Save the Children is currently seeking a Markets Specialist, Livelihoods Expert, Private Sector/ Business Development Specialist, TVET Specialist for an anticipated DFID funded 4.5 years Livelihoods program focused markets strengthening, access to finance, livelihoods assets creation, and skills/employment creation. The specialists will be the principal technical advisor for activities and interventions focused on the household and community level.
Job Requirement
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential:
Minimum of three years of experience in a leadership/advisory position responsible for developing livelihood interventions and the technical aspects related markets strengthening, access to finance, livelihoods assets creation, and skills/employment creation.
Experience working successfully with government agencies and private organizations engaged in promoting improved livelihoods for households and the provision of social protection services.
Experience working with employers' organizations, trade unions or other civil society organizations.
Strong written and spoken English skills.
Experience working closely with government ministries/departments especially in the Somali Region of Ethiopia.
Experience with large DFID funded/or other donor projects and programs.
Experience in livelihood programming in complex and demanding workload.
Substantial experience in coordinating, mobilizing community, planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring and reporting.
Excellent report writing and English proficiency skills.
Experience and knowledge of pastoral context preferably Somali region.
Ability and willingness to travel and work in rural areas where the project is implemented, within approved security frameworks.
Desirable
Practical experience in DFID funded programmes specifically in Somali Region.
Good advocacy, strong interpersonal skills, communication, presentation and facilitation skills and an ability to train and mentor staff.
Work experience in pastoral areas and knowledge of Somali language is advantageous
Work experience in diverse international NGOs at an Advisory role is an asset.