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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 Officer(ICD)

Duty Station: Zeway Project (Oromia)

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

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for the implementation of livelihood Development and Income Diversification activities planned to be performed according to the document signed between Food for the Hungry Ethiopia (FHE hereinafter) and the regional government based on the donor requirements.

ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Result #1- Specific Responsibilities

• Prepares plan of action and budget for the component;
• Introduce the target community with better means of production, gives awareness creation trainings on the importance of improved seeds;
• Encourage the use of traditional small scale irrigation practice by diverting water from rivers and give awareness creation trainings on how and what to produce;
• Establishment of fruit nursery sites; follows up its managements, distribution of seedlings to beneficiaries and status of seedlings after distribution.
• Prepares training curricula and organizes training manuals for all the trainings under the component,
• Conducting fruit production and saving habit trainings,
• Providing vegetable and fruit seeds and various cuttings timely
• Submits performance evaluation results of staff under his/her supervision on time;
• Prepares and timely submit periodic reports of the component to the immediate supervisor;
• Conduct monthly review meetings with center supervisors, and social workers   

Key Result #2- Planning and Reporting

• Prepares annual plan of action with other staffs for the component;
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and annual reports (for Head Office, BoFED, DPPC and NOs) including impacts, problems encountered and solutions proposed and submits to the project manager on time.
• Prepares beneficiary profiles and other success stories and submits to project manager

Key Result #3- Resource Management

• Responsible for the effective and efficient management of all assets of the organization entrusted to him for work purposes.

Key Result #4- Monitoring and Evaluation

• Ensures that the component activities are being implemented in accordance with the project annual operational plan.
• Observes any changes within the project for impacts (both positive/negative) in the community and records them for self-monitoring and evaluation.

Job Level Specifications

• Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.
• Strong Interpersonal skills,
• Emotional maturity,
• Cross-cultural Sensitivity,
• Ability to work effectively under pressure

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 strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• Education -    BSc in Agriculture or relevant field of study.
• Experience-    3 years related experience in a relevant position Preferably in INGO Setting

Distinguishing Competencies

• Strong computer skill and knowledge in the area of MS word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint and email communication.
• High level of initiative taking

Language

• Proficiency in both spoken and written English. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Knowledge of local language of the intervention area is preferred.

How to Apply

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Competent candidates can submit ONLY their application and CV to: recruitment_fhe@fh.org

Candidates MUST refer the position title on the subject line of their application