Job Description

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is an international non-profit non-governmental organization with its offices in Addis Ababa, Uganda, Mali and Nigeria. The SAA Country Office in Ethiopia promotes the adoption of improved pre- and post-harvest agricultural technologies for smallholder farmers in collaboration with government institutions, farmers’ organizations and the private sector. SAA is currently focusing on three major thrust areas: sustainable and regenerative agriculture (RA), nutrition-sensitive agriculture (NSA), and market-oriented agriculture (M-OA). To strengthen its thrust areas, SAA is looking for qualified Ethiopian nationals for the following positions.

Based at the Country Office in Addis Ababa, and under the direct supervision of the Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture Technical Coordinator (TC), the Program Officer will strengthen the Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture pillar in alignment with other pillars, and ensure that solutions provided to small scale farmers are based on sound knowledge of Nutrition principles and practices.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the reconnaissance surveys, project site selection, and baseline data collection

• Participate in the planning and implementation of innovative NSA interventions centered on promotion of nutrient dense crops, vegetable production through permagardens, postharvest management technologies and food preparation and utilization, and ensure that the NSA tools, methods, and indicators are used effectively

• Assist in training on NSA to Extension Agents (EAs) and farmers in collaboration with Regional/Zonal/Woreda Agricultural Offices and SAA technical staff

• Assist in setting up NSA demonstrations in the Farmer Training Centers (FTCs) and host farmers’ fields, and ensure that all project-related inputs are delivered on time to the respective project sites

• Assist in organizing and coordinating experience sharing and peer-to peer learning farmers' field day events in collaboration with Regional/Zonal/District Agricultural Offices

• Ensure that women, youth, and people with disabilities (PwDs) receive adequate attention in SAA interventions

• Contribute to the development of nutrition proposals and concept notes for fundraising

• Collaborate with SAA staff from all the SAA focus pillars (RA, NSA and Mo-A) to ensure idea cross-fertilization and activity coordination

• Participate in conducting regular field monitoring to track nutrition-sensitive agriculture project activities, and provide timely technical guidance and advice to extension staff and host farmers

• Prepare and submit high-quality monthly, quarterly, annual reports, as well as field mission back-to-office reports

• Assist in developing NSA training manuals and guidelines; documenting lessons and best practices; publishing articles in journals and SAA’s voices from the field, newsletters, brochures, and flyers, etc.

• Assist in the data collection, establishment, maintenance, and management of NSA database, and target farmers profiles

• Assist in developing and strengthening systems, networks, and forging and maintaining strategic partnerships for the effective implementation of NSA practices

• Perform any other duties as directed by his/her supervisor

Job Requirements

Education Background and Experience:

• BSc/MSc in Nutrition, Post-Harvest Management, Food Science, or any other relevant education qualifications

• 7 years of relevant work experience for a BSc; 5 years for an MSc.

Competence:

• English Proficiency: Level B2 (spoken and written)

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel); Power point; and statistical softwares

• Basic knowledge of Biometry, Experimental Design and Statistical analysis and good reporting skill

• Knowledge  and experience on  Agro-Processing,  Nutrition &               Postharvest Management

• Proven community engagement and mobilization skills

• Basic agri-business and entrepreneurship skills

• A better understanding of underserved groups in agricultural development

• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams

• Demonstrated experience in donor engagement, proposal development, and fundraising

• Project designing, planning, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring skills

• Skills in using ICT (GPS and e-extension tools)

• Excellent interpersonal skills

How to Apply

Submit your applications in person, along with a cover letter, CV, and three references in person to SAA Administration Office, located in Gurd Shola area, Diminarof Building, 3rd floor, or mail through: Sasakawa Africa Association, P.O.Box 12771, Addis Ababa. For further information contact Tel.0116661987