Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Position Holder:

A. Leadership

• Provides leadership and coordination of project activities at the zonal level in coordination with the Regional Coordinator (RC) based in Jigjiga.

• Responsible for the overall management, financial, administration, personnel, supervision and implementation assigned project in accordance with the relevant project agreements and policies of LWF Ethiopia.

• Promote and facilitate the establishment of networks relevant to the LWF activities in the Zone;

• Represents LWF Ethiopia  at the zonal level. 

B. Program management

• Provide technical support in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of food security and livelihood, climate change adaptation (natural resource management) NRM activities of the project;

• Design and coordinate baseline surveys, market assessments, conduct feasibility studies for Project; 

• Provide technical direction, leadership and capacity building training to the right-holders on project activities to enhance their self-reliance and resilience;

• Participate in proposal development and budgeting for new projects in accordance with the provided LWF guidelines and standards;

• Select  target communities and project priority groups jointly with project staff, local government representatives and communities and other relevant stakeholders;

• Lead the development of procurement, activity and budget plans for the Projects;

• Lead the regular data collection process on project progress, and compile monthly, quarterly, and annual report on the projects;

• Analyze budget versus expenditure in monthly financial reports;

• Regularly document significant success and human-interest stories, best practices and photos;

• Responsible for overseeing implementation of livelihood project activities in accordance with approved work plan time schedules and budgets;

• Conduct training on relevant thematic areas and other project interventions;

• Provide technical backstopping and facilitation, work closely with partners, field staff, and cluster-based stakeholders, networks, and community members to ensure achievement of objectives in timely and cost-effective manner;

• Identify livelihoods and environmental constraints/concerns and suggest possible recommendations to the Regional Coordinator;

• Represent LWF in relevant coordination platforms;

C. Human Resource

• Ensure that regular meetings are conducted by the project staffs and reports are prepared and submitted to the Regional Office.

• Monitor staff performance at the project level and provide constructive feedback in line with LWF performance appraisal process.

• Identify the key skills required by all Project staff to effectively fulfill their designated roles and where necessary suggest training needs.

• Ensure core humanitarian standards (CHS) are adhered to in the implementation of all project activities on the project;

• Promote accountability to affected populations using the LWF accountability framework;

• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or designate.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience: 

• Masters or Bachelor Degree Climate Change, Environment and development, Natural Resource Management, Agro-forestry, Forestry or related field of study from a recognized university with a minimum of 4 year relevant work experience for Master’s Degree and 6 years for Bachelor Degree. 

Additional requirements: 

• Strong communication skill in English (written and oral)

• Ability to interact with people

• Strong knowledge and experience working in food security and livelihoods  and climate  change adaptation and resilience building.

• Good skills in reporting and monitoring

• Experience in project management 

• Knowledge of local language Somali is advantageous 

• Previous related experience in NGO and emergency response setup.

How to Apply

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

Women are encouraged to apply and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.