SNV, Netherlands Development Organization, is Dutch-based, non for profit foreign charity operating in Ethiopia since the 1970s. Currently, SNV is working in the eight+ regional states of Ethiopia which include– Addis Ababa, Afar, Somali, Gambella, Benishangul, SNNPR, Oromia, Amhara and Tigray regional states, providing technical assistance and program implementation in the major 3 sectors including Agriculture, WASH, and Energy. SNV is an open and learning organization focusses on improving the lives of Ethiopian Need people through best practices in value chain, market, and youth and gender. Through its work in the three sectors, SNV in Ethiopia supports the development of a number of value chains and commodities to improve the Livelihoods. This takes a value chain and market development approach, with special focus on improving access to sustainable markets for smallholder farmers, youths, urban development and by developing business-to-business relations and improving business development services.
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Project Background
SNV Ethiopia with other consortia members including CARE Ethiopia, ORDA, REST and Agri Service Ethiopia is implementing Feed the Future Ethiopia: Livelihoods for Resilience Activity - a 5-year USAID funded project - in 27 woredas i.e. Ofla, Alamata, Enda Mehoni, Emba Alage, Hintalo Wojerat, Ganta Afeshum,Hawzen,Gulomekeda(Tigray Region);Guba Lafto, Habru, Raya Kobo, Meket, Wadla, Menz Mama, Menz Gera( Amhara Region);Misha, Lemu, Anlemu, soru, duna, Kochire, Wonago, Dilla Zuria, Aleta Wendo,Dara,Boricha, Chuko (SNNPR).
The goal/purpose of the Feed the Future: Livelihoods for Resilience Activity is to reduce food insecurity and increasing resilience for households (HHs) in highland areas of three regions (Amhara, Tigray and SNNPR) in rural Ethiopia.
SNV Ethiopia is looking for dynamic, experienced, talented, energetic, flexible, open and ready to learn candidates for the position of Agribusiness and Marketing Expert based in (Woldiya, Amhara Region) for its Feed the Future: Livelihoods for Resilience Activity project.
THE ROLE
The successful appointee will have access to start-up resources and some ongoing support and will be encouraged to apply for his/her own skills, knowledge and experience. This position is fully responsible for coordination and provision of technical support for the effective implementation of value chain development with focus on strengthening the input and output marketing systems; coordinate and actively participate to undertake the value chain selection process and market systems analysis in the woredas; and facilitate business and market linkages among private actors including cooperatives and unions to improve the input and market access to targeted households.
THE PERSON
Applicants should possess the following Educational, Experience qualifications and requirements
EDUCATION
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (Agri business, agricultural marketing, agricultural economics, livelihood development, and related fields);
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experiences working with value chains development gained in the private sector, or in a professional consultancy firm/reputable advisory organization with an international outlook or NGO/GO development
- Broad experience in capacity building, facilitation of multi-stakeholder platforms for business and market linkages and collaborations. der horticultural development is an advantage
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