The Hunger Project (THP) is a global, non-profit, strategic organization committed to the sustainable end of world hunger. THP believes in a world where every woman, man and child can lead a healthy, fulfilling life of self-reliance and dignity; and works towards that goal by pioneering sustainable strategies for Gender-focused and Integrated Community Led Development, which is the process of working together to create and achieve locally owned visions and goals. The Hunger Project – Ethiopia (THP-E) is implementing projects in rural areas of Ethiopia since 2004 and currently recruiting full time staff for the following positions: 

The Project Officer is responsible for leading the project field staff and manage the implementation, monitoring and reporting of ‘Transformative Partnership: Strengthening Civil Society for community resilience building’ project which is implemented in Mareko Special Woreda & Meskan Woreda of East Gurage Zone. Along with other duties, the Project Officer will facilitate the engagement project implementing partners including community, government & CSOs in the project initiatives. The project office is accountable to THP-E Program Manger and will execute the following duties and others to be assigned by the Program Manager. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

I. Planning

• Coordinate day-to-day project activities in collaboration with THP-E’s core and project staff and local partners.

• Conduct annual project planning and implementation as per the approved activities, budgets and donor requirements;   

• Conduct local government stakeholders mapping, co-develop, and agree on a partnership modality.

• Ensure project activities are inclusive, participatory, and aligned with community resilience priorities.

• Provide direction to the project staff in aligning their weekly/monthly work plans to the project budgets and activity plans. 

II. Partnership Building and Advocacy 

• Lead policy researches on the issues of climate justice and food sovereignty including consultancy contract management and quality research report & policy briefs. 

• Organize policy dialogue among CSO leaders, government officials and policy makers based on the policy research findings.

• Facilitate networking & collective learning workshops for CSOs on the issues of food sovereignty and climate justice.

• Provide supportive supervision to the sub-grantee CSO on the grassroot climate justice and food sovereignty advocacy. 

III. Community Climate Resilience Building:

• Supervise community workshops, meetings, trainings and dialogues.

• Provide technical support to field staff in agroecology practices including but not limited to agroforestry, crop diversification, cover cropping, nutrient cycling. 

• Provide technical guidance to field staff in eco livestock farming & productivity including integration of animals into natural cycles, using practices like rotational grazing, agroforestry, crop-livestock systems and breed improvement. 

• Ensure fair livelihoods, food sovereignty, local traditions, and equitable access to services and resources by the project to target communities.

• Provide technical support to the field staff on women and youth entrepreneurship development including access to skills and inclusive finance. 

• Ensure the implementation of THP’s safeguarding policy in project implementation. 

IV. Monitoring and Reporting

• Maintain regular communication with project staff, local partners and community members to improve project performances. 

• Effectively document all information related to the project including success stories. 

• Compile quarterly and annual project activity and financial reports and work plans using donor and/or THP-E’s templates.

• Assist in monitoring project progress and identifying implementation challenges at project-implemented sites.

V. Finance & Material Inputs

• Ensure the financial and material utilization of the project is in line with the project plan and annual budgets.

• Ensure compliance with THP-E’s policies, donor requirement & government regulations.

• Assist in procurement of project inputs based the THP-E’s procurement policies.

Ensure transparency & accountability in all aspects of the project implementation

Job Requirements

Requirements

• Minimum of master’s level education in Development Studies, Environmental studies, Community Development, Rural Development, Public Administration or a related field of studies. 

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience.

• Proven track-record of accomplishment in rural and development, natural resource management and agriculture sectors. 

• Proficiency in written and spoken Amharic & English languages.

• Experience in working in teams with diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Strong communication skills and ability in facilitating dialogues.

• Proactive in providing mentorship, guidance and assistance to project staff.

Skills and Competences: 

• Strong understanding of community mobilization and resilience building.

• Excellent coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Team-oriented, proactive, and problem-solving mindset

• Strong report writing and documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong Computer Literacy: Microsoft office packages and GIS

• Commitment to THP-E mission, values and policy.

How To Apply

Interested & qualified applicants can send their updated CV (maximum 4 pages), work experiences, and cover letter, indicating the position they apply for through: thp.ethiopia@thp.org or via postal address: The Hunger Project Ethiopia, P.O.Box 27397/1000, Addis Ababa. For further information, contact Tel. +251111267950/ +251111267151. 

Note: Use “Project Officer" as the subject line of your email in single pdf or cover of the post. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. 

Women are highly encouraged to apply.