The Feed the Future Ethiopia Value Chain Activity (FTFE-VCA) is part of the US Government’s Feed the Future Initiative and the Government of Ethiopia’s (GoE) Agricultural Growth Program II (AGP-II), and represents a major United States Agency for International Development (USAID) investment in the agricultural sector over the next five years. The activity will be implemented by agribusiness consulting firm Fintrac Inc. from January 2017 to December 2021.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The Regional Office Manager is based at Oromia office in Addis Ababa. Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Office Manager will oversee key parts of the project’s administration. Potential applicants must be self-directed and demonstrate an aptitude for working in a team environment, as well as be able to manage multiple assignments at the same time.
Specific responsibilities include:
Applicants should have outstanding organizational skills and fluent written and spoken English, Amharic and Oromifa. At least five years work experience in office management or HR is essential. Experience with USAID or international donor programs is a plus. BA degree in Business Administration or related field is required.
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills coupled with the ability to build strong and effective relationships with stakeholders, clients, and colleagues. A self-starter who can work independently with minimal support but can also work in a team with varying focus and demands. Able to work under pressure and deal concurrently with multiple assignments