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The Regional DRM ATF Coordinator in Amhara Region works under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR) in Ethiopia, reports to the National DRM-ATF Coordinator, and responds to the membership’s needs for information.
Technical Focus
The regional ATF-Coordinator is also responsible for the day-to-day management of the information management tool for Amhara, under the technical guidance and support of the Information management team at the National ATF. The coordinator needs to be able to liaise and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and act as a ‘bridge’ between food security decision-makers and the technical information management team.
Tasks and responsibilities

Establish and maintain appropriate humanitarian coordination mechanisms in Amhara: ensure inclusion of key partners at the regional level, organize regular cluster meetings, as required.

Ensure timely, inclusive, and regular information sharing and discussion with the ATF partners through various modalities including cluster meetings, email dissemination of cluster products (dashboards, maps, assessments, etc.).

Ensure regional monitoring of the response implementation and reporting (including capitalization documents)

Facilitate / lead needs assessment & analysis, support in conducting surveys such as EFSA /CFSAM/SMART, secondary data review, and dissemination of available information (inventory/repository) to partners

Contribute to country-level contingency planning and coordinate cluster/sector-wide emergency preparedness and response

Identify capacity gaps and needs and provide training and capacity building opportunities to ATF partners

Proactively gather information from ATF partners and other organizations which may be of use in ensuring informed decision-making processes;

Develop and maintain a database about ATF partners’ activities, analyze and process the data, and share final information and products (dashboards, maps, etc.) with ATF partners. Ensure that data is collected and presented in a way consistent with the ATF objectives

Create and maintain Contact directories and mailing lists;

Work on all other relevant tasks as requested by the National DRM-ATF Coordinator.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements

The candidate should be national of Ethiopia

University degree in food security, agriculture, economics, humanitarian affairs or related field.

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in humanitarian response at a mid or senior level. Experience in food security-related topics is mandatory and experience in the FSC is desirable.

Working knowledge of English and knowledge of the local language Amharic will be desirable.

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus

Teamwork

Communication

Building Effective Relationships

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Ability to work and plan at strategic and operational levels.

Understanding of the international humanitarian response architecture, including humanitarian principles, coordination mechanisms, humanitarian reform and action, and funding mechanisms (e.g. Humanitarian Programme Cycle - HPC, Central Emergency Response Fund and Flash Appeals, Pooled funds).

Ability to express and summarise ideas orally and in writing in a diplomatic and inclusive manner.

Ability to organize workshops, meetings and to present outcomes on behalf of a group of stakeholders

Ability to take leadership of all the cluster led assessments, surveys, and monitoring and evaluation.

Previous experience working with UN agencies and international organizations/ NGOs is desirable.

Strong English communication skills, both written and oral.

Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect.

Willingness and ability to work in difficult environments, in often stressful time-critical situations

Formal training in Cluster CC or previous Cluster experience is strongly desirable.

Experience of the country or region of deployment is desirable

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