Who we are

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. The organization started its humanitarian work with the opening of its first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. The organization has been providing life-saving provisions such as food, water and health services for a very significant number of children devastated by severe drought and the subsequent famine.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia aspires that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

The project’s overall goal, to which the position holder is being hired, is to contribute to Ethiopian communities’ recovery from the desert locust invasion and their resilience to shocks and crises. The project will combine humanitarian interventions that mitigate risks and vulnerability to help target families overcome the immediate negative effects of the desert locust invasion with development interventions aimed at building target families’ adaptive capacity to withstand similar crises in the future. The identified project will focus on cash and voucher assistance, food access, WASH, natural resource management, and livelihood diversification.

Why we need you?

We are looking for an Emergency Project Livelihood Officer, who will be responsible for leading the planning and implementation of a funded food security and livelihood intervention in east Hararghe zone, Fedis woreda. The Livelihood and Food Security Officer will also work closely with the Agriculture Office and to identify gaps and needs in the communities for additional funding opportunities in the Food Security and Livelihood sector and contribute to the development of relevant proposals.

What we provide...

An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career

Your role....

As an Emergency Project livelihood Officer, you will be in charge of the following:

• Coordinating the FSL activities based on proposals, budgets and plans.
• Involving and informing communities and community leaders about the activities.
• Ensuring that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures.
• Preparing periodic progress reports and other documents as required to document the project implementation.
• Planning and following the activities of the project with the team such as field assessments, market price monitoring, and distribution of livelihood inputs (agricultural seeds & tools), implementation of trainings for food production and development for livelihood activities.
• Coordinating with relevant government authorities/office partners in beneficiary targeting.
• Ensuring that selection of beneficiaries is based on agreed criteria and transparent selection procedures.
• Conducting regular visits to project sites to monitor the implementation of activities,
• Collecting data on project indicators and maintain an updated database on project progress.
• Tracing project performance at community level and report, monitor and follow up on project activities.
• Establishing transparent relationships with all partners including identification of their priorities, concerns and managing expectations in regards to FSL interventions.
•  Conducting surveys and analysing data on a quarterly basis and make recommendations to improve the project based on the findings.
• Assist in the procurement and logistics procedures and proper documentation of all activities in accordance to organizational and donor guidelines.
• Supporting the Project coordinator to prepare periodic project reports based on accurate and evidence-based data/information.
• Identifying and documenting lessons, good practices, human-interest stories and case studies based on the successes of implemented projects. 

Job Requirements

Up for the challenge...

Then check out our criteria’s:

The must haves:

Education 

• BSc Degree in Agriculture-plant science, environmental science , rural and related fields of study

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience working in similar projects
• Experience working with pastoralist community on development matters, advocacy and governance, Gender mainstreaming and children rights.

Additional Requirements

• Sound experience on livelihoods and sound knowledge of entrepreneurship and financial services
• Proven experience in facilitation and community mobilization skills
• Technical and report writing skills
• Experience in Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skill
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Power Point)

The Pluses:

• Prior INGO experience is advantageous
• Fluency in the language(s) spoken in target communities

How to Apply

Excited to take on a new Challenge...….

Then send us your application through

https://www.ethiojobs.net

Please include or mention the location you are applying for on your Cover letter.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

"Our selection process is a reflection of our engagement and dedication to acquire talents that promote a safe and enabling environment for children and young people"