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SNV, Netherlands Development Organisation, has worked in Ethiopia since the 1970s and currently operates in SNNP, Oromia, Amhara and Tigray regional states, providing capacity strengthening support in three sectors – Agriculture, WASH and Energy. Through its work in agriculture, SNV in Ethiopia supports the development of number of value chains such as milk, honey, oil seeds and edible oil, pulses, livestock and horticulture. The project  operates in four regions and SNV is looking for woreda coordinators  In five woreda’s: Mecha, Kobo and Bahir Dar Zuria (Amhara) Raya Azebo (Tigray), Meskan (SNNPR). The works of the project  have four components: 1- Integrate smallholders in high value chains. This is done via grants to investors who support farmers by improving the access to inputs & markets (contract farming)2-   Increase productivity and food safety. This is done setting up Farmers Field School (with kebele level DA’s) and Spray Service Providers 3- Capacity building of universities and A-TVETs on IPM and 4- Enabling environment. This refers to support to MoANR to improve the regulatory system and to support the Small-Holder Horticultural Development Department. The national level team consists of an international Team Leader , a deputy team leader, and international horticultural advisor, a value chain advisor, a horticultural production advisor, a crop protection expert and the Finance Officer and M&E Specialist. Regional and Cluster Coordinators are responsible for the overall project planning, implementation and achievement of the project goals at regional and cluster level  ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES of Woreda Coordinator Responsible for the planning, implementation and reporting of all Horti-LIFE activities in the woreda. He or she has to contribute to the regular activities like planning, reviewing and reporting. S/he shall maintain effective working relationships with key government partners (Bureau of Agriculture, Irrigation, Cooperative Office) and private actors (private sector enterprises, cooperatives, service providers, finance institutions …). Planning   §  Prepare and submit woreda activity and budget plans to the cluster coordinator or regional coordinator §  Analyse critical issues in the horticulture sector in the woreda and provide relevant information to adjust project targets, strategies and resources to ensure progress toward project objectives Prepare efficient implementation process for all planned activities in the woreda Implementation §  Set up Farmers Field Schools (FFS) and Spray Service Providers (SSP) in selected kebele’s in cooperation with the staff of the Bureau of Agriculture at woreda and kebele level §  Ensure that 30% of the project beneficiaries are women who benefit equally from the project activities §  Support the FFS and SSP in organisational and technical matters. Link them to according to their needs to input suppliers, markets, MFIS, researchers, etc.   §  Organise the necessary training and workshops for the FFS, SSP and Development Agents §  Ensure a proper record keeping system of the demo-farmers in the FFS and the SSP §  Work with investors who have won a grant to support the integration of smallholder farmers in high value chains in the woreda (contract farming schemes or input supply systems) Document all activities during the project (through reports, mail …) Financial & Administrative Management   §  Provides input for preparing the annual regional budgets §  Provide liquidity requests to the regional financial officer as per agreed schedule and in collaboration with regional-financial officer §  Ensure efficient and appropriate utilization of planned budget in the woreda Assures the maintenance of all project assets in the woreda as per agreed procedureMonitoring, Evaluation & Reporting §  Ensure project implementation is in line with priorities of the regional GoE and project requirements §  Ensure periodic data collection for tracking project performance and decision making §  Write monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports §  Support the project M&E specialist in project baseline survey, mid-term and final evaluation §  Regularly communicate with the cluster coordinator (or regional coordinator) and the national team members and other project stakeholders about project progress and challenges in the region Networking, Learning & Representation §  Establish and maintain strong working relations with woreda (and higher level) Agriculture,  Irrigation, Cooperative Agency and visit regularly indicated representatives to anticipate eventually bottlenecks §  Establishes good working relationship with all horticulture related NGOs and projects, research institutions and projects, MFI/Banks and private service providers and private enterprises §  Liaises and communicates with partners at regional level and other development programs for sharing of lessons, ideas and creation of complementarity §  Represent Horti-LIFE in the region at meetings and visits of CSA and other GoE authorities Job Requirements Education and experience A minimum of BSc degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (horticulture, plant science, agricultural economics, agricultural extension, etc.) §  Solid knowledge on horticultural production; especially on pest management §  Sound knowledge of horticulture extension system, marketing of fruits and vegetables and  broad experience in capacity building and familiar with gender concepts and mainstreaming §  A minimum of 6- 8 years of work experience in  agricultural/horticultural extension service and value chain development §  Team player with networking abilities §  Fluent in English (official working language of SNV) and local languages §  Excellent oral and written communication skills §  Computer skills §  Motorbike license   How to Apply Interested applicants who meet the  requirements are invited to send your Cover letter  with updated CV  through email address of  [email protected] by mentioning  job title and specific Place of Work in the subject not later than  4th August 2017 Women candidates are strongly encouraged to applyNB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Urgent Vacancy Announcement Lon Add  HR Consultancy Plc  ( www.lonadd.com ), Recruitment & Outsourcing Company will be working on behalf of a Client in the recruitment process of suitable & knowledgeable candidate, as per our Clients specific requirements stated below: Term of Employment:  Fixed Term Duty Station(s):   Addis Ababa Required Number:  One Salary & Benefits:  Competitive POSITION SUMMARY: The Office of the CEO seeks to hire an Executive Assistant who will provide administrative support in a one-on-one working relationship. The Executive Assistant will prioritize urgent issues requiring attention, monitor deadlines, ensure the accuracy of communications, and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Office of the CEO. The Executive Assistant will also serve as the Office Manager for the Office of the CEO, taking responsibility for the day-to-day organization and coordination of office operations, procedures and resources to facilitate the effectiveness and efficiency of the Office. The Executive Assistant will report to and support the CEO. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Swiftly monitor, prioritize and deal with all incoming correspondence to the CEO on a wide variety of often complex subjects. Proactively sort what needs action by the CEO and what can be dealt with by other members of the Staff, making the connections with others who will need to contribute. Follow up with others to ensure timely responses to deadlines to ensure the CEO does not inadvertently miss deadlines and opportunities. Ensure the CEO is properly prepared and briefed for events and meetings; arranging briefs to be written from different staff members; quality controlling and pulling together advice; organizing pre-meetings and where appropriate attending to take notes. Manage the CEO schedule including: proactively managing stakeholder engagement; arranging meetings; making judgments about priorities and rescheduling where necessary; exploring travel options; organizing business itineraries; and making all practical arrangements to ensure the smooth running of the schedule and best use of the CEO’s time. Maintain the CEO’s stakeholder and other contact information. Undertake secretariat/admin support activities, including drafting letters and reports, note taking, preparation of documents and presentations, data collection and collation, preparing agendas, responding to incoming mail, record management, as well as reviewing and compiling various documents. Act as first point of contact for the CEO’s office for both visitors and telephone enquiries, internal and external, and often very senior people, using judgment to determine where individuals should be passed on to alternative managers. Identify and deal appropriately with urgent requirements when the CEO is absent or engaged. Other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent Minimum 7 years’ experience in the same field, out of which at least 3 years was as Executive Assistant to CEO or similar role in a large organization. Excellent oral and written communication skills Fluency in English & Amharic language Ability to work under pressure and in a constantly evolving and challenging environment Self-starter and self-motivated person Strong team player with outstanding management skills How to apply:  Interested applicants with the appropriate qualifications and experience should submit their most recent and detailed CV with daytime telephone number and /or an e-mail address, a cover letter, via email to “ [email protected] ”, by putting ‘Executive Assistant for CEO’   in the subject box. Application Deadline: 31St July 2017. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.