Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 10 Jun 2016
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."
How to apply:
https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=2578
