Ethiopian Red Cross Society Sr. Livelihood Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Red Cross Society Sr. Livelihood Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
About the Ethiopian Red Cross SocietyThe Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) was established in 1935 and is one of the oldest and largest humanitarian organizations in Ethiopia.
ERCS provides services to communities affected by natural and manmade disasters through the provision of emergency responses, ambulance and first aid, family reunification, essential drugs, water and sanitation, and other humanitarian services.
ERCS also runs disaster risk reduction programs with the aim of creating resilience households and communities.
Currently the ERCS has a structure consisting of 11 Regional Offices, 33 Zonal Branches and 131 District/Woreda Branches, 599 Woreda Red Cross Committee and 5871 Kebele Red Cross committees.
Specific duties and responsibilities
Ensure that the LLH component of the ARV project is being implemented according to palns and best practice and the objectives and target are achieved.
Consolidate the existing LLH framework, ensure the LLH dashboard is being used and developed, including collecting the data and updating the dashboard to enable the production of information and info graphics on monthly progress regarding beneficiaries and the market situation and data captured for proper monitoring as well as planning and selection of new beneficiaries
In collaboration with the project team, develop the livelihood components of the annual and quarterly work plans and reports.]
Ensure that plans pertaining to the livelihood components are followed and revised accordingly, and results are captured.
In coordination with ERCS Migration Program Coordinator, officers and other stakeholders implement the community engagement and accountability (CEA) system including data collection, analysis, monitoring and development of feedback tools and mechanisms.
Enhance the capacity of community based support mechanisms including Village Saving and Credit Association (VSLA) and promote their impact for women empowerment
Contribute in terms of assessment and capacity
building of new and existing Disaster Risk Reduction activities and economic recovery interventions.
Within the livelihood framework, assist with training and capacity development on sustainable livelihoods development for staff and stakeholders.
Collaborate with stakeholders and partners, in all aspects of the project..
Ensure the implementation of the programme and the livelihood components in particular against the established framework that includes annual work-plan, targets, monitoring tools and result indicators.
Monitor project budget performance mainly on livelihood component in collaboration with project team and senior PMER officer
Collaborate and work closely with Senior PSS officer on issues of life skill, targeting, and supporting the most vulnerable and affected individuals.
Collect information and case stories on best practices and lessons learned and report to her/his supervisor and team members.
Collaborate and support other livelihood intervention activities set by ERCS and DRC such Micro-Economic Initiatives and economic recovery interventions
Carry out other relevant tasks assigned by immediate supervisor
Job Requirements
Qualification
BA degree in Economics, development studies, business management, rural development, sociology or gender studies
8 years’ experience on Livelihood programs and Income Generation activities
Experience with gender and diversity
NGOs or humanitarian organizations experience is advantageous
Skill and experience in Gender mainstreaming and gender issues
Other skills & competencies
Skill in one of the common data base packages and in doing market analysis
Proven communication and team work skill
Experience with designing life skills trainings
Ability to work on multiple tasks with little supervision
Skill in one of the common data base packages and in doing market analysis
Proven communication and team work skill
Experience with designing life skills trainings
Ability to work on multiple tasks with little supervision
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Ethiopian Red Cross Society Sr. Livelihood Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
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