SOS Children's Villages Project Officer, Livelihood Jobs in Ethiopia
SOS Children's Villages Project Officer, Livelihood Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionWho we areSOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation.
The organization started its humanitarian work with the opening of its first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974.
The organization has been providing life-saving provisions such as food, water and health services for a very significant number of children devastated by severe drought and the subsequent famine.
Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia aspires that every child grows up with love, respect and security.
Why we need you?
We are looking for a Project Officer; Livelihood who will be responsible for the implementation of livelihood activities particularly focusing on livelihoods, employment opportunities, strengthening of SACCOs and CBOs for the Girls Empowerment Projects which aims at reducing child abandonment and neglect.
What we provide
An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career
Your role
As a Project Officer, Livelihood you will be in charge of the following:
Leading the initial assessment of families of potential child participants
Facilitating the preparation of a family’s first family development plan (FDP)
Supporting co-workers of the community-based partner(s) in their work
with families
Supporting the monitoring & evaluation of the project
Supporting SACCOs and CBOs in establishing standard operation and management procedures,
Training SACCO management members in operational and management practices of micro-finance,
Working with and coaching volunteers supporting families, CBOs and SACCOs
Supporting SACCOs in recording all transactions on monthly basis,
Assessing private sector partners and facilitate linkage to youth entrepreneurs and job seekers
Preparing periodical reports and provide analysis and recommendation
Following up on the procurement of program inputs
Facilitating assessments for the establishment/strengthening of SACCOs and CBOs
Periodically collecting institutional, financial, and operational data and prepare reliable and standard report on SACCOs and CBOs
Produce case and success stories and share to the line supervisor,
Job Requirements
Up for the challenge...
Then check out our criteria’s:
BA degree in Economics, Rural Development, Cooperatives Management and sociology
Minimum of 4 years work experience working in similar projects
Sound experience on youth livelihoods and sound knowledge of entrepreneurship and financial services
Proven experience in facilitation and community mobilization skills
Technical and report writing skills
Experience in Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skill
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Excellent Technical and report writing skills
Experience in Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Power Point)
The Pluses:
Prior NGO experience is advantageous
Fluency in the language(s) spoken in target communities
Previous experience working with international NGO's
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; SOS Children's Villages Project Officer, Livelihood Jobs in Ethiopia
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