Community Worker

About this role

Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) is seeking a qualified and committed Community Worker for a humanitarian response Project in Mana Sibu Woreda (West Oromia Zone). Duty Station : Mana Sibu Woreda (West Oromia Zone), Target Kebeles. Required No : 1 Duration of Employment : Fixed Term for 10 months Salary : As per the scale of the organization and benefit package Key areas of responsibilities are: Carry out and facilitate the day-to-day planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities at woreda and kebele level. Work with customary institutions, project teams and government counterparts to achieve the project output/outcomes. Ensure adequate consultation and participation of district and kebele level stakeholders throughout the project cycles such as in project planning, implementation, and monitoring of the activities. Facilitate various kebele level community meetings, monthly meetings both at woreda and community levels. Support and engage community in various kebele based natural resource rehabilitation activities, WASH activities, emergency food security and livelihoods initiatives as per the project plans and schedules. Take part in the assessments and surveys of natural resources, alternative livelihood options, conflict sensitivity within the project operational area for project planning and management, apply DO NO HARM approaches and maximize benefits of the project for the intended beneficiaries. Ensure transparent and legitimate beneficiaries’ selection is conducted at community level with utmost participation of stakeholders in the woreda. Acquire accurate information about selected beneficiaries’ families, their problems, needs and capabilities. Act as facilitator to promote self-help and other social groups in the community. Prepare and develop periodic reports and weekly progress updates in standard and quality manner. Ensure proper recording and documentation of best practices, lessons, and success stories. Ensure that the project activities are implemented according to project work-plan. Respecting code of conduct, organizational policies and guidelines. Conduct other duties as may be assigned by the his/her supervisor. Represent HEKS/EPER at woreda level at various forums, including providing updates project reports, information, plans and other relevant topics.