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

vermicomposting which can improve yields and create income-generating opportunities

• Support harvesting and post-harvesting mechanization through engagement with harvesting and post-harvest loss technology manufacturers and SMEsMake regular field visits to assess the activity’s implementation progress and provide technical advice for community mobilizers/ facilitators and beneficiaries.
• Ensures the project activities under his lead are properly captured, documents, and updates relevant information regarding crop and livestock production and agronomic practices.
• Prepare and submit regular updates/reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual)

Grants Management

• Closely work with the DRC Grant and MEAL team during the development of project management and monitoring tools, indicators development, monitoring of activities and reporting of output and outcome of the planned activities.

Capacity development

• Provide regular training and technical support for the water user committees.
• Provide training on appropriate agronomic practice and different irrigation practices to staff and beneficiaries,

Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate and foster integration with other DRC program sectors and support services.
• Maintain relationships with key government partners and local implementing partners.

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 Agronomy, Irrigation Agronomy/Engineering, Agricultural engineering, General Agriculture, plant science, Crop production, Animal science and other relevant subjects.
• Experience in research and community engagement
• Minimum of 3 year experience in the specified fields with at least 2 years agriculture-based NGO/agricultural research institute experience with similar environment required.
• Experience in project management, budget administration, and donor reporting
• Computer literacy (office 360 and MS Outlook) with good verbal and written communication skills in English, and speaking the local language is a plus

EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Agronomy, Irrigation Agronomy, Agricultural engineering, General Agriculture, plant science, Crop production, Animal science and other relevant subjects.

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=171662

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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