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The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) is a US based non-governmental and non-profit organization engaged in mental health programs in Ethiopia to support the Eritrean refugees in Mai Ayni and Adi Harush refugee camps.

Currently, CVT is looking for a qualified Counselor for its Ethiopia program. This is a full-time position based in Mai-Tsebri in Tigray Region.  The position holders will report to the Expert Psychotherapist/Trainers and Counseling Supervisors clinically, and to the Admin/HR Officer administratively.

Counselors will have the following major duties and responsibilities among others:

• Attend, participate in, and utilize material covered in intensive initial and ongoing training.
• Provide comprehensive psychosocial counseling to clients who have experienced trauma, torture and/or SGBV.
• Provide assessment, individual and group counseling sessions as assigned by the Expert Psychotherapists.
• Complete quarterly reports, progress notes, and treatment plans on time.
• Sensitize, solve problems, dialogue and mediate with the wider population about issues of war, torture, trauma and SGBV.
• Expected to become proficient with CVT’s data collection tools, conduct and submit assessments and reports in a timely and accurate.
• Work closely with the database staff to ensure quality reporting.
• Act as cultural and linguistic interpreters.
• Ensure all work with clients is confidential and that ethical practices are observed.
• Assist in designing, planning, implementing and facilitating of external training for numerous target groups.
• Develop new and strengthen existing referral systems with other organizations.
• Liaise with other stakeholders and partner organizations as deemed necessary.
• Engage in quality self-care through supervision, debriefings, and other shared sessions.
• Assist with any other related activities as deemed necessary by the Counseling Supervisors and Expert Psychotherapists.
• This profile can be modified to adapt it to the project context in light of the project needs

Terms of Employment: Initial contract from June 1^st, 2020 through May 31, 2021 depending on funding availability and with a possibility of continuation thereafter also depending on the funding availability.

Number of Individuals Recruited: Five (5)

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other related fields. A higher degree in psychology is preferred.
• Must have two years and above experience in similar settings in an international NGO.
• Must be fluent in English, Amharic, and Tigrigna, written and spoken. Other Eritrean languages such as Saho, Tigre, etc. highly desirable.
• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including empathic listening.
• Ability to communicate in a highly professional manner with clients, community members, colleagues, and professional partners
• Able to work independently, self-motivated
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Good team player: able to take direction and work collaboratively with others
• Result oriented
• Flexible and able to adapt to change
• Very good level of self-organization
• Ability to promote the values of equality, non-discrimination, and human rights for all
• Computer skills highly desirable

Context: General functions:

Under the supervision of the Programme Support Officer and in close collaboration with the Project Development and Policy Officer and other relevant colleagues in the Mission, in IOM RO in Nairobi and in HQ, the incumbent will be supporting the Mission’s Programme Support Unit (PSU) in planning, budgeting, liaison, and reporting for relevant projects and programmes, and be the mission’s focal point for Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSAE) and Gender.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist in conducting an ongoing contextual analysis of needs to identify potential programme/project activities and formulate project concepts in relevant service/ thematic areas and areas of interest to IOM in line with the IOM mandate, with the East and Horn of Africa Regional Strategy, and with national, regional and global development priorities;  
2. Participate in the design and development of new project proposals in close coordination with relevant colleagues/units in the Mission and the IOM RO, and HQs if needed, and other key stakeholders for fundraising;
3. Review concept notes and proposals developed by Project personnel in units/departments; 
4. Work closely with sub-office unit heads/ colleagues and assist to develop their capacity on project development and design;
5. Maintain a positive relationship with donors and engaging in discussions with donors and potential donors on project ideas and proposals, promoting IOM interest;
6. Create and maintain an active database of donors with priority areas and funding trends identified;
7. Provide technical guidance and follow up with project managers on project reporting and intervene, whenever needed, monitor donor reports are submitted in line with endorsed project proposals; 
8. Develop internal procedures for staff and other personnel to report incidents of sexual exploitation and abuse, consistent with IOM’s rules and approved by the Headquarters Task Force on PSEA (HQ TF on PSEA);
9. Provide awareness-raising sessions on sexual exploitation and abuse and basic gender concepts for all staff in the mission and ensure that PSEA focal points at sub-offices are designated, trained and well informed on reporting procedures as well as receiving complaints;
10. Support the mission in the implementation of IOM’s Gender Equality Policy (2015–2019) and in the integration of gender perspectives into all IOM programs, policies and within human resources management;
11. Actively engage and coordinate with the Gender Coordination Unit (GCU) at HQ;
12. Ensure that the Chief of Mission, Project Development and Policy Officer, GCU and IOM HQ TF on PSEA, as well as in-country interagency coordinators, are fully informed of relevant PSEA/gender work plans and reports;
13. Participate in relevant meetings, as requested by the supervisor;
14. Perform such other tasks as may be assigned.  

Education

• University Degree in Social Sciences, business administration, or other relevant fields

Experience

·         6 years of relevant professional experience for master’s degree holders and 8 years for Degree Holders.

·         Demonstrated expertise in the thematic area relevant to project development.

·         Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs

·         Experience of regional issues a distinct advantage

·         Experience with project planning, scheduling and deployment of resources, and evaluation and assessment.

Languages

·         Thorough knowledge of spoken and written English and Amharic.

·         Knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

Values and Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates the ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

• Supporting project colleagues in designing and implementing a comprehensive M&E plan for the project in line with the RBM guide.
• Supporting the project colleagues and partner organizations in the process of developing M&E tools
• Providing technical assistance to project colleagues while undertaking monitoring, evaluation and reporting in line with the identified outcomes, and outputs.
• Initiating and leading joint program supportive monitoring.
• Ensuring the regular collection and capturing of beneficiary data into the PDB.
• Organizing M&E training for project staffs and partner organizations in line with the SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia RBM guide.
• Designing ToR for mid-term and summative project evaluations as well as baseline studies and ensuring external assessments attain good quality.
• Guiding and supporting project colleagues in the process of developing strategies to improving project M&E activities;
• Contributing to the wide organizational learning by identifying, documenting and disseminating lessons learned, and good practices.
• Regularly reviewing and improving the project M&E system by seeking stakeholder inputs.

Up for the challenge...

Then check out our criteria’s:

The must-haves:

•  BA/BSC Degree in Sociology, Economics, Project Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation, or other relevant fields; )
• A minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in managing and executing Monitoring and Evaluation activities for donor-funded programs 
• Demonstrated familiarity with and understanding of qualitative and quantitative Monitoring & Evaluation methodologies that incorporate rigorous statistical methods, impact evaluation, participatory Monitoring and Evaluation techniques; and developing and implementing M&E plan and Results Framework.
• Proven experience in leading and managing programs and projects
• Oral and written fluency in English and Amharic; 
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player
• Excellent understanding of computer applications