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Habesha Weekly Promotion PLCVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Agricultural Expert/ Specialist- Required No: 1- Salary: Negotiable

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Research Management Coordinator - SoilKey Responsibilities:• Provides scientific leadership in synthesizing best-bet soil fertility management technologies, tools and approaches in Ethiopia and beyond;• Identifies incentive mechanisms for adopting best-bet integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) technologies and practices, by reviewing existing in-country and broader experiences;• Facilitates national and international partners in improving production and productivity of rainfed and irrigation agriculture, with particular emphasis on fertilizer recommendation, nutrient recycling and organic resources management; • Conducts various cross-scheme, on-farm agronomy trials through organizing and facilitating farmers research groups in various regions of Ethiopia;• Works with multi-disciplinary team of soil scientists, modellers, input suppliers, social scientists and other experts to support integrated soil fertility management which would bring increased benefits to farmers;• Develops and strengthens partnership between the various bureaus and regional agricultural research institutions so that expertise and technologies from the various institutions reach farmers’ fields and schemes;• Organizes training events, cross-site and cross-regional visits, and expert meetings in improved scheme management including soil fertility management, IPM, seed systems and home garden management;• Back stops regional and woreda experts in compiling and sharing scheme level information on integrated soil fertility management;• Publishes major scientific findings in journals, book chapters and other communication outlets. Distil key lessons across sites and regions on ISFM success factors and institutional learning;• Contributes to the resource mobilization efforts of ICRISAT and the CGIAR Research Programs through writing research proposals, building capacity in our partners, engaging with the University sector by co-supervising postgraduate students.• Supports the project manager in communications and compilation of knowledge; facilitating workshops and reaching experts engaged in ISFM in the regions;- Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with frequent travels to the respective regions and woredas.- Grade: HG 17- Monthly Base Salary: Birr 57,880 (Negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate)- Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI/ICRISAT remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus with dining and sports facilities.

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Research Officer IIKey Responsibilities:• Conducting field data collection, including setting up of measuring instruments, secondary data collection, literature synthesis, interviews and other forms of research activities;• Analyzing data, including using modelling and GIS tools, and drafting scientific publications, policy briefs and technical reports in relation to the various projects the RO is supporting;• Identifying demonstration sites and participating farmers for specific technology pilots in the field of small-scale irrigation, sustainable agricultural water management and natural resource management; • Facilitating the collaboration among partners and researchers to pilot joint data collection and analysis, and monitoring and evaluating of irrigation and water / natural resource management interventions; • Identifying partnerships, policies and institutional requirements for testing approaches, technologies and investment propositions;• Facilitating project outreach activities and dialogue platforms with national and regional stakeholders and research partners, including the private sector;• Carrying out other project and research related activities as required.- Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia- Job Grade: HG 14- Monthly Base Salary: Birr 43,956 (Negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate)- Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position. The initial appointment is for two years. The ILRI/IWMI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes a very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc.The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus with dining and sports facilities that are located on-site.

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Market Linkage Development Officer IMain Responsibilities:• Conducts detailed apiculture and sericulture market system assessment and analysis, through both secondary and primary information gathering;• Develops an understanding of and document youth group access to a structured market within and outside the region’• Mobilizes experts and undertakes industry demand analyses for honey and silk products and develops and shares specific knowledge of the youth, and SMEs on market opportunities, industry preferred market channels, quality and quantity requirements, price officers and available market demand;• Supports and mobilizes youth groups and SMEs for sustainable supply of honey and silk to the structured market;• Develops contract farming and out-grower scheme model sand strategy and other innovative products;• Supports the development of digital technology solutions for business to business (B2B) & business to customer (B2C) linkage to build long term business partnership;• Efficiently coordinates project resources to achieve market linkages related results of the project in the region; • Identifies, supports the linkage of input suppliers with producers and producers with processors and exporters;• Supports the capacity of apiculture and sericulture value chain actors on quality control, exports market requirement and standardization;• Undertakes capacity needs assessment of youth and SMEs and provide inputs for an intervention plan;• Collaborates and participates in different platforms and enhance synergy between the project market related objective and other programs in the region;• Provides expert advice to key partners in developing innovative business services, new business partnerships, and market-oriented information systems;• Assists with the development of manuals, lending forms, portfolio reviews, and acquisitions, and serves on task forces or committees as required in the promotion of opportunities in the honey and silk sector;• Initiates and assists with special projects, such as trade fairs, promotional events, advertising, and product development support in close collaboration with project clients;• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.- Duty Station: Addis Ababa, with a frequent field travels to regions- Grade: HG 13- Minimum Base salary: Birr 35,492 per month (Negotiable depending on the salary history of the candidate)- Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. icipe offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with a competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its Nationally Recruited Staff. icipe is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus with dining and sports facilities that are located on-site.

