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Organizational Development Officer

Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS) Ethiopia
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Role description

Position Title: Organizational Development OfficerNumber of Positions: One (4)Duty Station: 2 for HRNS ET Jimma Field Office and 2 for HRNS ET Bahir Dar Field OfficeReports To: Field Office Coordinator1. Core Technical Delivery
  • Familiarize with HRNS-Ethiopia program scope to effectively support implementation.
  • Maintain updated technical knowledge through continuous professional development and in-service training.
  • Use regular farm visits to identify local needs and challenges across coffee, crops, horticulture, livestock, beekeeping, and other youth agribusinesses.
  • Provide practical guidance, demonstrations, and research-based information on improved production techniques and agribusiness opportunities.
  • Coordinate activities aimed at increasing productivity, improving product quality, promoting climate-smart practices, and supporting implementation of work plans.
  • Identify and strengthen youth group facilitators and demonstration sites to enhance project outcomes.
  • Foster linkages and communication among value chain actors (producers, processors, marketers, etc.) to enhance market integration.
  • Collaborate with project staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating program interventions.
2. Monitoring & Supervision
  • Use Commcare for the project real data collection and analysis
  • Support and capacitate YAIG leaders/facilitators on the use of Commcare
  • Collect and submit data using digital tools (tablets/smartphones), ensuring timely transmission and data quality.
  • Support and mentor other data collectors, identify data collection challenges, and report to the MEAL Officer.
  • Contribute to systematic capture of field-level evidence, including lessons learned and performance insights.
3. Reporting and Visibility
  • Document and share success stories, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations for learning and visibility.
  • Report program results, impacts, and outcomes in line with project requirements.
4. Compliance & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Work closely with youth groups, cooperatives, community leaders, and local authorities to identify and prioritize needs, challenges, and opportunities.
  • Ensure smooth coordination and alignment across project stakeholders and partners.
  • Support overall operational effectiveness by performing additional responsibilities as required for HRNS-Ethiopia program delivery.
  • Commitment to strict organizational asset safety guidelines
Job RequirementEducation
  • Degree or Diploma in plant science, animal science, general agriculture and related fields.
Experience
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in the field.
  • Knowledge of extension, rural development, etc.
  • Good communication skill and ability to prepare progress reports for satellite office.
  • Oral and written English communication skills.
  • Two wheels motorcycle driving license.
  • International NGO experience is an asset.
Communication
problem solving skill