USAID - Agriculture Growth Program- Livestock Market Development Project AGP-LMD
Introduction CNFA is a not-for-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. dedicated to stimulating sustainable growth in the agricultural sector. CNFA specializes in fostering private sector investments in training, new technologies and marketing as a means to increase the overall competitiveness of agricultural value chains, expand exports and develop skills in the rural workforce. By generating higher incomes for farmers, processors, entrepreneurs and distributors, CNFA helps improve livelihoods and reduce poverty.
CNFA implements the five year USAID-funded Agriculture Growth Program-Livestock Growth Project (AGP-LMD). Across selected woredas in Tigray, Oromia, Amhara, and SNNPR, AGP-LMD will: 1) Improve the Productivity & Competitiveness of Livestock Value Chains (meat, live animal, dairy and hides, skins, and leather value chains); 2) Spur Investment and Innovation; 3) Improve the Enabling Environment of Livestock Value Chains; 4) address the needs of the chronically vulnerable through nutrition-based interventions and linkages with other USAID-funded programs in Ethiopia.
Working under direct supervision of the Livestock Value Chain Advisor, the Regional Program Officer is responsible for overseeing all project grant activities in their respective regions.
Major Duties and Responsibilities The main duties of the Regional Program Officer are to:
Provide technical assistance, as needed, to grant applicants on the grant application process.
Disseminate RFAs to insure that potential applicants are informed.
Assist applicants by indicating potential local consultants that can help them to develop both concept notes and business plans.
Maintain regular contact with grantees to facilitate grant implementation, identify potential problems and solutions, and to oversee the timely achievement of milestones.
Provide support to national and international STTAs, and Addis-based Account Managers who are providing technical assistance to the grantee.
Provide monthly grant updates to the, Innovation Fund Manager and Livestock Value Chain Advisor on the status of grant applications and grantees.
Work with AGP-LMD’s monitoring and evaluation team to assess and measure the achievements of grantees and identify challenges.
Work with the Regional Coordinator to help implement other LMD program activities as required.
Job Requirement
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree required in relevant field. Master’s preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a relevant competency area, including agricultural/livestock development, business management or other.
Minimum of 3 years managing grants or business development activities for donor funded projects.
Proven knowledge of USAID’s rules and regulations governing grant processes.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Strong communication skills.
Fluency in English is required, written and verbal