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ZOA
Agronomist Officer – Malkadida, Somali Regional State
Deadline Feb 2, 2021
Job Description
About ZOA
ZOA works with committed and motivated staff in serving millions of people affected by poverty, disaster, injustice and conflicts. Through the efforts of our dedicated staff, we are able to bring Signs of Hope and to support people who suffer due to armed conflict or natural disasters by helping them to rebuild their livelihoods.
We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits to meet the specific needs of our staff and their families.
Purpose
| This position will work to coordinate all agricultural interventions in Melkadida. The incumbent will closely work with farmers cooperative of refugees and host communities in Melkadida
Typical Responsibilities – Key end Results of the Position: *
Dealing with Problems: The agronomist will work with the agricultural extension workers and support staffs to provide guidance related to agronomy in Melkadida level as well as will oversee agricultural activities in the camps there by providing technical support and guidance. Communications and Working Relationships:
The agronomist will work with all relevant stakeholders, including UNHCR and ARRA and internal ZOA departments to ensure the smooth implementation of agricultural related programming at Melkadida.
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Job Requirement
Educational Qualification and Experience
- The potential candidate for the post should have Bachelor degree from recognized Universities/Colleges in Horticulture or other closely related fields. Besides, s/he should have at least 5 years of demonstrable work experience in areas of Horticulture at community level.
- NGO experience is highly preferred
Skills Specific to the Post
- Commitment to the vision and mission of ZOA Relief |Hope| Recovery;
- Excellent understanding of local context preferred;
- Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members in a cross-cultural environment.
- Ability to work in hardship conditions.
- Knowledge of Somali language will be an asset
Leadership Attitudes & Behaviors
Should be able to guide Livelihood staff under his/her direction to accomplish day-to-day activities
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply via ethiojobs.net by sending your CV and a motivation letter indicating your suitability for this position to before the due date
Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in your CV or motivation letter.
Applicants should submit their up to date CV, and a cover letter of no more than one page in which they outline why they are applying and why they believe that they are the best candidate for the position of Agronomist Officer, with reference to the job description. Applicants who send a generic cover letter will not be considered for short listing.
Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. It is our aim to inform candidates of their status in the recruitment process within 4 weeks after the vacancy has closed. A written test will be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. The offer will be issued up on project approval from the donor. Internal candidates will also have priority, in case of similar results.