Food Security and Livelihood Coordinator (Gofa Geze)

Job Description

Who we are

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children’s and young people.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that 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; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

As part of SOS CVE’s effort to respond to different emergencies such as landslide, drought, flood, conflict etc, which arise from time to time in different parts of the country, the organization has secured funding from Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to implement 12-months emergency project tilted as “Saving Lives and Livelihoods by Restoring Agricultural Productivity and Mental Health of landslide Survivors of Gezei Gofa Communities living in Kencho Shacha Gozdi, Kencho Gozdi Woyiza and Burda Kebeles.

Why we need you?

We are looking for a Food Security and Livelihood Coordinator (FSL) who will be based in our Field office (Bulki town) and is responsible for the technical implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the overall livelihoods components of the project aimed at improving the economic resilience and self-reliance of landslide survivors living in Kencho Shacha Gozdi, Kencho Gozdi Woyiza and Burda Kebeles.  The post holder provides technical advice, backstopping and training to FSL Assistant and project participant’s volunteers on the implementation of sound technical packages that strengthen the capacities and self-reliance of project participants (individual households, VSLAs and group IGAs).

What we provide?

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

Your role?

While working with us as a  Food Security and Livelihood Coordinator you will be in charge of the following,

Technical Reporting to: FCSP & FD Manager based at SOS CVE Hawassa Location Office/HRP team at National office

Administrative Reporting to: HR Coordinator based at SOS CVE Hawassa Location Office

Duties and Responsibilities

• The FSL Coordinator is the senior person in the field providing technical leadership of the project. The post holder will facilaite and contribute towards the improvement of general livelihood and food security of targeted project participants and the self-reliance of communities through the improvement of productivity, income generating activities and market and financial access.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Implementation

• Support in carrying out transparent beneficiary selection & targeting as per criteria in close coordination with project steering committee, local authorities, and communities
• Coordinate the distribution of project inputs assets (hand farming tools, seeds/seedlings, organic and chemical fertilizers, poultry and cooking stoves) according to project specification
• Manage/Lead the food security and livelihoods and Protection team , including volunteers by designing detailed project work plans with clear division of responsibilities amongst team members, establishing clear objectives and monitoring progress and performance.
• Ensure participation of the community in the implementation of project and that complaint mechanisms are in place and used efficiently
• Promote the use of climate-smart and sustainable practices in agriculture and other income-generating activities.
• Ensure that cross-cutting gender and protection concerns are considered for all planned interventions.
• Maintain and develop collaborative relationships with different internal departments (procurement, , logistics, finance, etc) and stakeholders at Woreda, Zone and Reginal level and other partners operating in the Woreda/Zone) with active listening skills and problem-solving attitude.
• Identify business opportunities/schemes for individuals, groups, and mechanisms to strengthen capacity building and scale-up options which include entrepreneurship, skill development, Micro financing, and business management, and prepare an action plan to support VSLAs and Group IGAs
• Develop FSL programming operational procedures, systems and programme guidance.
• Actively participate in different relevant forums, coordiantion meetings, and working groups
• As the overarching budget holder, be accountable for all aspects of financial & resources management.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Establish and maintain effective work plans, program reporting, monitoring and evaluation (lessons learned) systems for both internal and external use
• To lead the baseline/livelihoods assessment, this should guide the development of measurable and achievable indicators that would be reflected in the design of the M&E framework.
• Participate in Environment impact assessment(EIA), post distribution monitoring, third party monitoring mission(TPM), end line evaluation to keep track of the project progress and the project ultimate impact statement
• Ensure quality data collection and management for project targeting and monitoring and follow up on indicator progress and achievements.
• Develop and maintain appropriate databases and records for monitoring and evaluating the success of project interventions
• Organize and provide biweekly and monthly project update to HRP team and that of the donor
• Pre[are and submit timely monthly, quarterly and end of project reports(technical and financial), schedule case studies and human touch stories

Child Safeguarding

• Responsible to ensure that all project participants are receiving ongoing, age-appropriate verbal or written information in relevant languages about SOS Children’s Villages Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.
• Ensure that all support is provided on the best interest of the child.
• Responsible to take part in raise awareness raising sessions and capacity building trainings in relation to CS and Code of Conduct and to prevent and protect children and young people from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination
• Support children and young people to make them understand the CS risks and protection mechanisms
• Responsible to report any CS suspicion, concern, allegation or incident immediately, following Child Safeguarding reporting procedures. CS reports should be made to the CS team at programme level and/or to the respective line manager

Job Requirements

Up for the challenge…

Then check out our criteria’s:

 Must Criteria

• Education to Msc degree Agriculture, sustainable development, international development studies or related field experience
• 8 years of experience with NGO or other development actors including at least 3 year in FSL sector
• Knowledge of the targeted areas (Gezei Gofa Woreda) and local communities is required.
• High level of proficiency in English is required.
• Sound knowledge in sustainable development, international development studies or related field experience
• Experience of designing and starting up projects(project cycle management)
• Experience with baseline/end line surveys, livelihood assessment and use of basic statistical software’s is an asset
• Ability to work in the field

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

 Core COMPETENCY (these competencies are relevant for every co-worker):

• Kindness: Act with empathy towards everyone he/she works with.
• Continuous Learning: Make an effort to learn, understand and grow as a person, admitting your own mistakes.
• Inclusiveness: In any actions show respect and care for others.
• Initiative: speak up when things are not right, do not hesitate to act, and adapt to change when necessary.
• Results Orientation: look for solutions and focus on desired results.

How to Apply

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV) with the names and contact details of three referees.

Please be informed that applications that are late, or do not have CV, will be disqualified and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be sent electronically through: SOS Children Villages Application portal (ICIMS).

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Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered.  Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection, and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, and police clearance reference check processes.

SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia provides equal employment opportunities to all co-workers & qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class.