About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

Mercy Corps has been present in Ethiopia since 2004 working to drive bold and transformative ideas, working closely with government, the private sector and civil society actors to build a more resilient country, ensuring that programs are responsive to and influenced by participants and stakeholders. With the launch of Mercy Corps Global Strategy, Pathway to Possibility, the country office is poised to operationalize its three-year strategy with a vision to enhance the resilience of climate- and conflict-affected communities through market systems development for improved livelihoods, access to food, and safe and clean water to thrive in the face of crises. In Ethiopia, our strategy focuses in the four outcome areas: 1) Economically marginalized populations have improved and diversified livelihoods, income, and assets; 2) Pastoralists, farmers, and households have access to sustainably produced, safe, nutritious food; 3) Social cohesion and inclusive governance processes are built in crisis-affected communities; and 4) People have equitable, sustained access to clean water and sanitation for domestic and productive use. Currently, we operate in six regional states – Afar, Gambella, Oromia, Somali, Amhara and South Ethiopia. Working with a diverse base of donors that includes United States Agency for International Development (USAID), European Union, GAC, Hilton Foundation, United Nations (UN), JOA, Sweden, EKN, and other foundations, Mercy Corps Ethiopia empowers people to recover from crisis, build better lives and transform their communities for good. 

Mercy Corps Ethiopia has secured funding from the Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund (EHF) to provide multi-sector humanitarian assistance to people affected by drought and conflict in Aba'ala woreda in Zone 2, Afar. The project focuses on supporting nutritionally vulnerable groups, such as pregnant and lactating women and children under five, through interventions in education, multipurpose cash assistance (MPCA), protection, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and agriculture.

 Position Title: Livestock Officer

Duty Station: Abala (Zone 2, Afar) Field Office

Open Position:  1

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Project coordinator, the Livestock Officer lead the implementation of livestock activities in Integrated multi-sector intervention for conflict-affected populations project, which is under operation in Zone 2, Afar Regional State. She/he is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of livestock related interventions that able to protect the livelihood of Afar pastoral and agropastoral communities who affected by recurrent drought and conflict. The livestock Officer will also be responsible for timely identifying and documenting project outputs and outcomes and reporting as per the reporting schedule. Besides, She/he will ensure active participation in the Woreda level Livestock related coordination forums.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, review, and evaluation of Livestock activities (including Provision of Feed/Fodder, Restocking of small ruminants (Goats), Animal health service, and capacity building for Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs))

• Develop a detailed project work plan guiding the project activities implementation and regularly update to monitor project progress towards effective project management.

• Initiate and carry out timely monitoring of beneficiary’s selection, verification, provision of livestock supports, and CAHWs activities and supports for the project. 

• Ensure that all CAHWs and animal health technicians provide services of high quality to the livestock owners in the project area.

• Identify the necessary drugs and kits for animal health service provision.

• In collaboration with Pastoralist and Livestock office, facilitate conduction of training for CAHWs, and ensure that it is delivered accordingly. Supervise and document training activities designed to enhance the capacity of the community animal health workers.

• Identify relevant animal feed and supply to the needy livestock herders as the project document.

• Prepare and review quarter and project lifetime activity plans and budget for the project under implementation.

• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly activity plans and reports of the project, and submit to his/her supervisor on time.

• Identify the direct target beneficiaries of the project in collaboration with the local community representatives and stakeholders from the government.

• Mainstream gender, protection, safeguarding and inclusion within the intervention, with advice from the protection and inclusion focal person.

• Represent the office in matters related to the project in the meetings for knowledge sharing when delegated.

• Work closely with all stakeholders and ensure the community participation in the project activities.

• Work closely in a team with other project officers and contribute to the maximum of his /her knowledge to the project team in his/her areas of profession as deemed necessary.

• Perform other functions as requested by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

• BSc degree in veterinary sciences, animal health, agricultural Economics, animal sciences or livestock production.      

• Minimum 3 years of professional work experience in managing programmes in food security, and livelihoods sector [livestock production].

• Proven experience in livelihood activities including income generating activities, food security, resilience and managing risks.

• Evidence of project cycle management experience, including design, planning, budgeting, monitoring & evaluation, and reporting.

• Experience in working with pastoral and agro pastoral communities, preferably in Afar region.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

GEDSI (GENDER, EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION)

• Support the organization’s commitment to age and gender inclusive team building process

• Promote an inclusive and equitable workplace culture

• Increase staff knowledge of GEDSI

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

How to Apply

All qualified individuals are invited to apply for the advertised position. All applications, including a CV, three references, and all applicable official papers, must be sent electronically.

 Only candidates that are short-listed will be acknowledged and called for interviews.

 “Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and    diversity. Qualified female and young candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empower women and youth.”

 DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 16 December 2023/ 4:00 PM

Applicants Must fill out their Information through the link: CLIK HERE