Project Facilitator-Animal Welfare
Job Description
Job code: PDD028
Salary: Competitive salary as per organisational pay scales
Hours: Full time – 40 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed term
Contract duration: Two Years Fixed Term Contract.
Location: Wolisso, Southwest Shoa zone, Oromiya
About us
Ripple Effect is a dynamic and dedicated international development charity committed to making a positive impact. We work to see a rural Africa that is confident, thriving, and sustainable, with a growing economy and higher living standards for all. Ripple Effect focuses on three thematic areas; Farm Systems, Gender and Social Inclusion and Enterprise Development to help to combat poverty and works to create a rejuvenated and abundant African environment for both current and future generations.
About the role
The Project Facilitator-Animal Welfare is responsible to improve the capacity of smallholder farmers, farmer groups (SHGs, CLAs etc.) and the agricultural extension system in their effort of improving the welfare and management of livestock in general and equines in particular and consequently support the improvement in the livelihood situation of smallholder farmers in the assigned districts.
Job Requirements
About you
MSc or BSc in Animal science, Animal Husbandry, Animal Breeding, Animal Production & Rangeland Management, or any animal related fields; four years (4) for MSc and five (5) years for BSc of relevant work experience in the area of animal welfare and management particularly on equine welfare; experience of project monitoring at field level and quality report writing; experience of project monitoring and reviewing; desirable; prior experience with NGOs working in the area agricultural extension, community development and other food security related issues with smallholder farmers and project management in the area’s equine welfare & management
Read the job description below to understand more about the role responsibilities and requirements.
What We Offer
- Pension
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Medical insurance for yourself and dependents
- Training and development opportunities
- A fulfilling opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.
- A supportive working environment that champions wellbeing and support
How to Apply
If you feel you have the qualities, passion, skills, and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding, and vital role, we would love to hear from you.
1) Follow the link Ripple Effect | Project Facilitator-Animal Welfare to download the:
o Job description
o Application form
o PSEA self-assessment form
2) Submit your application form and PSEA self-assessment form online (in Word or PDF format) to [email protected] clearly indicating the position you are applying for and the job code in the subject line.
Project Facilitator-Agronomy
Job Description
Job code: PDD028
Hours: Full time – 40 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed term
Contract duration: Two Years Fixed Term Contract.
Location: Wolisso, Southwest Shoa zone, Oromiya
About Us
Ripple Effect is a dynamic and dedicated international development charity committed to making a positive impact. We work to see a rural Africa that is confident, thriving, and sustainable, with a growing economy and higher living standards for all. Ripple Effect focuses on three thematic areas; Farm Systems, Gender and Social Inclusion and Enterprise Development to help to combat poverty and works to create a rejuvenated and abundant African environment for both current and future generations.
About the role
The Project Facilitator-Agronomy is responsible to lead, guide and take the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of agricultural related works of Ripple Effect Ethiopia projects in West shoa Zone for an improved livelihood of project target communities. This will be through implementation of agricultural activities outlined in the project document, overseeing, managing and supporting technical teams on the ground, conducting training and capacity building for staff and farmers, day to day activity implementation including assessment. He/she should focus on effective engagement with relevant NGOs, and government bodies.
Job Requirements
About you
MSc or BSc in agriculture related field including Plant science, Horticulture, Crop protection, Agronomy or any other relevant qualifications with minimum of 4 years for MSc and 5 years for BSc experience in agriculture and Community-based development; experience in directing and implementing agriculture programs in the context of rural development preferably on NGO projects; experience of living and working under difficult and challenging environments; experience on monitoring and evaluation of community development projects in a rural setting; ability to design and implement capacity building plans for staff and partners; strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills; ability to analyse agriculture information, evaluate options, and plan strategically; report writing and timely information sharing; experience in development of quality proposals to donors and submitting on time; desirable; prior experience with NGOs working in the area agricultural extension, community development and other food security related issues with smallholder farmers and project management in the area’s equine welfare & management
Read the job description below to understand more about the role responsibilities and requirements.
What We Offer
- Pension
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Medical insurance for yourself and dependents
- Training and development opportunities
- A fulfilling opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.
- A supportive working environment that champions wellbeing and support
How to Apply
If you feel you have the qualities, passion, skills, and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding, and vital role, we would love to hear from you.
1) Follow the link Ripple Effect | Project Facilitator-Agronomy to download the
Please note that CVs will not be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
Ripple Effect also seeks references and conducts background checks before confirming any candidate in a role offered.
If you require the job description or the application form in a different format, please contact [email protected].
Key dates
Closing date – 5th December 2023 @ 05:00 PM
