Digital Strategy Technical Assistant: CFYE (National Volunteer)

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Role purpose  

• The role involves supporting HAPF, one of CFYE's Implementing Partners (IPs), to establish digital solutions, specifically leverage digital technologies such as Odoo, an ERP software platform that offers a comprehensive suite of business applications to enhance HAPF's operational efficiency, market presence, and growth prospects within the poultry industry. More specifically, supporting HAPF as they

Project Background and contextual Information   

 The Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE) is one of VSO Ethiopia Projects of a 7-year and €134 million program funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, that aims to create a prosperous future for 230,000 young women and men in the Middle East, North Africa, Sahel & West Africa and the Horn of Africa regions. The Fund will be supporting initiatives in 11 focus countries that will offer youth, particularly young women, job opportunities that are demand-driven and productive, offering a stable income and safe working conditions, contributing to their personal development and social protection.

The private sector, civil society and knowledge institutions will be invited to submit proposals geared to scalable solutions for creating more and better jobs and income-generating opportunities for youth. Solutions will in particular focus on an integrated approach that addresses the shortcomings on the demand side (jobs) and supply side (skills) and bridging the mismatch between these two in the labor market.  

Horn Afrique Poultry Farm (HAPF) is a leading poultry company based in the Somali Region, specializing in high-quality chicken and egg production. Established in July 2019, HAPF operates with more than 30,000 layer and meat-type chickens. Currently located in Kebele 10 and 19, Jigjiga town, HAPF is in the process of expanding its operations to other cities and states, where it launched a full-fledged poultry production, feed mill, and hatchery unit on a 17,000m2 plot of farmland.
As of March 2024, HAPF has created direct job opportunities for more than 100 local communities, improved and matched for more than 115 young women and men with plans to increase this number over time. Additionally, HAPF is committed to promoting refugee self-reliance and generating economic opportunities for host communities by implementing Innovative Agent Models in Awbare and Kebribeyah refugee camps. Recognizing the potential to expand its impact, HAPF is considering intervention in the Dollo-ado area, which hosts the largest refugee population camps in Ethiopia, with over 250,000 refugees and asylum seekers. 
In order to achieve this ambitious target, HAPF requires technical assistance in developing their digital strategy. The role involves supporting HAPF, one of CFYE's Implementing Partners (IPs), to establish digital solutions, specifically leverage digital technologies such as Odoo, an ERP software platform that offers a comprehensive suite of business applications to enhance HAPF's operational efficiency, market presence, and growth prospects within the poultry industry. 
 

Responsibilities

• Assessing HAPF's current digital landscape and identifying areas for improvement.  
• Developing a tailored digital strategy to optimize HAPF's digital presence, operations, and customer engagement.
• Implementing digital solutions, using an ERP such as Odoo which offers a comprehensive suite of business applications and provides a range of integrated modules to manage different areas of a business. This activity should help HAPF to streamline processes, enhance data management, and improve decision-making.
• Providing training and support to HAPF staff to ensure effective implementation and utilization of digital tools and platforms.
• The consultant will provide comprehensive services for developing and implementing a digital strategy, including assessment, strategy development, implementation, training, and ongoing support.
• Prepare Digital landscape assessment report.
• Develop Tailored digital strategy document.
• Implemented digital solutions (Planning, Sales, CRM, Accounting, Inventory management, project management, manufacturing, POS, website, Timesheet, HR, Invoicing, Purchase, 
• Prepare Training materials for HAPF staff and conduct training.
• Provide regular Progress reports and presentations to both HAPF management and the CFYE country lead.
• Final Presentation and report on progress made for HAPF stakeholders.

Duration; September 23,2024 –, Jan 22, 2025 (4 months, 2 days per week, we expect an average level of effort of 2.5 days/week (total of 20 days) and for the second two months, we expect an average level of effort of 2 day a week (total of 16 days).)

Work Location: Ethiopia Jigjiga, somali regional state of Ethiopia

Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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Competence required. 

Education:

• A related field preferably in digital technology, Programing, IT etc.

Experience:

Significant and relevant experience in 

• Digital Analysis: Proficiency in assessing HAPF's digital landscape to identify areas for improvement.

• Strategy Development: Proven ability to craft tailored digital strategies aligned with client objectives.

• Implementation: Expertise in deploying digital solutions, including enterprise resource planning to enhance operations and decision-making.

• Training and Support: Skill in providing training and ongoing support to ensure effective tool utilization.

• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the poultry industry in Ethiopia and its digitalization needs.

• Collaboration: Ability to foster teamwork and align digital initiatives with business goals.

• Innovation: Capacity to leverage emerging technologies for competitive advantage.

• English and Somali language is required.

Skills:

• Analytical skill and A thorough understanding of the Ethiopian market and digital technologies is advantageous.
•  Knowledge of the Somali language is preferable, as it will facilitate effective communication and collaboration with Horn Afrique Poultry Farm (HAPF) stakeholders and staff members.
• Understanding of the poultry industry, and the Ethiopian market

How To Apply

Interested and Qualified Applicants can Apply through 

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