Established in 1949, SOS Villages International (CVI) is a dynamic international social development and humanitarian organization operating globally to meet the needs and protect the rights and interests of children without parental care and those at risk of losing it.

The Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAF) region of SOS CVI is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and has a branch office in Nairobi. It includes member associations (MAs) in Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia/Somaliland, Djibouti, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, Namibia, Mauritius, Angola, and Madagascar.

SOS Children’s Villages Sudan is seeking a Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Officer to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of FSL activities for internally displaced persons and host communities. This role plays a vital part in promoting resilience, food security, and self-reliance among vulnerable populations.

• Program Implementation
• Lead FSL activities including food assistance, agricultural inputs, vocational training, and income generation.
• Conduct community mobilization and needs assessments.
• Identify and support vulnerable households through tailored interventions.
• Oversee the timely distribution of seeds, tools, or cash assistance and monitor usage.
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Assist in developing M&E tools and gathering data to support adaptive learning.
• Conduct post-distribution monitoring and market assessments.
• Coordination and Collaboration
• Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, and partner organizations.
• Represent SOS in FSL coordination forums and ensure integrated approaches with WASH and Protection teams.
• Reporting and Documentation
• Prepare progress reports, success stories, and maintain accurate project records.
• Administrative and Technical Support
• Support procurement, logistics, and technical guidance for FSL activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Development Studies, or related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in FSL programming in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Knowledge of food security assessments, market systems, and cash-based interventions.
• Experience working with displaced or vulnerable rural populations.
• Strong planning, coordination, and data analysis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Arabic and working knowledge of English.
• Skilled in MS Office and digital tools.

SOS Children’s Villages Sudan is committed to protecting children and vulnerable groups. The FSL Officer must adhere to the Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.