Food Security and Livelihood Assistant

About the Organization

SOS Children's Villages in Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children's Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children's and young people.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community-based organizations across eight program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

At SOS Children's Villages, safeguarding isn't just a policy, it's a foundational value embedded in everything we do. We are unwavering in our commitment to protecting the children, young people, adults, and communities we serve, as well as our workforce and resources.

We cultivate an environment of trust and accountability where every voice is heard and respected. All successful candidates will be expected to champion our holistic safeguarding principles, actively upholding our Child & Youth Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and regulations against sexual misconduct, fraud, and corruption.

By joining our team, you commit to integrating these vital standards into your work, ensuring the highest levels of safety, ethics, and integrity in every action and partnership.

Together, we create a world where everyone feels safe, respected, and protected.

Job Summary

The Food Security and Livelihood Assistant (FSL Assistant) will be based in the Field office (Bulki town) and is responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of livelihood programs aimed at improving the economic resilience and self-reliance of landslide survivors living in Kencho Shacha Gozdi, Kencho Gozdi Woyiza and Burda Kebeles. The role focuses on facilitating distribution of project inputs, skills development (agronomic and harvest handling and management), income generation, and market-based interventions while ensuring that programs are inclusive, sustainable, and culturally appropriate. The job holder monitors the usage of inputs, and provides support in organizing trainings, as guided by FSL Coordinator, in accordance with the project scope and framework.

We are looking for FSL Assistant who is primary responsible for the field-based position under the direct supervision of FSL Project Coordinator. The FSL Assistant will be responsible for community sensitization, mobilization, formation of VSLAs, group IGAs and facilitation in implementation of food security and livelihoods activities with target community.

Key Responsibilities

Project implementation

• Support in carrying out transparent beneficiary selection & targeting as per criteria in close coordination with project steering committee, local authorities, and communities
• Coordinate the distribution of project inputs assets (hand farming tools, seeds/seedlings, organic and chemical fertilizers, poultry and cooking stoves) according to project specification
• Provide guidance to beneficiaries on the proper use and maintenance of distributed assets.
• Develop training materials, presentations, and resources to support the training sessions.
• Facilitate hands-on practical activities (training) to enhance participants' skills in pouty rearing, horticulture (garden preparation, planting, watering, pest control, and harvesting), fattening, vermin compost production.
• Ensure that individuals in need of protection assistance, identified through fsl activities, are timely and adequately referred to the protection team. Equally ensure to timely follow up on internal and external referrals received from sos cve protection team or from other organizations.
• Conduct any other project activities related to the provision of fsl services and assistance as instructed by the fsl coordinator.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor and track the progress of livelihood activities to ensure alignment with project goals and donor requirements.
• Collect and analyze data on implementation, attendance, beneficiary feedback, and agriculture performance
• Maintain accurate records of project activities, beneficiaries, and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of asset distribution for transparency and accountability.
• Contribute to progress reports and post-distribution monitoring.
• Prepare and submit timely reports, success stories, and case studies to the livelihood coordinator.

SAFEGUARDING

• Ensure adherence to SOS CV policies such as the Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Standards and others as well as the minimum standards of development program
• Ensure that all support is provided in the best interest of the child.
• Responsible for taking part in awareness-raising sessions and capacity building training in relation to Safeguarding and Code of Conduct and to protect children and young people from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination
• Support children, young people and program participants to make them understand the Safeguarding risks and protection mechanisms
• Ensure proper safeguarding procedures and policies are in place to protect programme participant children, young persons, adults and other stakeholders.
• Be vigilant about any possible form of abuse/harm, neglect, harassment, or exploitation against, children, youth and adults in personal and professional lives;
• Report any Incident Management Team or concern within 24 hours to the Incident Management Team, focal person or concerned party through the defined channels for reporting the allegation

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other responsibilities & duties as required by line Manager

Required Qualifications

Essential Requirements (Must-Have):

• Education to Bsc degree in Agriculture, Economics, Management Sciences or related fields
• 3 years of experience with NGO or other development actors including at least 1 year in FSL sector
• Knowledge of the targeted areas (Gezei Gofa Woreda) and local communities is required.
• Ability to work in the field
• Experience working in and familiarity with concept of VSLA
• Good communication skills
• Computer skills (especially MS Excel and MS Word) is an asset

Required Skills and Competencies

Core Competency

• Kindness: Act with empathy towards everyone he/she works with.
• Continuous Learning: Make an effort to learn, understand and grow as a person, admitting your own mistakes.
• Inclusiveness: In any actions show respect and care for others.
• Initiative: speak up when things are not right, do not hesitate to act, and adapt to change when necessary.
• Results Orientation: look for solutions and focus on desired results.

How to Apply

Does This Sound Like You?

To apply, please submit your updated resume via: >> SOS Children's Villages Application portal (ICIMS).

We actively champion diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage women to step forward and apply. As part of our unwavering commitment to holistic safeguarding protecting children, youth, adults, and assets our selection process emphasizes value alignment and includes thorough background checks for all potential hires.

SOS Children's Villages in Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer, providing fair consideration to all applicant regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.