Humanitarian
• Participate as an active member of DFID’s governance cadre including sharing learning with the Africa and Global governance networks
• Ensure professional development is maintained through: maintaining a network of external networks and contacts; participating in L&D agreed with LM; undertaking 10% opportunities with other DFID programmes
• Provide mentoring and line management to other staff as required;
• Cover for Team Leader including in SMT as required.

Memberships:

• If you are invited to attend an interview, the process will also cover assessment for accreditation to the cadre which covers the full range of governance technical competencies.

Travel requirements:

• Regular travel within Ethiopia, you may also be required to travel outside Ethiopia for training or to deliver advisory support to another country office.

Core UK civil service behaviours: 

Candidates should be able to clearly demonstrate in their application examples of the

following Civil Service Behaviours:

1. Communicating and Influencing
2. Making Effective Decisions
3. Developing Self and Others
4. Working together
5. Seeing the Big Picture
6. Managing a quality service

Applicants will be assessed on their behaviours against the level/band or grade comparison indicated in the Civil Service Behaviours Framework (page 5.) for example:

LEVEL / BAND	Civil Service	DFID EQUIVALENT
Level 3	SEO	A2L
Level 4	Grade7	A2

Details of the above HM Government Success Profiles (Civil Service Behaviours) are available

available by clicking this link.

Technical Competencies

Candidates should be able to clearly demonstrate in their application examples of two competencies: Governance, Political and Institutional Analysis and Political Systems and Accountable Governance.  And at least one additional competency.  

Primary Competency

1. Governance, Political and Institutional AnalysisUnderstanding of governance evidence, policy and practice in a range of settings. Ability to apply political and institutional analysis and use this to influence strategic planning and programming decisions.

Technical Competencies

1. Support to Service Delivery, Wealth Creation and Private Sector Development, and Climate ChangeUnderstanding of the underlying institutional and political dimensions of service delivery, wealth creation/private sector development, and climate change. Ability to provide effective
2. Political Systems and Accountable GovernanceKnowledge of political systems and of political settlements in different settings; the relevance of transparency, empowerment and accountability for development; and of the promotion and realisation of human rights and of political inclusion. Ability to provide advice, policy direction and programme leadership across these areas, working with HMG, country and international partners.
3. Public Sector Governance and Institutional ReformKnowledge of public sector governance and organisational and institutional change processes. Ability to provide analytical, advisory and programme support to public sector reform processes in a range of different political contexts that contribute to the sustainable improvement of public service delivery and an enabling environment for growth
4. Public Financial Management and TaxationKnowledge and experience of the role of public financial management and taxation systems and their importance in development and state-building processes. Ability to provide advice to DFID on fiduciary risk, develop PFM and revenue programmes, and engage with government partners and other donors in policy dialogue around these issues
5. Anti-corruption(required up to “skilled” level on the Anti-Corruption/Counter-Fraud framework) Understanding of the causes and effects of corruption and the implications for DFID policy and practice. Ability to provide strategic advice, work with others in HMG and internationally, and deliver programmes and strategies on corruption.

The specialist technical proficiencies (as per the job profile) should come through in the examples that are provided and within the applicant’s work experience. These will be tested in the interview stage.

The DFID Governance Technical competencies are available by clicking this link

DFID is committed to equal opportunities in its staffing policy and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Selection will be on merit.    

REPORTS TO:                                 

• Team Leader or Senior Adviser

TIPE:                                                 

• Permanent Contract

Salary range:                                 

• A2L – 57,664.08 / A2 – 76,123.50 Br/Month starting salary depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Requirements

Essential:

• Relevant experience working on governance, poverty and development issues in Ethiopia preferably at national and regional level with evidence of understanding of key policies and strategies.
• Demonstrate experience of working with the Government of Ethiopia, including understanding policy, budget and planning processes.
• Ability to explain complex issues in clear English to a range of audiences;
• Experience in influencing policies at senior levels
• Demonstrable experience of working with the international development community and an understanding/familiarity with the international development architecture.
• A proven ability to communicate clearly and confidently, verbally and in writing.
• Excellent inter-personal and team working skills, with an ability to work flexibly and adapt to emerging issues.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and basic computer literacy (office applications and the Internet).

Desirable:

• Previously most successful candidates have drawn on 5+ years of relevant experience to show sufficient evidence of the competencies etc)

Qualifications:

• Normallya Master level degree or equivalent level of academic and professional experience in a subject area clearly related to governance and development (including in political science, development policy and planning, law, or another relevant area).  Strong demonstration of the competences through relevant experience may substitute for a Master’s.  Knowledge and experience gained working on or in developing countries and/or in fragile and conflict affected environments, is required.

How to Apply

The full Job Description, Application Form and Civil Service Behaviors can be found at:

https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/dfid-ethiopia/about/recruitment

Important – HOW TO APPLY!!

The candidate must complete and send the application form to [email protected] with a copy of their most recent CV. Please quote the following reference number when applying “ETH/1905”. Failure to do so may result in your application not being viewed.

Procedure might result in the application not being considered. The closing date for the vacancy is COP on 13 October 2019. If no response has been received after 2 weeks from the closing date, consider the application as unsuccessful.