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Regional Project Manager
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
// Job Title: Regional Project Manager The position:   The International Centre of Insect Physiology & Ecology (icipe) seeks to hire a Regional Project Manager for its operations in the Amhara Regional State. Part of the MOre Young Entrepreneurs in Silk and Honey (MOYESH) program will be implemented in the Amhara Region to meet the needs of unemployed youth and women for dignified and fulfilling jobs in the apiculture and sericulture value chains. The job holder of this position will lead the planning, implementation and supervision of program activities in the region in harmony with the overall implementation framework and timelines set at the federal level, and applicable policies of the regional government. The regional program manager will guide and supervise program teams in the Amhara Region and oversee the effective management of deployed program resources. The manager will also represent the program on official meetings and events in the Amhara Region and manage interactions with partnering regional institutions and stakeholders., working closely with the federal MOYESH Program team in Addis Ababa.  The Regional Program Office for the Amhara Region will be in Bahir Dar. General:  The International Centre of Insect Physiology & Ecology (icipe) is a pan-African and non-profit Centre of Excellence for research and development and capacity building in insect science and its applications. Its mission is to help alleviate poverty, ensure food and nutritional security and improve the overall health status of peoples of the tropics by developing and extending management tools and strategies for harmful and useful arthropods, while preserving the natural resource base through research and capacity building. Since its establishment in 1970, icipe has become a significant contributor to science and innovation required to meet the health and food security challenges of sub-Saharan Africa. The Centre has achieved this status by developing alternative and environmentally friendly pest and vector management technologies and products that are effective, selective, non-polluting, non-resistance inducing, and are affordable to resource-limited rural and urban communities. Employing close to 500 international and national staff, icipe also has approximately 150 graduate students who contribute to its research portfolio annually. The Centre currently has operations in more than 40 African countries, and thriving partnerships with universities and research organizations across the world.  For more information visit: www.icipe.org. icipe is partnering with the Mastercard Foundation to implement the MOre Young Entrepreneurs in Silk and Honey (MOYESH) program. The purpose of this partnership intervention is to secure fulfilling and dignified employment and income for unemployed young women and men by scaling up integrated beekeeping and silk farming businesses, building on lessons learned from YESH project and leveraging the public-private partnerships that are already created. The MOYESH program targets to provide 100,000 youth (of which 60% are female) with appropriate skills and knowledge and enable them to secure dignified and fulfilling work in four target regions of Ethiopia including the Amhara Region. Main Responsibilities: Lead and oversee all activities of the MOYESH program in the Amhara Region Provide support to all partners and project team for smooth implementation of program activities in the region Organize workshops and regional program meetings in the Region and provide regular reporting of overall program progress to the regional program steering committee and program coordinators Prepare a detail program activities and execution plan as per the program activities and carry out regular monitoring of the program activities Supervise program teams located at Zone, Woreda, and village levels and provide technical backstopping to all field staff. Represent the MOYESH program on official region level engagements in the Amhara Region Coordinate the planning and implementation of program activities in the Amhara Region Manage collaboration and interaction with key public-private partners and in the Amhara Region Collaborate and mobilize resources within the Region that complement the MOYESH program activities Manage program finances and assets in the Region Serve as secretary of the MOYESH Program Regional Steering Committee, and Prepare and submit the program with regular technical and financial reports. Minimum Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in agriculture, project management, agricultural and development economics or related field. Relevant professional certification Broad / specialized knowledge of methods, techniques, and processes Experience: At least seven years demonstrated hands-on experience in implementing agricultural development or rural development projects Experience in promoting apiculture and sericulture activities as a business Experience in the management and supervision of development projects Multi-tasking skills, with the ability to coordinate, prioritize, and organize workload, meet deadlines and work under pressure Sound experience in stakeholder engagement and management Proven track record of initiating and developing research for development projects will be an advantage Skills : Solid knowledge on management of multi-stakeholder rural development projects Good leadership quality, ability to develop partnership network, and convince partners, policymakers to show impact visibility of MOYESH program. Demonstrated skills in report writing Excellent communication, presentation, and team-building skills Experience of managing and supervising staff Comprehensive understanding of the current state of the agriculture sector and the socioeconomics of smallholder farming in the Amhara Region, Broad understanding of current agricultural development priorities of the Amhara Region, including roles and constraints of the private sector Good understanding of the current policy environment within which smallholder farmers and private companies operate Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural work environment Good appreciation of gender-related constraints of the agriculture sector and various barriers to the active participation of women in agricultural businesses Core Competencies : Demonstrated ability in managing similar development projects Experience working effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional work environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English  Capacity to take initiative, demonstrate good judgment, and work under minimal supervision Strong organizational and analytical skills Duty Station : Bahir Dar Grade:    HG 15 Minimum Base salary : Birr 43,956   per month (Negotiable depending on the salary history of the candidate) Terms of appointment : This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding.  icipe  offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with a competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its Nationally Recruited Staff.  icipe  is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.  The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus with dining and sports facilities that are located on-site. Applications:  Applicants should provide a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae including names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees and a letter providing a point by point response to the essential and desirable person specifications. The position and reference number:  RPM/01/2020  should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal:   http://ilri.simplicant.com/ on or before 25 January 2020 .
