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Who we are
Pastoralist Concern (PC) is a pastoralist initiated, inspired and led Civil Society Organization (CSO) committed to Ethiopian pastoralist development and founded in 1995. As our people are from pastoralist communities, we know and understand pastoralism and its dynamics not from blue prints but from having lived the life. Our vision is &ldquo;to see improved and sustainable livelihood of the pastoralist communities of Ethiopia and further realize strong co-operations with neighboring countries&rsquo; pastoralist communities.&rdquo; &nbsp;
Vision &ldquo;Pastoralist communities in Ethiopia have improved and sustainable livelihoods, and engage in strong cooperation with neighbouring countries&rsquo; pastoralist communities.&rdquo; Mission PC&rsquo;s mission is to bring on positive changes in the lives of poor and marginalized pastoralists through promoting sustainable development projects, humanitarian interventions and action orientated researches. ​Objectives&nbsp; The objectives of PC include responding to humanitarian emergency, rehabilitation and development interventions in pastoral areas; promoting innovation in pastoral development approaches, strategies and choices projects pertinent with dynamics emerging in pastoral areas; conducting action orientated research on socio-economic dynamics and indigenous knowledge of the pastoral communities from the potential perspective rather than weakness and vulnerability side only.

Pastoralist Concern (PC)

Organization Profile and BackgroundPastoralist Concern PC is a pastoralist-initiated, -inspired and -led CSO working toward sustainable development in pastoralist areas of Ethiopia since 1995, their vision is “to see improved and sustainable livelihood of the pastoralist communities of Ethiopia and further realize strong co-operations with neighboring countries’ pastoralist communities.” PC works within our target area in the Somali region, engaging in both multi-sector development programming and emergency responses across diverse sectors that include health and nutrition, WASH, environmental resilience, education, protection and women’s empowerment. PC works with the hard-to-reach pastoralist and agro-pastoralist populations, including in Somali region. Skills training, mobilization and organization, awareness creation, input provision, value chain development, and market linkages are among the key strategies and approaches of PC to improving health and nutrition and to building livelihood resilience. PC has roughly 110 permanent staff, including staff with technical experience in community-based programming, protection, gender, GBV, resilience, WASH, Health and Nutrition who are based at their head office and field offices.&nbsp;&nbsp;We work in the sectors of Rural Development, WASH, Natural Resource Management and Social Development as well as Civil Society Strengthening.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What We Offer:We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Pastoralist communities. PC offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.&nbsp;Objectives of the positionThe purpose of this position is to oversee implementation skilled and experienced Veterinary Expert to lead our vaccination and treatment programs. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of animal health, a strong focus on preventive medicine, and a passion for improving animal welfare. project activities in accordance with approved time schedules, budgets and to ensure the overall success of this project by managing the&nbsp;components of the project effectively and efficiently in terms of results, schedule and budget while making sure participation, accountability and sustainability are ensured. The job holder will ensure the effective and efficient implementation activities directly related with Animal health management and capacities building in the area of training Animal health staff of the woredas, and CahHWAs at the kebeles to successfully implemented according to approved donor and government agreements. Contribute to the proper utilization of human, material and financial resources of the project in respective operational districts and comply with PC &amp; partner financial, grant management and other approved guidelines&nbsp;Duties and areas of responsibility&nbsp;Overall Responsibilities:Being an employee of Pastoralist Concern (PC), the Roving Project Accountant is expected to represent PC in a responsible manner and always act in accordance with PC’s Code of Conduct.<ul><li>Support the Finance and Admin Officer in the field in day-to-day reconciliations and financial analysis.</li><li>Review financial reports and documents from the field offices and ensure that they are timely submit.</li><li>Ensure that the asset register is updated regularly and match physical assets;</li><li>Liaise with partnership unit for timely submission of accurate financial reports.</li><li>Support day-to-day accounting functions of the accountant, including regular cash verification, bank and balance sheet accounts reconciliation, monthly closing, timely submission of financial reports to the Financial Controller</li><li>Ensure an up-to-date accurate accounting system, including computer data entry and paper file system</li><li>Track expenditure to ensure spending is in line with operational budget&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor budget utilization and ensure proper financial management and utilization of funds.</li><li>Maintain open communication with Finance, program staff and others for all financial clarifications.</li><li>Any other duties assigned by supervisor.</li></ul>&nbsp;<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Category</td><td>Administration &amp; Finance</td></tr><tr><td>Number of Position</td><td>01</td></tr><tr><td>Location</td><td>Somali Region with Main Station in Jigjiga Office and travelling to, Shabelle, Fiq, Nogob, Jarar, zones with frequent trip to the different weredas and sub-kebles of the woredas</td></tr><tr><td>Career Level</td><td>Mid-level (3+ years’ experience</td></tr><tr><td>Reports to</td><td>Project Coordinator</td></tr><tr><td>Duration/Contract Period&nbsp;</td><td>Depending on the project life</td></tr><tr><td>Salary</td><td>Based on organizational pay scale</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

