The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) was established in 2002 as an autonomous and non- political, non-profit making organization instituted primarily to promote the interest of members. Its membership constitutes almost Horticulture (flower, cuttings, fruit, vegetables and herbs) Producer Exporters in the country. EHPEA’s strives to promote the sustainable development of the sector and the competitive Position of Ethiopian Horticulture exports in the Global market.

EHPEA is committed to promoting high standards of performance on member farms and to assist farms in the implementation of the Association Code of Practice.

EHPEA is currently seeking to employ qualified and competent staff for the gender Intervention support program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide training for farm staffs, primarily farm HRM, compliance team, Peer Educators and farm employee in topics related to the implementation of gender sensitive policies and staff welfare including empowerment of female employees and prevention of sexual harassment and GBV

• Assist with the management and achievement of EHPEA gender program and work in cooperation with the EHPEA Project Manager and EHPEA TVET centre Team

• Contribute to the development of training materials

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reports as requested by the Gender Manager

• Contribute to the design and establishment of new project activities introduced by EHPEA or stakeholders to meet identified farm needs.

Terms of Employment: Employment will be for one year and may be renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.

Place of work: Addis Ababa with frequent field travel            

Closing Date: Ten working days after the date of advertisement

Number of Positions: One

Job Requirements

Minimum qualification & Experience:

• Qualification in LLB, and sociology related background.

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with gender, right issues, and in delivering practical and participatory training.

Core Skills:

The person appointed to this position must be able to:

• Work with minimum supervision to meet project aims and objectives

• Work effectively as a Team member and communicate effectively with EHPEA Management and Staff, Farm Managers and Farm employees

• Provide training, advice, motivation and guidance for farms and farm employees participating in project activities

• Contribute to development of project ideas, initiation and implementation of project activities and evaluation of project outcomes

• Contribute to the design of training courses and preparation of training materials using a variety of media

• Achieve results in a challenging commercial environment

• Communicate fluently in written and spoken Amharic, Oromifa and English 

How to Apply

Submit your application letter, CV and credentials through post P.O. Box 22241, Code 1000, Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association or via email: info@ehpea.org