Summary of the position

He/she plans, organizes, coordinates and monitors the l activities in the program office and coordinates this with the other related Livelihoods and food security Officers in the camps and hosting communities; facilitates and follows up recruitment of livelihood animators based on ZOA's rules and regulations; prepares activity plans and budgets; facilitates and coordinate provision of all necessary inputs for livelihood and food security activities; conducts assessment of livelihood and food security programs; prepares and submits periodic project activity reports.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Coordinate and supervise the implementation of the agriculture/horticulture  livelihoods and agricultural activities in a timely manner with both refugees, IDPs and the host community in camps and woreda settings.

Coordinate and supervise the implementation of the agriculture based Vocational Skills Training (VST) basically on crop production, livelihood and agricultural activities in a timely manner with both refugees and the host community in camp and woreda/village settings.

Coordinate and supervise the set up and/or monitoring of trainees or agriculture/horticulture and general crop production group of  beneficiaries in order to create production and market linkages between the host and refugee communities.

Facilitate agriculture/horticulture related training activities with agriculture and natural resource bureau experts/ training providers as needed.

Ensure technical quality and accuracy of ZOA agricultural, food security and livelihood projects;

Conduct regular field visits in the camp and woreda/village setting to project sites to verify quality/progress of food security, agricultural and livelihood program interventions.

Build, maintain and strengthen relationships and linkages with local authorities, communities, NGOs, UN, ARRA and other key stakeholders in the area of agriculture, food security and livelihood

Provide quality reports timely have a proper documentation

Conduct related assessments and stakeholder analysis.

Follow-up and supports the preparation of reports for the concerned government offices and donors.

Acquaint new agricultural technology & disseminate to the rural community and in refugee camp setting.

Serve as a bridge between Host communities & refugees production and integration.

Undertake all activities related agriculture/horticulture /production & development including study the market for community development and value chains.

Strengthen the relationships with similar stalk holders in Gambella, like Gambella university and Gambella research center for the sustainability of the project and strong collaboration.

Performs other related tasks as required

Dealing with Problems:

Work with the Livelihood and food security facilitators, DAs to provide guidance at the program office level as well as oversee agriculture/horticulture  activities through providing technical support and guidance.

Communications and Working Relationships:

Should be able to have a medium level of interaction with government officials to facilitate project activities

Educational Qualification and Experience

B.Sc or Master’s Degree in Agriculture/horticulture/field crop production  or other relevant field preferred

Minimum 4 years’ for degree and 2 years for masters relevant professional experience regarding agricultural and business, working with refugees

Proven experience in Gambella region with hosting communities and refugees and similar to the sector

Skills Specific to the Post

Commitment to the vision and mission of ZOA Relief \Hope\ Recovery;

Excellent understanding of local context preferred

Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members in a cross-cultural environment

Ability to work in hardship conditions

Good Communications Skill both English and local language

How to Apply

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