Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) is a not-for-profit organization based in Washington, D.C and Brussels, Belgium that is 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.
The objective of the proposed Yeshiwogen Project is to develop locally acceptable dietary diversification methods for the refugee and host communities in the Northern Tigray Region of Ethiopia for the U.S. State Department Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). The main goal is to bring long-term changes in the targeted Woredas regarding the consumption of high-nutritional food by analyzing gaps in the current access to and utilization of food systems in the targeted Woredas.
Job location
Personnel must be willing to live in Shire Endasillasie, in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia.
Position Description
Workingunderdirectsupervisionofthe Senior Administration Officer,theGrants ManagementOfficerwillberesponsiblefor supporting activities toidentify projectgrantees,and upongrantaward,willberesponsibleforensuring that thegrantagreementisbeing implemented(both technically andfinancially.)TheGrants Management Officerwillparticipate in the design of grants solicitation, grantapplicationreview,andoncesuccessfulapplicants are identified, helpthe granteesdesignimplementation timelines, milestones, grant fundspending plansandbudgetandfinancial projections. This position is also responsible for tracking cost share requirements of the Project.
Major DutiesandResponsibilities
- Organize andparticipatein grantoutreach, grantevaluationand grantaward processes.
- Lead the developmentandmaintenanceofgrantagreementdocuments and support business plan developments for grantees.
- Develop a grants implementation timeline/calendar/milestonesfor each grantee and follow up accordingly. Ensure timely construction/renovation of FSCs.
- Closely collaborate with the Finance and Administrative team to facilitate and support the procurementofgoods and services undergrantfunds.
- EnsureFSCstaffare adequatelytrained, which includes participating in Terms of Reference preparation, selection, review training modules and organizing logistics for trainings (business management, marketing/communications, environment, agriculturalexpertise, etc.).
- Facilitate networkingbetween FSCstaffandGoE DevelopmentAgents, EGAAPLC,and Addis-based agriculturalinputsuppliers for strong market linkages
- Develop, update and follow the project Grants Manual
- Conductandfacilitate site visitsto FSCsthroughout theirestablishment.
- Support and follow up with grantees to implement activities according to the approved business plan.
- Support in preparation for FSC Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies and FSC-led Field Days
- Develop and update grant filing system including Grant Budget Tracker and ensure proper documentation of grant files and expenditures in hardcopy and softcopy.
- Provide agrants update summary, to beincludedinallreportsto US Department of State.
- Support the developmentofFSC-specific marketing/communication materials.
- Support regular program activities and other duties as required by Senior Administration Manager and Chief of Party.
Qualifications/Requirements
- A Masters or Bachelor degree in business, agronomy, economics or equivalent industry preferred.
- At least 3 years’ experience for MA/MSC holders and 5 years’ experience for BA/BSC holders in agribusiness and/or grant implementation.
- Ability to write concise and clear reports.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong intrapersonal skills.
- Ability to foster and maintain a team environment.
- Experience in US Department of State or other donor-funded programs a plus.
- Strong awareness of northern Tigray (and agriculture production in northern Tigray) is strongly preferred.
- Fluency in English and fluency in Amharic is required, and fluency in Tigrigna is strongly preferred.
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0 USD Addis Ababa CF 3201 Abc road Full Time ,
40 hours per week Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA)Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) is a not-for-profit organization based in Washington, D.C and Brussels, Belgium that is 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.
The objective of the proposed Yeshiwogen Project is to develop locally acceptable dietary diversification methods for the refugee and host communities in the Northern Tigray Region of Ethiopia for the U.S. State Department Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). The main goal is to bring long-term changes in the targeted Woredas regarding the consumption of high-nutritional food by analyzing gaps in the current access to and utilization of food systems in the targeted Woredas.
Job location
Personnel must be willing to live in Shire Endasillasie, in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia.
Position Description
Workingunderdirectsupervisionofthe Senior Administration Officer,theGrants ManagementOfficerwillberesponsiblefor supporting activities toidentify projectgrantees,and upongrantaward,willberesponsibleforensuring that thegrantagreementisbeing implemented(both technically andfinancially.)TheGrants Management Officerwillparticipate in the design of grants solicitation, grantapplicationreview,andoncesuccessfulapplicants are identified, helpthe granteesdesignimplementation timelines, milestones, grant fundspending plansandbudgetandfinancial projections. This position is also responsible for tracking cost share requirements of the Project.
Major DutiesandResponsibilities
- Organize andparticipatein grantoutreach, grantevaluationand grantaward processes.
- Lead the developmentandmaintenanceofgrantagreementdocuments and support business plan developments for grantees.
- Develop a grants implementation timeline/calendar/milestonesfor each grantee and follow up accordingly. Ensure timely construction/renovation of FSCs.
- Closely collaborate with the Finance and Administrative team to facilitate and support the procurementofgoods and services undergrantfunds.
- EnsureFSCstaffare adequatelytrained, which includes participating in Terms of Reference preparation, selection, review training modules and organizing logistics for trainings (business management, marketing/communications, environment, agriculturalexpertise, etc.).
- Facilitate networkingbetween FSCstaffandGoE DevelopmentAgents, EGAAPLC,and Addis-based agriculturalinputsuppliers for strong market linkages
- Develop, update and follow the project Grants Manual
- Conductandfacilitate site visitsto FSCsthroughout theirestablishment.
- Support and follow up with grantees to implement activities according to the approved business plan.
- Support in preparation for FSC Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies and FSC-led Field Days
- Develop and update grant filing system including Grant Budget Tracker and ensure proper documentation of grant files and expenditures in hardcopy and softcopy.
- Provide agrants update summary, to beincludedinallreportsto US Department of State.
- Support the developmentofFSC-specific marketing/communication materials.
- Support regular program activities and other duties as required by Senior Administration Manager and Chief of Party.
Qualifications/Requirements
- A Masters or Bachelor degree in business, agronomy, economics or equivalent industry preferred.
- At least 3 years’ experience for MA/MSC holders and 5 years’ experience for BA/BSC holders in agribusiness and/or grant implementation.
- Ability to write concise and clear reports.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong intrapersonal skills.
- Ability to foster and maintain a team environment.
- Experience in US Department of State or other donor-funded programs a plus.
- Strong awareness of northern Tigray (and agriculture production in northern Tigray) is strongly preferred.
- Fluency in English and fluency in Amharic is required, and fluency in Tigrigna is strongly preferred.
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