Overview of the project. 

Horti-LIFE is funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) and implemented by SNV-Ethiopia in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture. The aim is to increase the productivity and food safety in the horticultural sector by supporting smallholder farmers, rural SMEs and supporting institutions. The second phase of the project (2019-2023) works via the following components:

Summary of the position 

The  Cluster Coordinator is (in consultation with the Regional Manager), to prepare annual and quarterly cluster plans, oversee project coordination, monitor progress and prepares progress reports to Regional BOA and BOFED and contributes to monthly, quarterly and annual plans & reports for the donor and SNV. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning 
• Implementation 
• Staff Management
• Financial & Administrative Management
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
• Networking, Learning & Representation 

Education:

• A MSc degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (horticulture, plant science, agricultural economics, agricultural extension,). A BSc can be sufficient with an excellent track record of  5 years and good references.
• Solid knowledge on horticultural production; especially pest management. In fruit clusters practical experience with fruit production is crucial; in vegetable cluster the same counts for vegetable production.
• Sound knowledge of horticulture extension system
•  Familiar with gender concepts and mainstreaming  
•  Familiar with national strategies, functioning of government/ public sector, private sector and farmers organizations.
•  Project management and planning, analytical skills combined with a practical and pragmatic approach oriented towards lasting results.
• Knowledge and experience with participatory techniques, coaching, networking, learning, alliance building and team building

Work experience

• A minimum of 3-5  years of experience in planning & implementation of agricultural/horticultural extension service and value chain development.
•  Broad experience in capacity building, extension service, facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes, farmer organization strengthen, organizational learning, change processes, and strategy formulation
• Experience in working on gender issues is an advantage.

Necessary skill and attitude needed

• Energetic and motivating attitude
•  Pragmatic, good and patient negotiator and solution orientated approach
• Team player with networking abilities.
• Fluent in English (official working language of SNV) and local languages
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work in a challenging and dynamic context.
• Motorbike license