The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) was established in 2002 as a non-profit making and non-government organization being an autonomous and non- political entity instituted primarily to protect interest of its members. Its membership constitutes almost all Horticulture (flower, fruit, vegetables, and herbs) producer Exporters in the country. EHPEA’s strives to promote Competitive Position of Ethiopian Horticulture Sector in the Global market on Sustainable manner. EHPEA is implementing ‘’Cluster support for the agriculture and food industries in Ethiopia” with commission from BMZ and grant by GIZ. Currently EHPEA is seeking to employ qualified and competent staff for Project Officer and Project accountant Positions. 

FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY

Under overall guidance of the EHPEA executive director, the Project Officer shall oversee the implementation of “Cluster support for the agriculture and food industries in Ethiopia” BMZ-GIZ project. He/she Provide technical and operational assistance for the implementation of activities, working in collaboration with the project manager and donor to ensure the on-time submission of contractual deliverables. The Project Officer will report to the executive Director/project manager with day-to-day oversight. The Project Officer will manage important relationships across unions, government offices, and design, manage and implement activities that build capacity in areas linked to EHPEA-GIZ strategic partnership goals’/he ensures formation of various task-oriented team members which uphold the EHPEA's standards and needs throughout each project's development and execution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Project Officer (PO) is required to provide a full range of project management support for the EHPEA-GIZ project), including:
• Support to plan, design and deliver project activities in accordance with the EHPEA-GIZ project agreement
• Ensure short-term contracts are managed in accordance with their terms of reference
• Conduct appropriate communication and agreed upon strategies with stakeholders, develop project implementation plans and operational schedules of project visits and activities,
• Conduct and Monitor activity implementation as per the contract period
• Develop and maintain a sound network of unions, and other stakeholder counterparts
• Actively contribute to engagement area reporting systems
• Undertake a range of administrative duties and tasks that may reflect substantial variety and complexity
• Undertake a record keeping system and ensure it is in line with EHPEA-GIZ project record management guidelines,
• Organize and facilitate workshops, trainings and meetings with project beneficiary and stakeholders
• Support the overall technical implementation of project activities, under the guidance of the Project manager and management,
• Produce a monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Conduct in-depth regular review and monitoring of the project, ensure all deliverables are as per the defined and agreed schedule
• Perform budget planning and cost estimating of the project
• Ensure conducting resource inventory regularly
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status
• Collaborating with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop project related tasks and synergize common efforts.
• Analyzing financial data, including project budgets, risks, and resource allocation.
• Documenting accurately the project's creation, progress, and execution as well as documenting the project's scope, budget utilization, and justification for any alternation on the project.
• Undertake any other duties as may be requested by the Association

REPORTS TO:  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Number of Position: one for each position

 Terms of Employment: For eleven months but will be renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.

Job Requirements

• Proven track record of resource mobilization
• Good knowledge of construction management processes and fund mobilizing
• Ability to plan and see the “big picture”
• Proven working experience in running project and management or similar role
• Competent in conflict and crisis management
• Ability to do multi-tasks and work under duress
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good time-management skills and teamwork
• Should demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and technical skills

Qualification and Experience: 

• BSc or MSc degree in agriculture, horticulture, project management, Economics, or related field
• A minimum of six years' experience in the industry.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in senior position may be advantageous.

How to Apply

Closing Date: 10 consecutive days after the appearance of the Advertisement

Interested Applicants should send their Letter of Application together with non-returnable CV and supporting credentials to Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association via e-mail: info@ehpea.org