TERMS OF REFERENCE (TORs)
REGIONAL COORDINATOR
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has received funds from the European Union (10th EDF) through the Programme to support Regional Maritime Security (MASE). The funding is to support IGADs coordination of regional efforts in promoting maritime security and the integration agenda to be coherent and in line with other regional security and integration activities in the ESA-IO region.
The Secretariat intends to use part of the funds to recruit a Regional Coordinator for purpose of coordinating the activities of the ESA-IO region and re-enforcing capacity at the IGAD Secretariat.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals from the ESA-IO region and the ACP for the following position tenable at the IGAD Secretariat in Djibouti.
Regional Coordinator (1post)
Grade: P5
Accountable to: Director, Peace and Security
Duration: initial 5 months to be renewed for the subsequent implementation phase (60 months after the initial period) subject to performance appraisal.
Duty station: Djibouti
Objective, purpose & expected results of MASE
The Overall Objective of the project of which this position forms part is to contribute to improving maritime security in the ESA-IO region and in so doing:
• contribute to global security
• contribute to creating an environment conducive to the economic development of the ESA-IO region.
The Specific Objective of the programme is to strengthen the capacity of the ESA-IO region to implement the Regional Strategy and Action Plan against Piracy and for Maritime Security.
MASE will achieve five results in line with the Regional Strategy and Action Plan against Piracy and for Promoting Maritime Security as adopted by the ESA-IO Ministerial Meeting in Mauritius in October 2010, as follows:
1. Result 1: Somalia Inland Action Plan is implemented;
2. Result 2: National/regional legal, legislative and infrastructural capability for Arrest, Transfer, Detention and Prosecution of Pirates is developed and/or strengthened;
3. Result 3: Regional capacity to disrupt the financial networks of pirate leaders and their financier while also addressing the structural vulnerability factors and minimise the economic impact of piracy is strengthened;
4. Result 4: National and regional capacity for maritime tasks and support functions are enhanced;
5. Result 5: Regional coordination and information exchange is improved.
Each of the four Regional Organisations of the ESA-IO will be responsible for the specific Result for which they have the lead; the relevant regional organisation and relevant EU Delegation will be responsible for the validation of the reports, as follows: for Result 1 IGAD: EU Djibouti Delegation in collaboration with EU Delegation in Kenya Somalia's Unit; Result 2 EAC: EU Delegation in Tanzania; Result 3 COMESA: EU Delegation in Zambia; Results 4 and 5 IOC: EU Delegation in Mauritius.
The Financing Agreement makes provision for the sub-delegation of powers to the other implementing RECs namely EAC, COMESA and IOC to implement their respective result areas. This was granted by letters to each REC, dated 18 June 2013.
Qualifications and skills
• A University degree preferably in the field of economics, Development Studies, Trade, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Information Technology or related.
• Candidate must have at least a Bachelors degree + 15 years qualified work experience or a Masters degree + 10 years qualified work experience;
• Strong experience in technical and financial management and coordination of development projects and shall be familiar with project budgeting, expenditure process and internal controls;
• Effective communication skills both written and oral. Creative and independent report writing skills and ability to structure persuasive arguments in a diplomatic way is highly desirable;
• Fluency in English .Fluency in French will be an added advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills and should be computer literate in MS office, project management software and preferably accounting and monitoring tools.
General Professional Experience
• Experience in dealing with complex multi-cultural institutional environment and a working experience with donors in developing countries (ACP countries) at senior level;
• Strong team leadership skills.
• Good moderating skills (workshops), facilitation (policy-making process), presentation (in high-level meetings), communication (with flair and enthusiasm), project and time management, advisory skills and experience in empirical work;
Specific Professional Experience
• Experience in the design and/or management and/or monitoring of EDF financed projects and programmes, covering all phases of Project Cycle Management (PCM) Must be a requirement;
• Experience in peace and security matters, maritime security or transnational organized crimes;
• Experience in managing development projects in the context of regional integration.
• Ability to demonstrate exposure to practical issues of coordination of regional programmes at national levels;
• Experience in institutional capacity building for ACP regional organizations;
• In-depth knowledge of EC guidelines on EDF processes for both conventional project approach, budget support and contribution agreements;
• Experience in issues related to aid effectiveness and donor coordination in the context of the Paris Declaration and the Accra Action Agenda.
Duration of contract: This position has an initial duration of 5 months from 10 November, 2013 to 9 April 2014, in accordance with the Start-up phase of the MASE project and will then be renewed through the subsequent implementation phase of the programme (fixed at 60 months from June 2013).
Terms and conditions of Service
This position is EU funded and is a non established position whose contract terms are limited to the period of support; it may be renewed subject to performance and extension of the funding. The post offers attractive consolidated remuneration package.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three reputable referees, contact details (e-mail, telephone) should be sent by registered mail, courier service or by email to:
The Executive Secretary,
Intergovernmental Authority on Development,
P. O. Box 2653, Djibouti, Djibouti
E-mail: hr@igad.int; copies to IGAD EU Coordinator and Director, Finance and Administration: Yufnalis.okubo@igad.int andFlorence.musoke@igad.int; debrework.andarge@igad.int
All applications should be received not later than 24th October 2013.
IGAD Secretariat shall only respond to shortlisted candidates.
