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Background
Vétérinaires Sans Frontières – Suisse (VSF-Suisse) is a humanitarian organization with over 35 years of experience in Africa, dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and development cooperation to vulnerable populations. Politically and religiously neutral, VSF-Suisse specializes in animal and human health, working closely with communities affected by political unrest, natural disasters, climate change, marginalization, and limited governmental support. Headquartered in Berne, Switzerland, VSF-Suisse operates programs in West Africa (Mali and Togo) and East Africa (Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya, and South Sudan).
Currently, VSF-Suisse, in collaboration with Alinea, is implementing the Gender Responsive One Health (GROH) Project. This project is focused on the Shebele zone of the Somali Regional State, Ethiopia.
The Gender-Responsive One Health (GROH) Project aims to foster the adoption of gender-responsive One Health (OH) approaches among communities affected by endemic zoonotic diseases (EZDs) and diseases related to the human-animal-environment interface (HAEIRDs). GROH's primary objective is to enhance community health and promote equitable OH empowerment for impoverished, marginalized, and indigenous women and girls in two priority areas characterized by a high prevalence of EZDs.
Job responsibilities and key tasks
VSF-Suisse is looking to hire a Pastoral Field Schools/Farmer Field Schools (PFS/FFS) Livelihood Officer to be based in the field project locations where the GROH project is being implemented, specifically at the Gode field office in the Somali Region. This officer will be responsible for conducting a precondition assessment, establishing PFS/FFS groups, backstopping and technical support to the groups, supervising and facilitating livelihood project activities, with support from the OH Technical Advisor and VSF Suisse field staff. Furthermore, the PFS/FFS Livelihood Officer will take the technical lead in planning and implementing livelihood-related activities within the GROH project, as outlined below.
Harmonize and adapt Alinea’s small business / entrepreneurship training materials with ILO Business Skill development Module and Provide specialized trainings) and input supply for the VICOBA and FMS groups
Conduct assessment on the potential NTFP value chains and markets and Train VSLAs and FMS on Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) Provide basic tools for harvesting and storing NTFP products, Facilitate market linkage to potential markets
Train and Equip female Community Animal Health Workers and linkage to PVPs and cooperatives, Facilitate market linkage between livestock owners and animal health service providers
Provide capacity building and skill training on establishing woman led nursery site, Establishment of nursery site by FFS groups to contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation, provision of inputs and materials, Support in the management and market/business linkage
Mobilize community to identify priorities and resources through Community Action Plan (CAP approach)
Support woman led Innovative and commercial feed solution initiatives through CAP, provide practical trainings on local feed production and value addition Procurement and provision of small-scale machineries through cost sharing
Do other activities as requested by the supervisor
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Financial Management
Essential Criteria
Skills and Abilities
What we offer
Entry date and contract length
One-year contract with the possibility of extension.
How To Apply
Application procedure and deadline (How to apply)
We look forward to receiving your application in English. Please add:
Contact details:
Send your application by e-mail with the position being applied for as the email selamawit.zewge@vsf-suisse.org subject to Applying for PFS/FFS Livelihood officer Telephone: 251116630217 or Mobile: +251913782121
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