Job Summary:
The Innovation & Economic Inclusion Officer will lead the planning, implementation, and
monitoring of innovative livelihood, entrepreneurship, market systems, and economic
resilience interventions under the NAGAASHO Program. The role focuses on implementing
innovative approaches that enhance project delivery, coordination, efficiency, and
effectiveness of the economic domain of NAGAASHO project.
He/She will work closely with NAGAASHO consortium partners, local stakeholders,
government institutions, and community structures to ensure effective implementation of
project activities of the target districts (Erigavo, and Afgoye), and surrounding areas. The
positions will support the creation of economic opportunities for women, youth, and vulnerable
groups through enterprise development, financial inclusion, market linkages, and innovationdriven solutions. Key responsibilities include coordinating field-level implementation, ensuring
quality documentation and reporting, supporting the establishment and training of VSLAs,
facilitating innovation challenges and Kobciye initiatives, strengthening partner collaboration,
and introducing practical tools and approaches that improve program outcomes and
sustainability.
3. Key Responsibilities
Objective 1. Partnership, Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement 25%
• Support coordination and engagement with NAGAASHO consortium partners, local
authorities, community structures, and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective
implementation of project activities.
• Promote community participation and ownership by ensuring meaningful engagement
of beneficiaries and local leaders in project design, implementation, and monitoring.
• Facilitate regular coordination meetings, training, and learning events with
implementing partners and key stakeholders. Ensure effective communication and
information sharing between field teams, consortium partners, and project
management.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, coordination meetings, workshops, and exchange
events to promote collaboration and joint planning.
• Support engagement with district government, and local institutions on the realization
of Community Action Plan