SNV recruits 01 Honey and Pepper Value Chains Advisor
SNV
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Honey and Pepper Value Chains Advisor
Addis Ababa, EthiopiaFull-timeContract type: National employment contract
Company DescriptionSNV Netherlands Development Organisation is an international development organisation established in 1965. SNV has a local presence in more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, providing market-driven solutions in Agriculture, Energy and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). Our team of 1,300 specialists and generalists, nationals and internationals, women and men, young and more seasoned colleagues are the backbones of SNV.
SNV, in response to the 1974 drought in northern Ethiopia, started working on the Food for Work Program, called Kobbo-Lalibella Road Construction project – which involved 6000 farmers. Successfully completing the project, SNV started implementing other rural development projects focusing, particularly, on capacity development of key stakeholders in different sectors. Currently, we are working in Agriculture, Energy and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene sectors to making a lasting difference in the lives of people. SNV strives to ensure that women, men and youth balance benefits from their efforts. Presently, SNV Ethiopia is implementing over 14 projects in more than 369 woredas; Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa City Administrations, Afar, Amhara, Benishangul Gumuz, Gambella, Oromia, Somali, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Region, and Tigray National Regional States.
Project BackgroundSNV Ethiopia with other consortia members including CARE Ethiopia, ORDA, REST and Agri Service Ethiopia has started implementing Feed the Future Ethiopia: Livelihoods for Resilience Activity, a 5-year USAID funded project in three regions, namely Amhara, SNNPR and Tigray since January 2017. The project is operational in 37 woredas i.e. Ofla, Zata, Alamata, Endamehoni, Neksege, Emba Alage, Bora, Silewa, Hintalo, Wajirat, Ganta Afeshum, Bizet, Hawzen, Gulomekeda (Tigray);Guba Lafto, Habru, Raya Kobo, Meket, Wadla, Menz Mama, Menz Gera( Amhara);Misha, Lemu, Anlemu, Soro, Mirab Soro, Duna, Kochire, Wonago, Dilla Zuria, Aleta Wendo, Dara, Boricha, Bilate Zuria, Derara, Aleta Chuko and Dara Otilicho (SNNPR).
Thus, SNV Ethiopia is looking for dynamic and experienced candidate for the aforementioned position.
For more information on SNV’s operations, visit our website: www.snvworld.org.
Job DescriptionThe Honey and Pepper Value chains advisor provides technical insights and advisory services on honey and pepper value chains interventions to the project team and project partners in order to meet the agreed objectives and realise successful interventions.
Key Responsibilities· Advisory Services
· Knowledge Development
· Project and process development
· People Management
· Positioning
· Business Development
Qualifications
EducationMaster’s degree in, Agri business, agricultural marketing, agricultural economics, agricultural livelihoods (crop/livestock) and related fields
Experience6 or more years’ experience in value chain development project implementation in public and private sector
Sound knowledge of market systems analysis and experience in facilitating and supporting pro poor value chain developmentKnowledge of local, national and international honey and pepper trade systems and market linkages for the advantage of the poor in practice; Additional Information
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Candidates should apply by sending:i) A motivation letter including one-page summary of experience (mandatory)
ii) An updated Curriculum Vitae, (mandatory)
iii) Names and contact details of three professional referees.
· If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by clicking on the I’m Interested button and complete your application in our house recruitment system on or before 10 November 2020.
· The Title of the Position You are applying for MUST be mentioned on the subject of your motivation letter.
· Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
NB. Only shortlisted Applicant will be contactedPOSTULER