August 15, 2013: Vacancy: Research and Training Officer, CEWARN, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: Research and Training Officer

Position Grade : P3

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Conflict Early Warning &

Response Mechanism (CEWARN) Office

Reports to: Director, CEWARN Office

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Summary:

Under the overall direction of the Director of CEWARN Office, the Research and

Training Officer is responsible for operational Research and Training in conflict

early warning & response and CPMR; Institutional and Functional capacity

building; harmonization, coordination and development of Regional Research &

Training policy and Plan of action; and Networking with Civil Society

organizations.

It includes:

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for research, establish

benchmarks to evaluate effectiveness of research;

• Plan, prepare and recommend annual budget for research & training that

will enhance research & training capabilities;

• Coordinate and conduct studies and researches in conflict Early Warning

and Response Mechanism fields that is pertinent to the office;

• Develop resource centre by installing dual electronic documentation

system;

• Maintain electronic subscription and procurement of essential publications

from OSSREA and ECA and other relevant sources;

• Ensure implementation of CEWARN training manual;

• Liaise with Member states and work with focal persons in the member

states to harmonize and organize national and regional training;

• Organize training and Re-training to meet training targets in the Area of

Reporting;

• Coordinate with Partners, Organization & Institutions and organize CPMR

(Conflict Prevention, Management & Resolution) training for CEWERU

Steering and Local Committees in the Member States;

• Collect and review training need assessment, analysis and organize

training to meet identified training priorities;

• Commission internal, external and specialist trainers managing

relationships, negotiation, contracts, evaluation and issues that arise;2

• Work with member states and various partners to organize and deliver

joint training events and multi-agency training programmes, and organize

a National pool of trainers in all the Member States;

• Promote all aspects of training and development to encourage a culture

of lifelong learning and continuous professional development;

• Contribute to and coordinate to finalize the publication of Gender

Resource Guide/Training Manual;

• Compile periodic reports and strategy documents;

• Organize and deliver networking workshop with Civil Society Organizations

to widen information sources;

• Produce and submit periodic reports on activities and specific

assignments;

• Carry out any other related duties as may be assigned by the Director of

CEWARN Office.

Education: Masters Degree in Social Science or relate field

Experience: A minimum of 7 years of experience in related field of which 3

years is in research and training

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills:

• Ability to successfully interact with a variety of people on different levels;

• Proven writing skills: the ability to successfully write and edit professional

documents;

• Solid organizational skills: the ability to work productively in a fast-paced

environment and the ability to manage a multi-faceted workload

under strict deadlines;

• Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in a team

environment & independently;

• Ability to act with sensitivity and discretion while working with highly

confidential information;

• Computer skills: internet search engines, data retrieval services, MS Word,

Excel.

Language requirements: Fluency in one of the working languages

(English/French) is required. Proficiency in the other is an added advantage.

Age: 30 - 50

Tenure of Appointment: The appointment is for three years (3) years

renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of project fund

Remuneration: US $28,430 per annum plus other benefits

Application: Send application documentation including resume and cover

letter to CEWARN via recruitment@cewarn.org copying Ms. Sebene Negussie

via cewarn@cewarn.org. Indicate ‘Research and Training Officer Application’ in

the email subject line.

Deadline: August 15th 2013

Note: Applications from qualified female candidates are encouraged and only

shortlisted candidates will be contacted.