Arise Global is an international, nonprofit making organization, legally registered by EFDR Agency for civil society organization in August 2016. We are envisioned to see a positive Global impact by breaking the cycle of poverty from youth, children and women.

 As part of our development engagement, currently Arise Global is implementing a project entitled “Improving the life of Girls under sexual exploitation, their Children and surrounding communities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.” Therefore, for this specific project, Arise Global is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for the position of IGA strengthening officer.

Duties and responsibilities

•  S/he will focus on all Income Generating Activities by working in close collaboration with other field staffs and concerned SHs to ensure that all livelihood related issues are implemented in a coordinated manner.
• Working with grass root level communities and provide technical support as per the project requirement 
• Screen beneficiaries with project stakeholders and create linkage with vocational skill training providers so as to benefit project girls through our education sponsorship project for decent work creation 
• Provide assistance to community facilitators and oversee project implementation progress related to Economic empowerment of target beneficiaries
• Help beneficiaries on small business incubation, conduct consistent visit to the beneficiaries as a measure to give business development service and provide on job visits to give mentorship, support as deemed possible
• Work closely with Woreda level development agents, partners and relevant stakeholders in all aspects
• Train community facilitators on economic strengthening initiatives including productive assets creation activities, Self Help group (SHG) concept, income-generating projects and provide technical oversight for group-based internal savings and lending schemes
• Develop data collection and monitoring tools, conduct routine data collection and analysis for reporting, Document project impact, compile monthly and quarterly reports;
• Provide technical & administrative support to the project coordinator

 Length of Contract: Until March 2023 with the possibility of extension

Required Number: One (1)

Report to: Project Coordinator 

Job Requirements

Required Experience and Qualification

• At least 3 years of work experience for degree holder in Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Development studies or any other related educational background from recognized University
• Previous experience on training provision on social, economic and psychosocial support has an added advantage
• Proven experience in working with community development activity is mandatory
• Must be fluent in English and Amharic both oral and written
• As the position requires field engagement, the position holder must be willing to travel within Addis Ababa to regularly visit project beneficiaries at their destination 
• S/he must be a person of effective communication, integrity, ethics and morality
• Ability to provide after service hours and weekends as needed
• Experience on Self Help Group approach application and evaluation has comparative advantage

How to Apply

To be considered, applicants must submit non-returnable: Cover letter, Brief CV, and copies of relevant documents at least 2 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference in the CV or letter.

The deadline of application is 10 working days from this vacancy announcement. For Electronic versions, please send directly to nick@ariseglobal.org and Cc to bereket@ariseglobal.org For Applicants with a hard copy, you can submit in person to our office around Gotera, Mamo area by asking the exact address via +251118449105 or +251900616920 or +251911774978