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Animal Welfare, Community Development, and Livelihood Facilitator

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ASDEPO

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Job Summary

Apply for the Animal Welfare, Community Development, and Livelihood Facilitator role at Action for Social Development and Environmental Protection Organization (ASDEPO) within the Social Sciences and Community Service sector. Join us today!

Overview

  • Organization: Action for Social Development and Environmental Protection Organization (ASDEPO)
  • Location: Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia (Zala & Ubadebertsehaye Woredas, with frequent travel to targeted kebeles)
  • Job Type: Mid-Level (2-5 years of experience)
  • Category: Agriculture
  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Salary: As per organizational salary scale
  • Required Number: 2

About ASDEPO

ASDEPO is an Ethiopian civil society organization established in 2014, focusing on various thematic areas, including humanitarian response, education, health, women and youth empowerment, and environmental protection across multiple regions.

Job Title

Animal Welfare, Community Development and Livelihood Facilitator

Reports To

Animal Welfare, Community Development and Livelihood Officer

Main Purposes of the Job

To collaborate with communities in identifying, planning, implementing, and evaluating strategies to improve the welfare of working donkeys and mules while enhancing the livelihoods of individuals dependent on these animals.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Project Development

  • Identify key welfare issues for donkeys and mules within the community.
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to gather information for community engagement.
  • Participate in assessments to inform program design based on local needs.
  • Engage with the community to develop impact indicators reflecting ASDEPO’s objectives.

Program Implementation

  • Target and engage model donkey and mule owners for awareness and behavioral change initiatives.
  • Provide training in donkey and mule welfare to local development agents and stakeholders.
  • Monitor and support the integration of training into extension plans.
  • Work with community groups to promote better husbandry practices.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

  • Facilitate monthly meetings to collect and report on progress.
  • Use monitoring tools to assess community engagement and environmental measures.
  • Develop and submit quality progress reports to supervisors.

Documentation, Learning, and Sharing

  • Support research efforts, documenting best practices and lessons learned.
  • Prepare monthly program updates for dissemination.

General Responsibilities

  • Work closely with various community sectors to enhance animal welfare.
  • Regularly meet with community groups to demonstrate effective animal handling and welfare practices.
  • Manage ASDEPO resources in accordance with organizational policies.
  • Promote adherence to ASDEPO’s community engagement models.

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

  • B.Sc. in Development Planning, Project Management, Agriculture, or related fields.
  • Minimum five years of experience in community engagement related to animal welfare.
  • Proven experience in program development and report writing.

Desirable:

  • Experience in monitoring and evaluation practices.

Skills and Abilities

Essential:

  • Excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Office.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
  • The candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively manage diverse relationships.

Desirable:

  • Basic English; fluency in Amharic and local languages is advantageous.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should fill out the application form via the following link:

Application Form

Please provide at least three references related to your previous employment. ASDEPO strongly encourages female candidates to apply!

Deadline: December 2, 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews, and supporting documents may be requested later. ASDEPO does not cover costs incurred during the recruitment process.

 

For more information about ASDEPO, visit www.asdepo.org.

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