Job Opportunity: Agriculture Officer position available at Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) _ Ethiopia in Guto Gida Woreda,, East Wellega Zone, Oromia Region, Oromia. Agriculture, Natural Sciences jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

The Agriculture Officer will play a key role in implementing high-quality agricultural interventions within the humanitarian response project in Guto Gida Woredas. The role involves coordination with government bodies, agricultural clusters, and other stakeholders, with a strong focus on planning, executing, and monitoring agricultural activities in the target woredas.

Location: Guto Gida Woreda, East Wellega Zone, Oromia Region

Duration: 11 months fixed-term contract

Salary: As per organizational scale
Number of Positions: 1

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, monitor, review, and evaluate agricultural activities
• Supervise and support community facilitators
• Develop monthly action plans and monitor progress against project goals
• Coordinate the distribution of agricultural inputs, livestock vaccination campaigns, and other agricultural interventions. 
• Facilitate beneficiary selection and verification
• Organize review meetings and document best practices
• Represent HEKS/EPER in field-level coordination platforms
• Ensure reporting quality and timeliness
• Collaborate with stakeholders at the woreda and kebele levels
• Support the development of monitoring tools and project indicators
• Adhere to accountability standards and ensure transparency
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager

• BSc or MSc in Agriculture, Plant Science, Rural Development, Natural Resource Management, or related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in agriculture, livestock production, or food security projects
• Field experience in emergency settings, preferably with NGOs on EHF projects
• Familiarity with livelihoods, NRM, and livestock-based emergency interventions
• Skilled in project cycle management, budgeting, and M&E
• Experience working with IDPs, returnees, and conflict-affected communities
• Experience in the East Wollega Zone is a plus

Competencies and Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning and supervisory abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Fluent in English and Afaan Oromo (oral and written)
• Technical writing and reporting expertise
• High integrity and alignment with HEKS/EPER values
• Willingness to work in remote areas with minimal supervision
• Gender sensitivity and understanding of humanitarian principles

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through https://www.ethiojobs.net by submitting:

• A cover letter
• An updated CV (maximum three pages with contact details of three professional referees)

Note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Phone inquiries will not be accepted.