Job Description
Agriculture and Livelihood Expert
Organization: Population, Health and Environment Ethiopia Consortium (PHE-EC)
Duty Station: Afar Region – Afambo and Amibara Woredas
Number of Experts Required - Two
Reports To: Project Coordinator
Employment Type: Full-time, one Year contract (12 months)
Required Experience: Minimum of 5 years
Salary: As per PHE-EC salary scale
Application Deadline: October 29, 2026
1. Background
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The Population, Health and Environment Ethiopia Consortium (PHE-EC) is a membership-based, non-profit civil society organization established in 2008 to promote integrated approaches to population, health, environment, and sustainable livelihoods in Ethiopia.
PHE-EC, in collaboration with consortium partners, will implement the 2026 Integrated Multisectoral Emergency Response Project with support from the Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund (EHF). The project aims to protect productive assets, restore agricultural and livestock-based livelihoods, and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable pastoral and agro-pastoral households affected by drought, conflict, displacement, and other recurrent shocks in Afambo and Amibara woredas of Afar Region. PHE-EC is seeking qualified, motivated, and experienced Agriculture and Livelihood Experts to coordinate and support the implementation of these interventions.
2. Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Crop Science, Agro ecology, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Livestock Production and Management or another relevant field.
Professional Experience: At least five years of relevant practical experience in agricultural development, livestock management, pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihood programming, emergency response, or livelihood recovery interventions.
Strong communication, facilitation, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant digital reporting tools.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Afarigna and experience working in Afar Region will be considered a strong advantage.
Willingness and ability to work in remote field locations and travel frequently to project implementation sites.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
3.1 Agricultural and Livelihood Programme Implementation
Coordinate the implementation of agricultural, livestock, and livelihood recovery activities in accordance with the approved project proposal, logical framework, work plan, and budget.
Support the implementation of emergency agricultural and livestock interventions targeting vulnerable pastoral and agro-pastoral households.
Facilitate the identification, verification, and registration of eligible beneficiary households in collaboration with woreda authorities, kebele administrations, and community representatives.
Coordinate the distribution of climate-appropriate seeds, agricultural tools, supplementary livestock feed, and other approved livelihood inputs.
3.2 Livestock Health and Productive Asset Protection
Coordinate livestock health interventions, including vaccination, treatment, deworming, and other approved veterinary services, in collaboration with woreda livestock offices and qualified animal-health personnel.
Support the assessment of livestock feed requirements and the distribution of appropriate supplementary feed and fodder to targeted households.
Facilitate the provision of essential veterinary equipment, medicines, vaccines, and related supplies to designated government livestock service offices.
Support the rehabilitation of priority livestock water points in consultation with government offices and affected communities.
Promote appropriate livestock management, animal disease prevention, feed utilization, and protection of productive livestock assets.
Monitor the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of livestock-related interventions and identify implementation challenges requiring corrective action.
Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Project Coordinator or authorized supervisor that are consistent with the objectives of the project and the responsibilities of the position.
Qualified women are encouraged to apply
Job Requirements
2. Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Crop Science, Agro ecology, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Livestock Production and Management or another relevant field.
Professional Experience: At least five years of relevant practical experience in agricultural development, livestock management, pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihood programming, emergency response, or livelihood recovery interventions.
Strong communication, facilitation, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant digital reporting tools.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Afarigna and experience working in Afar Region will be considered a strong advantage.
Willingness and ability to work in remote field locations and travel frequently to project implementation sites.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
3.1 Agricultural and Livelihood Programme Implementation
Coordinate the implementation of agricultural, livestock, and livelihood recovery activities in accordance with the approved project proposal, logical framework, work plan, and budget.
Support the implementation of emergency agricultural and livestock interventions targeting vulnerable pastoral and agro-pastoral households.
Facilitate the identification, verification, and registration of eligible beneficiary households in collaboration with woreda authorities, kebele administrations, and community representatives.
Coordinate the distribution of climate-appropriate seeds, agricultural tools, supplementary livestock feed, and other approved livelihood inputs.
3.2 Livestock Health and Productive Asset Protection
Coordinate livestock health interventions, including vaccination, treatment, deworming, and other approved veterinary services, in collaboration with woreda livestock offices and qualified animal-health personnel.
Support the assessment of livestock feed requirements and the distribution of appropriate supplementary feed and fodder to targeted households.
Facilitate the provision of essential veterinary equipment, medicines, vaccines, and related supplies to designated government livestock service offices.
Support the rehabilitation of priority livestock water points in consultation with government offices and affected communities.
Promote appropriate livestock management, animal disease prevention, feed utilization, and protection of productive livestock assets.
Monitor the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of livestock-related interventions and identify implementation challenges requiring corrective action.
Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Project Coordinator or authorized supervisor that are consistent with the objectives of the project and the responsibilities of the position.
How To Apply
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit their application letter including a filled one page CV format (can be accessed from this link https://phe-ethiopia.org/announcements/vacancy) and detailed CV and copy of supporting documents via P.O.Box 4408, or E-mail vacancy@phe-ethiopia.org or in person to the office of PHE–Ethiopia Consortium located at Kazanchis “KazaAdis finishing mall” 7th floor in front of Mulugeta Commercial building.
Safeguarding Statement
PHE-EC is committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from all forms of abuse, exploitation, harassment, and harm. All staff are required to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, comply with the organization's safeguarding and PSEA policies, and contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful working environment.
PHE-EC is committed to equal opportunity and encourages qualified candidates who demonstrate the required competencies and commitment to inclusive humanitarian programming to apply.
