Seed Potato Project Coordinator

Job Purpose:

The seed Potato Project Coordinator's role is to work closely to improve seed potato production and productivity in the designated districts with special emphasis on sustaining the outcome/output delivered through the previous two projects. The primary role of the project coordinator would be calibrating stakeholder engagement, community mobilization, and capacity-building activities and enhancing the production of seed potato through the already established Seed multiplication cooperatives. The project coordinator will be responsible to oversee and manage the overall implementation of the project at target wereda’s (Banja Shikudad and Jabi tehnan) in the Amhara region and is expected to coordinate, guide and lead all Woredas level relationships and interactions with the partners and stakeholders. She/he is expected to manage and engage actively in operationalizing the project at the Woredas and field level.

She/he will work in close coordination with government staff to smoothen the daily operation of the project and coordinate effectively with economic development, livelihood, and related interventions.  This position requires a good understanding and exposure of the multifaceted and complex nature of seed potato project components, interaction with Regional, Zonal, Woreda’s stakeholders, and ensuring the project deadlines and reporting are well addressed according to the work plan. He /she is also required to demonstrate strong leadership to diverse stakeholders with a commitment. The position will be based in Weredas coordination office with frequent travel to the field offices at Woreda’s and CPO and HO.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plan, facilitate and undertake integrated project implementation of seed potato Project sustainability activities, (both by allocating project budget and sustainable development activities of the community) within the project areas and to ensure outcomes/outputs are reached to realize the project goal on time and within the budget allocated.
• Manage overall project staff, financial, and activity implementation and ensure these are effectively undertaken according to the plan & organizational policy.
• Ensure that different activities are implemented in a way to ensure sustainability by mobilizing the community, local gov’t resources, and local wisdom.
• Network with relevant government bureaus, offices, FBO, and CCCs in the project area to expedite project implementation and facilitate experience sharing within and outside the area.
• Ensure the quarterly, biannual, and annual plan and report undertaken as required to pace forward to the desired goal.
• Coordinate and manage tools are developed and utilized as needed, such as market surveys, focus group discussions, and for collecting data from project components​ of the economic and social aspects
• Work in collaboration with teams under this unit as well as other units in the most professional manner as​deemed necessary.

Job Requirements

• Qualification: BSc/MSc in Agriculture, Rural Development, NRM, Project Management, Development Studies, and related fields.
• Experience: 6 years and above in Agriculture, livelihoods, or Economic Development projects.  It is preferable to have seed potato projects experience.
• Technical training qualifications required Project management, Commendable knowledge of Livelihood projects, marketing, and related project interventions training. 
• Demonstrate depth of experience and effectiveness preferably in NGO context in working with the community at the grassroots level and organizations in sustainable economic development.
• Thorough understanding and experience in Results-Based Management, staff capacity development, development of community capacity and community-based organizations, linking of professional, academic, and community-based learning models.
• Familiarity with developmental theory, poverty analysis, and livelihood security frameworks; Value Chain Development, Making Markets Work for the Poor, Participatory Rural Appraisal/Participatory Learning & Action, Appreciative Inquiry, etc.
• Excellent local verbal and written communication skills.
• Complete compatibility with WV’s mission, ethos, policies, and Core Values.
• A strong aptitude for organizational change, participatory and servant leadership, innovation, learning, team building
• Keen sense of justice and gender equity
• Full ability to communicate cross-culturally and be cross-culturally sensitive. 
• Full computer and Internet skills including word processing, graphic presentation, and spreadsheet programs required. 
• BSc/MSc in Agriculture, Rural Development, NRM Project Management, Development Studies, and related fields.

How to Apply

Additional Requirements: Committed to WV’s vision, mission, and core values

Place of Work: Banja Shikudad, Amhara Region

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Office-Based base 75% Travel 25% to project site
• Duration of the contract: 12 months

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to Write Position Title on the subject line and attach the Current CV with three references & fill the employment application form which can be found at https://ahaduvacancy.com/docs/wve-form.pdf and email before the closing date of this announcement to [email protected].

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