Project Assistant Intern - BRIDGE+ project

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Project background

BRIDGE+ is a five-year programme (from November 2023 to December 2028) implemented by a consortium of partners composed of SNV Netherlands Development Organization (lead) and Wageningen University (WUR and Agriterra, with the financial support from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN).

The overall objective of the BRIDGE+ programme is to contribute to a functioning dairy Value Chain that creates inclusive and sustainable benefits for all its participants, including wider society, with particular focus on smallholder farmers within the mixed farming system. To attain this objective, the project will operate at three levels: (1) smallholder farmers: increase benefits from dairy farming; (2) dairy value chain: improving functioning and food safety; and (3) at sector level: strengthening institutional structure.

The Project Assistant intern is part of the respective regional office and assigned at supporting Milkshed Advisors will assist in organizing training sessions, managing financial processes, and compiling project data, fostering effective stakeholder engagement to enhance the dairy value chain and contribute to the successful implementation of project activities.

OBJECTIVE OF THE INTERNSHIP

Given the ten components of BRIDGE+, the Milkshed Advisors carry a substantial responsibility to ensure that all components are aligned with the project's objectives. To support this effort, the objectives of the intern positions are:

1. Career Development for Local Youth: The intern position will provide local youth with an opportunity to begin a career in the dairy sector. By working alongside the Milkshed Advisor, the intern will gain valuable experience across the dairy value chain and build a useful network for future involvement in the sector.

2. Succession Planning: The Milkshed Advisor role is considered an entry-level position within the BRIDGE+ project team. To encourage individual growth, well-performing advisors are often promoted to internal positions or encouraged to start their own commercial advisory businesses. As a result, there is frequent turnover at the milkshed level. The intern position offers an opportunity to develop a pipeline of potential future Milkshed Advisors.

3. Support for Strategic Implementation: Interns can assist Milkshed Advisors with administrative tasks and data collection, freeing up the advisors to focus on more strategic aspects of implementing the various project components.

ROLE DESCRIPTION: 

• Assisting Milkshed Advisors in organizing and leading training sessions and workshops for stakeholders within the dairy value chain.
• Managing Daily Subsistence Allowances (DSA) and hotel booking payments for project-related activities.
• Providing administrative support to Milkshed Advisors as required.
• Collecting and compiling data and reports related to project activities.
• Liaising with stakeholders within the milkshed area to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.
• Any other duties assigned by the Milkshed Advisors or Project Management Team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Rural Development, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum 0-2 years' experience.

Additional Skills:

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior experience in project management or development projects is an advantage.
• Familiarity with the dairy sector or agricultural value chains is preferred.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office suite.

Additional Information

Contract Type: National

Expected start date: December 25, 2024.

Duty Station:  Arsi, Oromia Region

Contract Duration: For Eight months based on performance and budget availability. 

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 22nd of November 2024. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality. 
If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise on the next steps in the recruitment process.

Working at SNV  
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At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and more.

Vetting
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SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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