Job code: PDD028

Salary: Competitive salary as per organisational pay scales

Hours: Full time – 40 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed term

Contract duration: Two Years Fixed Term Contract.

Location: Wolisso, Southwest Shoa zone, Oromiya

About us

Ripple Effect is a dynamic and dedicated international development charity committed to making a positive impact. We work to see a rural Africa that is confident, thriving, and sustainable, with a growing economy and higher living standards for all. Ripple Effect focuses on three thematic areas; Farm Systems, Gender and Social Inclusion and Enterprise Development to help to combat poverty and works to create a rejuvenated and abundant African environment for both current and future generations.

About the role

The Project Facilitator-Animal Welfare is responsible to improve the capacity of smallholder farmers, farmer groups (SHGs, CLAs etc.) and the agricultural extension system in their effort of improving the welfare and management of livestock in general and equines in particular and consequently support the improvement in the livelihood situation of smallholder farmers in the assigned districts.

Job Requirements

About you

• MSc or BSc in Animal science, Animal Husbandry, Animal Breeding, Animal Production & Rangeland Management, or any animal related fields;

• four years (4) for MSc and five (5) years for BSc of relevant work experience in the area of animal welfare and management particularly on equine welfare; experience of project monitoring at field level and quality report writing; experience of project monitoring and reviewing; desirable; prior experience with NGOs working in the area agricultural extension, community development and other food security related issues with smallholder farmers and project management in the area’s equine welfare & management

Read the job description below to understand more about the role responsibilities and requirements.

What We Offer

• Pension

• Generous annual leave allowance

• Medical insurance for yourself and dependents

•  Training and development opportunities

• A fulfilling opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

•  A supportive working environment that champions wellbeing and support

How to Apply

If you feel you have the qualities, passion, skills, and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding, and vital role, we would love to hear from you.

1)    Follow the link CLIK HERE to download the:

o    Job description

o    Application form

o    PSEA self-assessment form

2)    Submit your application form and PSEA self-assessment form online (in Word or PDF format) to hrethiopia@rippleeffect.org clearly indicating the position you are applying for and the job code in the subject line.

Please note that CVs will not be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Ripple Effect also seeks references and conducts background checks before confirming any candidate in a role offered.

If you require the job description or the application form in a different format, please contact hrethiopia@rippleeffect.org.

Key dates

Closing date – 5th December 2023 @ 05:00 PM.