Mercy Corps with funding from WFP is currently implementing the “Climate-Proofing Food Security in Ethiopia’s drought-prone lowland areas” in Dollo Ado and Dollo Bay woredas. This project is intended as a scalable solution to address present and anticipated future impacts of climate change on the livelihoods and food security of vulnerable smallholder farmer, agropastoral, and pastoral communities in drought-prone and drought-affected areas of Ethiopia. While the project initially focuses on the Somali region, it is designed to be extendable to other regions through continuous lesson learning, active engagement of government and other partners.The project aims to improve food security through an integrated approach that addresses root causes of displacement, poverty, and food insecurity, by strengthening livelihoods and increasing resilience at three levels: a) individuals and households, b) communities and ecosystems, and c) systems level. Overarching objectives of this project – defined in more detail in the theory of change and the results framework – are as follows:
The objective of the project supports joint efforts of the Government, UN, and other partners to address the increasing necessity for climate resilient, environmentally friendly, and socio-economically sustainable development, while continuing to work across the Humanitarian–Development–Peace nexus towards achieving collective outcomes that reduce needs, risks, and vulnerabilities at the various levels. Activities implemented under this project are expected to contribute positively to stability by reducing intercommunal sources of conflict through active engagement of different clans and communities in the development and implementation of rangeland management and agricultural development strategies, reduced pressure on natural resources, improved livelihoods, and diversified sources of income. Synergies with the humanitarian sector will be enabled by shifting away from unconditional humanitarian assistance and using the conditionality of cash/voucher transfers to enable asset creation and rehabilitation activities.
General Position Summary
The Community Development Facilitators (CDF) will be based in a specific project kebeles and community work under the direction and guidance of the Project Coordinator and field team. The Community Development Facilitators will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of IFTIIN programme activities at the community level.
The CDF bridges the link between the project field team and the communities and local government representatives and engage in community/institutional capacity building activities.
In collaboration with local level government stakeholders, community members the CDF is responsible for the day-to-day planning and implementation of project activities at community level.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
STRATEGY & VISION
SECURITY
ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING
ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES
ACCOUNTABILITY:
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: The Agri Coordinator
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: The Project implementation team.
Knowledge and Experience
Success Factors
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Ongoing Learning
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the advertised position. All applications should be sent to the Mercy Corps Dollo office with a CV, three references, and all relevant official documents. Applications will not be returned and will not be kept for future employment purposes.
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: 10 February 2024/ 4:00 PM