Demobilization Senior Officer At CTG (Committed To Good)

CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

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Overview of position

• The Disarmament, Demobilization & Reintegration (DDR) program for Ethiopia was initiated as a crucial step towards implementing the peace agreement signed between the government of Ethiopia & the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) on the 2nd November 2022 in South Africa.
• For the implementation of DDR in Ethiopia, the National Rehabilitation Commission (NRC) was established with the council of minister regulation number 525 / 2022 & with amended regulation number 541 / 2023 of the federal democratic republic of Ethiopia. The core mission of the commission is the stabilization of the society & recovery of the economy for sustainable peace & enhancing human security through designing, planning & implementing the demobilization & sustainable reintegration of more than 370 thousand former combatants into civilian life across seven regions of Ethiopia.
• The Demobilization Senior Officer reports to the Demobilization Advisor & is responsible for planning, coordination & implementation of smooth disarmament & demobilization of XCs.

Role objectives

• Participating in assessments of demobilization needs, vulnerabilities, capacities & risks to inform program design & implementation.
• Providing technical assistance & coordination to national & local authorities, security forces, civil society, community leaders & other stakeholders on demobilization planning, implementation & monitoring.
• Facilitating cooperation & awareness creation among all relevant actors to ensure coordination, collaboration & coherence in the demobilization process.
• Supporting the establishment & management of demobilization programs, structures & mechanisms, including data collection, registration, verification, identification & packaging of combatants.
• Monitoring, reporting & evaluating demobilization program, activities & outcomes, including impact on peace, security & development.
• Conducting capacity building & training activities for national & local DDR personnel & stakeholders.
• Providing technical advice to stakeholders & partners on demobilization related issues.

Project reporting

• The Demobilization Senior Officer reports to the Demobilization Advisor.

Key competencies

• Graduate degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, international development, management or conflict resolution.
• At least 7 years (with a high school diploma) or 4 years (with a bachelor’s degree) of relevant work experience in managing & implementing programs.
• Knowledge of DDR processes, policies & practices.
• Proven track record of coordinating & facilitating assessments, planning, implementation & monitoring of programs in conflict affected contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in working with national & international partners, including government officials, civil society, donor agencies & other stakeholders
• Experience in project management, including developing work plans, budgets, monitoring & evaluation plans.
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills to identify potential obstacles & address them in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure & with limited supervision.
• Familiarity with the political, social & economic context of Ethiopia & the Horn of Africa region.
• Fluency in English & Amharic is required.

Team management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.