Project Field Officer – Livelihoods & Community Systems Strengthening

Position:  Project Field Officer

• Livelihoods & Community Systems Strengthening Organization:  Youth Network for Sustainable Development (YNSD) Location: Debrebirhan Implementation area:  Kewet, Debrebirhan, Shewarobit  Reports to: Project Coordinator Required No. :01(one) Employment Type:  Full-time  About YNSD and F4B project Youth Network for Sustainable Development (YNSD) is a non-governmental, non-profit making indigenous organization which was founded in 2003 by four school clubs and fifteen youth associations. Currently, YNSD is an umbrella Network for more than 1000 youth organizations/associations at national level. Its mission is to contribute for the sustainable development through promoting partnerships, networking, and building the capacity of its member organizations while its vision is to see Ethiopian youth holistically empowered and meaningfully engaged in the country’s all-rounded and sustainable development. It has been implementing programs and projects including youth and women empowerment, Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) & HIV/AIDS, Information & Communication Technology, environment sustainability, advocacy, WASH and new emerging issues. Future for Biniti is a project that will be implemented in four regions of Ethiopia as a consortium lead by Amref health Africa. The project’s vision is that girls are protected from Harmful practices, which benefits their sexual and reproductive (SRH) health and contributes to achieving their full potential. The anticipated impact of the program will be that girls and young women are protected from Harmful practice through countering FGM/C and CEFMU. This impact is directly aligned to the goal of the instrument ‘Countering Harmful Practices’, which aims to contribute to improved prevention of harmful practices such as FGM/C, CEFMU and/or other harmful rites of passage by promoting changes in social norms and behavior, as well as to contribute to improved aftercare for the consequences of such practices. Job Purpose:  To implement the project’s economic empowerment and local systems-strengthening activities at the field level. This role focuses on practical support to vulnerable families through savings groups, supports community-led accountability, and helps coordinate local stakeholders to improve prevention and response services. Key Responsibilities: Establish, train, and mentor Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) groups, providing ongoing support on group management and income-generating activities. Facilitate sensitization workshops for local authorities, religious leaders, and service providers on Harmful Practices and their roles in prevention. Support the mapping and revitalization of community-based social accountability mechanisms and feedback systems. Assist in organizing coordination meetings between health facilities, police, women’s affairs offices, and community representatives. Support the distribution of livelihoods inputs or vocational skills training as per the project plan. Monitor the progress of VSLA groups and the functionality of local coordination platforms. Collect field data related to livelihoods and systems-strengthening activities. Required Skills & Competencies: Practical experience in community-based savings and lending methodologies. Ability to train and mentor adults in financial literacy and basic business skills. Strong networking and coordination skills, with the ability to engage effectively with local government and community structures. Basic knowledge of monitoring and reporting for economic and governance activities. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support community-led initiatives. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills. Fluency in English is required.