Development Programme Coordinator, Addis Ababa 192 views1 application

About the Embassy –

The Embassy represents the New Zealand Government to the highest standards of professional excellence in diplomacy, trade negotiations, international development and consular services.  This is done by building connections with the host Country and accredited countries where required, that enables the New Zealand Government to achieve more than they could alone.

The New Zealand Aid Programme delivers New Zealand’s official support for developing countries. The purpose of New Zealand’s aid is to develop shared prosperity and stability, drawing on the best of New Zealand’s knowledge and skills.  We support sustainable development in developing countries to reduce poverty and contribute to a more secure, equitable and prosperous world. The New Zealand Aid Programme is managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), represented in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa by the New Zealand Embassy.

About the Position –

The Development Programme Coordinator role at the New Zealand Embassy is responsible for managing and coordinating aspects of the New Zealand Aid Programme in support of Ethiopia, the African Union, Accreditations and other countries in the region. The Development Programme Coordinator role provides oversight and coordination of selected bilateral and regional and multilateral aid programme activities.  This includes delivery, monitoring and reporting on activities across a range of sectors.

About the Public Service 

The public  service works collectively to make a meaningful difference for New Zealanders.  The Public Service Act 2020 states that the purpose of the public service is to support constitutional and democratic government, enable both the current Government and successive governments to develop and implement their policies, deliver high-quality and efficient public services, support the Government to pursue the long-term public interest, facilitate active citizenship and act in accordance with the law.  We have an important role in supporting the Crown in its relationships with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi and te Tiriti o Waitangi.  Whilst there are many diverse roles, all public servants are unified by a spirit of service to the community, and guided by the core principles and values of the public service in our work.

About the Ministry – Mō te Manatū

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (the Ministry) acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.  We do this by building connections with and influencing other countries to advance New Zealand’s interests, project New Zealand values and secure the outcomes that matter to New Zealand. We pursue the Government’s international priorities and provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

Our work contributes to the wellbeing of New Zealanders’ in the following ways:

• Kaitiakitanga: Generations of New Zealanders benefit from sustainable solutions to global and regional challenges;
• Prosperity: New Zealanders have better job opportunities and incomes from trade, investment and other international connections;
• Security: New Zealanders are able to live, do business, travel and communicate more safely at home and offshore;
• Influence: New Zealanders have confidence their country can influence others on issues that matter for them now and in the future.

Diversity and Inclusion – Kanorau, Kauawhi

We aspire to be a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours.  This means that our staff reflect the diversity of New Zealand and the countries we work in, and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

Our values are:

• Impact: We achieve for New Zealand, every day, everywhere
• Kotahitanga: We draw strength from our diversity
• Courage: We do the right thing
• Manaakitanga: We honour and respect others

 The Ministry recognises the importance of staff having flexibility around work hours and working arrangements to maintain a work/life balance.  In turn there may be some situations where the Ministry’s business deliverables require staff to be available during certain hours of the day or for longer periods to meet a temporary surge in work requirements.

Key Accountabilities – Kawenga Matua

The following key accountabilities of this role assist in delivering the Ministry’s purpose:

Role specific

•  Delivery of the New Zealand Aid Programme related to the Africa Four Year Plan and its key objectives and results.

 Activity Management

•  Ensure efficient and effective management of development activities including sound application of PDG business processes, contract and financial management, and activity quality standards.
• Contribute effectively to the design, appraisal, implementation, management and monitoring of a portfolio of the New Zealand Aid Programme programme activities in consultation with DHOM AUE, PDG(GDS), MEA staff in Wellington, and other Post staff as required.
•  Appraise budgets, monitor expenditure against activity budgets for agreed activities.
• Assist with grant approval and contracting formalities (including of HEF).
• Prepare annual activity monitoring reports for assigned activities and contribute to regular updates to Wellington outlining any significant issues/achievements.
•  Contribute to briefing and reporting requests as required.

 Relationship Management

• Drawing on local knowledge and networks, establish and maintain a strong set of relationships that support and underpin the New Zealand Aid Programme.
•  Represent New Zealand at meetings when necessary to ensure New Zealand’s aid and foreign policy priorities are communicated and meeting outcomes are accurately reported.

