ILRI & AGRA — Multiple NGO Vacancies
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Role description
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) & AGRA — Multiple Vacancies
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Application Deadline: June 23, 2026 Apply Link: ILRI Careers Portal
ILRI and AGRA invite applications for several key positions supporting agricultural transformation, safeguarding, finance, and program excellence across Ethiopia.
1. Administrative Officer
Ref: ADM/AGRA/010/2026 Grade: HG13 | Salary: USD 752/month Overview: Manages procurement, contracts, travel logistics, events, and office administration. Ensures compliance with ILRI/AGRA policies and supports program teams with coordination and reporting. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field; 6+ years’ experience; strong knowledge of procurement systems (Oracle SCM preferred).
2. Associate Program Officer – Safeguarding
Ref: APOS/AGRA/06/2026 Grade: HG16 | Salary: USD 2,339/month Overview: Leads implementation of AGRA’s gender and safeguarding policies. Builds capacity of teams and partners to prevent harassment, exploitation, and abuse. Requirements: Master’s or PhD in Gender Studies, Social Science, or related field; 9+ years’ experience (Master’s) or 2+ years (PhD); expertise in gender equality and safeguarding.
3. Associate Grants Officer
Ref: AGO/AGRA/012/2026 Grade: HG14 | Salary: USD 978/month Overview: Supports grants management, compliance, and financial reporting. Assists country teams with pre‑award and post‑award functions, expenditure validation, and donor compliance. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; 6+ years’ experience in grants management; strong donor compliance and financial review skills.
4. Associate Program Officer – Youth, Gender & Enterprise Development
Ref: APOED/AGRA/08/2026 Grade: HG16 | Salary: USD 2,339/month Overview: Drives initiatives for youth employment, gender integration, and enterprise development. Builds partnerships to foster inclusive agribusiness ecosystems. Requirements: Master’s or PhD in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Economics, or Gender Studies; 9+ years’ experience (Master’s) or 2+ years (PhD); strong knowledge of youth and women empowerment strategies.
5. Associate Program Officer – Agribusiness & Agri‑Services
Ref: APOABS/AGRA/09/2026 Grade: HG16 | Salary: USD 2,339/month Overview: Supports youth‑ and women‑led agribusinesses, focusing on climate‑smart and nutrition‑sensitive value chains. Provides training, advisory services, and access to technologies. Requirements: Master’s or PhD in Agronomy, Agribusiness, or Rural Development; 9+ years’ experience (Master’s) or 2+ years (PhD); proven expertise in seed systems, agribusiness, and climate‑smart agriculture.
6. Finance Officer III
Ref: FO/AGRA/013/2026 Grade: HG15 | Salary: USD 1,271/month Overview: Provides finance and administrative support, including budget monitoring, audits, grants management, and compliance with donor regulations. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA certification advantageous; 7+ years’ experience in finance and accounting; strong analytical and leadership skills.
Terms of Appointment
National Staff positions: initial 2‑year contracts, renewable based on performance and funding. Competitive salary and benefits including medical insurance, life insurance, and offshore pension plan.
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Application Deadline: June 23, 2026 Apply Link: ILRI Careers Portal
ILRI and AGRA invite applications for several key positions supporting agricultural transformation, safeguarding, finance, and program excellence across Ethiopia.
1. Administrative Officer
Ref: ADM/AGRA/010/2026 Grade: HG13 | Salary: USD 752/month Overview: Manages procurement, contracts, travel logistics, events, and office administration. Ensures compliance with ILRI/AGRA policies and supports program teams with coordination and reporting. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field; 6+ years’ experience; strong knowledge of procurement systems (Oracle SCM preferred).
2. Associate Program Officer – Safeguarding
Ref: APOS/AGRA/06/2026 Grade: HG16 | Salary: USD 2,339/month Overview: Leads implementation of AGRA’s gender and safeguarding policies. Builds capacity of teams and partners to prevent harassment, exploitation, and abuse. Requirements: Master’s or PhD in Gender Studies, Social Science, or related field; 9+ years’ experience (Master’s) or 2+ years (PhD); expertise in gender equality and safeguarding.
3. Associate Grants Officer
Ref: AGO/AGRA/012/2026 Grade: HG14 | Salary: USD 978/month Overview: Supports grants management, compliance, and financial reporting. Assists country teams with pre‑award and post‑award functions, expenditure validation, and donor compliance. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; 6+ years’ experience in grants management; strong donor compliance and financial review skills.
4. Associate Program Officer – Youth, Gender & Enterprise Development
Ref: APOED/AGRA/08/2026 Grade: HG16 | Salary: USD 2,339/month Overview: Drives initiatives for youth employment, gender integration, and enterprise development. Builds partnerships to foster inclusive agribusiness ecosystems. Requirements: Master’s or PhD in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Economics, or Gender Studies; 9+ years’ experience (Master’s) or 2+ years (PhD); strong knowledge of youth and women empowerment strategies.
5. Associate Program Officer – Agribusiness & Agri‑Services
Ref: APOABS/AGRA/09/2026 Grade: HG16 | Salary: USD 2,339/month Overview: Supports youth‑ and women‑led agribusinesses, focusing on climate‑smart and nutrition‑sensitive value chains. Provides training, advisory services, and access to technologies. Requirements: Master’s or PhD in Agronomy, Agribusiness, or Rural Development; 9+ years’ experience (Master’s) or 2+ years (PhD); proven expertise in seed systems, agribusiness, and climate‑smart agriculture.
6. Finance Officer III
Ref: FO/AGRA/013/2026 Grade: HG15 | Salary: USD 1,271/month Overview: Provides finance and administrative support, including budget monitoring, audits, grants management, and compliance with donor regulations. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA certification advantageous; 7+ years’ experience in finance and accounting; strong analytical and leadership skills.
Terms of Appointment
National Staff positions: initial 2‑year contracts, renewable based on performance and funding. Competitive salary and benefits including medical insurance, life insurance, and offshore pension plan.