Job Summary: The purpose of the Value Chain expert for the Livelihood for Resilience project is to lead the value chain development and marketing component of the project including provision of technical assistance and quality control to the ASE Operational Areas in five woredas in Hadiya Zones of SNNPR. The VC expert will lead the design, planning and implementation of technical interventions under the on- farm livelihood path way (agricultural and livestock) components of the Livelihood for Resilience project in project operational areas of the targeted woredas, and provide guidance to the work of Development Facilitators in the field. The VC expert will coordinate activities of the project closely with Livelihood for Resilience Technical Partner SNV in targeted agricultural value chains to ensure PSNP households have increased income from crop and livestock production. The position is responsible to develop and create linkage with private sector actors. The VC expert will ensure that the Livelihood for Resilience project interventions are performed as planned and to bring about the desired impact through monitoring, evaluation, research and documenting lessons learnt.
Description of Major roles and responsibilities
Education: MA/MSc or BA/BSc in Agriculture, Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agri business, Value chain, Marketing or related field
Experience: Minimum of 6 Years BSc/BA or 4 Years MSc/MA in related positions;
Personal Competency: