International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Research Assistant II Jobs in Ethiopia

International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Research Assistant II Jobs in Ethiopia



The Job purposes

  • The International Centre of Insect Physiology & Ecology (icipe) seeks to hire a Research Assistant who will be responsible for undertaking the communication and community mobilization activities of the project in Tigray Region.

  • S/he will sensitize communities on programme objectives and activities and be responsible for day to day activity implementation. In collaboration with staff of local partnering institutions, s/he shall also coordinate technical and logistical arrangements for the programme activities at community level, engaging community groups and structure and liaising with all stakeholder at the local level.

  • S/he will be members of icipe Ethiopia office which is located at Regional Project Offices in Tigray Ethiopia.

    Main Responsibilities

  • Ensure beneficiary targeting and selection procedure and criteria are done in accordance with programme policy for target beneficiary selection and as stipulated in the programme document;

  • Liaise with programme officers/technical staff about the work requirement of the programme and ensure any feedback received from beneficiaries or target communities are shared in a timely manner with programme officers and responded to appropriately;

  • Support in conducting baseline surveys and assist in data collection based on needs identified under the supervision of the regional programme manager;

  • Assist in establishing of honey and silk value chains, training and collection centres;
    Assist in the capacity building activities on post-harvest processing of honey, beeswax and silk;

  • Assist in training farmers and extension agents on improved beekeeping and sericulture technologies;

  • Assist in liaising with the district Ministry of Agriculture and Administration offices to facilitate smooth implementation of the programme;

  • Carry out a
    range of technical tasks as well as specialized duties assigned by the regional programme manager;

  • Proactively build a strong working relationship with government partners in the relevant government Bureaus and private companies;

  • Maintain good working relationship with staff and partners;

  • Supervise and give technical support to community workers at their working sites/Kebeles;

  • Monitor progress in the assigned activities regularly and ensure delivery of quality outputs;

  • Prepare and follow up operational plans on a day to day and weekly basis

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • High school certificate plus certificate in relevant field and three years relevant experience
    Or
  • Diploma in Agriculture or other relevant field of study

  • Knowledge in relevant field and use of simple tools and equipment

    Experience

  • High school certificate with three years of relevant experience on Agriculture or relevant fields.

  • Diploma with one year of relevant experience on Agriculture or relevant fields.

  • Experience in participation in community mobilization and social works will be an advantage.

  • Hands-on experience in working with community development activities.

    Skills

  • Valid driving license to ride a motorbike will be an advantage.

  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural work environment.

  • Good working knowledge of written and spoken English essential.

  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information at various levels.

    Core Competencies

  • Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software.

  • Disciplinary and multi-institutional work environment

    How to Apply

  • Applications will be accepted up to 29th October 2020.

  • Interested applicants should submit: (a) cover letter; (b) detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including e-mail addresses, telephone numbers). Candidates are required to apply online through ethiobjobs.

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