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Genale Agriculture Union Of  Coops

About&nbsp;Genale&nbsp;Agriculture&nbsp;Union&nbsp;of&nbsp;CoopsThe Genale Agriculture Union of Coops (Genale Agri Union) has just been formed (April 2024) for the nine primary irrigation coops that were established by IKEA and UNHCR in 2017.About&nbsp;the&nbsp;Share&nbsp;Farming&nbsp;ModelThe innovative share farming irrigation model aims to enhance the commercial sustainability of 1,000 ha of irrigated land, operated currently by nine joint refugee/host primary cooperatives with 30km of concrete canals &amp; pumps across nine sites. The model will contribute to local job creation, food security, livestock resilience, and regional import substitution, utilising the perennial Genale River and adjacent fertile soils to produce vegetables, fruit, grains, oilseeds &amp; forage.The Share Farming Model Is being Implemented jointly by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Sahel Agriculture Mauritius (Ltd). IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is a development institution focused on building the private sector in emerging markets. IFC supports private sector development in Ethiopia through a combination of directly responsible investments in private firms and the provision of technical assistance in support of the Government of Ethiopia’s economic plans, progressive refugee policy, and pledges for inclusive local economic development.Sahel Agriculture (Mauritius) Ltd, a highly experienced operator with wide-ranging experience in climate-smart agriculture has been selected as the farm management company (ManCo) to work with the newly created Genale Agri Union of nine primary cooperatives under a Share farming, arrangement. The Sahel team has extensive experience in Africa and has worked with smallholder farmers across many parts of Africa. Their experience encompasses broad climatic and agricultural experience including lowlands, arid and semi-arid climates. Under IFC’s oversight, Sahel is expected to help the nine primary cooperatives combine their assets into the Genale Agri Union, a local Operating Company (OpCo), and transfer the necessary skills to transform the current operations into a viable business.Sahel and IFC are looking to assist the newly formed Genale Agri Union in recruiting a HR Manager, who would be jointly responsible with Sahel in providing comprehensive support, to ensure the sustainability of the Union (full list in Appendix 1).Objectives&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;roleTo manage all aspects and promote the interests of the Genale Agri Union<ul><li>Oversee&nbsp;the&nbsp;recruitment&nbsp;and&nbsp;onboarding&nbsp;of&nbsp;new&nbsp;employees.</li><li>Ensure that the Union complies with all Ethiopian labour laws and regulations, including&nbsp;managing&nbsp;employment&nbsp;contracts.</li><li>Develop&nbsp;and&nbsp;implement&nbsp;HR&nbsp;policies,&nbsp;including&nbsp;employee&nbsp;benefits&nbsp;and&nbsp;compensation&nbsp;structures.</li><li>Manage&nbsp;staff&nbsp;performance&nbsp;evaluations,&nbsp;promotions,&nbsp;and&nbsp;terminations.</li><li>Coordinate with managers to identify employee training needs and facilitate development&nbsp;programs.</li><li>Handle&nbsp;employee&nbsp;grievances&nbsp;and&nbsp;disciplinary&nbsp;issues&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;fair&nbsp;and&nbsp;timely&nbsp;manner.</li><li>Foster&nbsp;a&nbsp;positive&nbsp;and&nbsp;inclusive&nbsp;working&nbsp;environment&nbsp;for&nbsp;all&nbsp;Union&nbsp;members&nbsp;and&nbsp;employees.