IGAD is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
REGIONAL COORDINATOR
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has received funds from the European Union (10th EDF) through the Programme to support Regional Maritime Security (MASE). The funding is to support IGADs coordination of regional efforts in promoting maritime security and the integration agenda to be coherent and in line with other regional security and integration activities in the ESA-IO region.
The Secretariat intends to use part of the funds to recruit a Regional Coordinator for purpose of coordinating the activities of the ESA-IO region and re-enforcing capacity at the IGAD Secretariat.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals from the ESA-IO region and the ACP for the following position tenable at the IGAD Secretariat in Djibouti.
Regional Coordinator (1post)
Grade: P5
Accountable to: Director, Peace and Security
Duration: initial 5 months to be renewed for the subsequent implementation phase (60 months after the initial period) subject to performance appraisal.
Duty station: Djibouti
Objective, purpose & expected results of MASE
The Overall Objective of the project of which this position forms part is to contribute to improving maritime security in the ESA-IO region and in so doing:
• contribute to global security
• contribute to creating an environment conducive to the economic development of the ESA-IO region.
The Specific Objective of the programme is to strengthen the capacity of the ESA-IO region to implement the Regional Strategy and Action Plan against Piracy and for Maritime Security.
MASE will achieve five results in line with the Regional Strategy and Action Plan against Piracy and for Promoting Maritime Security as adopted by the ESA-IO Ministerial Meeting in Mauritius in October 2010, as follows:
1. Result 1: Somalia Inland Action Plan is implemented;
2. Result 2: National/regional legal, legislative and infrastructural capability for Arrest, Transfer, Detention and Prosecution of Pirates is developed and/or strengthened;
3. Result 3: Regional capacity to disrupt the financial networks of pirate leaders and their financier while also addressing the structural vulnerability factors and minimise the economic impact of piracy is strengthened;
4. Result 4: National and regional capacity for maritime tasks and support functions are enhanced;
5. Result 5: Regional coordination and information exchange is improved.
Each of the four Regional Organisations of the ESA-IO will be responsible for the specific Result for which they have the lead; the relevant regional organisation and relevant EU Delegation will be responsible for the validation of the reports, as follows: for Result 1 IGAD: EU Djibouti Delegation in collaboration with EU Delegation in Kenya Somalia's Unit; Result 2 EAC: EU Delegation in Tanzania; Result 3 COMESA: EU Delegation in Zambia; Results 4 and 5 IOC: EU Delegation in Mauritius.
The Financing Agreement makes provision for the sub-delegation of powers to the other implementing RECs namely EAC, COMESA and IOC to implement their respective result areas. This was granted by letters to each REC, dated 18 June 2013.
Qualifications and skills
• A University degree preferably in the field of economics, Development Studies, Trade, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Information Technology or related.
• Candidate must have at least a Bachelors degree + 15 years qualified work experience or a Masters degree + 10 years qualified work experience;
• Strong experience in technical and financial management and coordination of development projects and shall be familiar with project budgeting, expenditure process and internal controls;
• Effective communication skills both written and oral. Creative and independent report writing skills and ability to structure persuasive arguments in a diplomatic way is highly desirable;
• Fluency in English .Fluency in French will be an added advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills and should be computer literate in MS office, project management software and preferably accounting and monitoring tools.
General Professional Experience
• Experience in dealing with complex multi-cultural institutional environment and a working experience with donors in developing countries (ACP countries) at senior level;
• Strong team leadership skills.
• Good moderating skills (workshops), facilitation (policy-making process), presentation (in high-level meetings), communication (with flair and enthusiasm), project and time management, advisory skills and experience in empirical work;
Specific Professional Experience
• Experience in the design and/or management and/or monitoring of EDF financed projects and programmes, covering all phases of Project Cycle Management (PCM) Must be a requirement;
• Experience in peace and security matters, maritime security or transnational organized crimes;
• Experience in managing development projects in the context of regional integration.
• Ability to demonstrate exposure to practical issues of coordination of regional programmes at national levels;
• Experience in institutional capacity building for ACP regional organizations;
• In-depth knowledge of EC guidelines on EDF processes for both conventional project approach, budget support and contribution agreements;
• Experience in issues related to aid effectiveness and donor coordination in the context of the Paris Declaration and the Accra Action Agenda.
Duration of contract: This position has an initial duration of 5 months from 10 November, 2013 to 9 April 2014, in accordance with the Start-up phase of the MASE project and will then be renewed through the subsequent implementation phase of the programme (fixed at 60 months from June 2013).
Terms and conditions of Service
This position is EU funded and is a non established position whose contract terms are limited to the period of support; it may be renewed subject to performance and extension of the funding. The post offers attractive consolidated remuneration package.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three reputable referees, contact details (e-mail, telephone) should be sent by registered mail, courier service or by email to:
The Executive Secretary,
Intergovernmental Authority on Development,
P. O. Box 2653, Djibouti, Djibouti
E-mail: hr@igad.int; copies to IGAD EU Coordinator and Director, Finance and Administration: Yufnalis.okubo@igad.int andFlorence.musoke@igad.int; debrework.andarge@igad.int
All applications should be received not later than 24th October 2013.
IGAD Secretariat shall only respond to shortlisted candidates.
IGAD is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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