About ZOA

ZOA works with committed and motivated staff in serving millions of people affected by poverty, disaster, injustice and conflicts. Through the efforts of our dedicated staff, we are able to bring Signs of Hope and to support people who suffer due to armed conflict or natural disasters by helping them to rebuild their livelihoods.

We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits to meet the specific needs of our staff and their families. However, ZOA has a zero tolerance towards violation of safeguarding policies like Child Protection & Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuses.

Because ZOA highly values Integrity, we also expect all colleagues to sign up for and adhere to our Code of Conduct. As part of its recruitment process, ZOA carries out rigorous background and reference checks for all candidates, which will include checking government sanction lists and possibly criminal records. As ZOA also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a written questionnaire, the “Statement of Conduct”, which will be sent to past employers regarding Misconduct (such as sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment). This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme. The provision of references by ZOA will be subject to the Scheme as well.

Purpose

The Horticulture Officer leads home grown the school meals focused agricultural component of ZOA’s ‘Integrated Crisis Recovery Response Plan for vulnerable refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in Gambella region, Ethiopia program in Gambella region different woredas, on a day-to-day basis, to ensure optimal delivery of the program, ensuring adherence to all ZOA policies. The role also involves working alongside other NGOs, government and international partners to share best practice and further the interests and reach of the school feeding program.

Typical Responsibilities - Key end Results of the Position:

• Coordinate and supervise the implementation of the agriculture/horticulture livelihoods 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) basically on crop production, 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 agriculture/horticulture and general crop production group of beneficiaries in order to create production and market linkages between the host and refugee communities.
• Facilitate agriculture/horticulture related training activities with agriculture and natural resource 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
• 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 and in refugee camp setting.
• Serve as a bridge between Host communities & refugees production and integration.
• Undertake all activities related agriculture/horticulture /production & development including study the market for community development and value chains.
• 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 Horticulture Officer will support in strengthening the relation ships with all INGOs, and government stalk holders with developing proper program planning for smooth project implementation.

Communications and Working Relationships:

• Should be able to have a medium level of interaction with government officials, beneficiaries and ZOA to facilitate project works in the region.

VALUES:

Accountability:

•  Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving results in line with ZOA core values.
• Honest and reliable

Collaboration:

•  Builds and maintains effective relationships, with own team, colleagues, members, donors and partners.
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
• Respect advises and follow instructions given by the line supervisor
• Respect line of hierarchy to the best interest

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take calculated risks.

Integrity:

•  Honest, encourages openness and transparency.
• Always acts in the best interests of ZOA Safeguarding policies (Child Protection, PSEA

Job Requirements

Skills and Experience:

The successful candidate will have at least 4 years’ experience in school meals programs in Ethiopia preferably in Gambella within a non-governmental organization. In addition, the following skills and competencies are required:

• BSc or MSc Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Crop Production 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
• 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 conditions
• Must have a renewed motorbike license 
• Good Communications Skill both English and local language

Leadership Attitudes & Behaviours

• Should be able to motivate local staff to accomplish tasks

Physical Environment and Demands:

• The job duties require an employee to work in a hardship areas for extended periods

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply via ethiojobs.net by sending your CV and a motivation letter indicating your suitability for this position to before the due date

Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in your CV or motivation letter. 

Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. It is our aim to inform candidates of their status in the recruitment process within 4 weeks after the vacancy has closed. A written test will be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results. Also we reserve the right to stop accepting applications before the end date if we find a suitable candidate.