Livelihood & Resilience Officer (Emergency)
2025-06-08T08:31:20+00:00
Food for the Hungry
https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_1129/logo/fh.jpg
https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/
FULL_TIME
Mbale, Amudat, Lamwo & Adjumani
Uganda
00256
Uganda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Admin & Office
2025-06-14T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
8
When you join FH Association, you embrace God’s calling for your life and engage in work that combines your talents and faith. In the same way FH Association is committed to unlocking resilience and flourishing in communities around the globe, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow. We believe every imaginable problem has a solution and that our contributions make a difference. FH Association continues to re-imagine impactful solutions to respond to the devastation of poverty globally. FH Association serves millions of the world’s most vulnerable people, helping them overcome poverty and injustice by collaborating with country offices to build resources, capacity, and resilience. FH Association turns Adversity into Impact. FH Association has harnessed the power of faith for more than 50 years. Our Heartbeat Christian values permeate throughout the organization.
A successful candidate will have the following:
The Emergency Livelihoods and Resilience officer will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the livelihood’s emergency response. The Officer will provide support to the technical assistants and will directly supervise volunteers. Under the supervision of the emergency Coordinator and livelihood lead, s/he will ensure that the outreach, assessment, venue arrangements, distribution, monitoring and troubleshooting is implemented in an efficient and smooth manner. This will be a roaster position and deployment will be based on emergency activation. He/she will be the first responder team deployed by Food for the Hungry (FH) country office to emergency locations for an initial live savings intervention targeting food security and livelihoods. ERT members are full-time staff who have other roles within FH’s regular program that are trained and equipped to respond to emergencies. FH can also engage experienced or trained contractors and partners as part of the ERTThe Emergency WASH Officer should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the WASH sector preferably with emergency response operations knowledge.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in implementation of emergency responses related to food security, livelihoods or humanitarian Assistance.
Proven experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring livelihoods or resilience programs (e.g., cash-for-work, income generation, agricultural/livestock support).
Familiarity with both short-term emergency livelihood responses and long-term resilience-building strategies.
Livelihoods programming in emergency or post-conflict settings.
Resilience-building and recovery initiatives
Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, food security, livelihoods, International Relations or related field. Post graduate qualification is an added advantage
Understanding of food security, livelihoods or health and development concepts in developing countries,
Specialized training in any emergency response and disaster management, humanitarian principles and SPHERE is an added advantage
Other attributes
Vibrant Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ.
Flexibility to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Possess analytical and problem-solving skills, and decision- making skills
Commitment to accountability and transparency with beneficiaries, showing dignity and respect, and demonstrating listening and understanding
Ability to travel to project sites under rugged conditions at times up to 50% a year
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High-level integrity and initiative taking and positive attitude towards learning and sharing.
Strong leadership and coordination abilities to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders in challenging environments.
Ability to plan own work, set priorities, complete work under pressure or when faced with competing demands and report.
Commitment to producing quality project deliverables on time and under budget
Experience working in emergency or refugee context.
What you’ll do…
As the Emergency Livelihoods and Resilience Officer, your overall responsibilities will be (JDs Key Result Areas):
Facilitate selection, registration and verification of beneficiary HHs to be addressed and submit the list in excel to Emergency Livelihood Project Coordinator.
Ensure project information is shared, complaints are managed correctly and feed backs are provided to the complaints, and beneficiary selection is validated by relevant stakeholders.
Facilitate implementation of emergency livelihood project in the target locations as per the detail implementation plan in alignment with donor and government requirements,
Prepare input distribution plan, facilitate the distribution, collect and document input distribution list and report to Emergency Livelihood Project Coordinator.
Facilitate training of agricultural extension agents and roll out of the training to targeted beneficiary together with agriculture office
Monitor and collect data of project implementation regularly and report the progress and challenges and lessons learned to the Emergency Livelihood
What you’ll get…
Along with competitive pay, FH offers a good medical insurance package for staff and dependents, a provident fund, GPA, vacation and sick leave, and company paid public holidays.
WOW us!
If you’ve got the experience we are looking for - and want to join our mission - apply today! We get a lot of resumes; help us get to know you better by following these suggestions: submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, answer the following questions:
Why do you want to work for FH Association?
Based on what we are looking for, how will you meet the expectations for the role?
Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Heartbeat Values and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Facilitate selection, registration and verification of beneficiary HHs to be addressed and submit the list in excel to Emergency Livelihood Project Coordinator. Ensure project information is shared, complaints are managed correctly and feed backs are provided to the complaints, and beneficiary selection is validated by relevant stakeholders. Facilitate implementation of emergency livelihood project in the target locations as per the detail implementation plan in alignment with donor and government requirements, Prepare input distribution plan, facilitate the distribution, collect and document input distribution list and report to Emergency Livelihood Project Coordinator. Facilitate training of agricultural extension agents and roll out of the training to targeted beneficiary together with agriculture office Monitor and collect data of project implementation regularly and report the progress and challenges and lessons learned to the Emergency Livelihood
Commitment to accountability and transparency with beneficiaries, showing dignity and respect, and demonstrating listening and understanding Ability to travel to project sites under rugged conditions at times up to 50% a year Excellent written and verbal communication skills High-level integrity and initiative taking and positive attitude towards learning and sharing. Strong leadership and coordination abilities to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders in challenging environments. Ability to plan own work, set priorities, complete work under pressure or when faced with competing demands and report. Commitment to producing quality project deliverables on time and under budget
The Emergency Livelihoods and Resilience officer will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the livelihood’s emergency response. The Officer will provide support to the technical assistants and will directly supervise volunteers. Under the supervision of the emergency Coordinator and livelihood lead, s/he will ensure that the outreach, assessment, venue arrangements, distribution, monitoring and troubleshooting is implemented in an efficient and smooth manner. This will be a roaster position and deployment will be based on emergency activation. He/she will be the first responder team deployed by Food for the Hungry (FH) country office to emergency locations for an initial live savings intervention targeting food security and livelihoods. ERT members are full-time staff who have other roles within FH’s regular program that are trained and equipped to respond to emergencies. FH can also engage experienced or trained contractors and partners as part of the ERTThe Emergency WASH Officer should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the WASH sector preferably with emergency response operations knowledge. A minimum of 3 years of experience in implementation of emergency responses related to food security, livelihoods or humanitarian Assistance. Proven experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring livelihoods or resilience programs (e.g., cash-for-work, income generation, agricultural/livestock support). Familiarity with both short-term emergency livelihood responses and long-term resilience-building strategies. Livelihoods programming in emergency or post-conflict settings. Resilience-building and recovery initiatives Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, food security, livelihoods, International Relations or related field. Post graduate qualification is an added advantage Understanding of food security, livelihoods or health and development concepts in developing countries, Specialized training in any emergency response and disaster management, humanitarian principles and SPHERE is an added advantage
JOB-68454a5830597
Vacancy title:
Livelihood & Resilience Officer (Emergency)
Jobs at:
Food for the Hungry
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, June 14 2025
Duty Station:
Mbale, Amudat, Lamwo & Adjumani | Uganda | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, June 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
When you join FH Association, you embrace God’s calling for your life and engage in work that combines your talents and faith. In the same way FH Association is committed to unlocking resilience and flourishing in communities around the globe, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow. We believe every imaginable problem has a solution and that our contributions make a difference. FH Association continues to re-imagine impactful solutions to respond to the devastation of poverty globally. FH Association serves millions of the world’s most vulnerable people, helping them overcome poverty and injustice by collaborating with country offices to build resources, capacity, and resilience. FH Association turns Adversity into Impact. FH Association has harnessed the power of faith for more than 50 years. Our Heartbeat Christian values permeate throughout the organization.
A successful candidate will have the following:
The Emergency Livelihoods and Resilience officer will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the livelihood’s emergency response. The Officer will provide support to the technical assistants and will directly supervise volunteers. Under the supervision of the emergency Coordinator and livelihood lead, s/he will ensure that the outreach, assessment, venue arrangements, distribution, monitoring and troubleshooting is implemented in an efficient and smooth manner. This will be a roaster position and deployment will be based on emergency activation. He/she will be the first responder team deployed by Food for the Hungry (FH) country office to emergency locations for an initial live savings intervention targeting food security and livelihoods. ERT members are full-time staff who have other roles within FH’s regular program that are trained and equipped to respond to emergencies. FH can also engage experienced or trained contractors and partners as part of the ERTThe Emergency WASH Officer should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the WASH sector preferably with emergency response operations knowledge.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in implementation of emergency responses related to food security, livelihoods or humanitarian Assistance.
Proven experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring livelihoods or resilience programs (e.g., cash-for-work, income generation, agricultural/livestock support).
Familiarity with both short-term emergency livelihood responses and long-term resilience-building strategies.
Livelihoods programming in emergency or post-conflict settings.
Resilience-building and recovery initiatives
Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, food security, livelihoods, International Relations or related field. Post graduate qualification is an added advantage
Understanding of food security, livelihoods or health and development concepts in developing countries,
Specialized training in any emergency response and disaster management, humanitarian principles and SPHERE is an added advantage
Other attributes
Vibrant Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ.
Flexibility to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Possess analytical and problem-solving skills, and decision- making skills
Commitment to accountability and transparency with beneficiaries, showing dignity and respect, and demonstrating listening and understanding
Ability to travel to project sites under rugged conditions at times up to 50% a year
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High-level integrity and initiative taking and positive attitude towards learning and sharing.
Strong leadership and coordination abilities to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders in challenging environments.
Ability to plan own work, set priorities, complete work under pressure or when faced with competing demands and report.
Commitment to producing quality project deliverables on time and under budget
Experience working in emergency or refugee context.
What you’ll do…
As the Emergency Livelihoods and Resilience Officer, your overall responsibilities will be (JDs Key Result Areas):
Facilitate selection, registration and verification of beneficiary HHs to be addressed and submit the list in excel to Emergency Livelihood Project Coordinator.
Ensure project information is shared, complaints are managed correctly and feed backs are provided to the complaints, and beneficiary selection is validated by relevant stakeholders.
Facilitate implementation of emergency livelihood project in the target locations as per the detail implementation plan in alignment with donor and government requirements,
Prepare input distribution plan, facilitate the distribution, collect and document input distribution list and report to Emergency Livelihood Project Coordinator.
Facilitate training of agricultural extension agents and roll out of the training to targeted beneficiary together with agriculture office
Monitor and collect data of project implementation regularly and report the progress and challenges and lessons learned to the Emergency Livelihood
What you’ll get…
Along with competitive pay, FH offers a good medical insurance package for staff and dependents, a provident fund, GPA, vacation and sick leave, and company paid public holidays.
WOW us!
If you’ve got the experience we are looking for - and want to join our mission - apply today! We get a lot of resumes; help us get to know you better by following these suggestions: submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, answer the following questions:
Why do you want to work for FH Association?
Based on what we are looking for, how will you meet the expectations for the role?
Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Heartbeat Values and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Click Here