Social Accountability Officer

Background

Wako Gutu Foundation (WGF) is non- governmental development organization established with overall objective of promoting inclusion of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities with the Civil Societies’ proclamation #1113/2019 bearing a registration number 0457. The Foundation has been implementing with overall objective of promoting inclusion of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in the development process and ensuring that the pastoral and agro pastoral communities are sufficiently benefiting from the development gains realized in the country.

Job duration: One year contract with possibility of extension 

Project name: Ethiopian Social Accountability Program (ESAP III)

Required number: One (01)

Reports to: Program Manager

Duty Station: East Bale Zone Dallomena

Desirable Skills:

• Fluency in Writing and Speaking English Language; Fluency in writing and speaking Afaan Oromo is advantageous.
• Well demonstrated skills in teamwork, team building and communication skills;
• Understanding of donors’ environment and NGO sectors operating in Ethiopia.
• Thorough knowledge on social dividers and connectors demonstrated across bordering communities, Willingness and commitment to work under stressed environment

Educational Background:

• BSc Degree Social Work, Social Sciences, Public health, Literature/ languages/ Anthropology and related fields from recognized higher education institutions with at least more than 3 years of related work experience. Working in NGO sector is more advantageous.