Tearfund is a Christian charity which partners with churches in more than 50 of the world’s poorest countries. We tackle poverty and injustice through sustainable development, by responding to disasters and challenging injustice. We believe an end to extreme poverty is possible. Thousands of people needlessly suffer and die every day because of poverty. But that’s not God’s plan for the world. And God is calling you – all of us – to reach out to people in greatest need. We partner with local churches and organisations who have a crucial role to play in the places worst affected by poverty. Tearfund has been working in Ethiopia since the 1970s.

Tearfund Ethiopia is looking for an experienced Community Facilitator (CF) for its Recovery Livelihoods Project in Dubuluk, Borena, Ethiopia. The Community Facilitator (CF) will be based in a specific project Kebele under the direction and guidance of the Field Officer. The CF will be responsible for the planning, implementation and reporting of the project activities at kebele level.

If the above describes you, we would love to hear from you. Please find the Job Description attached : https://jobs.tearfund.org/tearfund/jobs/vacancy/community-facilitator-2783/2809/description/

Job Requirements

We are looking for a candidate with: 

• Diploma in Social Sciences, Community Development, Agriculture, Disaster Risk Management (DRM), Education and related fields. 

• A minimum of two years work experience as a Community Facilitator supporting emergency response and development projects. 

• Practical experience in community mobilisation, facilitation and stakeholder engagement and cash programming.

• Experience of working with VSLA/SHG/Cooperatives 

• Knowledge of culture, norms, beliefs and geographical areas of the target Woreda

• Strong community mobilisation and convincing skills 

• Proven interpersonal communication skills 

• Fluency in spoken and written English, Afaan Oromo and Amharic

• Strong commitment and compassion to the target community 

• Demonstrating sensitivity and skills in working cross culturally

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to tearfund.ethiopia@tearfund.org The closing date for the application is October 1, 2023. Please include at least 3 references from current and former line Managers and HR Personnel in your CV. This is a national full time fixed term position based in Dubuluk, Borena. This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, References will be taken and personal identification information will be submitted against a watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter terror-terror measure.