Livelihood & Agriculture officer

FH Ethiopia is a non-governmental organization engaged in relief and development activities. At FH, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call the “The Heartbeat”. This includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty. FH Ethiopia would like to invite potential internal and external candidates to apply for the following position:

Position:                                      Livelihood & Agriculture officer

Duty Station:                              Meketewa (South Gondar, Amhara Region)

Duration of Contract:                One-year contract, Renewable (with 60 working days probation period)

Closing date:                               June 17, 2023

Job Summary

Provide technical support in the training of staff and the design and evaluation of rural livelihoods programs in protracted and post crises locations

Principal Responsibilities

Key Result #1. General Responsibilities    

1.       Restoring and transforming sustainable crop and livestock production, off-farm income generation and employment pathways;

2.       Deliver regular training to the targeted households through Agricultural Cascade Extension Model;

3.       Familiarity with the GoE’s agricultural extension system;

4.       Ensure the target producers linked with markets and viable value chains;

5.       Facilitate the promotion of nutrition-sensitive agriculture practices;

6.       Deliver training Increasing access to financial services (e.g. financial literacy, generating savings, and access to credit);

7.       Ensure livelihood promoters implementing various livelihood activities in result oriented manner;

8.       Knowledge of GoE’s PSNP-4 Livelihood pathways (Crop and Livestock, off-farm income generation and employment pathways) and Extension system;

9.       Work experience in similar organization;

10.    Knowledge of Value chains and business plan development;

11.    Familiarity in working with Research centers, TVET, one stop service center, RuSaCCos at rural setting

12.    Involve in planning, implementation, budget management and reporting of livelihood and agriculture component in the project

13.    Liaise with other NGOs, research centers, relevant Government agencies, private sector to ensure good coordination of efforts, avoid duplication, share lessons and approaches for maximizing impact.

14.    Provide robust support to the project manager in the area of Livelihood and agriculture; design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

15.    Ensure FHE Ethiopia’s Self Help Group (SHG) methodology and strategies are employed and promoted

Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Gender Responsibility   

1. Be aware of the stereotypes about women’s and men’s capacities, and discuss how they influence staff, in assigning responsibility, and in managing resources at unit and organization level.
2. Be able to describe how gender issues relate to one’s job responsibilities and how gender equity can be promoted through the execution of those responsibilities.
3. Be familiar with the local Gender Focal Point(s), and go to her/him to learn more about gender issues, or when there is a gender grievance or harassment issue to resolve
4. Within each project and department, discuss FH’s Gender & Diversity and Sexual Harassment and sexual exploitation Policies, so that all staff are conversant with them.
5. Refrain from any comments or gestures that indicate prejudicial views of female staff, especially female supervisors.
6. In each Project and Head Office, ask women staff what changes would make it more “gender-friendly”, organization  and implement the recommendations

Safety & Security Responsibility

1. Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security policy of FH. Lapses in safe conduct can jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff.
2. Every FHE staff member has an obligation to learn and understand the security situation where they are located.
3. Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security.  This includes, but not limited to, personal safety, road safety, etc.
4. He/she has a responsibility to become familiar to social, cultural and other associated features of their duty stations;
5. Abstains from inappropriate or offensive behavior that can put FHE in a difficult position, impair operations, and jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff of FHE.
6. All FHE staff should promotes safe conducts and exercises caution in all work activities; staff should accountable for own personal and professional actions and conduct;

Job Level Specifications

⮚       Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.

⮚       Strong Interpersonal skills,

⮚       Emotional maturity,

⮚       Cross-cultural Sensitivity,

⮚       Ability to work effectively under pressure

Experience

⮚       3 years related experience in a relevant position Preferably in INGO Setting

Education/Certifications

⮚       Bsc in Agriculture or relevant field of study.

Distinguishing Competencies

⮚       Strong computer skill and knowledge in the area of MS word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint and email communication.

⮚       High level of initiative taking.

Language

⮚       Proficiency in both spoken and written English. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

Supervisory Responsibility

• The position gives technical supervision to the Community Promoters regarding livelihood and agriculture .