Swiss Church Aid
Swiss Church Aid External Vacancy Announcement
Job Position-1 Community Worker
Required Qualification and Experience
Education:BSc degree or Diploma in Natural Resources Management, Food Security and Livelihoods, Dryland Agriculture, Rural Development, Sociology, Development studies or other related agricultural or social science fields.
A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience for Diploma holders and 2 years for Degree holders in agriculture, food security and livelihoods, WASH, protection, peacebuilding, or natural resource management projects, preferably in rural, lowland, or marginalized areas.
Demonstrated practical experience in community-level agriculture and livelihoods activities, including community mobilization, agricultural input distribution, farmer follow-up, beneficiary verification, and field monitoring.
Experience in community-based protection activities, including identifying protection risks, raising community awareness, promoting gender equality and inclusion, and referring individuals requiring specialized protection services through established referral pathways.
Knowledge of safeguarding, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), confidentiality, accountability to affected populations, and the safe engagement of vulnerable individuals and households.
Experience working with local communities, customary institutions, community-based organizations, and government structures at the grassroots level.
Willingness to reside and work in rural and marginalized areas and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Very good written and spoken English and Afaan Oromo language skills.
Computer literacy, with good skills in data collection, recordkeeping, documentation, and report writing.
Strong communication, interpersonal, facilitation, coordination, and community engagement skills.
Strong integrity, accountability, professionalism, and commitment to the mission, goals, and values of Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER).
Job Position-2 Agriculture Officer
Required Qualification and Experience
Education:BSc or MSc in Agriculture, Plant Science, Rural Development, Natural Resource Management, or related fields
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in agriculture, livestock production, or food security projects for candidates with a BSc degree, and 4 years of relevant experience for candidates with an MSc degree.
Field experience in emergency settings, preferably with NGOs on EHF projects
Familiarity with livelihoods, NRM, and livestock-based emergency interventions
Skilled in project cycle management, budgeting, and M&E
Experience working with IDPs, returnees, and conflict-affected communities
Experience in the area of the implementation is a plus
Competencies and Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong planning and supervisory abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Fluent in English and Afaan Oromo (oral and written)
Technical writing and reporting expertise
High integrity and alignment with HEKS/EPER values
Willingness to work in remote areas with minimal supervision
Gender sensitivity and understanding of humanitarian principles
Location :Mana Sibu Woreda, West Oromia Zone.
Deadline : November 2nd, 2026
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