Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. We help people overcome poverty and conflict. Working with communities, we leverage local logic to help people transform their lives. To grow more food, earn higher incomes and ultimately advocate for their needs. We see global challenges as an invitation to pioneer innovative, sustainable solutions. During our 34-year history, our work has improved more than 170 million lives in more than 115 countries around the world. Mercy Corps Ethiopia invites motivated and qualified candidates to apply for the following vacant position.
Position Title: Nutrition and WASH Specialist
Duty Station: Jijiga
Open Position: one
Duration: Maternity Cover
Mercy Corps has been present in Ethiopia since 2004, and acts on behalf of people who have become disenfranchised and poor. We stand with Ethiopia to find and access opportunities, and to be part of lasting and meaningful transformation in the country. Mercy Corps seeks to be influential with government and development actors towards a more resilient country where poverty is tackled through the eyes of those who understand it best. This translates into ensuring that the population is financially stable, healthy & nourished, educated & unformed, and that natural resources are accessible, shared and utilized sustainably.
Mercy Corps anticipates a multi-year, multi-million dollar USAID funded initiative focused on stimulating increased production, productivity and marketing through more competitive livestock and livestock products markets; increasing communities’ resilience; diversifying livelihood economic opportunities and options through essential skills transfer; improving food security and nutrition, and contributing to the wider knowledge on pastoral development. The program will operate in multiple pastoral regions across Ethiopia.
Mercy Corps is seeking a full-time, in-country Nutrition and WASH Specialist to work on Nutrition and WASH activities for an upcoming based on funding USAID funded project.
The Nutrition and WASH Specialist is a senior position based in Jigjiga with travel to RIPA project operational areas in Somali region.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Under the leadership of the Nutrition and WASH Specialist will implement, manage and monitor the RIPA Nutrition and WASH components at regional and woreda levels in such a way that program activities results in greater progress, synergies for nutritional and WASH impact.
REPRESENTATION AND COORDINATION
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: