Overview
Strengthening Host and Refugee Populations in Ethiopia (SHARPE) is an initiative funded by the UK Department for International Development (DfID). The aim is to create inclusive economic growth for, and increase the economic agency of, host and refugee communities in three regions (‘Hubs’) in Ethiopia, namely Gambella, Dolo Ado and Jijiga.
SHARPE utilises a Market Systems Development (MSD) approach to partner with private and public sectors players to facilitate investment in and innovation in key regional markets, namely cereals, horticulture, livestock and small ruminants, dairy, poultry, aquaculture, financial and business services and the regional labour market. Because humanitarian assistance constitutes a significant transfer of goods and services in these regions, SHARPE also support efforts which enable this assistance to strengthen the regional economy by flowing regional economic channels.
Investment and innovation should result in regional market systems and the host and refugee communities participating in these to become more productive and resilient, and experience increases in employment opportunities, income and savings. Joint economic participation in growing economic sectors should also facilitate win-win scenarios (mutually beneficial exchanges) for host and refugee communities and contribute to the integration of refugee communities in the regional economy, in line Ethiopia’s Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF, i.e., the ‘Nine Pledges’).
SHARPE is expected to last for 3.5 years, from September 2019 to March 2023.
Assignment Objectives
SHARPE is a fast-paced work environment in which Sector Leads, (Senior) Market Analysts (S)Mas) and Results Measurement Specialists are encouraged to work in a dynamic fashion with public and private sector partners, coordinate their work with the Hubs, and travel to the field whenever required. This work is supported by an extensive network of Short-Term Technical Advisers (STTA) and the DAI home Office.
The Finance & Operations Support Officer’s objective is to support this dynamic environment. S/he ensures an efficient, timely and smooth process for financial, administration and logistics support at a Hub. This includes supporting financial, administrative and operational arrangements for travel, accommodation, meeting and venue requests and bookings; procurement of same; copying, filing, assets management; finance management support including purchase orders and payments; vehicle fleet management and assistance and support to the SHARPE senior management team.
Key Responsibilities
Overall
Finance Support
Logistics and Administration Support
Other
Key Performance Indicators
Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension
Location: Gambella, Dolo Ado or Jijiga (one for each), with occasional travel to Addis Ababa
Requirements
Education and Experience
Skills
Competence: