Director, Ethiopia Project (SUMM)

 

 

 

Position  Description  (Ref  #  22385)   Director,  Ethiopia  Project  (SUMM)   Target  start  date:  anticipated  late  February  2016  –  two  year  term  renewable  for  up  to  five  years   CIRDI  is  recruiting  a  Canadian  Director  for  an  anticipated  opportunity  in  Ethiopia       The  Canadian  International  Resources  and  Development  Institute  (CIRDI)  is  a  coalition  of  the  University   of   British   Columbia   (UBC),   Simon   Fraser   University   (SFU),   and   École   Polytechnique   de   Montréal   (EPM].   CIRDI’s  mission  is  to  improve,  in  a  measurable  way,  the  ability  of  developing  countries  to  manage,  and   benefit   from   their   extractive   sectors   in   order   to   catalyze   sustainable   economic   growth   and   reduce   poverty.  The  Institute  was  established  through  a  five  year—2013-­‐2018—agreement  with  Global  Affairs,   Canada  (GAC)  to  implement  projects  that  secure  opportunities  for  developing  countries  to  improve  fiscal   and   regulatory   governance,   integrated   resource   management   and   livelihoods   and   employment.   CIRDI   works  with  all  levels  of  government  to  develop  training,  tools  and  approaches  that  address  their  unique   circumstances  and  needs.  CIRDI’s  portfolio  is  managed  through  its  operational  Headquarters  (HQ),  at  the   University  of  British  Columbia,  Vancouver,  BC,  Canada.     The   “Supporting   the   Ministry   of   Mines”   (SUMM)   in   Ethiopia   project   is   a   five   year,   $15   million   Global   Affairs,   Canada-­‐funded   project   lead   by   CIRDI.   The   project   is   designed   in   collaboration   with   Ethiopia’s   Ministry   of   Mines   (MoM)   to   strengthen   capacity   and   organizational   management   at   operational   and   strategic   levels.   The   project’s   ultimate   objectives   are   to   improve   resource   governance   and   sustainable   long-­‐term  management  of  the  Ethiopian  mining  sector.     The  project  focuses  on  three  key  areas:  (1)  improving  the  efficiency,  transparency  and  accountability  of   the  licensing,  management  and  geo-­‐data  systems,  including  related  social  and  environmental  standards,   (2)  strengthening  human  resource  management  to  create  opportunities  for  gender  sensitive  professional   development  and  employment  and,  (3)  improving  the  Government  of  Ethiopia’s  ability  to  promote   domestic  and  foreign  investment  in  its  mining  sector.   It  is  anticipated  that  during  the  inception  phase  and  the  development  of  the  Project  Implementation  Plan   (PIP)  the  focus  and  priorities  in  these  areas  will  be  further  refined.     The  position  is  based  in  Addis  Ababa  with  frequent  travel  to  the  Ministry’s  regional  offices.  It  is  expected   that  the  successful  candidate  will  spend  time  in  both  Addis  Ababa  and  Vancouver,  Canada  (location  of   CIRDI’s  central  office)  during  the  first  90  days.    Beyond  that  the  role  will  be  based  primarily  in  Addis   Ababa.       Job  Summary:     The   Director,   Ethiopia   Project   (SUMM)   is   an   integral   member   of   CIRDI’s   International   Operations.     This   role   will   be   responsible   for   providing   leadership   and   management   of   CIRDI’s   externally   funded   $15M   SUMM  project.  The  Director  will  lead  the  project  in  the  field  and  will  be  accountable  for  the  achievement   of   results.         The   Director   will   represent   CIRDI’s   mission   in   the   field   and   ensure   the   SUMM   project   is   executed  in  alignment  with  CIRDI’s  values.    

CIRDI  Director,  Ethiopia  (SUMM)    

    Organizational   Status:     This   position   reports   to   the   CIRDI   Chief   Operating   Officer   /Director   of   International   Programs,   and   leads   a   team   of   managers,   technical   specialist   (staff   and   consultants)   and   operational  staff.       Work  performed:   Leadership    and  Project  Management:   Lead  a  multi-­‐disciplinary  team  of  international  and  local  mineral  licensing,  geoscience,  institutional   strengthening,  and  cross  cutting  theme  specialists  (gender,  environment  and  results  based  management   (RBM)    throughout  implementation  of  the  SUMM  project:   o

Guide  the  implementation  of  the  project’s  components  to  ensure  they  are  coordinated,  phased   and  sequenced  with  regards  to  other  donor  activities  and  other  Ministry  of  Mines  activities.  

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Review  all  specialists  deliverables  to  ensure  their  complementarity  with  intended  results  and   ensure  quality  assurance  is  consistent  with  CIRDI,  and  Global  Affairs,  Canada  quality  standards.  

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Develop  Terms  of  Reference  and  manage  the  selection  of  specialists  and  provide  guidance  to  core   specialists.  

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Provide  senior  level  technical,  professional  and  managerial  advise  on  all  project  matters  to  the   MoM,  DFTAD  and  project  personnel.  

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Represent  the  Canadian  Executing  Agency  (CEA)  at  the  Project  Steering  Committee.  

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Provide  strategic  advice  to  the  CEO  and  COO  on  CIRDI's  strategic  plan,  program  development  and   project  delivery.  Solve  problems  and  remove  obstacles  required  to  meet  project  goals  and   objectives.      

Field  Office  Operations:   o

Provide  leadership  and  direction  on  the  day-­‐to-­‐day  management  of  Field  Office  operations.    

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Ensure  compliance  with  Global  Affairs,  Canada  contract  with  regard  to  field  activities.  

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Oversee  set  up  of  field  office  including  recruiting  local  staff  or  an  HR  provider  and  works  closely   with  the  Ethiopian  Deputy  Director  to  ensure  a  smooth  functioning  Field  Office.  

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Managing  reporting  process  for  all  Global  Affairs,  Canada  reports  including  the  Project   Implementation  Plan  (PIP),  Annual  Work  Plan,  Annual  Progress  Reports;  budgets  using  results   based  management  approaches.  

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Lead  annual  work  planning  process  in  cooperation  with  CIRDI,  HQ.  

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With  support  of  the  Ethiopian  Deputy  Director,  oversees  project  management  and  administration   activities  including  recruiting  and  contracting  service  providers,  local  consultants  and  staff.  

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Develop  and  implement  an  effective  internal  project  monitoring  system  for  results,  monitor   progress  and  ensure  overall  coherence  of  project  components  and  alignment  with  the  MoM   priorities.  

CIRDI  Director,  Ethiopia  (SUMM)    

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Oversee  all  financial  and  human  resources,  including  supervision  of  accounting  functions  and   procurement  in  accordance  with  DFATD  protocol.    

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Monitor  project  risk,  identify  politically  sensitive  issues  and  challenges  in  project  implementation   and  implement  corrective  measures  in  collaboration  with  Global  Affairs,  Canada  and  the  MoM.  

Communication  and  Stakeholder  Relations   o

Host,  lead  and  represent  the  Institute  at  external  forums  to  enhance  the  Institute's  internal  and   external  profile.  Establish  and  maintain  external  relationships  and  collaborations  that  can   enhance  the  organization's  capacity  to  carry  out  its  mandate  

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Liaise  and  maintain  strong  relationships  with  all  key  stakeholders  including  Ethiopia  Canada   Cooperation  Office  (ECCO)  in  Addis,  the  Ministry  of  Mines,  and  other  Global  Affairs,  Canada   projects  in  Ethiopia  and  related  organizations.  

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Make  presentations  on  an  as  needed  basis  to  the  Minister  and  senior  staff  at  the  Ministry,  World   Bank  and  Global  Affairs,  Canada.  

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Contributes  to  the  Project  communication  strategies  including  the  project  website,  newsletter,   technical  updates  and  reports.  

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Ensure  professionalism,  accuracy  and  consistency  for  all  project  related  and  diplomatic   communications  between  relevant  agencies.    

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Any  other  task  that  may  be  required  related  to  project  management.  

Consequence  of  Error   This  position  is  critical  to  the  Institute's  success,  and  to  building  its  record  of  program  development  and   delivery.   The   position   is   instrumental   to   the   Institute   achieving   sustainability,   building   its   presence   in   developing   countries,   and   ensuring   the   Institute   achieves   its   mandate.   This   position   is   critical   to   the   success  of  the  SUMM  Project,  ensuring  the  ultimate  outcome  is  achieved  within  desired  timelines.   The  position  is  responsible  for  dealing  with  complex  confidential  information  where  consequence  of  error   is   high.   Errors   in   judgment   could   result   in   serious   impact   to   the   operational   activities   of   the   Institute,   UBC,   coalition   universities,   and   the   federal   government.   The   Project   operates   within   the   high-­‐profile   Institute  and  a  politically  sensitive  environment.     The   position   is   a   critical   point   of   contact   and   is   expected   to   make   decisions   and   recommendations   impacting   the   overall   program   of   the   institute.   Incorrect   interpretation   or   communication   of   university   policy   and   procedures   or   lack   of   tact,   diplomacy   or   sensitivity   in   dealing   with   stakeholders   could   potentially   result   in   damaged   relationships   and   credibility,   leading   to   the   potential   irreparable   damage   for   the   coalition   Universities,   including   their   relationships   with   funders   and   the   federal   government.       CIRDI   will   have   significant   reputational   benefits   to   UBC   and   its   coalition   members.   Mismanagement   of   this   portfolio   would   have   significant   reputational   consequences   for   faculty   and   schools   associated   with   the   Institute,   for   the   Presidents   of   the   coalition   universities,   and   for   Global   Affairs,   Canada   and   the   federal  government  more  broadly  with  respect  to  the  relations  between  the  Government  of  Canada  and   the  Government  of  Ethiopia   Mismanagement   of   funds   or   inaccurate   tracking   of   significant   in-­‐kind   commitments   from   coalition   universities  and  strategic  partners  could  result  in  a  significant  financial  loss  to  the  Institute,  to  UBC  and  to  

CIRDI  Director,  Ethiopia  (SUMM)    

  its  coalition  members,  SFU  and  EPM.     Supervision  Received:     The  Director,  Ethiopia  Project  (SUMM)  works  under  senior  administrative  and  policy  direction  of  CIRDI’s   COO.     Reports   to   CIRDI’s   COO.     The   Director   is   required   to   work   autonomously   and   exercise   considerable   judgment  and  initiative  in  duties  and  responsibilities.  Results  reviewed  for  achievement  of  objectives.     Supervision  Given:     Responsible   for   managing   up   to   seven   core   international   and/or   Canadian   specialists,   local   consultants   and   local   staff.     Interacts   with   Global   Affairs,   Canada   in   Ethiopia,   donor   agencies   and   senior   leadership   of   the  Ministry  of  Mines,  Ethiopia.       Qualifications:     ▪

Undergraduate  degree  in  relevant  discipline.  Master’s  degree  preferred.  Master’s  degree  in   geology,  engineering,  or  other  applicable  field  is  required.  A  minimum  of  eight  years  experience   or  the  equivalent  combination  of  education  and  experience.    

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Proven  leadership  in  the  implementation  and  management  of  complex,  international,  large  scale,   multi-­‐year,  capacity  building  projects.  

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Technical  knowledge/expertise  in  one  of  the  areas  of  focus  (e.g.,    cadastre  systems,  mineral   licensing,  geological  surveys).  

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Proven  professional  experience  advising  and  developing  the  capacity  of  host  country   beneficiaries  on  matters  related  to  mineral  sector  development.  

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Experience  identifying  technical  assistance  needs  in  partnership  with  host  country  beneficiaries.  

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Involvement  in  developing  terms  of  reference  (TORS)  for  short  term  technical  assistance   specialists.  

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Skilled  in  managing  and  overseeing  the  delivery  of  assistance  and  capacity  building  by  experts  to   host  country  beneficiaries,  particularly  in  Africa.  

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Experience  working  with  senior  government  officials  and  diplomatic  engagement.  

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Understanding  of  the  mineral  development  context  in  Ethiopia  desirable.  

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Familiarity  with  overseeing  the  work  of  specialists.  

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Exceptional  communication  and  interpersonal  skills.  

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Prior  work  experience  in  Ethiopia  and  /or  East  Africa  desirable.  

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Demonstrated  knowledge  of  Global  Affairs,  Canada  reporting  requirements  including  Results   Based  Management  (RBM)  and  cross  cutting  themes.  

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Demonstrated  ability  to  lead,  supervise  and  mentor  multidisciplinary  teams  and  facilitate   collaborative  processes.  

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Familiarity  with  technology  platforms  commonly  used  in  the  mineral  sector.  

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Fluency  in  English.  

CIRDI  Director,  Ethiopia  (SUMM)    

  Interested  candidates  should  apply  through  the  UBC  HR  website.  Job  #id  22385   http://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers-­‐postings/staff.php  

CIRDI  Director,  Ethiopia  (SUMM)