Mercy Corps Ethiopia would like to invite qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following vacant post.
About Mercy Corps:
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.
Mercy Corps has been operating in Ethiopia since 2004. In partnership with civil society organizations, private sector, and the government, Mercy Corps Ethiopia has reached more than five million Ethiopians with interventions to save lives and build secure livelihoods. Our programs emphasize market-driven solutions, reinforce social bonds, and help communities build resilience to the impacts of climate change. Currently in Seven regional states – Afar, Gambella, Oromia, Somali, Amhara, Tigray and South Nations, Nationalities and People’s Region (SNNPR) – Mercy Corps Ethiopia is driven by the mission to contribute the emergence of a peaceful, resilient, and prosperous Ethiopia which is inclusive of youth and women. Our strategic directions focus in promoting inclusive and dynamic markets; promoting peace and social cohesion through strengthening formal/informal governance structures and citizen engagement; improved natural resource governance; and integrated humanitarian response.
1: Field officers
Location: Godere, Dima, Jikawo,Itang and Gambella
Required No:5
Program / Department Summary:
Integrated Smallholders Farmers Resilience and Livelihood Support (ISRLS) Project is a WFP funded project with the aim of building the resilience and improving livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Gambella region with the specific objectives of increasing agriculture production and productivity, market linkages, financial inclusion, and promotion of production and consumption of diversified crops to improve nutrition status of the population in target woredas. The implementation of this project will improve smallholder farmers productivity, enhance income and build resilience which contributes to country’s vision becoming middle income country by 2030.
General Position Summary:
The field officers will be a full time Mercy Corps staffs to be attached and work with woredas Agriculture and Natural Resources offices in the six target woredas to facilitate woreda level implementation of the overall ISRLS project implementation. He/she is responsible to ensure effective implementation of the project in the woreda of his/her assignment and expected to involve in the projects designing, planning, implementing, reporting, and other activities that contribute to the success of the project in the region of Gambella to benefit both host and refugee communities.
Skill and educational background
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following subjects: economics, Natural Resource Management, Irrigation, Plant Science, Agriculture extension, Cooperative, development studies, Environmental Science, Disaster Risk management social science/s, international development, humanitarian response and other related fields.
At least five years of experience in the related activities.
Experience in practical field-based activity implementation
Willingness and ability to perform field work and spend extensive time in remote areas.
Ability to engage with communities and various traditional institutions, women’s and youth groups.
Ability to effectively work with diverse ethnic groups within the target area.
Knowledge of participatory analyses, action, and results processes.
Experience in the region, local languages and knowledge of the culture is required.
Ability to speak at least one of the local languages spoken in target woreda.
Success Factors:
He/ She must be a tolerant and flexible individual who is able to work in difficult and stressful environments and follow procedures with high commitment to learn and change. He/she must be able to speak at least one of the local languages of the community in target and knows the culture of the community. Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION WAY
All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised online or submit CV and application to Gambella field office. All applications submitted to the Mercy Corps office include a CV, three references, and all relevant official documents. Applications will not be returned and will not be retained for future recruitment efforts. To ensure fairness to all applicant’s personal inquiries are not permitted.
Only candidates that are short listed will be acknowledged and called for interviews.
“Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Qualified female and young candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empower women and youth.”
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: July 26, 2024, 05:00PM
Please send non-returnable applications and credentials to one of the following addresses: ((APPLY)) – Field Officers
Mercy Corps Recruiter:
Addis Ababa: P.O. Box 14319
Arbaminch: P.O. Box 33 , Jijiga: P.O. Box 225
Negelle Borena: P.O. Box 116
Dire Dewa: P.O. Box 974
Gambella Merc Cops Office: in person
Deadline: July 26, 2024