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Job Description
About CRS
The Joint Emergency Operation (JEOP) is an emergency food assistance program targeting transitory food insecure households through a project participant targeting process led by the Government of Ethiopias (GoE) Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission (EDRMC). JEOP provides emergency assistance to protect their lives and livelihood where recurrent drought affected in significant harvest loss, livestock death and price increase of essentials. The consortium is led by CRS and includes consortium partners, CARE, Food for the Hungry, Relief Society of Tigray (REST), World Vision and Organization for Relief and Development in Amhara (ORDA). CRS also works thorough local implementing partners Hararghe and Meki Catholic Secretariat (HCS and MCS).
As part of CRS family, you will join the more than 5000 strong and vibrant individuals working globally to accomplish the mission of CRS. CRS/Ethiopia invites you, the qualified candidate, to apply for the following position.
Job Title: Project Officer-Ethiopia Seed Activity
Band: 7
Required number: One
Department: Programs
Employment Term: Definite Term (i.e. till September 2028)
Reports To: Technical Advisor and Policy Lead
Country/Location: CRS Ethiopia/Addis Ababa
Deadline: March 29, 2024
Job Summary:
The Ethiopia Seed Activity aims to bridge gaps between formal and informal seed systems, and between crops and livestock sub-sectors by formalizing the informal seed system through developing and implementing Quality Declared Seed (QDS) protocols for a wide array of crop-seed varieties, and by establishing a farmers variety registration system that will increase genetic heterogeneity on farmers fields and augment last-mile resilience. As a Project Officer, you will closely work with the MEAL Manager and Technical Advisor and Policy Lead, and other team members to provide technical and operational support to the Ethiopia Seed Activity to ensure program quality. You will also support with monitoring and reporting on project activities.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Job Requirements
Basic Qualifications
Required Languages Fluency in Amharic and English is required and knowledge of any other local language is a plus.
Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none)
Key Working Relationships:
Internal
External
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
How to Apply
You should fill the application form through this link: You should fill the application form through this link: https://form.jotform.com/240781878797580 and attach yourup-to-date CVon / before the application deadline March 16, 2024.You will be contacted only if selected for written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted. These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only.
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
What we offer:
CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking.
** Qualified women & persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply**
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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