Project No. 2014 – 078 Ethiopia: Supporting the Ministry of Mines (SUMM) Project
Target start date: (start date TBC) – January/February 2018 (renewable to 5 years)
The Canadian International Resources and Development Institute (CIRDI)was founded in 2013 by three leading Canadian universities: The University of British Columbia (UBC), Simon Fraser University (SFU) and Polytechnique Montréal (EPM) under a Contribution Agreement with Global Affairs Canada (GAC). CIRDI’s mandate is to exchange knowledge and expertise with developing countries that enables leading-practice natural resource governance, environmental stewardship, gender equality and ultimately, poverty reduction. With Canadian and international partners, CIRDI provides leading-practice advice, technical support, training and applied research as well as a platform for innovative thinking, knowledge mobilization and shared learning.
The Institute was established through a five-year (2013-2018) agreement with Global Affairs, Canada 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.
The “Supporting the Ministry of Mines” (SUMM) project in Ethiopia is a five-year, $15 million project funded by Global Affairs, Canada. The project is designed to strengthen the capacity and organizational management of Ethiopia’s Ministry of Mining, Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoMPNG) at operational and strategic levels. The project’s ultimate objectives are to improve resource governance and sustainable long-term management of Ethiopia’s emerging mineral 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 equal opportunities for professional development and employment, (3) improving the Government of Ethiopia’s ability to sustainably promote and manage foreign investment in its mining sector.
Tasks/Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be based in the project office in Addis Ababa. Reporting to the Senior Administration and Finance Officer (SAFO), the Operations Officer will be responsible for the effective provision of daily financial transactions for SUMM project.
Responsibilities:
Consequences of Error
Effective financial management is critical for the success of the SUMM project. Exercises judgment in planning the sequence of duties, the work methods to be employed and the action to be taken on unusual problems. Decisions are based upon appropriate application and through knowledge of procedures, guidelines, regulations, and established precedents.
Errors in judgment could undermine the Project or the Institute's ability to achieve its mandate. Work requires diplomacy, confidentiality, and an understanding of university governance.
Mismanagement of the finances of the project would have significant reputational consequences for the project, the Institute and UBC and could result in loss of funding or loss of key partnerships.
Supervision Received
Reports to Senior Administration and Finance Officer.
Supervision Given
Provides direction/assistance to project officer team on financial issues.
Required Qualifications:
Skills and Abilities