Senior Livelihood Project Officer – International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Senior Livelihood Project Officer – International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Location: East Hararghe Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

About IRC:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has been working in Ethiopia since 2000, delivering life-saving and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery, education, child protection, and emergency response. We prioritize gender equality, safeguarding, and inclusive community development.

Job Overview:

IRC is hiring a Senior Livelihood Project Officer to lead the implementation of a multi-year Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus (HDP) project focused on food security, climate resilience, and livelihood improvement in Kersa and Fedis Woredas, East Hararghe Zone.

You will be responsible for planning, supervising, and reporting on key interventions such as:

• Climate-smart agriculture

• Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

• Livelihood diversification

• Market systems strengthening

• Peacebuilding and social cohesion

Key Responsibilities:

Project Implementation & Technical Support:

• Lead assessments (market, gender, conflict, etc.) to inform strategies

• Guide local staff on livelihood and DRR interventions

• Train communities on Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture (NSA) and Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA)

• Monitor soil, water, and land rehabilitation projects

• Support women and youth-focused entrepreneurship programs (Learn to Earn, VSLA, etc.)

Monitoring, Reporting & MEAL:

• Collaborate with MEAL teams for baseline and end-line assessments

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports

• Capture lessons learned and best practices for adaptive learning

• Ensure accountability, gender inclusivity, and “Do No Harm” practices

 Finance & Budget Support:

• Assist in annual budgeting and procurement planning

• Monitor spending and cost-effectiveness in target areas

• Support smooth financial operations and documentation

Coordination & Capacity Building:

• Supervise woreda-based project staff

• Organize trainings for government partners and stakeholders

• Attend zonal and woreda coordination meetings

• Engage with local authorities, NGOs, CBOs, and private sector actors

Job Requirements:

 Education:

• BA/BSc with 2 years of experience or MA/MSc with 1 year in Agriculture, Food Security, Rural Development, Disaster Risk Management, or related fields

 Skills & Experience:

• Strong project and team management skills

• Technical expertise in livelihoods, agriculture, and DRR

• Budget planning and donor reporting experience

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Fluent in English; local language knowledge is an asset

Safeguarding & Inclusion:

IRC is committed to safeguarding, gender equality, and inclusive hiring. We actively encourage female candidates to apply and support parental leave, safe working conditions, and leadership growth for women.

 Application Instructions:

 Apply via the IRC online recruitment portal:
https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req57830/Senior-Livelihood-Project-Officer

 Your application letter must include:

• Position title applied for

• Application date

• Summary of your qualifications and experience

• Your motivation for applying

• Permanent and current address, phone number, and email

• Disclosure of any family relationships with IRC employees

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Phone calls and in-person visits are not accepted.

 About IRC’s Values:

All staff must adhere to IRC’s core values: Integrity, Service, and Accountability. We maintain strict policies on child safeguarding, anti-trafficking, and workplace harassment.

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