Operation Area Coordinator

DAI, a global consulting firm in international development seeks OPERATIOANL AREA COORDINATOR for the USAID Urban Gardens Program for HIV Affected Women and Children in Urban areas of Ethiopia. The activities of the project are to improve the income levels and nutritional status of HIV/AIDS-affected families; to improve the income levels of these families through the sales of surplus garden crops; and to improve the skills and alternative livelihood possibilities.

Position: Operation Area Coordinator

OBJECTIVE

Under the supervision of the Cluster Area Coordinator and together with current OAC ensure the effective technical support, manage partnership and follow up the implementation of all UGP activities.

Duties and Responsibilities of OAC

Technical assistance

• Ensure the implementation of Garden Dialogue (participatory approach of skills transfer) among beneficiaries with the required technical support by EOs/AEOs/CM/

• Assist EOs/AEOs/CMs/Field staff in establishing marketing groups and in identifying market linkages, establishing & strengthening Saving & Loan groups to beneficiaries

• Together with the current OAC assist the EOS/AEOs/CM in resolving any technical problems faced at the field level

• Together with the current QAC train the extension staff of Implementing Partners and other stakeholders in areas of agronomy, irrigation technology, nutrition, and basic record keeping etc

• Together with the current OAC assist Implementing Partners/IPs to reach local government officials, school principals and lobby to ensure their operational support

Partnership

• Ensure and maintain smooth communication with IPs/ EOs/ AEOs & CM for smooth implementation of the UGP

• Ensure linkage is made with Government, PEPFAR partners and implementing NGOs

• Assist EOs in assessing the gap of beneficiaries for different services through referral linkages

• Be a role model in building team spirit between all parties in charge of implementing UGP

• Together with the current OAC play lead role in facilitating regular meeting among the Eos/AEOs/CM

Monitoring

• Together with the current OAC prepare action plan of the Operation area and follow up its implementation

• Together with the current OAC supervise and follow up field activities and ensure Eos/AEOs/CM/Beneficiaries are getting needed support and inputs on time as per the plan of operation

• Together with the current OAC collect and compile field reports Monthly, Quarterly & Annually

• Together with the current OAC identify lessons learned, best practices from the project and share with partners

Representation

• Represent USAID Urban Gardens Program at regional and zonal/local government levels of respective operational areas

• Together with the current OAC coordinate field fairs, quarterly and annual meetings are conducted as per the plan

Other

• Performing other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Deliverables

• Implementation of all UGP activities is timely and up to the expected standards;

• Skills transfer among EOs/AEOs/CM/beneficiary is through Walk & Talk

• Partnership among IPs and team spirit among EOs/AEOs/CMs is healthy

• All activities accomplishment records (Monthly, Quarterly) updated and completed

Requirements

• BSc in Agriculture (Agronomy, Horticulture)

• Minimum of 10 years experience working on vegetable production at HH level

• Fluency in written and spoken English, Speaking Oromifa is desirable

• Ability to work in a team setting; Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritize work responsibilities

Required number: One (1)

Work place: Jimma Town

All interested applicants having fulfilled the above requirements are invited to send their resume and application letter to the address given below within 10 calendar days from the first appearance this announcement:

DAI,

• Reception (Bole ring road between PACT and Addis Cardiac Hospital)

• P.o.Box: 123584

• Fax# 251116187657 Telephone #251116187617/32 

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