Jan 16, 2020
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ILRI Graduate Fellowship: Science of Scaling
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
ILRI Graduate Fellowship: Science of Scaling 15 Jan 2020 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Impact At Scale Apply Now   The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices in East, South and Southern Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org Impact at Scale Program (I@S) was established to ensure ILRI has the requisite human and management capacity to facilitate partnerships with other organizations to deliver at scale; provide appropriate incentives for staff undertaking such activities; and ensure the institute can demonstrate the impact of livestock research for development. Working in 16 African and Asian countries, I@S also provides evidence of proven approaches and interventions covering technologies, institutional arrangements, business models and policy support, which can be scaled to different contexts. https://www.ilri.org/research/programs/impact-scale About the position: ILRI intends to accelerate the efforts to improve its value proposition, product development and research model and strengthen its ability to achieve impact with improved overall efficiency and effectiveness. ILRI wants to develop a systematic approach to evaluate the potential scalability of its research products and has designed an iterate process for scaling strategy development based on the literature review of existing scaling tools and methodologies. ILRI seeks to recruit a Graduate Fellow, Science of Scaling based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with visa sponsorship possible for international applicants. This fellowship will focus on the ‘science of scaling’, working with the Program Leader and other ILRI and CGIAR research program colleagues to Organize scaling assessment workshops, including preparing workshop materials and facilitation as the coordinator Conduct both quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and presentation of the results Act as a focal point for specific projects assessing scaling-readiness of innovations piloted by ILRI and partners. Required Qualifications: Education Enrolled in a graduate program (including masters and PhDs) in an accredited university preferably in Economics, International Development, public/business administration, social sciences, technology or related field Experience Demonstrated experience in event management and stakeholder engagement. Experience in organizing and facilitating workshops/training Experience working with international organization and projects in developing countries is preferable Skills Independent thinking is essential - We want someone that can look at a problem from a variety of angles and be prepared to challenge assumptions and bring new perspectives Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Interpersonal skills and to work in a team-oriented multi-cultural environment Demonstrated ability to multi-task as needed, meet deadlines and manage time well Other Share ILRI’s values, and have a demonstrated interest in agriculture and international development Highly motivated and enthusiastic attitude Language Written and spoken fluency in English is mandatory Location:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Duration:  10-12 months (with the possibility of extension) Terms of appointment and stipend: This is an appointment for 10-12 months (with the possibility of extension, or conversely, for the right candidate we may consider a shorter assignment). Start date will be agreed with the selected candidate, but ideally from February onwards. Great working environment, the ILRI campus is one of the gems of Addis Ababa – a lush green campus, with state-of-the-art research facilities, and lovely recreational settings. Benefits : ILRI will offer a stipend to cover living expenses in the project location, medical insurance and cover research expenses. The successful candidate will be required to acquire and show proof of travel insurance before the commencement of the fellowship, where applicable. Applications should be made to the Head of Capacity Development. by clicking on the  "Apply Now " before  15 Jan 2020 .  The position title and reference number  GF / ILRI/IS/03/2019  should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
Jan 08, 2020
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Senior Research and Development Officer
Nib International Bank Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Requirement Educational Qualification:B.A Degree in Management,Economics, Finance, Banking & Finance, Business Administration or related fields of study Work Experience & Required Skills:6 years of relevant work experience Place of work :Head Office (Marketing & Business Dev’ t Department) How to Apply Deadline:   Ten working days from this vacancy announcement. Interested applicants should submit their CVs and non-returnable Supporting documents in person to NIB International Bank HRM Dep’t (Dembel City   Center 5 th  Floor) or   Mail to: HRM Department P.O. Box 2439 Tel. 011-5 503288 NIB International Bank
