The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) seeks to hire two Research Officer II – Focal Persons who will be members of CIMMYT Ethiopia located at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is a non-profit, autonomous international agricultural research center with headquarters in Taiwan and five regional offices around the globe. WorldVeg conducts research and development programs that contribute to realize the potential of vegetables for healthier lives and more resilient livelihoods. For more information, please visit our website: worldveg.org.

Main Responsibilities:

• Serve as a focal person and represent the project and the World Vegetable Center in the respective project locations;

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the project implementation and ensure project activities are executed according to the timeline and objectives at the project site;

• Coordinate with all stakeholders, including farmers, cooperatives and partners, facilitate meetings, trainings and workshops and maintain stakeholder relations;

• Provide technical guidance and support to farmers and humanitarian organizations on best practices in vegetable production and adoption of recommended agricultural practices and technologies;

• Conduct regular visit to project sites to monitor progress and provide on-the-ground support;

• Engage with community leaders, local government structures mainly with the bureau of agriculture, to ensure their support and participation in the project;

• Ensure efficient use and administration of inputs and project resources;

• Provides training and technical guidance to stakeholders, local seed producers, private and public project partners in the vegetable seed production, preservation and good vegetable production technologies;

• Contributes to the project progress reporting and publication and represent the project on workshops and related events;

• Performs any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Master’s degree in agricultural sciences, plant sciences, horticultural science, agronomy, or related field.

• Broad / specialized knowledge of methods, techniques and processes

Experience:

• Five years of relevant work experience preferably with an international non-governmental and humanitarian organization

Skills:

• Proven experience in managing agricultural projects, preferably in a development context.

• Ability to develop work plans, manage budgets, and oversee project implementation.

• Experience with sustainable agriculture, Proven track record of providing technical advising services;

• Team player with great communication skills in verbal and written English.

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with partners and colleagues in a multi-cultural setting.

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities to coordinate, guide and motivate project teams.

Duty Station: Mekelle, Tigray region and Dessie, Amhara region - Ethiopia.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS NEED TO SPECIFY THE CITY AND REGION THEY ARE APPLYING FOR.

Position level:   HG 14

Minimum Base salary:                  

• Birr 54,708 per month (Negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate)

Terms of appointment: This is a National Staff (NS) position, initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funds. WorldVeg offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its National Staff. WorldVeg is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence. 

How to Apply

Applications: Applicants should provide a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae including names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees and a letter providing a point-by-point response to job requirements. The position and reference number: RO/WV/26/24 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: using THIS LINK on or before 13 September 2024.

WorldVeg/ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training).

To find more about WorldVeg, visit our website at worldveg.org