 Policy Analysis and Engagement

• Working in close coordination with the Policy Advisor gather information, analyse and report on key relevant development issues and opportunities.
•  As directed, engage with Government partners, regional organisations and other development actors and partners on key policy issues that will strengthen the results of development and aid.
• Represent New Zealand in programme and activity discussions, advocacy meetings, negotiations and public diplomacy activities at post as required.
• Participate and/or assist New Zealand delegations for meetings and negotiations as required.

 Emergency Response

•  Contribute to New Zealand’s humanitarian response to natural disasters and other emergencies in Ethiopia and Accreditations as per AUE’s Contigency Plan.

Communications and Public Diplomacy

• Support the Embassy’s information, communications, social media, public affairs and public diplomacy work, with particular focus on the above key issue areas, with the objective of raising New Zealand’s profile and broadening a New Zealand constituency.

 Visits and Events

•  In consultation with Post management team propose / develop visit and function objectives, detail desired programme elements, prepare participant and guests lists, specify protocols required during the visit or event

Organizational Responsibilities

• Understand the Ministry’s strategic priorities and high-level outcomes framework and how this role contributes to the framework
• Understand tikanga and Treaty of Waitangi principles, and have sufficient appreciation of Te Reo Māori to be able to apply the Ministry Māori dimension, underpinned by Ministry values, in a way that is relevant to the context of our business
• Contribute to Ministry-wide projects, consular and emergency response situations
• Using the Ministry’s Capability and Leadership Frameworks, identify and participate in opportunities for learning and development, including through regular coaching and mentoring.
• All other duties as required by the employer

 Knowledge Management

• Contribute to the continuous development of the Ministry’s knowledge base by using the Ministry’s internal systems, sharing information and data with relevant internal stakeholders.

 Security

• Be familiar with the Post Security Instructions and adhere to these at all times.

 Health and Safety

• The Ministry is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff, including contractors and other workers, both on and offshore.

 Relationships

The position is required to build and maintain the following relationships:

Internal (within the Embassy / Ministry):

• Head of Mission
• Manager (Deputy Head of Mission, Addis Ababa)
• Other members of the Post Policy and Development Team, including contractors;
• Other MFAT staff, both onshore and offshore

 External (outside the Embassy / Ministry):

• Key staff in Ministry policy (MEA) and development (GDS) divisions
• Other New Zealand agencies
• Partner Government Foreign Ministries and other agencies
• Peers in other key diplomatic missions and development agencies
• Subject matter experts (academics, think-tanks; civil society, business, academia, regional and international institutions and organisations).

Delegations

•  Delegations are set out in the Ministry’s Instrument of Delegation

Mandatory Role Requirements

• Be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearances (specifically local Police clearance).

The New Zealand Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is looking for a Development Programme Coordinator to help manage the New Zealand Aid Programme.  The successful applicant will join a small team managing New Zealand’s aid projects in the areas of agriculture and renewable energy, primarily in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya and in partnership with the African Union.

The successful applicant will have project management experience in development, business, government or civil society, including planning, financial management, monitoring and evaluation.

A relevant university degree qualification is essential.  The applicant must have a high standard of written and oral communication skills in Amharic and English, including the ability and confidence to present to an audience on complex issues.  The applicant must also be able to demonstrate the ability to develop, build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders including Government officials, communities, contractors, and other donors.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

The Development Programme Coordinator will have the following experience, skills and knowledge:

Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification(s) relating to international development, humanitarian affairs, economics, project management, or public sector administration.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working with government, NGO, or development organisations in a technical and/or senior capacity, preferably with country specific experience.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of international development policy and practice with an ability to achieve practical results in a fluid environment.
•  Sound knowledge of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa region development priorities and challenges.
• An understanding of sound development principles

Skills:

Shows the drive and resilience to work proactively and deliver sustainable high performance.

• Demonstrates the motivation and ability to improve own capability; including self-awareness and self-improvement focus.
• Able to communicate effectively with strong written and verbal skills (in English).
• Strong planning and organising skills.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
• Good judgment and decision making skills.’
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes and to use these to work effectively across a wide network.
•  A good understanding of the machinery of Government and the Government decision making process in Ethiopia and other
• countries of accreditation.
• Ability to think strategically and see linkages between different streams of work.
• Displays personal integrity and an honest and ethical approach.