FH Ethiopia is a non-governmental organization engaged in relief and development activities. At FH, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call the “The Heartbeat”. This includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty. FH Ethiopia would like to invite potential candidates to apply for the following position:

Position:                                     Emergency Seed Coordinator (3)

Duty Station:                             Zequala, Abergelle & Sahila Woredas(Wag Himera Zone)

Duration of Contract:             Fixed term contract (June to February 7, 2021) with possibility of extension contingent on funding availability

Closing date:                           June 24, 2020

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The job owner will work closely with Woreda Agriculture offices and FHE project offices. Their role will be facilitating seed provision to targeted beneficiaries, and monitoring the progress of emergency seed in each Woreda where they are assigned and report back to Agriculture and food security specialist and to the FHE project office project manager. They also coordinate and arrange field visit with focal person from respective Woreda Agriculture Office to evaluate the performance of the seed distributed and follow up the crop planted performance every time up to harvest in approved scheduled manner.

ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Result #1: Program Planning

1.1   The candidate is expected to provide technical as well as administrative support for the PESS.

1.2   He/she will serve as a focal of field facilitator of the project in the woreda by supervising, monitoring and recommendation at assigned woreda level seed distributors, working alongside with the DAs of woreda Agriculture office.

1.3   To provide technical support for woreda program clients together with the woreda Agriculture office focal person.

1.4   Conduct zone level joint monitoring and supervision visits and post distribution follow-ups.

Key Result # 2: Program Management

2.1   The candidates are expected to provide technical as well as administrative support for the seed program at project level.

2.2   Facilitate and support proper financial management and utilization of emergency seed program funds are properly and timely used and reported monthly basis in close cooperation of project finance officer.

2.3   Conduct supportive supervision and report implementation status of the project as required.

2.4   To work with woreda office of agriculture staff to provide technical support and monitor crop performance in the woreda assigned.

2.5   Reports immediately any fast onset hazard encountered in program implementation woreda in relation with crops planted or on the life /health issues of program clients.

2.6   Ensure or maintain sound relationship with Government Partner offices at all levels.

Key Result #3: Monitoring & Evaluation

3.1   Prepare monthly monitoring plan, progress report, statistics report

3.2   To monitor document processes, successes, challenges and lessons learnt in the implementation of the program in the woredas level.

3.3   Submit monthly, quarterly, and final report of the PESS.

3.4   Attend monthly, quarterly woredas level performance review meetings, and present the findings of the project.

3.5   Conduct supportive supervision and report implementation status of the project as required.

SAFETY AND SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES

·         To comply with Safety and Security principles and policies of the organization.

GENDER RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Publicly endorse FH is gender sensitive and inform the mandates of the Gender & Diversity groups, gender advisors, and gender focal Points.

·         Ensure the sexual harassment policy and on field visits, raise gender issues with staff, and spend time with Gender Focal Points.

Safeguarding Policy: Food for the Hungry is committed to conducting its programs and operations, in a manner that is safe for all beneficiaries it serves. It is FH’s policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that prevents and deters any actions and omissions that put any beneficiaries, including children and the most vulnerable, at risk. All personnel are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation. Any violations of this policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• MSs/BSc in Plant Science or related agriculture and food security field
• At least 3 years working experience for MSC  and 5 years for BSC
• Experience in Emergency seed support projects.
• Experience working with zonal and woreda government stakeholders
• NGO experience is a plus.
• Experience in working in the respective woreda or zonal level where he/she is applying.
• Good experience and skill in computer (Microsoft word, power point and excel) and internet utilization.
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Effective team working skills

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Sound character, honest, trustworthy, hardworking and dependable;
• Good communication skills and a teachable spirit;

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Proficiency in English language and local language of the woredas where he/she will be assigned.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply