• The purpose of Project Officer Position is, to effectively implement WASH project in four Woredas of Afar Region specifically in Mille Woreda and other project in Nyangtom woreda of SNNP region. S/he ensures the proper implementation of project activities funded by USAID/BHA & EC with specific role on Agriculture, Livelihoods and WASH activities in collaboration with other VSF Germany staffs. S/he is also responsible for assisting the project manager in project designing, planning, budget preparation, reporting and so on.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Engages primarily in the implementation of Agriculture and food security sector activities contributing to improve and sustain access to nutritious food through provision of milking goats, veterinary services and agricultural inputs provision and extension services for drought affected communities in Afar and SNNP regions.
• Engages in the implementation of WASH/other project activities contributing to improve access to safe water for household use and increase awareness and knowledge on sanitation and personal hygiene practices, including Covid-19 prevention measures among the targeted communities
• Actively participate in the Economic recovery and market systems activities contributing to increase household income through cash-for-work initiatives to create communal assets and resources (rangelands rehabilitation/ conservation)
• Participates in the development of a detailed implementation plan with staff and partners/stakeholders;
• Ensures that each activities of the project are interlinked and comprehensively covered;
• Provides technical assistance and support to other team members of the project.
• Makes sure that project activities are performed in line with the work plan;
• Participates in project activity and budget planning
• Take part in the project implementation, monitoring, follow up and evaluation at district level
• Ensures that summary of community meetings, seminars or workshops facilitated and or attended by project staff is well documented and shared with others;
• Together with the Project Manager, compiles monthly, quarterly, midterm and annual reports for government, Donors and other partners;
• Together with the Project Manager, properly document the achievements and lessons of the project activities and share with concerned stakeholders
• In close consultation with the Project Manager, liaises with relevant government institutions, counterparts, NGO and CBO partners with the objective of effective implementation of the project activities;
• Establishes an effective working relationship with consortium member staffs, government, non-governmental and community-based organizations;
• Work cordially with local partners, authorities and leaders in reaching the beneficiaries.
• Keeps herself/himself updated about recent developments in assigned technical areas and related issues;
• Facilitates trainings, workshops, experience sharing visits, etc that are related to the needs of target beneficiaries and government line departments

Job Requirement

• University Degree in Animal Science and Production, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture and other development studies or related fields.
• At least 5 years of professional experience and NGO experience will be an asset
• Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities in Afar/SNNP regions and speaking local languages will be an added advantage
• Dependable for the report writing, Language proficiency in written and spoken English;
• Computer literacy in MS-Word, Excel;
• Interpersonal communication and report writing skills;

No.of position: two

Place of work: one for Mille Woreda, Afar and one for Nyangatom woreda SNNP region

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants meeting the minimum requirements should send application comprising of the following documents to: Ethiopia@vsfg.org mentioning the title of the position, until April 14, 2021.

• Updated CV not more than 3 pages
• Cover letter for application only One (1) page
• One-page summary table of educational background, work experience, skill, competence and current or last salary