Embassy of Ireland Job Vacancy 2024

Embassy of Ireland invites qualified applicants for the following job position.

Ireland has enjoyed bilateral relations with Ethiopia since 1994, when its Embassy in Addis Ababa was first opened. Ireland’s engagement in Ethiopia is guided by the Government of Ireland’s general foreign policy which seeks to promote a more secure, just, fair and sustainable world.

Irish Aid, Ireland’s programme for international development, envisages a world where people are empowered to overcome poverty and hunger, and fully realize their rights and potential. Irish Aid in Ethiopia therefore aims to benefit the poorest and most vulnerable sections of society.

Position: Senior Government Progamme Manager (Maternity Cover)

Essential requirements candidates must be able to demonstrate:

A relevant qualification at Master’s level and a minimum of 5 years progressively responsible senior management experience in areas of related field such as Public Administration, International Studies, Political Science, Law, Human Rights, Economic Governance.
Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to governance strengthening, social accountability, democratization, civil society in the Ethiopian context.
Familiarity with key national policies, institutions and programmes relevant to governance.
Sound knowledge and experience of recent developments and approaches in international practice in good governance and governance strengthening as well as cross cutting sectors including gender, reducing humanitarian need, climate change, social protection, economic, social and political rights and practical actions to deliver them.
Significant knowledge and experience relating to the operating environment for civil society in Ethiopia.
The candidate must be fluent in English
Examples of being solutions-oriented and committed to delivering results and taking responsibility for quality outcomes.
Experience of leading strategic planning and monitoring/evaluation/learning initiatives resulting in well-defined and achievable work plans, strategies and analysis.
Examples of financial analysis and budget management at a management level.
Examples of excellent interpersonal & communications skills in the workplace, being persuasive, working in a team and dealing effectively with people in external organizations.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently, to remote areas.
The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in Ethiopia prior to recruitment.

Terms and conditions of employment:

The successful candidates will be hired on a 6 month contractual basis with a probation period of 30 days.
Entry point of scale for Pay Scale ONE-PLUS (€3,141.27 per month) paid in local currency. Salaries are paid direct to a bank account; therefore, the successful candidate must have a bank account.
The position will have an annual leave allowance of 10 days for a 6 month Contract , exclusive of public holidays.
Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 Pm, Friday 8:00 am- 14:00 pm with total working hours not exceeding 48 hours per week as per local labour law.

Annual Leave Entitlement: Annual leave entitlement is 20 working days per annum

Gross Salary: €3,141.27 ERU / Month

Location: Embassy of Ireland, Addis Ababa

Deadline: 12 November 2024

How To Apply:

Application process:

An application form to apply for all the positions can be obtained via accessing the attachment below or through an email request to AddisAbabaRecruitment@dfa.ie or in person from the reception desk at the Embassy of Ireland (hard copy).

Selection process:

Please send ONLY a completed application form to: AddisAbabaRecruitment@dfa.ie or to the postal address Ireland Embassy, P.O.Box 9585 Addis Ababa or in person at the reception desk of the Embassy, before the closing date, with “Senior Programme Manager Governance Temporary Maternity Cover” in the subject line.

The Job Description and Application Form for this position are available on our website, Senior Government Progamme Manager (Maternity Cover) | Ireland.ie