IR/INT/EXT/VN/019.20
November 26, 2020
Post title: Senior Livelihood Project Officer
Report to: Livelihood & Food Security Program Coordinator
Duty Station: Afar Regional State, Gulina and Awra District
Salary: As per the organizations scale
Required: One
Duration One Year with possible extension
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 Jigjiga, Hargelle, Elkere, Bare and Dekasuftu, Afar Regional State; Ewa, Awra and Gulina; Oromia regional State, West Harergeye, Chiro and Meiso Woredas and an additional operational office in Addis Ababa. For more information please visit our website: http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us
Job Purpose
The purpose of Senior Livelihood Project Officer Position is to manage and coordinate Resilience project activities in accordance to the procedures of the organization. Under the general administrative, technical and professional direction of the Livelihood and Food Security Program Coordinator or his designate, the Senior officer, plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the overall project activities which IRE implements; carries out a range of consultative and advisory activities in the areas of community capacity building, networking, and encourage the preparation of research papers and studies that would promote/encourage intervention for pastoral communities. The Senior Livelihood Project Officer monitors progress and provide ongoing feedback to Livelihood and Food Security Program Coordinator or his designate, proposing adjustments in annual implementation plans according to emerging community needs and priorities.
Qualification/Experiences and Skills Requirements