Senior International Assistance Officer – Sudan Program

Note: This is a new position with responsibility for Sudan only.?

Under the supervision of the Head of Development Cooperation in collaboration with the Political and Public Affairs Counsellor at the Embassy of Canada and in close consultation with the Sudan team at the Embassy and at Global Affairs Canada (GAC) in Ottawa, the Senior Development Officer supports programming and project management as well as analysis and reporting on Canada’s bilateral relations in Sudan. The Officer participates in the identification, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of bilateral programs and projects in Sudan. The Officer may also support Canadian multilateral, partnership or humanitarian assistance programming, where appropriate. ?The role coordinates with other stakeholders, including government, civil society, non-governmental organizations and other donors. The Officer represents the Government of Canada at events, participates in policy dialogue, and maintains a network of contacts and a knowledge base in support of the bilateral relationship and Canadian development programming. The incumbent also performs other duties as required, for example; providing support to official and/or high-level visits.

Area of Selection:

Open to internal and external applicants who are legal residents or citizens of Ethiopia, who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, and whose applications are received by the closing date.

Please note that The Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.

The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of international assistance trends and socio-political situation in Sudan.?
• Knowledge of Global Affairs Canada’s international assistance and foreign policy priorities. ?
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (for example, Excel, Word, Outlook).?

Competencies:

• Sound judgement
• Professional integrity
• Problem-solving
• Coordination with colleagues (teamwork)

Abilities: 

• Ability to analyze, plan and manage all aspects of project and program management
• Ability to manage own time, balance multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.?
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously.?
• Ability to provide substantive input, analysis and strategic recommendations to management
• Ability to establish and maintain a network of relevant contacts.?

RATED REQUIREMENTS

• The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview (online pre-recorded/live or in-person), role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.
  
  Note: Complex is defined as a strong capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, on multiple files comprised of various elements, and with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.?

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Education:

Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent post-graduate level) in a relevant field from a recognized university

Language:

• Advanced level of English (spoken, written, comprehension)?
• Advanced level of Arabic (spoken, written, comprehension

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of experience managing complex international assistance programming.?
• Minimum of three years of experience conducting or leading complex research and/or analysis of trends and developments related to international assistance and/or bilateral relations.?
• Experience building and maintaining a professional network.?

Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.

• Experience working on international assistance programming and priorities in Sudan. ?
• Experience working on foreign policy priorities in Sudan.
• Experience in results-based management.?
• Experience leading and/or participating on committees and working groups related to international assistance or foreign policy.?
• Experience leading a project team and managing project resources.?
• Working knowledge of French (spoken, written, comprehension)?
• Master’s degree from a recognized university.?

Operational Requirements:

• Working hours 37.5 hours per week over a 5-day work week.?
• Ability to work overtime occasionally outside normal working hours.?
• Ability to travel on occasion within Ethiopia and internationally?

How To Apply

• You must submit your application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
• Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
• You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
• Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to the VidCruiter technical team using the chat function prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

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