Job Description
This role is open to the Ethiopian nationals only.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.
Learn about our vision, mission and values
About the role
To provide oversight and coordination of CSO Grant Funding to be administered as part of a FCDO donor funded accountability programme in Ethiopia. The programme is expected to be a 4 year £10-14m contract, comprising:
Component 1: Creating a more enabling environment for civic action through supporting a broad range of CSOs and media
Component 2: Supporting accountability and oversight bodies and institutions for them to effectively discharge their constitutional mandates of political representation and executive oversight.
Component 3: Political Economy Analysis and Evidence Facility – a dedicated ‘evidence’ component driving Thinking and Working Politically (TWP).
About you
To be successful in this role, you will need to have Significant experience in the management of grant funding in the international development sector, Significant international development experience in governance programmes at scale, Expertise in providing capacity building and training for organizations in the field of international development, Advanced communication skills, including fluent written and spoken English and good knowledge of the civil society context in Ethiopia.
Further information
Application is by CV and supporting statement.
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian – Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).
All successful candidates will require social media, DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Candidate should possess a valid passport upto next 12 months from the date of advertisement. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures”
Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
