FOOD SECURITY LIVELIHOOD OFFICER

Country Office: Ethiopia

Posted date 16/04/2026

Closed date 25/04/2026

Base: Moyale district of Dawa zone Somali region

No of Vacancy : 1

Availability: Immediately

Report to : Project Manager/any high position

Contract Duration: 4 Months (with possibility for extension)

About Pastoralist In Action Development Organization

Pastoralist In Action Development Organization (PIADO) is a board-led, non-profit national Civil Society Organization (CSO) established in July 2019 under the Ethiopian Federal Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No. 1113/2019. PIADO operates in Somali and Oromia Regional States, serving vulnerable pastoralist, agro-pastoralist, and crisis-affected communities.

The organization is committed to supporting marginalized populations—particularly internally displaced persons (IDPs), women, and children—by improving access to essential services and strengthening resilience. Initially focused on emergency response, PIADO has grown into a multi-sectoral humanitarian and development organization delivering integrated programs in Health and Nutrition; WASH; Food Security and Livelihoods (including cash assistance); Shelter/NFI; Education; Protection and SGBV prevention; Gender Equality; Human Rights; Climate Change Adaptation; and Disaster Risk Reduction.

Governed by a professional Board of Directors, PIADO is supported by skilled technical staff and advisors who ensure quality, accountability, and compliance with humanitarian standards. The organization works closely with government, communities, and partners to deliver impactful interventions.

Pastoralist communities and IDPs in lowland Ethiopia continue to face overlapping challenges from recurrent drought, climate change, conflict, and limited access to basic services. Livelihood loss, food insecurity, low health and immunization coverage, poor WASH conditions, and high youth unemployment have significantly weakened community resilience. Through its integrated, community-driven approach, PIADO addresses immediate humanitarian needs while promoting long-term recovery and sustainable development.

About the Country Program in Ethiopia

Pastoralist In Action Development Organization (PIADO) mission is to serve vulnerable individuals and families in Ethiopia's poorest communities, and their goal is to promote sustainable human development through the implementation of programs/projects in various thematic sectors. These sectors include basic service delivery, economic opportunities and livelihood diversification, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, Education (quality), Emergency Shelter and Non Food Item (ESNFI ),Protection food security ,health and nutrition , water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), Livelihoods (youth and women ) , human right and Democracy, prevention of sexual and gender based violence (SGBV), Gender equality and empowerment child protections, environmental protection and humanitarians responses.

Pastoralist in Action Development Organization (PIADO) is a national non-governmental organization working to improve the resilience and livelihoods of pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities in Ethiopia. PIADO is implementing a Trigger-based Anticipatory Action Pilot Project in Dawa Zone, Somali Region. The project aims to reduce the impact of drought and climate-related shocks by activating early interventions based on predefined triggers, strengthening community resilience, and protecting livelihoods.

Summary of the position

The Food Security and Livelihood (FSL)Officer is responsible for the overall Livelihood and activities planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Pastoralist In Action Development Organization Response to Communities impacted by severe drought, conflict ,and flood in the Somali regional state of Ethiopia . This project encompasses activities in the Dawa , woredas and the officer will be responsible for establishing selection and complaint handling committees, set up right-holders targeting criteria, select and verify cash right-holders, conduct multipurpose cash post-distribution monitoring as well as continuously collect data in the Dawa zone of Somali to serve as an input for the upcoming development project.

overall planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the Anticipatory Action Pilot Project. The role ensures timely and quality delivery of interventions aligned with trigger mechanisms, donor requirements, and PIADO standards, including strengthening community-based early warning systems and youth engagement structures.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Implementation

Provide technical support in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the PIADO food security and livelihood and Livestock feeding and treatment activities.
Design and coordinate baseline surveys, and market assessments, conduct feasibility studies for livelihoods, food security and cash transfer programming.
systems through Community-based Early Warning System (CbEWS) committees.
Establish and strengthen School Anticipatory Action (AA) Clubs to promote climate awareness, risk monitoring, early warning dissemination, and early action among youth.
Participate in proposal development and budgeting for new projects in accordance with the provided PIADO guidelines and standards.
Select target communities and project priority groups jointly with project staff, local government representatives, communities and other relevant stakeholders
Set up right-holders targeting criteria, validate the selection criteria with local partners (including selection and verification committees) and verify the preliminary selected livestock feeding right-holders, take right-holders photo in the registration and distribution lists
Prepare procurement documents activity and budget requests for the project
Conduct regular data collection process on project progress, and compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on the projects
Continuously share project data, right-holders registration and distribution lists to regional and country offices
Support the project manager overseeing the budget by analyzing budgeted versus actual expenditures in monthly financial reports, identifying discrepancies, and communicating findings to the finance team. Document and share regular significant success and human-interest stories, best practices and photos;
Responsible for overseeing the implementation of Livelihood and livelihood project activities in accordance with approved work plan time schedules and budgets
Keep record of all required documents both in hard and soft copy related to livestock feeding program and livelihoods, right-holders selection, distribution and post distribution monitoring.
Conduct training on relevant thematic areas and other project interventions
Provide technical backstopping to the fellow community development facilitators and facilitate good working relationships in the project areas with donor , partners and community members to ensure the achievement of objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner
Work closely with partners, represent PIADO in the local cluster-based stakeholders’ meetings and cash working group related issues,
Identify livelihoods and environmental constraints/concerns and suggest possible recommendations to the project Coordinator or any senior Officer.
Facilitate regular meetings are conducted with the local partners, community structures and project staffs and reports of the meetings are prepared and submitted to the regional office
Ensure core humanitarian standards (CHS) are adhered to in the implementation of the livelihoods and climate resilience activities;
Promote accountability to affected populations using the PIADO accountability framework;
Represent PIADO in cash and livelihood working groups/taskforces or other related platforms;
Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or designate

Community Engagement and Systems Strengthening

Facilitate the formation, training, and operationalization of CbEWS committees at the community level.
Strengthen community participation in risk monitoring, early warning communication, and feedback mechanisms.
Support the development of locally appropriate early warning communication channels

Safeguarding ,Gender Equality and inclusion Commitments

Ensure integration of gender, protection, and inclusion principles in all project activities.
Promote meaningful participation of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in CbEWS committees and AA Clubs.
Ensure safeguarding policies, including PSEA compliance, are adhered to others PIADO policies.
Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information.
Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion. race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
Value and respect all cultures.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with many interruptions. Must be able to proofread own work accurately so that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions, Travel and Environment

The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required.

Work environment: Based in Moyale district with frequent field level trip to operational others districts and Kebeles.

Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic business purposes. While performing the duties of this job in the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science, Rural development, agronomy, community development, climate, plant science or other relevant disciplines from a recognized University/College.
Minimum of three years of proven work experience in emergency projects including Livelihood and cash distribution, and livelihood programming preferably in an international NGO.
Experience with and knowledge of national Livelihood strategy and Humanitarian principles and standards.
Proven program & project cycle management skills - proposal and report writing skills; monitoring and evaluation skills and experience;
Experience in managing cash transfer programming;
A strong understanding of Market systems development and livelihoods programming
Works well in and promotes teamwork
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize well and meet deadlines;
Ability to travel extensively, especially to remote areas;
Experience in and the ability to train, coach, and mentor people.
Knowledge of Somali is mandatory.
Fluent written and spoken English

PIADO Commitment (PSEA and Safeguarding )

Pastoralist In Action Development Organization (PIADO) has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause. All employment offers are conditional upon the receipt of satisfactory references and the signing our code of conduct, Safeguarding Policy with a particular focus on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding. This position will also be subject to robust reference and background screening checks.

Pastoralist In Action Development Organization (PIADO ) values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and we encourage and celebrate diversity. Women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

How To Apply

If you fit the above description of the role, please send your cover letter and CV/resume with the subject ‘’ Food Security Livelihood Officer ” in the subject line indicating three professional referees in your CV/resume, to the following email address:

piado.org@gmail.com

If you fit the above description of the role and are interested in this exciting opportunity, click on the apply button.

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated resume where the latter must include three professional referees and both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. Closing date for applications is 25/04/2026.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Thank you for considering PIADO as a potential employer. We look forward to hearing from you!

Pastoralist In Action Development Organization (PIADO) website and Social Medias

PIADO Website: https://pastoralinaction.org/

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PIADO Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/pastoralist-in-action-development-organizationpiado437170178?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

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PIADO Telegram: https://t.me/PIADOEth2019

Job Requirements Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have at least three years’ experience in emergency livelihoods programming within an international NGO. How to Apply Submit your non-returnable application and CV along with supporting documents in Via email piado.org@gmail.com

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