Job code: PDD028

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-Agronomy is responsible to lead, guide and take the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of agricultural related works of Ripple Effect Ethiopia projects in West shoa Zone for an improved livelihood of project target communities. This will be through implementation of agricultural activities outlined in the project document, overseeing, managing and supporting technical teams on the ground, conducting training and capacity building for staff and farmers, day to day activity implementation including assessment. He/she should focus on effective engagement with relevant NGOs, and government bodies.

Job Requirements

About you

MSc or BSc in agriculture related field including Plant science, Horticulture, Crop protection, Agronomy or any other relevant qualifications with minimum of 4 years for MSc and 5 years for BSc experience in agriculture and Community-based development; experience in directing and implementing agriculture programs in the context of rural development preferably on NGO projects; experience of living and working under difficult and challenging environments; experience on monitoring and evaluation of community development projects in a rural setting; ability to design and implement capacity building plans for staff and partners; strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills; ability to analyse agriculture information, evaluate options, and plan strategically; report writing and timely information sharing; experience in development of quality proposals to donors and submitting on time; 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 Ripple Effect | Project Facilitator-Agronomy 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.