Crop Protection Advisor - Horti LIFE III project Job at SNV Ethiopiaย
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Background of the Project
Horti-LIFE (HL) is funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) and implemented by SNV-Ethiopia in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture. The aim is to contribute to the horticulture sector growth and reduce malnutrition by strengthening the extension service to improve the production, productivity, and food safety in the horticultural sector in gender-balanced and nutrition-sensitive way.
Context and purpose of the job
The project team consists of an international team Leader, a deputy team leader, and experts on horticultural production, fund management, seed multiplication, micro-finance, plant protection, monitoring and evaluation, gender, and nutrition. Each of the seven regions where the project works, has a regional manager (one regional manager covers 4 regions in the south) and senior horticultural experts, in addition to some 60 horticultural field staff working at woreda and cluster levels. The crop protection advisor is part of SNV Country Organization and works at Horti-LIFE III project level under the Agri-Food sector.
The Advisor is specialized in plant protection and provides technical insights and advisory services on products and interventions of Horti-LIFE III project. He focusses specifically on:
collaborating with universities to conduct trials on newly introduced bio chemicals.
Planning and implementation:
Capacity building:
Financial & Administration management:
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting:
Networking, Learning & Representation
Experience:
Additional Skills:
Competencies:
Additional Information
Contract Type: National
Expected start date: October 15.
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Contract Duration: For one year with the possibility of extension.
How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 16th of September 2024. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be in the strictest confidence.
If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process.
SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Working at SNV
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Vetting
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