Project Officers (3 Positions)

African Resilience Concern (ARC-Africa) is currently seeking a qualified Project Officers (3 Positions) to join their team in Somali Regional State Of Ethiopia. The ideal candidate will have 4 - 5 years of professional experience in the Project Management field. This position closes on Nov, 30. Apply now to be considered.

About the Job

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Position

Project Officers

Number of Vacancies

Three (3)

Duty Stations

Hadigale, Shinile and Erer Woredas

Operational Area

Somali Region, Ethiopia

Reports To

Field Manager, Dire Dawa – ARC-Africa

Required Experience

4–8 years

Employment Type

Full-time

ABOUT AFRICAN RESILIENCE CONCERN (ARC-AFRICA)

African Resilience Concern (ARC-Africa) is a humanitarian and development organization committed to strengthening community resilience, improving livelihoods and promoting sustainable development among vulnerable communities.

ARC-Africa works with government institutions, local communities, humanitarian organizations, development partners and international stakeholders to address humanitarian and development challenges.

Its areas of intervention include humanitarian emergency response, food security, education, school feeding, livelihood development, climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, community empowerment, water and sanitation, and sustainable development.

CURRENT PRIORITY PROJECTS AND PROGRAM INTERVENTIONS

ARC-Africa is strengthening its field operations and program implementation capacity, particularly in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. The following are key priority interventions:

2.1 Emergency Relief Support Project – Sitti Zone

2.2 School Feeding Project – Sitti Zone

• Emergency humanitarian relief support to communities affected by recurrent drought and related humanitarian challenges in Sitti Zone, Somali Region, Ethiopia.
• Emergency humanitarian needs assessments.
• Identification of drought-affected and vulnerable households.
• Emergency relief assistance and community support.
• Food security and livelihood protection.
• Community resilience and recovery.
• Coordination with local government and humanitarian stakeholders.

• Implementation and coordination of the School Feeding Project in Sitti Zone of the Somali Region, Ethiopia.
• Supporting school feeding activities.
• Improving access to school meals for vulnerable children.
• Coordinating with schools and education authorities.
• Monitoring food distribution and quality.
• Maintaining beneficiary records and program documentation.
• Supporting school participation and attendance monitoring.
• Strengthening community involvement and accountability.
• These projects form part of ARC-Africa's broader commitment to humanitarian assistance, education, food security and sustainable community development.

About Somali Regional State Of Ethiopia

Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

REPORTING AND SUPERVISION

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Salary and benefits: According to ARC-Africa's approved salary scale and applicable employment agreement.

• Applicants must have FOUR (4) TO EIGHT (8) YEARS of relevant professional experience in humanitarian assistance, NGO operations, development programming, project implementation or community development.
• Preference will be given to candidates with:
• Previous experience working with NGOs or humanitarian organizations.
• Strong field program coordination experience.
• Experience in food security and livelihood projects.
• Experience in emergency relief and drought response.
• Experience in school feeding or education programs.
• Knowledge of pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities.
• Experience working with government institutions.
• Strong monitoring, evaluation and reporting skills.
• Experience in the Somali Region and eastern Ethiopia.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
• Program planning and implementation capabilities.
• Community mobilization and stakeholder engagement.
• Problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Language Requirements: Strong English communication skills are required. Fluency in Somali is highly desirable. Knowledge of Amharic and Afaan Oromo is an advantage depending on the assigned duty station.

• All three Project Officerss shall report directly to:
• Field Manager – Dire Dawa, African Resilience Concern (ARC-Africa).
• The Field Manager will provide operational supervision, technical guidance, performance assessment and coordination support.

• Number of positions: Three (3).
• Employment status: Full-time.
• Duty stations: Hadigale, Shinile and Erer Woredas.
• Required experience: 4–8 years.
• Contract duration: As specified in the employment agreement.
• Field travel: Required within assigned operational areas.

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