Job Title Site Manager 

Category Ecohydrological Construction, Biological Stabilization, and On-Site Supervision

Location Kebele, Kebribayah Woreda, Somali Regional State

Career Level Middle level

Reports to NRM Officer

Duration/Contract Period  8 Months

No. of position 01

Salary As per organization pay scale

Pastoralist Concern PC is a pastoralist-initiated, -inspired and -led CSO working toward sustainable development in pastoralist areas of Ethiopia since 1995, their vision is “to see improved and sustainable livelihood of the pastoralist communities of Ethiopia and further realize strong co-operations with neighboring countries’ pastoralist communities.” PC works within our target area in the Somali region, engaging in both multi-sector development programming and emergency responses across diverse sectors that include health and nutrition, WASH, environmental resilience, education, protection and women’s empowerment. PC works with the hard-to-reach pastoralist and agro-pastoralist populations, including in Somali region. Skills training, mobilization and organization, awareness creation, input provision, value chain development, and market linkages are among the key strategies and approaches of PC to improving health and nutrition and to building livelihood resilience. PC has roughly 110 permanent staff, including staff with technical experience in community-based programming, protection, gender, GBV, resilience, WASH, Health and Nutrition who are based at their head office and field offices. 

We work in the sectors of Rural Development, WASH, Natural Resource Management and Social Development as well as Civil Society Strengthening. 

PC Operating in more than 50 woredas—particularly in the Somali Region—it has extensive experience in dryland rehabilitation, ecohydrology, livelihoods, WASH, and peacebuilding. Under the Dhurwale Dry Valley Development Initiative, PC promotes sustainable land restoration, climate-resilient livelihoods, and cooperative-based natural resource governance in Kebribayah Woreda.

 What We Offer:

• A multicultural work environment where differences are accommodated.

• A continuous learning culture.

• Innovative and creative work practices

• A highly committed team

Objectives of the position

Supervise day-to-day site operations, ensuring timely, quality construction and biological interventions in ecohydrological rehabilitation areas.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Specific tasks and responsibilities

• Supervise construction of wooden and gully-plug structures.

  • Oversee biological stabilization with grasses and tree species.

  • Coordinate cash-for-work and voluntary labor teams.

  • Ensure safety, technical standards, and documentation compliance.

  • Report progress and challenges to the NRM Officer.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or BSc in NRM, Civil/Water Engineering, or related field.

• Fluency in Somali; basic English preferred.

 Desired Competencies

• Minimum 3 years of experience supervising field-level NRM or construction projects.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to lead teams under field conditions.

Language and Communication: 

· Fluency in Somali language is required. 

· Good spoken and written English communication skills are essential. 

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse community members and local leaders.

How To Apply

Interested applicants who met the MINIMUM requirements should send the following through Ethiojobs portal and through yasin_aliye@pastoralistconcern.org Or bring your cover letter and CV in Physical to the:

• Jigjiga area office, Kaah Building third floor

7 working Days from the date of advertisement

• A complete CV (not more than 3 pages)

• A cover letter (not more than 1 page)