JOB TITLE: Economic Strengthening Specialist
REPORTS TO: Chief of Party
LOCATIONS: Addis Ababa
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. For the anticipated USAID project focusing on highly vulnerable children in Ethiopia, FHI 360 seeks to recruit Economic Strengthening Specialist to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Position Description:-
The Economic Strengthening Specialist (ESS) will contribute to USAID and Government of Ethiopia efforts to sustainably reduce poverty by strengthening approaches to prevent and mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS on economically vulnerable households. This position reports to the Chief of Party and supports the management of the project including assessment of progress and performance. The position requires comprehensive understanding of and significant experience in the areas of household economic strengthening and livelihoods with skills in capacity building and technical assistance provision. The ESS will provide technical leadership to project staff and sub-grantees with the objective to build technical capacity with a particular focus on creating economic resilience and food secure households within vulnerable populations, particularly focusing on those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and OVC. The position will assist implementing and other partners to develop and implement high quality Economic Strengthening (ES) programs; provide ongoing technical training and mentoring; and promote interactive learning and monitoring to deliver meaningful outcomes related to economic vulnerability, food security, and child well-being.
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