VSO is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes volunteering as a powerful and practical way to tackle poverty and inequality. Our purpose is to create lasting change through volunteering.
At VSO, we believe in bringing about change, not by sending aid, but by working with volunteers and partners to empower people in some of the worldโs poorest and most fragile regions. We know that people in developing countries have the desire, power, courage and determination to shape their own futures.
Through our Volunteering for Development (VfD) approach, we put the most marginalised people first. Grounded in years of evidence and learning, this approach develops active citizens who drive local community-led change and deliver sustainable development goals long after a project or grant ends.
Role Details Location:Ethiopia Salary:Not Specified Contract Type:Not Specified Contract Length:Not Specified Full Time:Not Specified Application Closing Date:Jan 08, 2026 00:00:00 Interview Date:30-Jan-2026 Start Date:3-Mar-2026 File Size: 28.61 KBs, File Type: odt
Role Overview Summary
National Volunteer โ Livelihood Officer supports the effective implementation of livelihood-related activities under the RECAP project. The role focuses on strengthening household and community resilience through sustainable livelihood diversification, income-generating activities, market linkages, and skills development, while ensuring alignment with climate adaptation and peacebuilding objectives. The role includes:
Livelihoods Program Implementation
ยท Support the implementation of project livelihood activities, including climate-smart agriculture, livestock-based livelihoods, income-generating activities (IGAs), and vocational or skills development initiatives.
ยท Assist in mobilizing and supporting community groups, youth and women groups engaged in livelihood interventions.
ยท Support the distribution and appropriate use of livelihood inputs, starter kits, or productive assets in line with project guidelines.
ยท Promote environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient livelihood practices at community level.
Ideal Applicant Summary
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
โข Ability to be open minded and respectful
โข Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
โข Ability to facilitate positive change and ยท Knowledge of relevant Oromia local languages spoken and custom of community in project areas is highly desirable.
build sustainable working relationships
โข Ability to seek and share knowledge
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce
Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
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