Food Enterprise Solutions (FES) is on a mission to energize the global food system to better balance global needs and profit. We leverage the powers of business, entrepreneurship, and innovation as key drivers in the global fight against hunger and malnutrition. We work in partnership with businesses and organizations to provide safe, nutritious, and affordable foods through supply chains that are commercially viable and environmentally sustainable. FES offers expertise in partnership development, market analysis, project design and management, training, and specialized technical assistance to strengthen capacities of – and linkages among – key actors within food systems.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Hawassa project assistant duties and responsibilities support Feed the Future Business Drivers for Food Safety (BD4FS) activities and will include, but are not limited to the following:
• In collaboration with the BD4FS Country Director and other team members, implement project workplan targets in Hawassa and Yirgalem areas.
• Maintain a relationship and stay up to date with government offices in Hawassa, Yirgalem, and surrounding areas.
• Participate in the selection and intake of BD4FS Growing Food Businesses (GFBs) participants.
• Coordinate workshop, training, market research, MEAL and related activities.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND CAPACITY

• Previous work experience with government offices and small businesses in Hawassa and Yirgalem areas.
• Minimum five years of related work experience.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, desktop publishing software, etc.
• Ability to write, edit, and manage all facets of presentation material.
• Skilled in knowledge management including collection, organization, and storage of program files and information.
• Ability to manage highly complex, and sometimes ambiguous, projects and workstreams efficiently and strategically.
• Collaborative and diplomatic professional, able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with staff and external partners.
• Fluency in verbal and written English and other Ethiopian local languages.
• Commitment to the BD4FS mission and able to articulate the case for business as a key driver for food safety development.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite – MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and other IT tools
• Ability to manage highly complex projects and workstreams efficiently and strategically.
• Collaborative and diplomatic professional, able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with staff and external partners.
• Prior experience working on donor-sponsored projects, with a preference for experience with USAID.
• Willingness to travel domestically to support program events including meetings, workshops, and trainings

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Have high standards when it comes to your work.
• Are a team player that works well with all team members being proactive and willing to participate in the team to accomplish tasks and priorities.
• Are professional and have a respectful attitude towards all people regardless of race, culture, language, or education level.
• Display good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to speak, write and present with clarity.
• Exhibit a good attitude and enthusiasm, being open and upbeat in how you present yourself.
• Have demonstrated ability to think strategically and juggle multiple priorities.
• Possess demonstrated success in teamwork in a virtual and face-to-face environment.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision