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VIS Ethiopia is seeking a candidate for the position of Agricultural Field Officer. The Agricultural Field Officer will be working under the project: āSAFE-TIGRAY: Inclusive humanitarian initiative in favor of food security and the protection of the displaced population and host communities in conditions of greatest vulnerability in the Adwa woreda in Tigrayā, which is funded by the Italian Development Cooperation Agency (AICS), and it is going to be implemented in Adwa woreda and surrounding rural areas, Central Zones of the Tigray Region in Ethiopia.
Overall objective:
to ccontribute to mitigate the effects of multiple shocks on the most vulnerable population, strengthening the link between humanitarian action, development and peace in the Tigray Region.
Specific objectives:
to improve food security of internally displaced people and the most vulnerable population of the host communities, with particular attention to the gender dimension and the inclusion of people with disabilities, in Adwa, Central Zone of Tigray region.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Agricultural Expert and the VIS-Project Coordinator Tigray, the Agricultural Field Officer is responsible for the proper implementation of the project activities aimed at improving the food security of internally displaced people and the most vulnerable populations of the host communities in the project areas. He/she will ensure smooth operations of the project and consistency of project implementation with VIS rules and regulations
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
The Agricultural Field Officer will have the following responsibilities under the project:
Support the Agricultural Expert in managing the activities related to agriculture and rural livelihoods.
Beneficiariesā mobilization and technical support in agriculture.
Support planning and scheduling of training activities.
Prepare and update learning materials.
Facilitate trainings on Sesame production, Good Agricultural Practices and Climate Smart Agriculture.
Ensure the compilation of attendance lists and project documentation when required.
Support monitoring activities by providing the Agricultural Expert with data and updated information from the field.
Support the agricultural inputs distribution
Continuous follow-up with farmers on training and agricultural activities
Field visits and provision of technical support to farmers and project beneficiaries
Any other activities that might be required
Duration: 12 months period
Salary Range: In birr 25,000.00-30,000.00 basic salary based on experience and qualification
Start Date: As soon as possible
Required qualification: TVET / Diploma, or Degree preferably in Agriculture or related fields;
Any other specialized qualifications: Possession of certificates attesting to participation in courses related to agriculture or related fields.
Degree of work experience in the area of professional expertise: at least 2 years in agricultural programs in humanitarian/development sector. Proven experience in working in a team environment and in training delivery in agriculture/livelihoods projects
Prior experience working in the Tigray Region, specifically in Adwa areas, will be considered an added value.
Prior experience working with a local and/or international NGO and therefore related knowledge of good administration procedures will be a preference
Fluency in spoken and written Amharic and Tigrigna languages, basic knowledge of written and spoken English
INGO experience is an asset
How To Apply
Only candidates who meet all the above requirements will be contacted for written exam and interview.
Interested applicants who fulfil the criteria are kindly invited to submit their application letter (one page) and updated CV (not more than 3 pages) through Ethiojobs.net. Agricultural Field Officer | Ethiojobs
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