ABOUT THE COMPANY:

DRC assists refugees and displacement-affected communities by implementing protection and livelihoods activities that increase their self-reliance and expand opportunities for a dignified life.

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

• Engage in regular field visits to assess the activity’s implementation progress, give technical advises/mentor, and provide feedback(s) for further improvement.
• Closely work with supervisor and MEAL team during the development of monitoring tools/measuring indicators, milestones development, and monitoring/ reporting of output and outcome in his/her area assigned.
• Supervising and monitoring the implementation of value chain activities to improve productivity, processing, and input-output market enhancement.
• Continuously collect data and information from the field for effective monitoring and evaluation of value chain and marketing activities, compile and submit regular updates/reports (weekly, monthly and quarterly)

Capacity development

• Provide training and technical support to beneficiaries on business development, value addition, and marketing.
• Developing and delivering capacity-building activities in areas like agribusiness, value chain, and marketing development.
• Conduct training on animal health and basic veterinary care for animal health technicians and parapets in collaboration with government stakeholders,

Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinating and collaborating with local partners such as private enterprises, community-based organizations and NGOs working on Crop, vegetable, and livestock value chains and market-based approaches.

Personal/Professional Skills:

• A strong team worker;
• Aptitude to work in difficult conditions and stressful situations;
• Excellent internal and external communication and coordination capabilities and excellent team building and coordination skills;
• Continuous Learning; a colleague who promotes continuous learning for self and others;
• Creativity and Initiative; someone that actively seeks new ways of improving programs, services and partnerships;
• Performance Management; a person who identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;
• Self-motivated and able to work with a minimum of guidance and supervision;

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master

DRC’s core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• BSc or MSC Degree in agribusiness development, agricultural economics, Cooperative management, finance and development economics, and rural development with relevant training in value chain, market-based approach and business management.
• Good understanding of the Markets4Poor approach and Markets development facilitation including coaching, relationship building, communicating, entrepreneurialism/business understanding and innovating.
• At least 3 years of working experience mainly in supporting privet sector lead business enterprises in pastoral/ agro-pastoral settings, providing business development supports, institutions and stakeholders.
• Experience in project management, budget administration, and donor reporting, and also Fluency in the English language and computer literate

EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

• BSc or MSC Degree in agribusiness development, agriculture, and rural development with relevant training in value chain, market-based approach and business management.

LANGUAGE: (indicate fluency level)

• Full professional proficiency in English.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit an updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationForm/SinglePageApplicationForm.aspx?cid=1036&departmentId=19012&ProjectId=171669

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than August 14, 2024.

We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position!

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.ngo

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels.

In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gendergap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer.

We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics

We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nationals to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.

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