Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 31 Dec 2015
Background:
Land O’Lakes International Development is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose vision is to be a global leader in transforming lives by engaging in agriculture and enterprise partnerships that replace poverty with prosperity, and dependency with self-reliance. We leverage Land O’Lakes, Inc.’s 34-year history engaging in international agriculture and economic development programs, implementing more than 280 programs in 80 countries since 1981.
Project Description:
USAID forecasts the release of the Feed the Future Ethiopia (FTF) Value Chain Project on its, which is described as: “a five year project that aims to increase agricultural productivity and production to ensure that growth is broad-based, improves linkages to domestic and international markets, as well as support agriculture and nutrition linkages”. This Feed the Future activity is considered a combined follow-on to the two current Ethiopia Agricultural Growth Programs (AGP), which are led by CNFA (livestock) and ACDI/VOCA (crops). This activity will work to meet the goals set forth by the AGP, which is “to end poverty and enhance growth” and FTF, which is to “sustainably reduce poverty and hunger.” While specific value chains are still to be determined, it is likely livestock will be included as well as several crop value chains.
Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities:
Land O'Lakes is receiving applications for a Livestock Component Lead on the anticipated USAID-funded project described above. The Livestock Component Lead will ensure high quality implementation of the livestock component of the program under her/his direct management and supervision. The responsibilities of the incumbent include both technical and budgetary oversight, and working closely with local partners and stakeholders. The Livestock Component Lead will be responsible for coordinating all livestock activities, implemented both directly and through local partners, to achieve donor results. He/she will contribute to donor and other external reports, as well as maintain close professional relationships with both government and nongovernmental actors. The main responsibilities of the Livestock Component Lead will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead the planning of project activities and set high quality performance targets ensuring adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines;
- Use appropriate project management tools to plan, review and track progress on project implementation as well as on the utilization of project resources;
- Continuously support the professional development of his/her team by providing clear orientation, feedback and learning opportunities;
- Identify technical assistance needs, and take the lead in developing SOWs, as appropriate; and
- Collaborate with other Managers on the program to ensure effective program coordination/sharing of shared resources.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Livestock Component Lead will report to the Chief of Party or her/his designee.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Master's degree in livestock or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- From 8 to 10 years of relevant long-term work experience in developing countries, experience in Ethiopia preferred.
- Five years of experience in a management role;
- Have good report writing skills and prove of experience in writing reports;
- Ability to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team;
- Strong analytical, organizational, and management and leadership skills;
- Experience with capacity strengthening and partnership building;
- Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point); and
- Fluent in written and spoken English, fluency in Amharic preferred.
- Experience working on donor-funded programs preferred.
- Experience with gender mainstreaming on livestock projects preferred.
Please note applicants will be considered on a rolling basis and only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land O'Lakes enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce.
How to apply:
To Apply:
Please submit your CV and cover letter to https://lol.avature.net/Careers/JobDetail/Ethiopia-Livestock-Component-Lead-Ethiopia/861. Please note applicants will be considered on a rolling basis and only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please.