Job Purpose:

• To take overall responsibility for the implementation of Agriculture and Livestock related activities in line with SEGORP II programme proposals which intended to bring positive changes in the lives of target population.

• To provide technical support, and guidance for the project planning including conducting situational analysis & and implementation of Agriculture/Livestock sector which intended to bring positive changes in the lives of target population.

Main duties & Responsibilities:

•  Play lead role on the identification of Agriculture and livestock project interventions in accordance with SEGORP program proposal.

• Come up with new ideas and innovative technologies appropriate to the local context and manageable by target population

• Responsible to prepare Agriculture/Livestock activities vs budget and action plan in SEGORP II  program.

• Design appropriate implementation modalities and program approach to strengthen sustainability factors moreover, build the capacity of key stakeholders so as to implement the project effectively and efficiently in collaboration with concerned units

• Implement  Agriculture/Livestock development activities as per the plan within the agreed time table;

• Facilitate and encourage sustainable agriculture/Livestock extension and farmer’s asset building to enhance the return on asset in collaboration with the community, government and other responsible bodies;

• Design appropriate implementation modalities and program approach to strengthen sustainability factors of the project

• Build confidence in application of change through introducing  innovative ideas/approaches in to the agriculture/Livestock and other related rural livelihoods strategies;

• Conduct and facilitate training on Agriculture and Livestock intensification and diversification techniques and methodologies for field staff and project stakeholders;

• Build, in collaboration with concerned units,  the capacity of key stakeholders so as to implement the project effectively and efficiently;

• Promote and ensure community participation & initiatives through all possible methods (esp. the marginalized group) in all aspects of project activities;

• Facilitate and encourage sustainable Agriculture/Livestock extension and farmer’s asset building to enhance the return on asset in collaboration with the community, government and other responsible bodies;

• Facilitate and participates in Woreda /zone level seasonal (Meher and Belg) food security needs (crop and livestock performance) assessments in SEGORP project.

• Maintain good network with partner organizations at Woreda/zonal levels working in Agriculture  and Livestock development;

• Promote and ensure community participation & initiatives through all possible methods (esp. the marginalized group) in all aspects of program activities;

• Prepare technical and supportive supervision plan based on the need assessment for staff and project stakeholders and report on time;

• Facilitate and participate in the identification and selection of target beneficiaries in collaboration with SEGORP project staff, local community and Local Government structures.

Reporting

• Prepare periodic quality progress reports (monthly, quarterly, bi-annually, annual etc. reports for SEGORP, Concern, government and donor) as required.

• Document all the progress of  activities (at activity, output and impact level) and maintain project data, record and documents;

• Conduct case studies and document the findings;

Financial Management

• Under the guidance of senior project manager

• Responsible to control the budget allocated to the sector and ensure that activities are implemented according to quality required and agreed plans.

• Ensure that  annual/program budget are responsive to cost and value for money

• Responsible for ensuring proper, efficient and timely utilization of allocated project budget, including purchasing of materials;

• Prepares detailed Agriculture and Livestock project budgets with monthly cash flow;

HR

•  Provide technical support or coach field staffs (Government & SEGORP) to build  their capacity to perform their assigned roles and responsibilities;

• Prepare and conduct in house trainings for employees of SEGORP and key stakeholders that involve in the project implementation and M & E;

• Perform any other task as assigned by line manager

Networking

• Create appropriate links, working procedures and information sharing with other program staff and external stakeholders.

• Integrate the program with other program staff and concerned stakeholders.

• Establish strong linkage and collaboration with Woreda Agriculture office in the implementation of Agriculture/Livestock sector activities.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Develop participatory project monitoring plan and internalize with the action plan and implement the plan accordingly

• Under take assessment surveys in collaboration with SEGORP and CWW MEAL team and  the responsible stakeholders

• Evaluate the project implementation and impact in collaboration with all responsible stakeholders.

• Conduct and document all project learnings including annual learning reviews

Mainstreaming

• Design and create appropriate methods/ways and implement to mainstream all cross cutting issues like Accountability, gender, inequality, DRR etc. in the implementation of Agriculture/Livestock related activity in line with SEGORP project document.

Gender Equity

• Demonstrate understanding of Concern Ethiopia’s Gender Equality Strategy

• Contribute to ensuring that Concern Ethiopia is a place where men and women are treated equally and with  dignity and respect 

• Demonstrate gender equality awareness and gender sensitivity and an ability to integrate a gender equality perspective into tasks and activities.

Safeguarding

• Able to seek appropriate advice, report concerns, and feel confident they have been understood.

• Understand local safeguarding structures and arrangements.

• Practices in a manner that seeks to reduce the risk of abuse, harm or neglect.

• Identifies and refers to appropriate services to any other associated persons including careers, family members and children at risk.

• Able to document safeguarding concerns, and maintain appropriate record-keeping, recording the wishes and views of the adult or child at risk, differentiating between fact and opinion.

Emergency response

• Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and the Ethiopia Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization

Accountability

In line with Concern’s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS): 

•  actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&E); 

• work with relevant colleagues  to ensure that the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed;

• Work with relevant colleagues  to ensure that information about CRM, safeguarding and expected staff behavior is disseminated among program participants and communities.

What we offer

•  A competitive salary and benefit package

• Excellent medical benefits (100% cover including dependents)

• 20 days annual leave

• 26 weeks (paid) maternity leave, 18weeks(unpaid) parental leave

• Opportunities to travel overseas and gain international experience

Job Requirements

Personal specification

• Bachler Degree in General Agriculture, Agriculture fields with five years’  or Master’s degree three years relevant experience

Competencies: 

•   Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization developing effective working relationships to deliver outstanding results for target beneficiaries.

• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff and working with Project stakeholders

• Good communication and report writing skills

• Good negotiation skill with government and other agencies

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.

• Good interpersonal skills and team player with sensitivity to cultural diversity

• Ability to work under pressure

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send non-returnable C.V., application letter outlining how their experience and education fit this vacancy Apply in person at Gondar coordination office

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