Agriculture Officer

Job Description

The Agriculture Officer will facilitate implementation of emergency Agriculture components of integrated Multi Sector project. The job holder is responsible for the facilitation of target selection, agriculture and livestock inputs and related training. The job holder is expected to support and monitor the implementation of the project, participating in the woreda relevant offices. She/he is responsible for organizing training sessions to select target beneficiaries and provide regular support. The job holder is also responsible for producing progress reports, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports and submitting them in a timely manner.

Location: Mana Sibu Woreda, West Oromia Zone

Duration: 10 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

Job Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Agriculture, Plant Science, Rural Development, Natural Resource Management, or related fields

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in agriculture, livestock production, or food security projects for candidates with a BSc degree, and 4 years of relevant experience for candidates with an MSc degree.

• 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 area of the implementation 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.