</li><li>Support&nbsp;management&nbsp;in&nbsp;developing&nbsp;strategies&nbsp;for&nbsp;improving&nbsp;employee&nbsp;satisfaction&nbsp;and&nbsp;retention.</li><li>Ensure&nbsp;compliance&nbsp;with&nbsp;all&nbsp;local&nbsp;and&nbsp;international&nbsp;standards&nbsp;regarding&nbsp;employee&nbsp;welfare.</li><li>Maintain&nbsp;records&nbsp;of&nbsp;employee&nbsp;documentation,&nbsp;attendance,&nbsp;and&nbsp;performance.</li><li>Ensure training and development programs are in place for all staff to enhance their skills and&nbsp;efficiency.</li><li>Support the implementation of the Union’s Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) from a&nbsp;legal&nbsp;perspective.</li><li>Participate in the selection and appointment of skilled team members with approval from the&nbsp;Management&nbsp;Committee&nbsp;and&nbsp;Sahel.</li><li>Attend&nbsp;regular&nbsp;advisory&nbsp;meetings&nbsp;and&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;legal&nbsp;perspectives&nbsp;are&nbsp;adequately&nbsp;considered.</li><li>Ensure smooth communication and cooperation with all departments relevant to the Union’s&nbsp;activities.</li><li>Mitigate operational, financial, investment, and legal risks to protect the Union, its Committees,&nbsp;employees,&nbsp;members,&nbsp;and&nbsp;assets.</li><li>Maintain&nbsp;firm&nbsp;and&nbsp;fair&nbsp;discipline.</li><li>Maintain&nbsp;normal&nbsp;relations&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;members,&nbsp;local&nbsp;communities,&nbsp;and&nbsp;other&nbsp;key&nbsp;stakeholders.</li><li>Maintain&nbsp;normal&nbsp;relations&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;Union’s&nbsp;suppliers&nbsp;and&nbsp;service&nbsp;providers.</li><li>Maintain&nbsp;normal&nbsp;relations&nbsp;with&nbsp;all&nbsp;Government&nbsp;departments.</li><li>Manage your work within the framework of the laws of the land, acceptable business principles,&nbsp;and&nbsp;expected&nbsp;corporate&nbsp;governance&nbsp;practices.</li><li>Not submit the Union, the Control Committee, the Management Committee, Sahel, employees,&nbsp;members,&nbsp;and&nbsp;assets&nbsp;to&nbsp;any&nbsp;form&nbsp;of&nbsp;unnecessary&nbsp;operational,&nbsp;financial,&nbsp;investment,&nbsp;or&nbsp;legal&nbsp;risk.</li><li>Create&nbsp;and&nbsp;implement&nbsp;a&nbsp;sustainable&nbsp;competitive&nbsp;advantage&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;Union.</li><li>Create&nbsp;a&nbsp;healthy&nbsp;and&nbsp;admirable&nbsp;framework&nbsp;of&nbsp;values&nbsp;and&nbsp;culture&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;Union.</li><li>Create a climate of participative management leadership, achievement, and free-thinking in the&nbsp;Union.</li></ul>The selected candidate will be based in the Dollo Ado and Bokolmanyo Woredas in the Liben Zone of the Somali Region and report to the Union’s Management Committee and the ManCo, with oversight from the Union’s Control Committee (full details in Appendix 1).Timeline&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;RoleAn&nbsp;initial&nbsp;one-year&nbsp;contractRemuneration&nbsp;and&nbsp;tax&nbsp;obligationsSalary would be negotiable and commensurate with the position and Ethiopian employment law. The Salary would be payable in Ethiopian Birr. All taxes are paid according to Ethiopian regulations.ANNEX: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SUIckLp6SnCXMXCMI5KSWfP24JvQEv-y/view">Op-CO HR - Job description TOR.pdf - Google Drive</a>

TOR - Recruitment of Human Resources (HR) Manager for the Genale Agriculture Union of Coops

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