Date: 17/02/2017
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
INTRODUCTION
Save the Children International (SCI) have job opening for the following position. If you are interested to join our team, please review the following position’s specification and requirement to help you make a decision:
Job Title | Zonal Agriculture/Livelihood Coordinator |
Code | SCI/TFO/006/2017 |
Place of Work | Shire and Maichew |
Monthly Salary | As per the organization scale |
No. of Positions | 02 |
Length of Contract | One Year with Possibility of Extension |
JOB SUMMARY:
The zonal Livelihood coordinator, based at zonal agriculture office, is responsible for the Intermediate Result one (IR1) agriculture and livelihood component of the USAID funded Growth through Nutrition - an Integrated and development oriented nutrition program at Zonal, Woreda and community levels.
The zonal livelihood coordinator coordinates, supervises and provides technical assistance for the implementation of Growth through Nutrition agriculture and livelihood activities at zonal level. S/he shall actively participate and strengthen nutrition multi-sectoral coordination among the different and relevant sectors with that of the agriculture sector. Identify strategies and facilitate the implementation of nutrition sensitive agricultural activities among vulnerable households, establishes support and partnerships with local actors and smallholder farmers to improve livelihoods and increased nutritional values. Facilitate linkages with other agricultural, health and nutrition programs, international NGOs, private sector businesses, and government agencies. Builds local capacity through mentorship and training of zonal, woreda, kebele sector offices and the targeted households/community; mobilize target beneficiaries to establish saving and credit groups in support of program activities and ensuring sustainability; and support reporting and in monitoring and evaluation, assuring that project related data and reports are submitted in project formats on timely basis.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Essential:
Bachelor's degree or above in Animal Science or Plant Science preferably horticulture or cooperative development.
At least 6 years of experience implementing livelihoods and economic strengthening programs required, with significant experience in NGO supporting diverse economic strengthening activities such as homestead gardening and animal production.
Desirable:
Significant training experience (e.g. Nutrition sensitive Agriculture, horticulture, cooperatives development, animal husbandry, etc) with community mobilization in support of agriculture and economic strengthening programs. Experience conducting trainings, training of trainers, and organizational capacity building.
Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as the proven ability to work collaboratively with many organizations and stakeholders. Experience working with private sector, government agencies and beneficiaries on livelihoods programs.
Ability to travel throughout the focus zone, woredas, kebele and other rural areas as needed.
An understanding and commitment to Save the Children values
Strong results orientation.
Experience in multi-sectorial coordination.
Proven project management skill with professional certificate in project management is added advantage.
Ability to manage complex and demanding workload.
Strong computer, communication, team work and interpersonal skills.
Able to spoken and written in English languages.
Knowledge of local language is mandatory.