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Enterprise and Business Development Service Officer IMain Responsibilities:• Prepares training guides, manuals/materials on entrepreneurship, business development and management applicable to target group youth and value chain actors;• Facilitates/Provides technical support and training to targeted youth and women and value chain actors in developing business ideas and in preparing a practical business plan;• Develops innovative and digital business development support models and strategies for the project;• Supports and follows up youth and enterprises to get hands-on assistance, in business management, record keeping, marketing, etc.;• Actively collects and shares information on emerging business opportunities to potential enterprises and financers, as appropriate;• Monitors the capacity and knowledge gap among youth and women affecting the competitiveness of targeted enterprises, cooperatives, individual entrepreneurs and propose corrective measures;• Supports development of professional networks among and between youth and value chain actors;• Leases with relevant research and training institutions, identifies and disseminates information of innovations, applicable technologies, and approaches to program team;• Supports regional and woreda level field staff and focal persons in coordinating the implementation of the work plan and reporting;• Undertakes a capacity assessment of youth and SMEs before and after each training session.• Collaborates and participates in different platforms and enhance synergy between the project objective and other programs in the regions;• Provides expert advice to key partners in developing innovative business services, new business partnerships, and market-oriented information systems;• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.- Duty Station: Addis Ababa, with a frequent field travels to regions- Grade: HG 13- Minimum Base salary: Birr 35,492 per month (Negotiable depending on the salary history of the candidate)- Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. icipe offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with a competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its Nationally Recruited Staff. icipe is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus with dining and sports facilities that are located on-site.

Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Senior Director, Agribusiness and Markets- Term of Employment: Fixed Term- Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa- Required Number: One- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: January 27, 2020ESSENTIAL DUTIES:• Supervise and manage performance of the Program Directors of the various Agribusiness and Markets and related programs under the Senior Director oversight to ensure that high quality deliverables and outputs are created within each program, in line with the ATA’s overall goals.• Actively participate in diagnostic activities, solution design and development of policies, strategies and solutions developed by the Knowledge Centers in the Agribusiness and Markets and related programs.• Support the Delivery Unit mechanism within the ATA and partner organizations to facilitate close and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders/partners across problem solving and implementation support areas of the Transformation Agenda.• Ensure that the ATA’s Agribusiness and Markets and related programs provide sufficient support in the execution of the Agricultural Commercialization Cluster (ACC) Initiative• Critically assess capacity gaps that may hinder effective implementation of activities and develop solutions as required.• Coordinate and harmonize the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects within the ATA’s Agribusiness and Markets and related programs• Assist in building capacity of key government, private and informal actors in other relevant institutions continuum associated with the agribusiness and market development.• Support the organization in other operations or roles as required by the CEO.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:• Member of the Senior Management Team, which is responsible for organizational strategy within the ATA.• Direct supervisor of Program Directors of ATA’s Agribusiness and Markets and related programs, spearheading solution development, implementation, M&E, reporting and documentation of programs and projects.• Facilitator of the required financial, human and organizational resources for the successful implementation of programs and projects• Supporter to the CEO in the creation and delivery of strategies and programs to enhance the ATA, and where appropriate obtain external expertise and counsel.• Provide guidance to and manage output of the staff within the Agribusiness and Markets and related programs and contribute to performance reviews and planning for their continued professional development.

Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation AgencyVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Senior Transformation Agenda Specialist - Output Markets- Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension- Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa- Required Number: One- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: January 25, 2020ESSENTIAL DUTIES:• Support the undertaking of analytical studies to identify systemic bottlenecks in agricultural markets• Assist in the conception, launch, and support over time of a portfolio of initiatives designed to measurably improve the development of agricultural markets in Ethiopia• Support in building the capacity, as necessary, of key government, private and informal actors in Ethiopia’s markets system to enable long term improvements within the agricultural markets system.• Engage other programs within the ATA to ensure that efforts around market development and enhancements are aligned and supportive of other activities undertaken in the agricultural sector, especially in Agricultural Commercialization Clusters project.• Strengthen the institutional capacity of public and private market actors to promote marketing of Ethiopian agricultural products in domestic and export markets.• Performance manage ATA’s various market linkage and development initiatives, setting key performance indicators, milestones and targets; engage stakeholders to creatively solve problems and overcome obstacles in order to achieve desired results.• Critically assess capacity gaps hindering the effective implementation of market development initiatives and develop approaches for improving capabilities as required.• Provide technical output to the design of ATA projects related to the program area• Set key performance indicators, milestones and targets; engage stakeholders to creatively solve problems and overcome obstacles to achieve desired results.• Integrate the Market Development Program with other ATA programs and projects to achieve synergies and outcomes that impact the broader agricultural system.

Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Senior Transformation Agenda Specialist, Gender and Nutrition- Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension- Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa- Required Number: One- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: January 06, 2020ESSENTIAL DUTIES:• Coordinate effective annual planning, budgeting and target setting activities for Transformation Agenda projects• Identify and analyze critical technical issues directly related to design and implementation of prioritized projects• Proactively engage with other DU team members, the ATA and external partners to develop solutions and recommendations to address identified technical issues• Engage with senior staff within the Ministry, the ATA and external partners to align on and implement project adjustments• Contribute to ToRs, concept notes, studies, workshops, and training materials, directly related to prioritized projects• Monitor progress reporting through key reporting systems and tools, engaging with relevant activity owners to ensure reporting is timely and accurate• Identify and escalate challenges around implementation and reporting, as well as solutions and recommendations, to project leaders and the Delivery Unit Head• Provide capacity building on technical project execution to MoA staff• Provide other technical advisory and input needed for effective project implementation as may be demanded by the implementation owners & coordinators, and the DU head pertinent to the TADs and the priorities set by the Minister’s Office

Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation AgencyVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Honey Production and Processing Technical Advisor- Term of Employment: Until June 2020- Duty Station: Addis Ababa- Required Number: One- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: December 28, 2019ESSENTIAL DUTIES:• Prepare training materials and deliver training to SMEs on honey production and processing• Conduct field visits to assess the value chain of the SMEs• Review the technical designs and production flows of the SMEs and recommend methods and techniques that boost productivity and efficiency• Analyze in-bound, operations, and out-bound flows of honey and beeswax including handling and storage, packaging, loading/unloading, delivery and transportation systems and recommend areas of strategic improvements that minimize cost and improve differentiation• Assess quality control processes of the SMEs and recommend possible areas of improvements• Recommend technical/materials specifications and quality of inputs and machineries, and suggests possible procurements sources/suppliers• Provide advice on hygienic/health requirements and procedures, dress code/uniforms and disciplines of employees of the SMEs• Recommend appropriate technical and operational steps that enhance capacity utilization, and minimizes wastages of the SMEs• Recommend ways and means that strengthen the production and technical skills of employees of participating SMEs• Provide regular updates on implementation to the EAAP team to include successes and challenges to-date, next steps and action items• Develop indicators and measure outcomes in collaboration with the EAAP team and the SMEs.

Ultimate Motors Pvt. Ltd. CoVacancy Announcement Position: Store Keeper Additional benefits:• Transport Allowances• Medical and Insurance CoveragePlace of Work: Addis AbabaHow to Apply• Interested applicants can submit their application, CVs and non-returnable photocopies of their credentials in person or send through post office within 7 days of this announcement.• Address: Bole, in front of Millennium Hall, Near Bole Mini, SEVITA Building, ground floor Tel: 011 6 63 86 59, P.O.Box 1044. Short listed candidate will be contacted.