Project No. 2014 – 078 Ethiopia: Supporting the Ministry of Mines (SUMM) Project
Target start date: (start date TBC) – January/February 2018 (renewable to 5 years)
The Canadian International Resources and Development Institute (CIRDI)was founded in 2013 by three leading Canadian universities: The University of British Columbia (UBC), Simon Fraser University (SFU) and Polytechnique Montréal (EPM) under a Contribution Agreement with Global Affairs Canada (GAC). CIRDI’s mandate is to exchange knowledge and expertise with developing countries that enables leading-practice natural resource governance, environmental stewardship, gender equality and ultimately, poverty reduction. With Canadian and international partners, CIRDI provides leading-practice advice, technical support, training and applied research as well as a platform for innovative thinking, knowledge mobilization and shared learning.
The Institute was established through a five-year (2013-2018) agreement with Global Affairs, Canada to implement projects that secure opportunities for developing countries to improve fiscal and regulatory governance, integrated resource management and livelihoods and employment. CIRDI works with all levels of government to develop training, tools and approaches that address their unique circumstances and needs.
The “Supporting the Ministry of Mines” (SUMM) project in Ethiopia is a five-year, $15 million project funded by Global Affairs, Canada. The project is designed to strengthen the capacity and organizational management of Ethiopia’s Ministry of Mining, Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoMPNG) at operational and strategic levels. The project’s ultimate objectives are to improve resource governance and sustainable long-term management of Ethiopia’s emerging mineral sector.
The project focuses on three key areas: (1) improving the efficiency, transparency and accountability of the licensing, management and geo-data systems, including related social and environmental standards, (2) strengthening human resource management to create equal opportunities for professional development and employment, (3) improving the Government of Ethiopia’s ability to sustainably promote and manage foreign investment in its mining sector.
Tasks/Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be based in the project office based in Addis Ababa. Reporting to the Deputy Director, SUMM the Knowledge Management & Communications Officer will be responsible for ensuring effective marketing, branding and communications related to the SUMM project. The position will also involve working in close partnership with the Director, project technical specialists, and consultants as well as other staff at the project office in Ethiopia and the headquarters (HQ) in Vancouver, Canada.
Responsibilities:
Consequences of Error
Effective communication is critical for the success of the SUMM Project. This position makes decisions regarding the quality and accuracy of communication materials. Inaccuracies or poor quality could have significant impact on the public image and reputation of the project and the Institute. Work requires diplomacy, confidentiality, and an understanding of interdisciplinary training and research projects and project governance.
Supervision Received
Reports to Deputy Director, SUMM. Works closely with Director, SUMM, Project Officers, technical specialists, and consultants and the rest of the SUMM local project team members.
Supervision Given
May give assignments to administrative positions. No formal reports.
Duration of assignment including start and end date: (start date TBC) – January/February 2018 (renewable to five years)
Required Qualifications:
Skills and Abilities