Solidaridad
Solidaridad is a global civil society organization (CSO) that provides market driven solutions for sustainable production practices across different supply chains. We envision a world in which all we produce, and all we consume, can sustain us while respecting the planet, each other and the next generations. Our mission is to bring together supply chain players and engage them with innovative solutions to improve production, ensuring the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy that maximizes the benefit for all stakeholders.
Duration:Â 1 year contract (renewable based on performance and resources availability)
Reporting line:Â Project Manager
Oromia Dairy Farmer’s Bounty Project (ODFBP)
Solidaridad has been implementing, The World Bank BioCarbon Funded, ODFB Project in partnership with private sectors in the Oromia Forested Landscape Program (OFLP) areas. The main objective of the Project is to contribute to the sustainable transformation of the Oromia dairy sector by promoting climate-smart dairy farming while reducing GHG emissions through dairy service hubs. The project targets smallholder and commercial dairy farmers, dairy cooperatives, milk collectors, and milk processors to drive more sustainable dairy production in the Oromia region. Its approach is to test 3 business models; such as, Dairy Service Hubs, Extension Support, and Commercial Fodder Production Centers, and by attracting Private Sector co-investments. These Climate Smart Dairy Services components of the project are implemented in partnership with private sector actors (i.e. processors and dairy farm input suppliers). The project will demonstrate improved business, environment, and social inclusivity. It will generate a more stable income for dairy farmers from sustained input and output markets throughout the year while enhancing access to improved and nutritious food, availability of animal source food for local markets, and reduction of GHG emission.
Position Overview
The Senior Project Officer will be based in the project field office and will be responsible for the successful field implementation of the ongoing Oromia Dairy Farmer’s Bounty Project (ODFBP) and support the project team on the overall growth of the livestock program in Ethiopia. In direct coordination with the Project Manager and other team members, s/he will carry out capacity building of stakeholders, private sectors, and key project participants along the dairy value chain. Provide technical direction, guidance, and capacity strengthening to the project participants and partners to enhance program quality and impact. Monitor and document the progress of the ODFBP activities through field visits, meetings with consultants, reviewing of consultant’s reports, and provision of feedback.
Main objective of the function
The Senior Project Officer supports the Project Manager with the development and
implementation of project plans, policies, and solutions. The Senior Project Officer also contributes to issue resolution and escalation, research and analytic activities, and planning and monitoring activities.
Organizational position
The Senior Project Officer reports to the Project Manager at the country level. The Senior Project Officer shall work closely with the project team members, innovation advisers, MEAL Officer, Gender Officer, and Quality Function team.
Roles and Responsibilities
Key Qualifications
Specific job requirements
To apply: Check on Solidaridad ECA Career Website
Tagged as: Ethiopia, Solidaridad East & Central Africa
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