LWF World Service Ethiopia is a registered foreign charity which has been operating in Ethiopia since 1973 implementing various development and humanitarian projects in different parts of Ethiopia. LWF World Service Ethiopia works closely with the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), the Ethiopian Government, UN organizations and other funding partners. Its thematic areas include promotion of food security and sustainable livelihood, sustainable natural resources management, emergency preparedness, response and rehabilitation, and capacity building. LWF World Service Ethiopia invites qualified candidates to apply for the following vacant positions: 

Project/Duty Station: Amhara Region (Shewarobit & Ataye)

Main duties and responsibilities of the Position Holder:

S/he Shall:

• Lead/support participatory beneficiary identification and verification
• Follow-up and ensure the inclusion of vulnerable groups and empowerment of women and girls with meaningful participation in all phases of the project cycle
• Support the logistics and distribution of food assistance
• Establish a Complaint and Response Mechanism (CRM) and monitor the effectiveness
• Ensure food assistance project’s relevance, effectiveness and efficiency
• Ensure projects are designed and implemented as per LWF and widely accepted standards such as CHS and Sphere.   
• Lead/support planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities of the project and LWF. Measure food security indicators such as Food Consumption Score and Reduced Coping Strategies.  
• Identify new project ideas and prepare a draft concept note or project proposal in consultation with the Team Leader and LWF HO 
• Create and maintain strong partnership with local stakeholders including government, NGOs and CBOs
• Actively participate in local, zonal and/or regional humanitarian coordination mechanisms and GO-NGO forums  
• Supervise, coordinate and coach junior staffs 
• Identify training needs, organize training and build technical capacity of beneficiaries, local stakeholders and staff
• Takes good care of materials and properties of LWF Ethiopia Program
• Follow all procedures set out in the LWF Code of Conducts, Collective Agreement and other operational manuals
• Perform any other duties as assigned to him/her by the Project Team Leader and Head Office management

Job Requirements

• At least a first degree in the relevant field (e.g. food security, development studies, social sciences or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working in the humanitarian and development sector.
• Experience of working with/supporting local partners, and working with community volunteers and committees
• Experience in designing and implementing food assistance activities.
• An understanding and sensitivity to conflict, poverty, rights-based approach gender and diversity issues, and Do No Harm principle.
• Ability to work in a team and independently with no or minimal supervision
• Good oral and written communication skills in English and Amharic
• Willingness to work in insecure environments and a high level of adaptability and initiative
• Flexibility, stamina and ability to work under pressure and beyond regular working hours if necessary
• Willingness and fitness to travel and stay in the field for sustained periods of time
• Knowledge and skills in computer usage

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirement can send ONLY detailed C.V and application letter through CLICK HERE

NB: Due to urgency of the vacancy the selection will be done on a rolling base. Women are encouraged to apply and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.