Jan 05, 2020
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People and Organizational Development Officer III
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
People and Organizational Development Officer III - Internal/External   The Position : The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit People and Organizational Development Officer III who will implement Human Resources and other institutional policies and interventions that result in attracting and retaining talents while also ensuring efficient services. The ideal candidate will have HR generalist experience with proven experience in excellent problem solving and identification and implementation of creative solutions to achieve human resources management goals. ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org Main Responsibilities: Compensation and Benefits Manage the administration of staff Compensation and Benefits schemes including Medical Care and Evacuation, Group Life and Accident Insurances and Pension/Retirement plans; Manage staff contracts in full compliance with statutory and institute’s requirements; Monitor service providers performance through service level agreements (SLAs) – this includes the insurer and all contracted hospitals and identify and recommend changes; Review of Compensation & Benefits transactions to ensure accuracy; Conduct training, sensitize and educate members regularly on the insurance scheme such as the upper limit, exclusions, processes etc., and on other aspects of compensation and benefits and staff welfare issues; Review and analyse medical insurance scheme performance, identify trends and recommend / suggest changes / improvements as appropriate and advise supervisor on adequacy or optimal utilization or any findings; Provide professional advice and guidance to complex Compensation and Benefits inquiries from Managers, Budget holders and staff; Coordinate institution-wide HR events such as World AIDS Day, Breast Cancer Month, Medical Camp and quarterly review meetings among others; Participate in the various P&OD projects such as salary & benefits review, job re-classification, P&OD processes automation, institutional ad hoc reviews and audits; Manage end to end separation processes including exit interviews; Employee Relations Provide professional advice and guidance to line managers, supervisors and staff on HR matters and interpretation of policies and employment legislation; Proactively monitor and ensure statutory compliance of all applicable labour laws and other regulatory requirements; Advise and train managers and supervisors in best employee relations practices and techniques for managing conflicts; Offer workplace counselling services to employees; Increase the awareness of staff on gender, diversity and inclusion policies / procedures; Advise and guide on handling disciplinary and grievance matters; Service Improvement Gather real time feedback from staff / supervisors regarding HR services; Review workflows, processes, standard operating procedures (SoPs) to enhance service delivery and efficiency; Develop and maintain of HR tools and processes and recommend changes as appropriate Academic and professional qualifications: Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management or any related discipline Post graduate qualification in Human Resource Management Must work within deadlines and have the drive to initiate and develop staff performance capacities and be a responsive and energetic team player Have fluent command of English with good written and oral communication skills Be IT literate and have knowledge of and expertise in use of presentation media tools Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, creative flair and the drive and talent to excel in this role Fully conversant with labour and employment laws and practices Professional certification is a plus Only candidates who possess the above skills and qualities should apply. Personal qualities and attitude will outweigh experience. Experience: 5 years’ work experience in a busy HR function and at least 3 years in a managerial / supervisory role and experience in managing HR operations. Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Job Grade :  HG 15 Monthly Base Salary:  Birr 43,956 (Negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate) Terms of appointment: This is a national position, initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site. Applications : Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to be included in the curriculum vitae. The position and reference number:  REF: PODO /57/19  should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal:http://ilri.simplicant.com by clicking on the " Apply Now " tab above before  2 December 2019.
