Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

In Ethiopia, CRS has a long and rich history of providing emergency relief and development assistance to the people of Ethiopia since 1958: At present, CRS/ Ethiopia implements multiple projects through different partner organizations. CRS/Ethiopia has a highly diverse portfolio currently focusing on community-based food and livelihood security through activities in agriculture, health, peacebuilding, WASH, emergency relief, and savings and lending. CRS is active in nearly all regions of Ethiopia: Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region (SNNPR), Somali, Benishangul Gumuz, Afar, and Dire Dawa Regions.

CRS strictly adheres to its Policy on Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults among its staff, consultants, volunteers, and affiliates. CRS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer: women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

As part of CRS family, you will join the more than 5000 strong and vibrant individuals working globally to accomplish the mission of CRS. CRS/Ethiopia invites you, the qualified candidate, to apply for the following positions;
Livelihoods Assistance Oromia Projects:

CRS Ethiopia is seeking qualified candidates for the anticipated Livelihoods Assistance Oromia project (LAO), a five-year

USAID- funded Feed the Future project. The consortium- designed LAO will ensure that Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP) IV households (HHs) have improved their sustainable economic well-being. The project will focus on livelihoods and will work in PSNP communities in PSNP communities in Oromia: ZewayDugda, ArsiNegele, Shala, ATJK, Dodota, Sire, Siraro, and Boset. The employments will be for a duration of 5 years’ contingent upon funding of the LAO Project.

1. Position: Livelihoods Advisor

Duty Station: Shashemene

Reports to: LAO Chief of Party

2. Position: MEAL Manager

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Reports to: LAO Chief of Party

3. Position: Youth & Employment Officer

Duty Station: Shashemene

Reports to: LAO Chief of Party

4. Position: MEAL Officer

Duty Station: Shashemene

Reports to: LAO MEAL Manager

Application Deadline: 23 Dec 2016

Agency-wide Competencies:

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.