Ethiopia: Team Leader, Ethiopia Dairy Development Activity - Ethiopia

Objectives of the role:

The Team Leader will be responsible for the design and implementation of an exciting new initiative to support the development of a commercially sustainable small-holder dairy sector in Ethiopia. Working in partnership with the Ethiopian government and other international organisations involved in dairy development in Ethiopia, the Team Leader will manage a small team of consultants to build the capacity of local farmers to join a commercial supply chain.

Length of the project: It is anticipated that the activity will consist of two separate phases: Phase One is to investigate which areas of the dairy industry require support and propose interventions for investment not currently being addressed by other actors. This will result in a five-year activity design document that will form the basis for Phase Two of the programme.

Start Date: July 2016

Location: Addis Ababa

Qualifications and Skills:

• Tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. agribusiness, dairy science and technology, value chain management)


• Understanding and experience in the development of commercial dairy sectors, particularly in developing country contexts


• Experience in the design and implementation of agriculture development activities in Africa, and ideally in Ethiopia


• Strong project management experience, including managing multiple stakeholders


• Experience consulting, engaging and collaborating with governments, NGOs, the private sector, project beneficiaries and other stakeholders, and ability to establish credibility rapidly


• Particular specialism in results-based management (particularly in the use of Results Frameworks or Log Frames), monitoring and evaluation, and reporting to donors


• Ability to draw on New Zealand dairy expertise and connections to relevant New Zealand organisations


• Excellent communication and reporting skills

Deadline for Application: 10th June 2016

“Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change once the ToR is made available.”