Dec 21, 2019
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Consumer Planning, Research and Capability Manager
Diageo Ethiopia Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Title: Consumer Planning, Research and Capability Manager To uncover insights which inspire big ideas that drive growth. This role works closely with marketing but must also work with customer marketing/sales and has impact on and influence with the Managing Director and Marketing and Innovation Director of META. 1/ Game Planning Manage the Game Planning process Helps teams create provocative and insightful workshops to identify opportunities and challenges for each brand Support the process from identification of opportunities and threats to high quality, final GAME plans which have been approved, and joined up with other commercial plans, and aligned with regional and global brand strategies. Best practice M&E for all brands Champion DWBB – Diageo brand building best practice 2/ Consumer Insight Development Work with the team to proactively define and communicate consumer opportunities for growth Uncover insights that can be applied to develop big ideas which unlock growth Transform consumer research capability in each of the market Uses consumer information (Brand tracking etc) to help the business navigate Fully embed a result oriented culture focused on generating tangible results and having a measurable impact on business outcomes 3) People and Training Development Rapid development of functional and leadership capabilities. Support the development of the overall marketing function, leading and training on all key disciplines, alongside the Marketing Director. Develop and tailor the content of the training programmes Qualification and experience required 7 years+ experience in Marketing and Innovation with consumer planning/insights exposure as an added advantage.  University degree in marketing / business / related field Strong data interpretation and insight generation skills Proven track record of great performance, consumers awareness  and understanding of market trends Strong leadership potential as demonstrated by involvement in leadership roles outside of academic achievements. Worker Type : Regular Primary Location: Jackross Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2019-12-10-08:00
Dec 20, 2019
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Research Officer II – Agricultural Innovation System
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The Position: The International Water Management Institute (IWMI)  seeks to recruit Research Officer II –Agricultural Innovation System for provision of ILSSI Project Leader and other PLs at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia office. General:  The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a non-profit international research organization, serving a global mandate to improve management of water and land for food, livelihoods and nature. IWMI headquarters is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka and one of its sub-regional office is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. IWMI is one of the 15 research centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Job Purpose:  Under the leadership of the Country Representative and Project Leader based in Ghana, the Research Officer will initiate, provide suggestions for, and monitor the small-scale irrigations (SSI) scaling partnership to promote private and public sector’s investments and interventions in Ethiopia as part of the ILSSI project.  While approximately 75% of time the post holder will work on the ILSSI project, s/he will also provide research support for other activities, including working on the GCRF Water Security Hub and the Smart Agricultural Water Use for Sahelian Wetlands projects. Key Responsibilities: Support research on scaling and partnership activities for small-scale irrigation (SSI). Activities include: Conducting field data collection, secondary data collection, literature synthesis, interviews and other forms of research activities Analyzing data and drafting scientific publications, policy briefs and technical reports in the areas of private and public sector’s SSI scaling interventions Conducting SSI stakeholder analysis and mapping, market margin assessment along SSI scaling pathways, and identification of blocking and enabling mechanisms to SSI scaling     Facilitating the collaboration among partners and researchers to pilot joint data collection and analysis, and monitoring and evaluating of SSI scaling pathways to document and present lessons learned to sustainably and equitably incentivize uptake Identifying partnerships, policies and institutional requirements for testing approaches, technologies and investment propositions that have strong scaling potential Facilitating, coordinating and performing outreach of SSI scaling partnerships Under direction of the project leaders, overseeing the development of SSI scaling pilots and partnerships in Ethiopia, researchers and external partners Building and maintaining SSI scaling dialogue platforms and processes with national and regional stakeholders and research partners, including the private sector Carrying out other project and research related activities as required. Minimum Requirements: Education: Master’s degree in Human Geography, Sociology, Development Economics, or closely related field relevant to Water Resources Management, Agricultural Development and Agricultural innovation systems and scaling, or similar. Skills:                  Essential: Ability to facilitate and coordinate multi-stakeholder partnerships in agri-business and irrigation, and gender and youth inclusion issues in Ethiopia. Ability to and maintain strong external partnerships and alliances in complex institutional environments, including the private sector. Ability to apply technical, economic and institutional reasoning to innovation scaling and policy issues in a critical manner Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with academic and non-academic stakeholders. Open mindset and ability to learn Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional and multicultural environment. Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to explain complex issues clearly. Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic. Desirable Experience in conducting research with private sector actors and investment in agriculture Fluency in other Ethiopian languages Experience: At least five years relevant work experience, preferably in areas such as scaling of agricultural innovation, and facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues and/or innovation platforms. Experience in transforming research into knowledge products for outreach and impact in Ethiopia and wider forms of development policy and practice influence. Proven track record in communicating research findings in international conferences and other platforms. Duty Station:  Addis Ababa Job Grade:  HG 14 Monthly Base Salary:  Birr 43,956 (Negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate) Terms of appointment:   This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for two years. The ILRI/IWMI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus on the outskirts of Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.  Applications:  Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to be included in the curriculum vitae. The position and reference number:  REF: RO-AIS/63/19  should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal:   http://ilri.simplicant.com/ on or before 3 January 2020. To find more about IWMI, visit our Website at http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/ To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/        Suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Dec 20, 2019