Vacancy Number: A/012/2014
Institute: International Maize and Wheat Improvement
Center
(CIMMYT)
Duration: Two years
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
General: The International Maize and Wheat Improvement
Center (CIMMYT) is an autonomous, nonprofit making, international scientific
organization operating under the aegis of the Consultative Group on
International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). More specifically its mission is:
To encourage, support and undertake activities to improve the productivity,
profitability, and sustainability of maize and wheat systems in the interest of
the resource poor in developing countries.
The position: The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is
recruiting Agribusiness Development Officer based in Addis Ababa, who will be a
member of CIMMYT team.
MAIN DUTIES (Terms of Reference)
- Appraises
and analyses the financial viability of the conservation-based
mechanization technologies for small holder farmers;
- Identifies
national and local stakeholders (farmers, importers, manufacturers,
mechanization and business service providers, financial institutions etc.)
involved or interested in supporting the provision of mechanization
services amongst smallholder farmers;
- Supports
the RADS to develop new (or upgraded) commercially viable business models
and associated development strategies to deliver small-mechanization
options to smallholders;
- Facilitates
linkages and contracts between business model stakeholders including
importers, distributors, operators, local promoters and farmers;
- Supports
the RADS in developing appropriate financial products targeting rural
service providers and smallholder farmers in consultation with
collaborating financial institutions.
- Assists
the RADS to train farmers, importers, local manufacturers, equipment
hirers, local promoters and associated businesses in business management,
financial management and marketing;
- Contributes
to the development of promotional materials and marketing strategies by
the private sector to support small scale mechanization;
- Assesses
and enhance the performance of the business models and develops upgrading
strategies;
- Diagnoses
national institutional constraints in the delivery of small-scale
mechanization to smallholders and formulate policy options;
- Performs
other duties as directed by supervisor.
Minimum Requirement:
Education:
• At least a relevant Masters degree or a relevant first
degree plus a relevant post graduate qualification.
Experience:
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
Skills:
• Jobholder requires extensive knowledge and conceptual
understanding of a specialized field or a technical or administrative function,
e.g. knowledge of relevant policies and procedures determines a course of
action based on these guidelines with ability to analyze, interpret and modify
complicated information. Knowledge is typically acquired through technical
training with certification.
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Job level: 3A.
Monthly Base Salary: Birr 22,045 (Negotiable,
depending on experience, skill and salary history of the candidate)
Terms of appointment: This position is
remunerated on local terms. Initial appointment is (fixed term) for two (2)
years subject to a six (6) months’ probation period with possibility of renewal
appointment, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of
funding. CIMMYT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with
competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable
for its Nationally Recruited Staff. CIMMYT is an international and equal
opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes
to excellence.
The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus on the
outskirts of Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter,
resume, copies of relevant documents and testimonials and the names and
addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees knowledgeable
about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the
Human Resources Office, ILRI, P.O. Box 5689, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Telephone:
(251-11)-617-20-00; Fax: (251-11)-617-20-01. The name and reference
number of the position for which the application is made A/012/2014 should be
clearly marked on the envelopes if mailed, or on the fax applications.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: February 28, 2014.
CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply
