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Community Development Officer

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline: August 15, 2025

Job Description

SOS Sahel Ethiopia jointly with Women Empowerment – Action (WE–Action) and HUNDEE–Oromo Grassroots Development Initiatives obtained financial support from UN OCHA to implement: “Integrated Response to Malnutrition (IRM) a Multispectral Humanitarian Response in Dalle Wabera and Gawo Kebe Districts of Kelem Wollega Zone, Oromia Region”. The project objective is to reduce life-threatening malnutrition and associated risks by delivering integrated, needs-based agriculture, WASH, health, and nutrition interventions for vulnerable crisis-affected populations in the districts. The project will be in implementation from 01, August 2025 to 31, July 2026.”

SOS Sahel Ethiopia, as part of its program implementation is seeking to employ interested, qualified, & experienced individual for the job positions mentioned hereunder:

About You

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Work out all duty assignments related to the humanitarian program,
  • Lead and execute emergency interventions in the selected targets in full and timely manner,
  • Build a functional relationship with counterparts (implementing partners, government, community),
  • Work closely with the project team and government counterparts to achieve the project objectives.
  • Carry out participatory field work sessions (field meetings) in order to establish and develop community level ownership for the emergency activities,
  • Implement the good practices that exist in the community to make the intervention successful,
  • Prepare monthly reports and update daily scenarios on the ground
  • Carry out other activities assigned by the project team when ever needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Minimum of B.Sc. Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Extension, or related fields of studies with minimum of 3 years work experience
Required Skills
  • Time management
  • Analytical skills
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Team work

How to Apply

Application Deadline: 15, August 2025

NB*: Knowledge of local languages – Afaan Oromo is required.

Those who meet the above requirements for each position should submit application letter (one page) & CV (maximum of 3 pages) to: sossahelhrm@gmail.com.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.