Assist the Regional Manager in providing technical support and guidance to Field Coordinators.
Supports field coordinators in developing work plans, periodic reports and compilation of case stories.
Compile periodic reports (monthly, quarterly and biannually) and progress update for submission to Regional Manager
Guides data entry processes in to COCO and using analytic dashboard alert FCs on their level of performance and area of improvement
Conduct video quality review and provide technical feedbacks on the improvement area and ensures that FCs upload reviewed videos on YouTube
In liaison with the Regional Program Manager, support field coordinators in facilitation of execution of decisions on technical matters taken by the DEMC
Serve as the regional technical focal person for M & E, training initiatives and for projects implemented in the region.
Responsible for customizing all capacity building materials to regional context in collaboration with the training team in Addis
Take direct responsibility for supporting partners for implementation of Digital Green activities in woredas where field coordinators are not assigned to.
Responsible for testing and scaling of the new Digital Agricultural Advisory Services Project (FarmStack) initiatives, such as the wheat use-case quality certification and others-as necessary.
Provide technical support to the handed-over Digital Green project woredas when the need arises and demanded by the woredas.
Working with the partner organizations, develop annual work plans and quarterly activity plans and ensure their timely execution with proper approval from the Regional Manager.
Provide complete support to partners to ensure high quality in all processes of program implementation, including building strong sense of ownership and institutionalization.
Job Requirement
Qualifications and Experiences
Masters Degree in Agricultural Extension, Rural Development, and other related fields.
Minimum of 5 years work experience in the rural development sector.
Experience at senior program leadership level is of a great advantage.
Experience in working with government bodies, NGOs and the farming communities is preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
Strong Project Management Skills.
Very good analytical skills in data management and experience in using data analysis tools like MS Excel.
Ability to speak the regional languages (Oromiffa)
Coaching and training facilitation skills highly preferred.
Good command of written and spoken English
Has requisite social skills to build cordial relationships with internal / external stakeholders
Strong work ethic and self-driven. Displays the ability to take timely actions and effectively accomplish work results with limited supervision and guidance
Willingness to take on challenging tasks/ assignments beyond immediate responsibility
High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.