Country Representative for Ethiopia, Based in Addis Ababa

WHAT IS IMPACT INITIATIVES ?

HOW DO WE WORK ?

We are currently looking for a Country Representative to lead our Ethiopia mission, based in Addis Abeba

COUNTRY PROFILE

FUNCTIONS

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute an up-to-date Country Strategy aligned with IMPACT’s global objectives and Ethiopia’s humanitarian landscape.
• Identify strategic opportunities, consolidate ongoing initiatives, and explore new programme areas to enhance IMPACT’s value to the aid community.

• In coordination with the Deputy Country Representative, oversee programme planning, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring all projects meet objectives, timelines, and compliance standards.
• Facilitate coordination between IMPACT and partner organizations to achieve efficient project delivery and impact.

• Identify and secure funding opportunities in collaboration with HQ and Acted.
• Lead proposal development and negotiate contracts with donors, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

• Support the Operations Managers and Project Development and Partnership Officers in building and maintaining a broad network of partner organizations to strengthen operational capacity and facilitate the implementation of activities in hard-to-reach and underserved areas.
• Continue to explore alternative operational models and innovative research approaches to expand geographic and population coverage, particularly among marginalized and difficult-to-reach communities.
• Ensure regular coordination with Acted's project development and FLATS departments (finance, logistics, administration, transparency, security) at all stages of project development and implementation.

• Manage project budgets and forecast expenses, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting to HQ and Acted.
• Mitigate financial risks and ensure optimal budget utilization.

• In consultation with the Deputy Country Representative, guide and develop the IMPACT team, ensuring performance standards, capacity building, and adherence to IMPACT and Acted’s policies.
• Coordinate with HQ and Acted for transparent recruitment and career management of staff.

• Establish and maintain productive relationships with donors, UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders, representing IMPACT’s programmes and strategic interests.
• Ensure proactive contribution to key humanitarian decision-making forums and promote IMPACT’s programme visibility.

• Uphold strict confidentiality of all data collected and engage with communities respectfully, ensuring awareness of programme objectives and methods.

REQUIREMENTS

• Academic qualifications: Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Research, Development Studies, or similar).
• Management experience: Previous experience in a senior management role in an INGO at field level. Track record in successful management of international and national teams in humanitarian contexts.
• Familiarity with aid system: Familiarity with the aid system, and the research community.
• Communication/reporting skills: Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting, including proven experience in contributing to high level presentations/briefings.
• Years of work experience: At least 5 years of relevant working experience. Any previous experience in Ethiopia would be an asset.
• Research skills: Experience in assessments. M&E, field research, evaluations an asset.
• Multi-tasking skills: Ability to multitask with tight deadlines in complex environment.
• Level of independence: A self-starter with a proven ability to work independently.
• Cross-cultural work environment: Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment.
• Language skills: Fluency in English required**.**
• Security environment: Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• For this position, salary between 4’050€ and 4’100€ monthly (before income tax), etc as well as a monthly living allowance of 500 USD NB - IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education of staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied as a recognition that some staff are required to work in hardship places where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.
• Accommodation and food provided in ACTED guesthouse
• Private pension fund, health insurance, and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
• This is not a family duty station
• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
• Contribution to the luggage transportation: between 23kg and 100kg, depending on the length of the contract
• Annual leave of 36 days per year
• Predeparture induction - 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives’s HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situ security training Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
• Enrolment in IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first 3 months from the start of contract.
• IMPACT and ACTED prioritize the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among others, up to 1000 € per year of psychosocial counselling fees.