Key Responsibilities: 

• Advisory Service - Supports the implementation of all project components and assignments within the various milksheds covered by the regional office. Monitors overall project implementation and provides direct support to Dairy Milkshed Advisers.

• Knowledge Development - Leads internal and external knowledge development products and processes within the regional office, sharing of lessons learned for application in daily practice. 

• Project and Process development - Develops implementation modalities and contributes to strategy adjustments as part of the project team, based on lessons learned.

• Positioning - Contributes to the identification of market opportunities and threats within the context.

• Business Development - Is aware of and identifies opportunities for Business Development policies and procedures. Provides support to proposal development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a specialized/ relevant technical field.

• At least 4 years' experience in development work and project implementation, of which at least 2 years in the dairy sector. This is a position, ideally suited for an early career professional, with the ambition to pursue a career.

Additional Skills:

• Excellent understanding of the culture and ways of living of target communities

• Good written and spoken English.

• Speaks the local language fluently.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and excellent awareness about communities, government structure and etc.     

• Good report writing skill and able to collect document and share records and information.

• Computer proficiency is required.

• work independently and as part of the team, and work effectively with co-workers, partner agencies and the private sector.

• Computer proficiency is required.

Competencies:

• Problem analysis

• Communication

• Focus on quality.

• Result orientation

• Perseverance

Additional Information

Additional Information

Contract Type: National

Expected start date: May 15, 2024.

Duty Station:  Mekelle

Contract Duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability. 

How to Apply

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If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 7th of April 2024. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be in the strictest confidence. 
If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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