Field Manager based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Field Manager based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Target Start Date

As soon as possible

 Duration

Minimum 2 years

Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Description

Position Type: Management

Position Summary:

 Based in Agriteam’s National Project Office and reporting to the Canadian Project Director, the Field Manager will be responsible for the overall field operations of an agriculture project managed by Agriteam Canada in Ethiopia. Working in partnership with the Project Director, s/he will oversee the operations of the project in Ethiopia, translating the strategic direction and mandate of the project, as defined through a series of annual work plans, into project outcome results.

Education Requirements

® Master’s Degree required, preferably in agriculture or rural development.

Qualifications Required:
® Dynamic, independent, results-driven leader
® 10+ years of project management experience in an international development setting
® 10+ years working on projects focused on agriculture growth, governance and/or governance reform for social and economic growth and development
® Strong expertise and skills in relationship building, including creating and sustaining high performing teams
® Writes and speaks English at a highly proficient level
® Willing to relocate to Ethiopia for a minimum of two years.

Preferred:
® Experience in individual and organizational capacity development
® Experience using participatory approaches and appreciative inquiry to ensure local ownership and commitment
® Innovator with experience applying agricultural technology in developmental contexts
® Working knowledge of Canadian government and other donor country project/program contract processes, policies and protocols

To Apply

Deadline for application is October 1, 2016. Please send a cover letter and CV to employment@agriteam.ca.

Please send CVs to employment@agriteam.ca, and make sure to state the job title you are applying for in the subject line of your email. For guidance on what to include in your CV, please consult our main Employment page.