About ZOA

• Coordinate and supervise the implementation of the livestock and fishery  livelihood and agricultural activities in a timely manner with both refugees, IDPs and the host community in camps and woreda settings.
• Coordinate and supervise the implementation of the agriculture based Vocational Skills Training (VST), livelihood and agricultural activities in a timely manner with both refugees and the host community in camp and woreda/village settings
• Coordinate and supervise the set up and/or monitoring of trainees or livestock and fishery group of beneficiaries in order to create market linkages between the host and refugee communities.
• Facilitate livestock and fishery related training activities with livestock and fishery bureau experts/ training providers as needed
• Ensure technical quality and accuracy of ZOA agricultural, food security and livelihood projects;
• Conduct regular field visits in the camp and woreda/village setting to project sites to verify quality/progress of food security, agricultural and livelihood program interventions
• Build, maintain and strengthen relationships and linkages with local authorities, communities, NGOs, UN, ARRA and other key stakeholders in the area of agriculture, food security and livelihood
• Provide quality reports timely have a proper documentation
• Conduct related assessments and stakeholder analysis
• Follow-up and supports the preparation of reports for the concerned government offices and donors
• Acquaint new agricultural technology & disseminate to the rural community
• Serve as a bridge between Host communities & refugees production and integration
• Undertake all activities related livestock, fishery /production & development including study the market for community development.
• Strengthen the relationships with similar stalk holders in Gambella, like Gambella university and Gambella research center for the sustainability of the project and strong collaboration
• Performs other related tasks as required

Dealing with Problems:

• The Livestock and fishery officer will work with the Livelihood and food security facilitators, DAs to provide guidance at the program office level as well as oversee livestock and fishery  activities through providing technical support and guidance.

 Communications and Working Relationships:

• Should be able to have a medium level of interaction with government officials to facilitate project activities

Educational Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc or Master’s Degree in Agriculture/Animal Science/Fishery (Animal Husbandry or other relevant field preferred
• Minimum 4 years’ for degree and 2 years for masters relevant professional experience regarding agricultural and business, working with refugees
• Proven experience in Gambella region with hosting communities and refugees and similar to the sector

Skills Specific to the Post

• Commitment to the vision and mission of ZOA Relief \Hope\ Recovery;
• Excellent understanding of local context preferred
• Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members in a cross-cultural environment
• Ability to work in hardship condition
• Good Communications Skill both English and local language