The Feed the Future Ethiopia Value Chain Activity, part of the United States Government initiative and Ethiopia’s Agricultural Growth Program II, has the strategic objective of improving smallholder productivity and commercialization. Implemented by Fintrac Inc. The Feed the Future Ethiopia Value Chain Activity is inviting competent candidates to apply Sr. Training and Logistics Coordinator. This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated development practitioner to make a real contribution to smallholder commercialization and agriculture transformation. The Sr. Training and Logistics Coordinator is based in Addis Ababa and reports to the Director of Finance and Administration.
Key Roles and activities:
· Develop detailed, compliant budgets for all directly implemented activity conferences, meetings, workshops, training, field trips, official visits, and other events as needed.
· Coordinate with Tech team to schedule training and events; maintain a comprehensive Training/Event schedule, updated each week, with training and events projected over the next 6 months.
· Lead the Training Coordinators to work with FTFEVCA staff, government officials, private and public organizations, other implementing partners and vendors to ensure successful delivery of events.
· Supervise the organization of logistics of activity training, field days and other large-scale events.
· Ensure that the Training Coordinators are following VCA policies in arranging logistics and requesting funds for training and other events, using the required standard templates.
· Ensure that all attendance and payment registers are completed accurately by attendees; reviewed and signed by facilitators and technical supervisors; properly filed.
· Prepare and keep track of the evaluation of training course evaluations, and pre-and post-tests.
· Liaise with Training Specialists to ensure adequate budget management during events
· Prepare training facility/venue with necessary equipment and supplies
· Circulate bulletins and calendar of upcoming training events.
· Provide data and materials for program reports, success stories, etc. as required.
· Work with M&E as necessary to ensure all required data is collected and submitted
· Performing any other duties as may be assigned
A degree in Business Administration, Management or related field of study from a recognized university;
7 years of experience within an NGO, preferably with experience working with USAID projects;
Proven experience in Training, Logistics, Workshops, coordination;
Demonstrated ability to set priorities and to work with minimum supervision in order to meet changing deadlines;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; in English and Amharic;
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; Extremely detailed-oriented and organized
Proven knowledge and experience to use MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook, internet.
Excellent coordination, team building, and management skills.
Able to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment