Responsibilities

The coordinator will :

• management and coordination of project activities (4 outputs) in the region down to the project implementation zones, woredas and local government levels
• assisting project initiatives to provide professional advisory services to and cooperate with the BoA and other related agricultural organizations as well as a broad range of target groups
• innovation and knowledge management
• integrating results and experience into teamwork and the work of all relevant groups
• technical management of experts in the regional component

Management responsibilities

• is responsible for the orders and measures in the project that are assigned to him/her and for managing all staff members who report to him/her (management responsibility for staff under his/her supervision)
• manages staff in accordance with management principles and guidelines to promote a sense of corporate identity, enable employees to carry out tasks independently and create scope for developing creativity and innovation
• is responsible for recruiting, selecting, grading, planning the assignment of and professional development of staff members who report to him/her
• is also responsible for monitoring, managing staff and ensuring that they provide cost-effective services
• carries out the annual staff assessment and development talk for staff members who report to him/her

Management tasks

• manages regional project budget and lead staff and other resources in accordance with GIZ management principles and guidelines
• develops project plan, monitors project progress and reviews progress reports and documents
• identifies project bottlenecks and recommends alternative management options to the programme manager and deputy project manager.

Coordination tasks

• assists with general project planning and develops project concepts including preparation, organisation and moderation of planning exercises and their implementation, management, monitoring, quality management, evaluation, communication and documentation
• coordinates relevant project activities at regional and local level in consultation with the manager and in cooperation with the partners, both as regards implementation and preparing organisational aspects
• compiles the relevant information for joint activities and assignments
• handles order management on behalf of GIZ (e.g. offer preparation, impact monitoring, project progress review, reporting)
• facilitates and coordinates the design and implementation of targeted capacity development measures for regional and local partners
• supports the reviewing and analyzing of relevant policy issues of regional governments
• conducts annual staff assessment and development talk and follow up on HRD measures for SRVC regional team members in coordination with federal SRVC management
• responsible for communication and networking with all relevant stakeholders in the region
• represents SRVC at regional and federal platforms when requested
• responsible for the implementation of additional fields of activities in the project that are assigned to him/her
• Provision of feedback to the Project Leaders and Programme Manager on strategies and activities.

Networking and cooperation

• Bridges the regional BoA with the central SRVC project office and organizations related to the supported value Chains (e.g.: IAIPs and RTCs, Unions, and Cooperatives)
• supports cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners, assists with PR work and cooperates with local communities, relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the project environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships
• communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the project

Knowledge management

• ensures knowledge transfer to project/programme information
• develops ready-to-use strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, manuals and procedures
• draws up reports and presentation documents
• prepares appropriate input for various project/programme reports including annual reports, and contributes to the other reports required by the programme manager and GIZ Head Office
• assists with research activities and studies on political issues which benefit joint programmes.

Job Requirement

Qualifications: masters/MSc or doctorate in an area of agriculture, agri-business, value chain development and/or agro-economy

Professional experience

• 10 years’ professional experience, with at least 5 years’ professional experience in a comparable position
• Strong working experience with key value chain stakeholders (producers, traders, enterprise groups, rural financing institutions/banks, and research/policy associations);
• Proven communication and management skills in a multi-stakeholder setting
• Experience with integrating gender and inclusion considerations into project implementation.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• fluent in written and oral command of English and Amharic and the working language in the region of implementation
• willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed
• ability to organize and prioritize several tasks at the same time.
• ability to work independently, unsupervised and as part of a multicultural and international team.
• Knowledge of GIZ rules, regulations and systems is an asset.

Duration of contract: Until December 31, 2024

Place of Work:   Hawassa