Agriculture Jobs in Tigray Page 4

The International Centre of Insect Physiology & Ecology (icipe)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Regional Project ManagerMain Responsibilities:• Lead and oversee all activities of the MOYESH program in the Amhara Region• Provide support to all partners and project team for smooth implementation of program activities in the region• Organize workshops and regional program meetings in the Region and provide regular reporting of overall program progress to the regional program steering committee and program coordinators• Prepare a detail program activities and execution plan as per the program activities and carry out regular monitoring of the program activities• Supervise program teams located at Zone, Woreda, and village levels and provide technical backstopping to all field staff.• Represent the MOYESH program on official region level engagements in the Amhara Region• Coordinate the planning and implementation of program activities in the Amhara Region• Manage collaboration and interaction with key public-private partners and in the Amhara Region• Collaborate and mobilize resources within the Region that complement the MOYESH program activities• Manage program finances and assets in the Region• Serve as secretary of the MOYESH Program Regional Steering Committee, and• Prepare and submit the program with regular technical and financial reports.- Duty Station: Bahir Dar- Grade: HG 15- Minimum Base salary: Birr 43,956 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 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.

Jordan River Herbs PLCVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Agronomist- Place of Work: Menagesha at the farm- Salary: Negotiable How to Apply• Interested applicants can Submit non-returnable application letter, CV and copies of testimonials within 05 consecutive day from this public announcement at Jordan River Herbs plc, Head office, located in kazanchis, Odda Tower office No.516/12

Jordan River Herbs PLCVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Senior Agronomist- Place of Work: Menagesha at the farm- Salary: Negotiable How to Apply• Interested applicants can Submit non-returnable application letter, CV and copies of testimonials within 05 consecutive day from this public announcement at Jordan River Herbs plc, Head office, located in kazanchis, Odda Tower office No.516/12

The Development Fund of NorwayVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Agronomist Duty Station: Sitti zone, Erer Town, Somali RegionDetailed Job Description could be accessed from the following links:• https://www.dropbox.com/s/exa81753xwhel7w/Job%20Description%20of%20Administrative%20Assistant-Cashier.docx?dl=0• https://www.dropbox.com/s/n1l7qw2jvy9j8t7/Job%20Description%20of%20Agronomist%20Erer.doc?dl=0• https://www.dropbox.com/s/ckd2p8u0qwem8m7/Job%20Description%20of%20Education%20Officer%20Erer.doc?dl=0•https://www.dropbox.com/s/hoflfjf0mqffnk3/Job%20Description%20of%20Finance%20and%20Admin%20Officer.docx?dl=0• https://www.dropbox.com/s/e8isaohs0ghgim0/Job%20Description%20of%20nutrition%20officer.doc?dl=0• https://www.dropbox.com/s/9akakjnuxyu68by/Job%20Description%20of%20Senior%20Accountant.docx?dl=0Closing Date: January 15, 2020How to Apply• Interested applicants are invited to send only CV and application letter for the position by email address to: dF@utviklingsfodnet.no

Aleta Land Coffee PLCVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Agronomist- Place of Work: South People Regional Government West Ommo zone Menit Goldiya woreda farm plantation.- Salary: Negotiable How to Apply• Interested and qualified applicants may submit their application, Curriculum vitae and copies of non-returnable relevant credentials in person to Addis Ababa Head office, Aleta Land Coffee PLC around JACROSE area on the way to Salite Mariam Church, in front of Robera cafe & also Hawassa RORI HOTEL with in 5 consecutive working days. • Tel: 0116460742 / 09534662887 Email: tekaaletalandcpp@gmail.com

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

Ethio-Wetlands and Natural Resources Association (EWNRA)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Cooperative Marketing OfficerJob Description• Under the supervision of and being accountable to the Project Coordinator the Cooperative Development and Marketing Officer is responsible, independently and/or with other staff members for organizing and providing technical support to cooperatives and marketing and value chain development activities. Facilitate the establishment of cooperative societies where it is deemed necessary in consultation with local communities and responsible government institutions including Cooperative Promotion Office at woreda level. Follow up the existing cooperative societies within the project intervention localities and provide the necessary technical support for strengthen them. Responsible for preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports for the activities undertaken within the project intervention kebeles.• Duty Station: Fogera Woreda, Woreta Township with travel to kebeles when deemed necessary• Female candidates are encouraged to apply for all the posts.• Closing date: January 3, 2020 and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.How to Apply• Application can be sent to EWNRA in the following address. All supporting documents (copies of credentials) have to be posted and only CVs should be sent in digital form through the email address.• Email: woinshetkm@gmail.comEthio Wetlands and Natural Resources AssociationP.O.Box 1518 code 1110Addis Ababa

Ethio-Wetlands and Natural Resources Association (EWNRA)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Crop & Horticulture Officer (Agronomist)Job Description• Under supervision of and accountable to the Project Coordinator the Crop and Horticulture Officer (Agronomist) will be in charge of project activities to be implemented within project intervention kebeles in the woreda. Responsible for implementation of project activities which include interactive training and learning support on crop and vegetable production and fruit seedling management taking actions in collaboration with project intervention woreda agriculture staff, responsible for preparing monthly reports for the activities undertaken within the woreda to the facilitators and PPME Officer, keep appropriate records of community members who are supported by the project. Work in close collaboration with other staff members within the project.• Duty Station: Fogera Woreda, Woreta Township with travel to kebeles when deemed necessary• Female candidates are encouraged to apply for all the posts.• Closing date: January 3, 2020 and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.How to Apply• Application can be sent to EWNRA in the following address. All supporting documents (copies of credentials) have to be posted and only CVs should be sent in digital form through the email address.• Email: woinshetkm@gmail.comEthio Wetlands and Natural Resources AssociationP.O.Box 1518 code 1110Addis Ababa

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.