About ZOA

ZOA works with committed and motivated staff in serving millions of people affected by poverty, disaster, injustice and conflicts. Through the efforts of our dedicated staff, we are able to bring Signs of Hope and to support people who suffer due to armed conflict or natural disasters by helping them to rebuild their livelihoods.

We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits to meet the specific needs of our staff and their families.

Purpose

This post is important and in line with ZOA Ethiopia strategic plan particularly food security and livelihood interventions as a tool for peacebuilding. In addition to this the post will help ZOA Ethiopia to implement livelihood activities including VSLA, income generating activities that focused on the program area

Typical Responsibilities - Key end Results of the Position:*

• Build, maintain and strengthen relationships and linkages with local authorities, communities, NGOs, UN and other key stakeholders in the area of agriculture, food security and livelihood and VSLA
• Conduct regular field visits to project sites to verify quality/progress of food security, agricultural and livelihood program interventions
• Provide business skills training to project beneficiaries
• Assist established youth businesses to identify and develop market links for their products
• Gather and collect relevant data for socio-economic monitoring and studies for best VSLA development in for young people on the move in the program area
• Guarantee timely development and implementation of monthly and quarterly work plans and budgets;
• Distribute inputs to project beneficiaries and maintain accurate records of the same in collaboration with the immediate supervisor
• Proactively participate in baseline and end line data collection
• Establish and maintain a good rapport with project beneficiaries, as well as local government officials, community leaders and relevant local organizations
• Harmonize the implementation of livelihood activities for youth ensuring good collaboration and networking with other partners operating in the woreda
• Provide quality reports timely and have a proper documentation
• Conduct selection of beneficiaries in close collaboration with woreda, ARRA, UNHCR and other beneficiary selection committee
• Conduct assessments and stakeholder analysis

Dealing with Problems:

• The incumbent should have higher degree of problem analysis for both external and internal environments in order to propose viable solution which is in line with the organizational rules and regulations

Communications and Working Relationships:

• The incumbent should have high degree of communication skills in order to deal with the partners and stakeholders relevant for the smooth implementation of activities 

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness or any other related fields/Animal Science (Fishery) or other relevant field preferred
• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant professional experience for Degree holders and 2 years for Masters
• Experience in designing or managing programs aimed at increasing cooperation in resource use between groups with a history of violent conflict
• Experience working on business and enterprise development or related interventions for youth

Skills Specific to the Post

• Commitment to the vision and mission of ZOA Relief \Hope\ Recovery
• Excellent understanding of local context preferred
• Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members in a cross-cultural environment
• Computer literacy skills with standard business software (including Word, Excel and Power Point
• Good Communications Skill both English and local language

Leadership Attitudes & Behaviors

• The incumbent should possess higher degree of integrity and able to lead a team in a disciplined manner

Physical Environment and Demands:

• The job duties require an employee to work in a hardship areas for extended periods

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply via ethiojobs.net by sending your CV and a motivation letter indicating your suitability for this position to before the due date

Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in your CV or motivation letter. 

Applicants should submit their up to date CV, and a cover letter of no more than one page in which they outline why they are applying and why they believe that they are the best candidate for the position of Livelihoods & Food Security Officer in Melkadida with reference to the job description. Applicants who send a generic cover letter will not be considered for short listing.

Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. It is our aim to inform candidates of their status in the recruitment process within 4 weeks after the vacancy has closed. A written test will be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results