Livelihood project Assistance NEW

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian international NGOs, provides relief, rehabilitation, and development support to vulnerable people and communities in over 30 countries. We began work in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in Ethiopia’s Somali region and are currently providing assistance to Ethiopians and refugees in six regions in Ethiopia, implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.

The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.

Job Overview

The IRC is planning to undertake integrated multi-sector approach Health, Livelihood and Cash project funded by Dream German Post focused on food security and sustain recovery for acute malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies in disaster-affected communities in West Hararghe Zone of Oromia Region, Ethiopia. This integrated multiyear resilience project will be implemented with a local partner called Positive action for Development (PAD). The project’s goal is to enhance food security and climate resilience in crisis -affected households and communities, aiming to achieve three main outcome areas: (a) Ensuring that children under 5 and pregnant lactating women access timely and effective treatment and sustain recovery for acute malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. (b) Children under 5 and pregnant lactating women achieve an optimal dietary intake; (c) Increased demand for and consumption for safe nutritious foods and services.

The Livelihood Assistance is based in Meiso town with frequent travel to the project implementation kebele/area. The incumbent reports to the Livelihood project Officer on day-to-day project management and implementation. He/She will provide implementation support, technical and project support to target beneficiaries in the whole project cycle implementation. The post holder will support and strengthen the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the project in Meiso woreda targeted Kebele. He/She will collaborate closely with other project staff within IRC and among partner agencies, government, private sector, and community groups. The position Holder will ensure successful support for livelihoods programming which includes implement comprehensive interventions that Establish and Support 20 kitchen gardening groups benefiting 400 women , establish a dairy goat revolving scheme throughout the project area Promote poultry production through on-farm demonstrations for women with under five children and cured cases of malnutrition , Engage community in Community Based Acute malnutrition Management (train care givers on early detection and management at community level, and Digitalize and synchronize information with national data base system

Major Job Responsibilities

Project implementation support,

• Report to Livelihood project Officer based at Meiso Wereda.
• Prepare detailed implementation plans for the project activities, timelines, resource requirements.
• Carried out and guided the implementation of planned project activities and jointly with government line offices, and the community, ensuring alignment with the proposal, Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP), IRC strategies, and donor requirements to maintain technical quality and effectiveness.
• Prepare and share monthly and weekly work plans/tasks based on the approved project work plans.
• Ensure that considerations such as gender, protection, safeguarding, accountability, environment, are integrated into the implementation, and monitoring of the programs.
• Identify and engage with key collaborators at Wereda and Kebele level, including local government offices, CBOs, cooperatives, private sector financial service providers, and other partners, to ensure effective coordination.
• Facilitate the active participation and engagement of local communities and target groups during the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the program.
• Carried out and work closely with Kebele level Stakeholder to establish and support the development of home kitchen gardens through seeds and tools (in-kind modality), training, linkage with finance/VSLA with a focus on households experiencing malnutrition in the woreda of interventions
• Conduct tool distribution for targeted women in Meiso Wereda targeted Kebele level with IRC standard template.
• Establish a dairy goat revolving scheme throughout the project area and provide training on improved production techniques.
• Promote poultry production through on-farm demonstrations for women with under five children and cured cases of malnutrition
• Engage community in Community Based Acute Malnutrition Management (train care givers on early detection and management at community level
• Support the LHO in Developing and implement strategy of SBCC for change risky behaviors of both target clients and influencers regarding best child feeding practices, fighting restrictive norms, gender discriminatory practices regarding child feeding practices
• Project Monitoring and Reporting
• Prepare relevant activity reports as agreed upon schedules (monthly, quarterly, and/or annually) on activities, indicators, and achievements.
• Work closely and coordinate with IRC logistics, finance, and HR staff to ensure timely and compliant program activities and expenditures, including active participation in procurement, supply chain, grant, and other meetings.
• Together with the project Officer and Accountability and Learning officers, develop and implement a full monitoring and evaluation framework for livelihoods activities as well as learning strategies, and adapt them to the different program methodologies.

Safeguarding Responsibilities: –

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]
• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies

Minimum Qualifications

Job requirements:

Educational Requirements:-

• BSc Degree /Diploma in Agricultural Economics, General Agriculture, and/or related agricultural field of study or certification.
• Minimum work experience of 0 years for BSC Degree holders, 2 years for Diploma holders

Preferred experience: –

• NGO experience is a plus.
• Required Job competencies:
• Demonstrated experience in humanitarian response, with specific experience in livelihoods and Food security and agricultural development approaches.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties
• Must be capable of applying skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including direct data collection.

Skilled required :-

• Ability of basic computer skills mainly, MS word, Excel, internet etc.
• Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment.
• Flexible and able to handle pressure well, has a strong sense of humor.

Language Skills

• English, language speaking and writing capability are mandatory plus local Language is advantageous

How To Apply

Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

Only applicants who meeting the minimum qualification will be shortlisted and contacted.

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Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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• Name of the position you have applied for
• Date of application
• Summary of your qualifications and experience
• Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
• Permanent Address and present address (if different form permanent) and telephone number
• Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.

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• IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who, as individuals and as a group, embody our culture statement, creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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• Gender Equality: The IRC is dedicated to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce, including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other encouraging benefits and allowances.

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