IR/INT/EXT/VN/004.17
January 20, 2017
Post Title: Livelihood Officer
Duty Station: Somali Regional State, Meayso and Afdem
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Salary: As per the organization scale
Required: One
Duration: One Year
Introduction
Islamic Relief is an international relief and development charity founded in 1984 with its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender. The office officially started operation in Ethiopia in 2004. Islamic Relief Ethiopia (IRE) is operational in the Somali Regional State with a base office in Hargelle, Elkere, Bare, Dekasuftu, Jigjiga, Meayso, Afar Regional State; Ewa and an additional operational office in Addis Ababa. For more information please visit our website: http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us.
Job Summary:
The purpose of Livelihood officer position is to plan and implement livelihood interventions in accordance with the project proposal. S/he conducts situation assessment on families’ livelihood actions, pilot testing and documentation of potential practices in the areas of saving and credit, small scale business, entrepreneurship, set-up groups, provide capacity building and technical assistance to the beneficiaries, propose necessary materials,