INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY

FH Ethiopia is a non-governmental organization engaged in relief and development activities. At FH, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call the “The Heartbeat”. This includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty. FH Ethiopia would like to invite potential candidates to apply for the following position: 

Position:                                     Livelihood & Agriculture Officer

Duty Station:                             Sede Muja Project (South Gondar Zone)

Duration of Contract:             One-year contract (Renewable with 60 days probation period)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Livelihood & Agriculture Officer provides technical support in the training of staff and the design and evaluation of rural livelihoods programs in protracted and post crises locations.  

ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.       Restoring and transforming sustainable crop and livestock production, off-farm income generation and employment pathways;

2.       Deliver regular training to the targeted households through Agricultural Cascade Extension Model;

3.       Familiarity with the GoE’s agricultural extension system;

4.       Ensure the target producers linked with markets and viable value chains;

5.       Facilitate the promotion of nutrition-sensitive agriculture practices;

6.       Deliver training Increasing access to financial services (e.g. financial literacy, generating savings, and access to credit );

7.       Ensure livelihood promoters implementing various livelihood activities in result oriented manner;

8.       Knowledge of  GoE’s PSNP-4 Livelihood path ways (Crop and Livestock, off-farm income generation and employment pathways) and Extension system;

9.       Work experience in similar organization; 

10.   Knowledge of Value chains and business plan development;

11.   Familiarity in working with Research centers, TVET, one stop service center, RuSaCCos at rural setting 

12.   Involve in planning, implementation, budget management and reporting of livelihood and agriculture component in the project 

13.   Liaise with other NGOs, research centers, relevant Government agencies, private sector to ensure good coordination of efforts, avoid duplication, share lessons and approaches for maximizing impact.

14.   Provide robust support to the project manager in the area of Livelihood and agriculture; design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

15.   Ensure FHE Ethiopia’s Self Help Group (SHG) methodology and strategies are employed and promoted

SAFETY AND SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security policy of FH. Lapses in safe conduct can jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff.

·         Every FHE staff member has an obligation to learn and understand the security situation where they are located. 

·         He/she has a responsibility to become familiar to social, cultural and other associated features of their duty stations;

·         Abstains from inappropriate or offensive behavior that can put FHE in a difficult position, impair operations, and jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff of FHE.

·         All FHE staff should promote safe conducts and exercises caution in all work activities; staff should be accountable for own personal and professional actions and conduct

GENDER RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Be familiar with the local Gender Focal Point(s), and go to her/him to learn more about gender issues, or when there is a gender grievance or harassment issue to resolve

·         Within each project and department, discuss FH’s Gender & Diversity and Sexual Harassment and sexual exploitation Policies, so that all staff are conversant with them.

·         Refrain from any comments or gestures that indicate prejudicial views of female staff, especially female supervisors.

Safeguarding Policy:

FH Ethiopia is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a   manner that is safe for all beneficiaries it serves. It is FH’s policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that prevents and deters any actions and omissions that put any beneficiaries, including children and the most vulnerable, at risk. All personnel are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation. Any violations of this policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Requirements:

·         Education -      BSc. in Agriculture or related field of study.

·         Experience-      3 years relevant work experience. NGO experience is preferred

       Direct field based experience is preferably in a similar position is essential.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply