Job Description

Job Title: Food Security Livelihood Officer

Brief Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Food Security Livelihood Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring food security and livelihood programs that aim to improve the well-being of vulnerable communities in Ethiopia. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to making a positive impact on the lives of others.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify food security and livelihood needs of target communities
• Develop and implement food security and livelihood programs, including budgeting and work plans
• Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, and other NGOs
• Provide technical assistance and training to community members and local organizations on food security and livelihood topics
• Monitor and evaluate program activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities to support food security and livelihood programs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Agriculture, Nutrition, Economics, or Social Sciences from a recognized Ethiopian university
• At least 3 years of experience in food security and livelihood programming, preferably with an international NGO or UN agency
• Strong understanding of food security and livelihood concepts, including vulnerability analysis, program design, and implementation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work with diverse stakeholders
• Fluency in English and Amharic, with ability to communicate in other local languages an asset
• Experience with program management, including budgeting, work planning, and monitoring and evaluation
• Ability to work in a team environment and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
• Willingness to travel to rural areas of Ethiopia, with ability to work in challenging environments