Cost Infrastructure Transparency Initiative is looking for qualified applicants for the following open positions.

Job Overview

• Salary:Negotiable but attractive

Job Title

Cost Manager

Job Requirement 

Responsible to: Chairman, Multi-Stakeholder Group with assistance from Vice Chairman, Representative of Host institution of Cost-Ethiopia

Purpose of the Job:To manage the delivery of the Cost –Ethiopia Implementation  

• Plan with budget and advice the multi-Stakeholder Group
• According to ensure a successful Country Programme.

Responsibilities

1.Finanical Management

• Coordinate financial and budget activities for maximum Operation efficiency
• Prepare annual implementation plan of Cost-Ethiopia and Follow-up its approval
• Prepare annual budget and funding application to deliver the activities specified in the Cost Country Implementation Plan.
• Manage the preparation of quarterly management accounts for the Multi-Stakeholder Group and the international Secretarial.
• Manage the preparation of end of year accounts in line with current legislation and in Consultation with auditor
• Manage the income and expenditure of funding  ,Preparing  reports as required
• Approve payments to suppliers and consultancy in accordance with agreed procedures
• Ensures payroll is functioning

2. Administrative Management

• Lead on the preparation for Multi-Stakeholder Group Meetings Such as Consulting on the agenda and advise the Multi-Stakeholder Group on key issues
• Manage the delivery of all other meetings such as disclosure events, annual general meetings etc.
• Maintains and develop Office  system and Procedures
• Prepare Cost-Ethiopia Policies and Practice in line with international Secretarial and Follow-up approval

3.Project Management

• In partnership with the Multi-Stakeholder Group, Manage the delivery of the country implementation Plan within the agreed budget
• Coordinate technical assistance(TA) and Capacity  building activities as reflected in the implementation plan
• Procure and mange consultancy to deliver technical assistance such as the assurance process and baseline studies in line with the implementation Plan
• Implement the MSG agreed quality assurance process for all published documents
• Co-Ordinate and manage fundraising for the CoST-Ethiopia programme

4.Project Management

• Work with relevant Ministers and procuring Entitles to identify Capacity building requirements for the disclosure of CoST Project Information .
• Work with Civil Society Organizations to Identify  their needs to identify capacity  building requirement to use and Respond  to the disclosed CoST Project Information
• Coordinate the baseline data Collection Exercise  at a Country level ,in Consultation with the MSG and International Secretariat.
• Produce Policy documents, Procedures, terms of reference ,guidance materials etc,for the CoST-Ethiopia programme as agreed with the MSG.

5.Reporting

• Prepare regular Country Progress reports on quarterly basis for Submission to the MSG and International Secretariat
• Ensure the Implementation Plan is Update and submitted to the MSG and International Secretariat on quarterly basis

6.Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

• Produce and implement a communications plan for the CoST-Ethiopia programme
• Engage with donor country Offices ,Government, Private sector Companies and Civil Society organizations to build a wider coalition of supporters for the country programme
• Use a range of Communication tools such as new letters, Social Media etc for Communication with Country Stakeholders
• Organizes and deliver CoST-Ethiopia stakeholder events within budget
• Maintain frequent Communication with the International Secretariat to keep them Updated on Progress ,any difficulties arising and additional support required within the country concerned
• Act as a Secretariat Public enquiry point for in –Country stakeholders
• Provide a Secretariat contact point for local media
• Ensure Contributions are made to the international CoST bulletin
• Provide relevant information to the International Secretariat for inclusion on the CoST  website  in timely Manner .
• Maintain the national CoST website  to ensure information is available to stakeholders throughout implementation

7.Staff Management

• Coordinate the recruitment of new staff and MSG Members
• Set, Support and monitor performance Objectives of staff members

8.Person Specification

• Education to degree level in Construction Management ,Civil Engineering or Related ,or equivalent experience in Construction works ,with at least 4 years in a managerial Position directly related to Construction Management  Procurement or Contract Administration;
• Significant financial and administrative experience
• Significant experience of  Managing Complex Project ;
• An Understanding of how public Construction projects are procured & managed :
• Experience of producing year end accounts:
• Experience budget procuring and managing consultants
• Good MS Office Skills including Excel, Access and email:
• Good Written Skills:
• Ability to report in English

9. Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of national laws (e.g .employment ) relating to a Small Organization:
• Experience of Organizing meetings and event ;
• Experience of minute writing ]
• Experience of producing a communication plan]
• Experience of engaging with  the Media
• Experience of engaging with a website
• Experience of Managing  a website

How to Apply

Qualification and interested applicants should submit their Cover letter with CV to CoST-Ethiopia Secretariat by email: ethiopia@infrastructuretransparency.org

 Female Candidates are Strong encouraged to apply

For any clarifications, Contact

Ato Haileyesus Meseret

Administrative Assistant CoST-Ethiopia

Tel.09-09-11-40-37-94

Deadline፡March 07,2021