Precision Agriculture for Development (PAD) is a US‐based non‐profit organization with the mission to support smallholder farmers in developing countries by providing customized information and services that increase productivity, profitability, and environmental sustainability. PAD is working on a new model for agricultural extension: reaching farmers with personalized agricultural advice through their mobile phones. We implement this model in collaboration with partner organizations and gather evidence on its impact. We aim to improve the lives of 100 million farmers in developing countries with our services.
PAD’s senior leadership team includes professors and experts in technology and international development with considerable combined experience in sub‐Saharan Africa and India as well as deep expertise in data science and monitoring and evaluation. The current board includes Michael Kremer (Harvard University), Shawn Cole (Harvard Business School), Heiner Baumann (former Barr Foundation), and Daniel Björkegren (Brown University). PAD is a young social enterprise headquartered in Boston, USA and currently operates in India and Kenya, with additional partnerships in Bangladesh, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Pakistan, and Rwanda.
Precision Agriculture for Development, Inc. (PAD) seeks an Ethiopia Project Associate to support PAD operations in Ethiopia by supporting multiple projects in collaboration with Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) and other key partner organizations. PAD was established with a keen eye towards rigorous evaluation and constant experimentation.
Organization background
Job Description
The Project Associate will support the implementation of on-the-ground operations for PAD Ethiopia in partnership with the government of Ethiopia. The Project Associate will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Work closely with PAD team members and our partner organizations to execute project implementation;
- Assist the Project Manager in the implementation of various projects including designing and implementing improvements to existing ATA systems, implementation of new ATA services, research related to existing ATA services, etc.;
- Plan and execute program activities, including identifying priorities, creating timelines, meeting with stakeholders, and monitoring project implementation;
- Supervise and coordinate qualitative and quantitative data collection (including farmer focus groups, interviews, surveys), data cleaning and analysis, and writing reports;
- Maintain excellent relationships and communication with our partners to ensure the success of our projects;
- Support the dissemination of project results via presentations and reports;
- Develop and document project protocols and processes.
Start date: 1st of August, or ASAP
Job Requirements
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, such as development or agricultural economics, public policy, international development, business administration
- At least 2-3 years’ experience working on implementation of projects preferably in the developing world
- Strong writing and oral communication skills in English
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Experience with writing reports and/or grant proposals
- Willingness and ability to work under tight timelines, and flexibility to engage in multiple projects
- Willingness to travel to project areas and internationally
- Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
Desired Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in related field, such as development or agricultural economics, public policy, international development, business administration
- Experience and ability to work in multicultural settings
- Experience in smallholder agriculture in the developing world
- Private sector consulting experience a plus
How to Apply
Submit a CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references via PAD’s website
https://precisionag.applicantpro.com/jobs/848370.html no later later than July 18, 2019. Please reference “Ethiopia Project Associate” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
More Information
- Job City Addis Ababa
