Duties &  Responsibilities:

1.     Project Implementation:

• Develop detailed implementation plans (monthly, quarterly) for the agriculture, husbandry and livelihood components of the project.

• Coordinate the implementation of project activities to ensure quality and timely delivery of project outputs.

• Review and validate documents from implementing partners.

• Identify and propose the development of new programs and contribute to the development of VIS Ethiopia's strategy in the area of intervention.

• Carry out a weekly review of the progress of activities.

2.     Study and Survey:

• Assess socio-economic reality in the area of intervention.

• Evaluate potential and opportunities for agriculture, husbandry and farming micro-entrepreneurs.

3.     Reporting:

• Design a work plan and reporting system.

• Produce periodic and progress reports.

• Collect and analyze report feedback from implementing partners and stakeholders.

• Support and coordinate with the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager in collecting data in compliance with the project logical framework

• Contribute to donor reports (frequency according to donor requirements) while ensuring accurate data.

• Produce narrative and financial reporting with the support of administrative staff in Gambella.

4.     Coordination:

• Coordinate with SDB and partners to implement activities planned in the project for the agriculture, husbandry and livelihood sectors.

• Participate in coordination meetings with the consortium NGO and relevant authorities in Gambella, as well as humanitarian stakeholders.

• Coordinate the distribution of materials and inputs provided in the area of intervention.

• Regularly interact with stakeholders and project beneficiaries.

5.     Capacity Building:

• Enhance the capacity of project staff on technical skill and provide technical assistance.

• Facilitate training sessions and understand beneficiaries' training needs.

6.     Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools for project activities.

• Plan continuous monitoring activities and evaluate the progress of project activities to ensure quality and timely delivery of project outputs.

• Share best practices and lessons learnt with consortium partners.

• Maintain proper filing systems of all project documents, reports, and other relevant technical documents in both hard copy and soft copy.

Job Requirements

Requirements

• A BSc or MSc Degree in disciplines relevant to the area of implementation/Academic experience relevant to the described role (agronomy, rural development or equivalent);

• Previous experience in Cooperation Projects in the agriculture/husbandry/food security/livelihood sectors (5 years minimum). Working experience in Emergency contexts will be considered an added value;

• Excellent knowledge of the areas of intervention;

• Aptitude for working in safety-critical contexts and problem-solving orientation;

• Strong interpersonal skills/abilities;

• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English;

• Excellent computer knowledge (Office package)

How to Apply

Applicants who fulfill the minimum requirements can send their CV and cover letter directly through THIS LINK Copies of other supporting documents DO NOT have to be attached, at this stage.  They will be requested only to successful candidates.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.