Livelihood Project Officer
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About LIVE-ADDIS
Livelihoods Improvement for Vulnerable Ethiopians (LIVE) - ADDIS
is a non-governmental, non-profit organization established in May 2005 (with 21 years of experience in community development). Re-registered under Proclamation No. 1113/2019 (Registration No. 0241), LIVE-ADDIS strives to empower vulnerable urban and semi-urban women, youth, and children through community-based development interventions. We work in close partnership with various development actors to create positive and sustainable change in people’s lives.
Safe-guarding Commitment:
ሰዎችን ከጥቃት፤ ብዝበዛና እንግልት መጠበቅ የእያንዳንዳችን ሃላፊነት ነው! LIVE-ADDIS is fully committed to safe-guarding program/project participants from all forms of exploitation and abuse. We expect all staff, volunteers, consultants, and third parties to share this core commitment.
LIVE-ADDIS would like to invite interested, qualified, and competent applicants for the following position:
Position Summary
Position Title:
Livelihood Project Officer
Area of Specialization:
Livelihood project implementation, community mobilization, Asset-Based Community Development, IGAs, and field-level monitoring.
Reporting to:
Program Manager
Directly Supervises:
Community Health Workers and Community Facilitators
Duty Station:
Addis Ababa
Length of Contract:
One year with possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds.
Salary:
As per the organization's scale
Number Required:
1 (One)
Job Summary
The
Livelihood Project Officer
is a key program staff member who will work under the direct supervision of the Program Manager. S/he will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation, coordination, and monitoring of livelihood interventions, income-generating activities (IGAs), and capacity-building trainings. The officer provides technical and field-level management support to ensure grassroots project activities are executed effectively, on time, and aligned with LIVE-ADDIS’s community-led development approaches.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
1. Project Implementation and Field Coordination
Coordinate and execute daily field-level livelihood and economic empowerment activities as per the approved project work plan.
Supervise, guide, and maintain frequent communication with field staff (Community Health Workers and Community Facilitators).
Identify, select, and register project participants using participatory, asset-based, and objective community targeting mechanisms.
Facilitate the establishment and strengthening of self-help groups, savings and credit groups, and micro-enterprises.
Provide technical support, appreciative coaching, and mentoring to project participants engaged in various income-generating activities (IGAs).
2. Capacity Building and Training
Organize and conduct practical business management, financial literacy, life skills, and livelihood-related trainings for target groups and field staff.
Develop and update working manuals, training guidelines, and toolkits tailored to urban and semi-urban livelihood development.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
Conduct regular project site visits to track progress, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure compliance with donor and government guidelines.
Collect and analyze project data, success stories, and case studies to document project impact and use in promotional materials/annual reports.
Prepare and submit high-quality monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual project progress reports to the Program Manager.
4. Networking, Partnership (Friend Raising), and Learning
Maintain active working relationships with local administration (Woreda and Sub-City line offices), community leaders, and local partners.
Actively practice "Friend Raising" to maintain existing partnerships and grow the organization's network of strategic partners.
Ensure that cross-cutting issues, such as gender equality and environmental care, are actively mainstreamed during project implementation.
Required Educational Qualification & Experience
Education:
BA/BSc in Economics, Development Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Agricultural Economics, Community Development, Business Administration, or related fields.
Experience:
Minimum of
3 years
of direct experience working in NGO/CSO environments specifically on livelihood, asset-based community development, and economic empowerment projects.
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of urban/semi-urban livelihoods, micro-finance models, and baseline/interim assessments.
Language & Communication:
Excellent written and spoken skills in both
English and Amharic
with strong report-writing skills.
Computer Skills:
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet applications.
Interpersonal Skills:
Excellent community mobilization, negotiation, team-work, and time-management skills, with a deep commitment to promoting grassroots dignity, agency, and positivity.
How To Apply
How to Apply
Interested applicants who fulfill the above requirements are required to submit their non-returnable application letter, CV, and other supportive documents via email or hand delivery:
Email: info@live-addis.org; ed@live-addis.org;
Digital P.O. Box: 1AIhqR, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Hand Delivery: Yeka Sub-City, Woreda 09, Kotebe (Across 02 Market), LIVE-ADDIS Office.
Important Notes (N.B.)
Closing Date: 7 working days from June 19 to June 29, 2026 until 5:00 PM.
Enquiries by phone will NOT be accepted.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for further assessment.
Please indicate the position title (Livelihood Project Officer) on the subject line of your email or on the top of the envelope/application letter.
LIVE-ADDIS is an equal opportunity organization. Qualified women applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
Skills (mandatory):
Adaptability, Communication, Attention to detail, Problem solving
Work experience:
3-5 years
Apply Now!
