Job Purpose

• To guide, coordinate and provide technical support, on the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of livelihood component of the project.

Main duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and coordinate the livelihood activities under implementation at Debub Sodo and Gumer Woredas.
• Participate in value chain study or other assessment on the identification of Livelihoods- interventions in accordance with GLIMMER and GDCA guidelines..
• Responsible to documentation and coordination of LH program design.
• To assist beneficiaries and to build their capacity to play leading role in their development issues.
• To Assist ICDP beneficiaries in Gumer and Debub Sodo weredas to participate actively in all project cycles and to improve their level of poverty accordingly.
• Implement  LH activities as per the plan within the agreed time table.
• Responsible to play lead role to establish/strengthen RUSACCO in all project kebeles, organize and facilitate training/ workshops for relevant target groups including beneficiaries committees and other community members.
• Facilitate and encourage sustainable agriculture extension and farmer’s asset building to enhance the returns on asset in collaboration with the community, government and other responsible bodies.
• Based on the livelihood security framework, participate on rural livelihood situation analysis and programme designing activities.
• Design appropriate implementation modalities and program approach to strengthen sustainability factors;
• Provide training and technical support to programme staff, for DAs, cooperative leaders, CF s or supervisors; and beneficiaries
• Build in collaboration with concerned units,  the capacity of key stakeholders so as to implement the pregame/project effectively and efficiently.
• Promote and ensure community participation & initiatives through all possible methods (esp. the marginalized group) in all aspects of program activities.
• Ensure the marginalized and disadvantage target groups to be the main actors in all Program cycle management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with program woredas stakeholders on a continuous basis.
• Coordinate and arrange experience-sharing visits for beneficiaries, community development workers and different levels of local government staff, according to agreed plans.
• Ensure and encourage the involvement of women in all areas of the development process and decision making activities.
• Perform any other task as assigned by the concerned bodies

Reporting

• Prepare periodic quality progress reports (monthly, quarterly, bi-annually, annually reports).
• Document all the progress of  activities (at activity and output level) and maintain project data, record and documents.
• Conduct case studies and document and report the findings.

Job Requirement

Qualifications: Minimum MSc Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Economics,  Cooperatives Development, livelihood, rural Development &related fields with 5 years’ experience as project officer in the area of livelihood. NGO experience is advantageous

Competencies:

• This position requires a motivated and innovative person with strong program management skills and an ability to work independently,
• Strong technical skills in gender equality, and small-scale business development
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to lead but understands and believes in community-led development.
• Good communication (oral and written) skills in English; Speaking in Guragigna is advantageous.
• Respect GDCA’s and A Glimmer of Hope’s values and safeguarding policies in every aspect of work

Place of Work –Butajira GDCA Head Office, Guragy Zone

Office Station –Butajira Town