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:                               Gilgel Beles (Benshangul Gumuz Region)

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

Salary:                                          As per the salary scale of the organization

Closing date:                               February 22, 2023

Job Summary

Provide technical support in capacity building training to staff and community and the design and evaluation of agriculture and rural livelihoods programs in protracted and post crises locations. Fully implement the agriculture projects with self-initiation.

Principal 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 Crop and Livestock, off-farm income generation and employment pathways and Extension system;

9. Work experience in similar organization and post conflict context; 

10. Knowledge of Value chains and business plan development;

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

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

13. Provide robust support to the project manager in the area of Livelihood and agriculture; assessment, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and in gathering and analyzing livelihood and agriculture related information.

14. Conduct timely supervision and provide technical support  

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

16. Ensure organizational/donor standards and requirements are met and reports are to the standard.

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

⮚       Provide adequate time to staff to participate in gender sensitivity workshops and related events.

⮚       Through observation, interviews, and spot-checks, ensure that the staff planning process is gender sensitive.

⮚       Build a better gender balance in staffing through affirmative action.

⮚       Observe if women staff are as involved as men in high-profile activities such as interaction with visitors and chairing meetings, and take corrective action if warranted.

⮚       Encourage female staff to participate in external networks (local and regional), as well as seminars and cross visits.

⮚     Facilitate open and regular discussions with staff on about the work environment, policies, and values convenient to gender issues.

Safety & Security Responsibility

⮚       Encourages compliance of Safety and Security principles and policies of the organization by all staffs;

⮚       Visiting project Offices and operational areas periodically to meet staff and making sure that all staff members are aware of the safety and security procedures;

⮚       Explains to staffs the reasoning behind the organization’s safety and security policies and procedures

⮚       Organizing local training sessions, such as First Aid, Fire Safety, and Defensive Driving for staff members.  If possible, he/she should conduct briefing and training sessions himself/herself;

⮚       Ensures that safety and security objectives are added to performance reviews and evaluations of all staff members;

⮚       Encourages staffs to adopt safe and secure practices. Ensuring that updated personnel information related to safety (Record of Emergency Data) and security management are kept in Human resources.

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 Competencie

• 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 the local context and local language of the intervention area is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

• The position gives technical supervision to the Community/Social Workers regarding livelihood and agriculture.

How to Apply

Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Submit ONLY your application and CV via email: recruitment_fhe@fh.org

N.B: Candidates MUST refer the position title “Livelihood & Agriculture officer ” on the subject line of their email and applications.