Livelihoods Improvement for Vulnerable Ethiopians (LIVE) - ADDIS
is a non-governmental, non-profit organization established in May 2005 (with 21 years of experience in community development). Re-registered under Proclamation No. 1113/2019 (Registration No. 0241), LIVE-ADDIS strives to empower vulnerable urban and semi-urban women, youth, and children through community-based development interventions. We work in close partnership with various development actors to create positive and sustainable change in people’s lives.
Safe-guarding Commitment:
ሰዎችን ከጥቃት፤ ብዝበዛና እንግልት መጠበቅ የእያንዳንዳችን ሃላፊነት ነው! LIVE-ADDIS is fully committed to safe-guarding program/project participants from all forms of exploitation and abuse. We expect all staff, volunteers, consultants, and third parties to share this core commitment.
LIVE-ADDIS would like to invite interested, qualified, and competent applicants for the following position:
Position Summary
Position Title:
Livelihood Project Officer
Area of Specialization:
Livelihood project implementation, community mobilization, Asset-Based Community Development, IGAs, and field-level monitoring.
Reporting to:
Program Manager
Directly Supervises:
Community Health Workers and Community Facilitators
Duty Station:
Addis Ababa
Length of Contract:
One year with possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds.
Salary:
As per the organization's scale
Number Required:
1 (One)
Job Summary
The
Livelihood Project Officer
is a key program staff member who will work under the direct supervision of the Program Manager. S/he will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation, coordination, and monitoring of livelihood interventions, income-generating activities (IGAs), and capacity-building trainings. The officer provides technical and field-level management support to ensure grassroots project activities are executed effectively, on time, and aligned with LIVE-ADDIS’s community-led development approaches.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
1. Project Implementation and Field Coordination
Coordinate and execute daily field-level livelihood and economic empowerment activities as per the approved project work plan.
Supervise, guide, and maintain frequent communication with field staff (Community Health Workers and Community Facilitators).
Identify, select, and register project participants using participatory, asset-based, and objective community targeting mechanisms.
Facilitate the establishment and strengthening of self-help groups, savings and credit groups, and micro-enterprises.
Provide technical support, appreciative coaching, and mentoring to project participants engaged in various income-generating activities (IGAs).
2. Capacity Building and Training
Organize and conduct practical business management, financial literacy, life skills, and livelihood-related trainings for target groups and field staff.
Develop and update working manuals, training guidelines, and toolkits tailored to urban and semi-urban livelihood development.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
Conduct regular project site visits to track progress, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure compliance with donor and government guidelines.
Collect and analyze project data, success stories, and case studies to document project impact and use in promotional materials/annual reports.
Prepare and submit high-quality monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual project progress reports to the Program Manager.
4. Networking, Partnership (Friend Raising), and Learning
Maintain active working relationships with local administration (Woreda and Sub-City line offices), community leaders, and local partners.
Actively practice "Friend Raising" to maintain existing partnerships and grow the organization's network of strategic partners.
Ensure that cross-cutting issues, such as gender equality and environmental care, are actively mainstreamed during project implementation.
Required Educational Qualification & Experience
Education:
BA/BSc in Economics, Development Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Agricultural Economics, Community Development, Business Administration, or related fields.
Experience:
Minimum of
3 years
of direct experience working in NGO/CSO environments specifically on livelihood, asset-based community development, and economic empowerment projects.
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of urban/semi-urban livelihoods, micro-finance models, and baseline/interim assessments.
Language & Communication:
Excellent written and spoken skills in both
English and Amharic
with strong report-writing skills.
Computer Skills:
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet applications.
Interpersonal Skills:
Excellent community mobilization, negotiation, team-work, and time-management skills, with a deep commitment to promoting grassroots dignity, agency, and positivity.
How To Apply
How to Apply
Interested applicants who fulfill the above requirements are required to submit their non-returnable application letter, CV, and other supportive documents via email or hand delivery:
Email: info@live-addis.org; ed@live-addis.org;
Digital P.O. Box: 1AIhqR, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Hand Delivery: Yeka Sub-City, Woreda 09, Kotebe (Across 02 Market), LIVE-ADDIS Office.
Important Notes (N.B.)
Closing Date: 7 working days from June 19 to June 29, 2026 until 5:00 PM.
Enquiries by phone will NOT be accepted.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for further assessment.
Please indicate the position title (Livelihood Project Officer) on the subject line of your email or on the top of the envelope/application letter.
LIVE-ADDIS is an equal opportunity organization. Qualified women applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
Skills (mandatory):
Adaptability, Communication, Attention to detail, Problem solving
Work experience:
3-5 years
Apply Now!