Livelihood Officer-1

Lead mobilization and engagement of communities for resilient interventions.

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Overview

Lead mobilization and engagement of communities for resilient interventions.

You have:

  • BSc. Degree in Rural development, Agroeconomics and related fields.
  • 5 years’ experience on field level implementation of integrated program including Climate smart Agriculture, resilient rural livelihood, financial inclusion and Market Development in INGOs Context.
  • Working experience in community led Resilient interventions, Economic Development, Nutrition and agriculture, climate smart agriculture and degraded land management.
  • Additional working experience on promotion, advocacy and scale up related activities.
  • English and knowledge of local language is advantageous.

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

  • Lead the mobilization and engagement of target communities through participatory approaches to ensure their active involvement in planning, implementing, and Resilient interventions
  • Provide hands-on technical support and facilitate capacity-building initiatives for communities and stakeholders on diverse resilient interventions, sustainable agriculture, market system development techniques, financial inclusion, nutrition including the establishment of demonstration sites and knowledge exchange, S4T groups, Producers group, volunteers.
  • Execute field-level project activities according to work plans, monitor progress against targets, identify challenges, and collect relevant data to contribute to effective project implementation and reporting.
  • Identify and support opportunities for resilient focused on farm, rural enterprises and income-generating activities, particularly for women and youth, facilitating linkages to value chains and markets.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with local leaders, community organizations, government partners, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and synergy in project implementation.
  • Collect accurate field data, contribute to regular project reports and documentation of lessons learned, and actively participate in knowledge sharing and adaptive management processes.

Qualification required

  • BSc. Degree in Rural development, Agroeconomics and related fields.

Experience:

  • 5 years’ experience on field level implementation of integrated program including Climate smart Agriculture, resilient rural livelihood, financial inclusion and Market Development in INGOs Context.
  • Working experience in community led Resilient interventions, Economic Development, Nutrition and agriculture, climate smart agriculture and degraded land management.
  • Additional working experience on promotion, advocacy and scale up related activities.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or Key Competencies

    • Model Self-Management
    • Engage, Influence, Lead and Grow Others
    • Run an Effective and Agile Organization
    • Develop the Organization for the Future

Required Language(s)

    • English and knowledge of local language is advantageous

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.

**Disclaimer****: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable organization that values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for any job application. We encourage all job seekers to be cautious of any job ads that require payment or personal information upfront. If you have any questions or concerns about our job ads or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Potential interview questions

Describe a challenging project you led that involved community engagement. The interviewer is assessing your experience in leading community-based initiatives. Discuss a specific project, your role, the challenges faced, and the outcomes.
How have you used data to improve project outcomes in your previous roles? This question gauges your analytical skills and commitment to data-driven decision-making. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you built relationships with local stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you consider crucial for implementing climate smart agriculture? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your approach toward capacity building in communities. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure community participation in project planning and implementation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What measures do you take to document lessons learned from project activities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach financial inclusion when working with target populations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 7 months ago - Updated 6 months ago - Source: wvi.org