FSL Officer – Save the Children (Gode Field Office)
Location: Gode, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full‑time
Career Level: Mid‑Level (3–5 years)
Contract Duration: 6 months, with possibility of extension
Positions Available: 2
Application Deadline: February 22, 2026
About Save the Children
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children. We work in over 100 countries to ensure children survive, learn, and are protected. In Ethiopia, we deliver humanitarian and development programs that improve food security, livelihoods, health, and education.
Role Purpose
The FSL Officer will lead day‑to‑day community mobilization and livelihood activities in Gode. This includes planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of food security and livelihood interventions. The role ensures fair beneficiary targeting, effective resource use, and strong collaboration with local authorities and communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct baseline needs assessments and set participatory beneficiary selection criteria.
- Plan, implement, and monitor livelihood activities in line with donor and SCI standards.
- Provide technical support to local authorities and communities to strengthen capacity.
- Supervise field workers and ensure timely mobilization of resources.
- Guarantee food and cash transfers reach intended beneficiaries with required quality.
- Prepare biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and final project reports.
- Build strong relationships with local officials, partners, and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with Save the Children’s safeguarding, anti‑fraud, and ethical policies.
Qualifications and Experience
- BSc/BA or MSc/MA in Agriculture, Livelihoods, NRM, DRR, Food Security, Economics, or related fields.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in agriculture or NGO work, including emergency livelihood/food security interventions.
- Strong knowledge of participatory planning, monitoring, and reporting.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written) and computer literacy (MS Office, internet/email).
- Ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel to field offices.
Skills and Behaviours
- Accountability: Efficient resource management and role‑modeling Save the Children values.
- Ambition: Sets challenging goals and motivates others.
- Collaboration: Builds effective relationships and values diversity.
- Creativity: Encourages innovative solutions and disciplined risk‑taking.
- Integrity: Promotes honesty, transparency, and openness.
Safeguarding & Compliance
- Child Safeguarding Level 3: Frequent/intensive contact with children.
- Must comply with Save the Children’s fraud, bribery, and corruption policies.
How to Apply
Submit your CV and cover letter, including current remuneration and salary expectations, via the official portal:
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Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.