Ripple Effect (RE) is registered and licensed Foreign Charity. RE Ethiopia was established in March 2006 and works to see a rural Ethiopia that is confident, thriving, and sustainable, with a growing economy and higher living standards for all. RE focuses on three thematic areas; Farm Systems, Gender and Social Inclusion and Enterprise Development to help to combat poverty and works to create a rejuvenated and abundant African environment for both current and future generations.

Requirements

We are recruiting an Agricultural Officer for Ripple Effect (RE) projects planned to be implemented in Wolaita Zone.

• For this vacant position we will consider applicants who have Educational qualification of MSc or BSc in agriculture or other related fields from a recognized University and Minimum of 4 years for MSc and 5 years for BSc experience in agriculture and Community-based development

Responsibilities

• The key responsivity of this position Develop and adapt project implementation procedures, systems and guidance in line with the project document;
• Undertake agriculture assessments of target communities and households in collaboration with other project staffs.
• Ensure optimal use of human resources, including promotion of team work and maintenance of team spirit;
• Ensure adequate training of staff for knowledge and skills development in relation to agricultural activities;
• facilitate and lead the implementation of agricultural activities of the project in line with Ripple Effect Ethiopia’s operational policies and frameworks and donor regulations;
• Ensure that the nutrition focused project takes into account community approaches, gender and child sensitivity in the context and needs of target families and communities in Wolaita Zone.
• Ensure close participation of target families and relevant community groups in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation processes of the project.
• Participate in overall strategic planning of Ripple Effect Ethiopia with respect to agriculture as and when needed