Action Against Hunger Agronomist Jobs in Ethiopia
Action Against Hunger Agronomist Jobs in Ethiopia
Summary of positionThe agronomist is responsible for the technical leadership and management of the innovative terracing, Agroforestry, and farm optimization project that utilizes the social marketing approach and farm design model to improve livelihoods and resilience of the vulnerable communities in Waghimra Zone.
S/he will work with other actors and project beneficiaries in the experimental and maximization of plant nutrients and soil health, farm optimization establish or create linkages for agro-input supplies, and promotion of private extension services
S/he will be responsible for the technical capacity-building aspect of the project and government staff, farm innovative agents, and farmers.
She/he will support the capitalization of innovative agroecological practices and work closely with the program manager in planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the project.
The Agronomist’s role purpose, engagement, and delivery are:
Purpose
The Agronomist is responsible for the technical leadership and management of the innovative terracing, Agroforestry, and farm optimization project that utilizes the social marketing approach and farm design model to improve livelihoods and resilience of the vulnerable communities in Waghimra Zone.
Engagement
The Agronomist will collaborate closely with other Food Security and Livelihood Program Manager and Field Coordinator.
Externally, s/he build relationships with other organizations, local government officials and community leaders, farm innovative agents, and farmers in the program implementation area.
Delivery
The Agronomist will Support the implementation of farm optimization modeling, and Support the preparation of regular monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual internal and external reports by providing all the required technical input
Essential Job Duties
Establishment of Sustainable and profitable Farm Innovation Agent network, linking smallholder farmers with farm suppliers
Enhance smallholder farms productivity, sustainability and resilience is through modification of existing terracing systems, promotion of agroforestry, and optimal farm solutions through individual diagnostic
Support farmers in the implementation/uptake of agroforestry solution on newly constructed terraces through farm innovative agents and local tree seedling suppliers
Work with Bahir Dar University for the development of user-friendly advisory optimized farm models for smallholder model farmers
Build the capacity of farm innovative agents, government Agriculture Officers, and extension workers on the advisory tool that will provide time-efficient services for an individualized farm model.
Support and strengthen agriculture transition towards optimized farm model is strengthened benefiting smallholder model farmers
Work with Bahir Dar University and Action Against hunger’s HQ gender and transformation Advisor in undertaking formative researches
Provide technical inputs to future proposals and concept notes on agroforestry and terracing.
Identify and train farm innovative agents on Fanya Juu, agroforestry, farm optimization, and entrepreneurship
Support farm innovative Agents for the practice of Fanya Juu terracing system by smallholder model farmers
Establish volunteer farmers’ groups for terracing work and facilitate training on the Fanya Juu terracing system to group farmers.
Capacity building on Fanya Juu terracing sand agroforestry systems to group farmers by FIAs.
Design and support implementation of Fanya Juu terracing and agroforestry on individual farmer’s plot through the rotation system
Piloting the cocoon technology on farmers plot
Support implementation of farm optimization modeling using Farm design software developed by Bahr Dar and Wageningen universities.
Facilitate for the validation of optimized farm models with farmers
Based on a set of optimized farm models, develop an advisory
tool/app through a human-centered design approach involving farmers-farm optimization agents-university-software development partners
Create linkage between farmers and innovation suppliers for delivery of selected inputs
Facilitate the implementation of optimal farm models by farmers
Participate in external and internal project and country related meetings.
Ensure timely tasks delivery with attention to the quality as per SOPs
Ensure timely preparation of all required technical documents to implement the project including a detailed implementation plan.
Gender Equality Commitments
Foster an environment that supports the values of women and men, and equal access to information.
Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion. race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
Value and respect all cultures.
Fiscal Responsibility
Budget follow up regularly and ensure the utilization of allocated budget in a timely manner and per Action Against Hunger and donor procedures
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with many interruptions.
Must be able to proofread your work accurately so that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions, Travel, and Environment
The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required.
Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business purposes.
While performing the duties of this job in the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high-security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications and Professional Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, (specializing in agroforestry, soil, and natural resource conservation)
Minimum 5 years of agronomy work experience in arid and semi-arid areas
Experience in working with all actors in the value chain
The extent of experience with international organizations, in a multi-cultural setting.
Experience in community development/organizing and participatory methods
Required Skills & Competencies
Proficient in MS Office
Outstanding research and analytical skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
In-depth knowledge of soil and crop principles
How to Apply
If you are interested, please send your application composed of none returnable CV, Covering Letter with “Agronomist ” written in the subject line, and three references, applicants to the following addresses:
Through www.ethiojobs.net
OR
Directly In-Person to Action Against Hunger Addis Ababa office after Washington DC square to Mayor Muriel Bowser Street, Wollega – Gimbi, Gambella, Waghimra – Sekota, Hararghe- Harar, Borena – Yabello and Somali Gode offices,
NB
Only shortlisted applicants will be, communicated on and the selection process includes technical tests and an interview.
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