Livelihood officer -Sidama, Ethiopia

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

Position:                                   Livelihood officer (Internal/External)

Duty Station:                            Shebedino, Sidama

Duration of Contract:              One year contract (60 working days of  probation period)

Closing date:                            November 18, 2022

Principal Responsibilities:

Key Result #1- Specific Responsibilities

1.     Prepares plan of action and budget for the component;

2.     Introduce the target community with better means of production, gives awareness creation trainings on the importance of improved seeds;

3.     Encourage the use of traditional small scale irrigation practice by diverting water from rivers and give awareness creation trainings on how and what to produce;

4.     Establishment of fruit nursery sites; follows up its managements, distribution of seedlings to beneficiaries and status of seedlings after distribution.

5.     Prepares training curricula and organizes training manuals for all the trainings under the component,

6.     Conducting fruit production and saving habit trainings,

7.     Providing vegetable and fruit seeds and various cuttings timely.

8.     Submits performance evaluation results of staff under his/her supervision on time;

9.     Prepares and timely submit periodic reports of the component to the immediate supervisor;

10.   Conduct monthly review meetings with center supervisors, and social workers

Key Result #2- Planning and Reporting

1.     Prepares annual plan of action with other staffs for the component;

2.     Prepares monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and annual reports (for Head Office, BoFED, DPPC and NOs) including impacts, problems encountered and solutions proposed and submits to the project manager on time.

3.     Prepares beneficiary profiles and other success stories and submits to project manager

Key Result #3- Resource Management

1.     Responsible for the effective and efficient management of all assets of the organization entrusted to him for work purposes.

Key Result #4- Monitoring and Evaluation

1.     Ensures that the component activities are being implemented in accordance with the project annual operational plan.

Observes any changes within the project for impacts (both positive/negative) in the community and records them for self-monitoring and evaluation.

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 pressureEXPERIENCE

⮚   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. Knowledge of local language of the intervention area is preferred.

 SAFETY AND SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES

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.        He/she has a responsibility to become familiar to social, cultural and other associated features of their duty stations;

4.       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.

5.       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.

GENDER RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• 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.
• Refrain from any comments or gestures that indicate prejudicial views of female staff, especially female supervisors.

SAFEGUARDING POLICY

Food for the Hungry is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for all beneficiaries it serves. It is FH’s policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that prevents and deters any actions and omissions that put any beneficiaries, including children and the most vulnerable at risk. All personnel are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation. Any violations of this policy could result in termination.

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive and may be changed at any time.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply