Short Description of the Company

Shayashone is an emerging business engaged in agribusiness advisory/consultancy services, manufacturing and distribution, commercialization of social impact products, and import and export. Recently, the company has expanded its portfolio to the education sector on a project with a development organization.

Short Description of the Position

Shayashone PLC is looking for a Project Officer who will support in managing projects under the consultancy business function. Our consulting portfolios mainly focus on developing/implementing different value chain projects, private sector capacity building, investment and public-private partnership models advisory, project management, and research on different topics in agriculture and agribusiness. The officer reports to the General Manager and will be based in Addis Ababa. S/he will be traveling to different places within the country.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Project Coordination

•  Responsible for supporting in planning and implementing project activities.

• Take an active role in facilitating project-related stakeholders’ meetings.

•  Manage relationships with clients and all stakeholders in relation to each project.

•   Proactively communicate with the management on potential issues that need attention on each project. 

Research and Documentation

•  Collaborate on short-term action research.

•  Collaborate on technical reporting and data analysis.

•   Collaborate in the process of project acquisitions and proposal developments.

•  Participate in developing new products such as agribusiness training, and social impact product commercialization.

Manage Client Relationship

•   Ensure customer satisfaction and retention for long-term business relations.

•   Collect regular customers’ feedback and develop ways the consulting business unit can be improved.

Leadership and Management Competences

•  Excellent communication skills in Amharic and English.

•  Outstanding diplomatic, influence, and persuasion skills to sell products and services.

•  Mastery in demonstrating personal effectiveness and delivering results.

•   Outstanding skills in planning, organizing, and reporting.

•  Strong ability to organize communities.

•   Strong analytical and critical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

•   Champions in fostering partnership and stakeholder relationships.

•   Ability to perform under stress with minimal supervision and able to handle multiple tasks at a time in a calm and organized manner. 

•   Hands-on and pro-active approach.

Technical Competencies

•   Outstanding in organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint packages.

•   Understanding of working practices in PLC.

•   Understanding of the Ethiopian agriculture and business development sector.

Type of employment:  Indefinite

Preferred Age Range:  22-32 years

Reports to: General Manager

Application deadline: Oct 19, 2023

Job Requirements

Education, Work experience, and Language

• Bachler or equivalent in agribusiness, rural development, agricultural economics, economics, business administration, and other related fields.

• At least 2 years of experience in business development, agri-business, project management, market development, and community organization.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English languages is a must.

• Preference is given to people who have first-hand experience in the private sector working in the agricultural business.

• Women applicants are highly encouraged.

Benefits and Compensation

Other:

• Medical and Life Insurance with a limit.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and Cover Letter via email: recruitment@shayashone.com

NOTE: Please indicate the job title you are applying for on the subject of your email.