Woreda Mass Youth Employment in Apiculture (MaYEA) Program Officer

Vacancy Announcement 

Job Title: Woreda Mass Youth Employment in Apiculture (MaYEA) Program Officer

Job by: The Well in Action

Category: Program

Location:Adwa, Ahaferom, Hahayl, Ahsea 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Duration: One Year with the Possibility of Extension

Salary:As per the organization scale, 

Number of Positions: Four

Application Deadline: Seven days

Job Description

About the Organization

The Well in Action (TWA) is an Ethiopian Resident Charity Organization. TWA’s intervention in Ethiopia aims to contribute to a sustainable improvement of the living conditions of smallholder farmers and deprived people. This can be achieved by implementing projects that focus on improving agricultural productivity and stimulating entrepreneurship in both rural and urban contexts. 

Job Summary

The Woreda MaYEA Program Officer will be responsible for overseeing and managing the successful execution of the MaYEA program within the respective woreda. He/She will work closely with the TWA cluster office, MaYEA teams, and management.  The Woreda MaYEA Program Officer will also be responsible for Planning, day-to-day coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the Woreda program activities, conducting data collection regularly, data organization, and submitting reports in collaboration with the cluster coordination unit. The Woreda Program Officer is also responsible for any safeguarding issues within his respective woreda, particularly concerning the program participants. 

Responsibilities and Tasks

Job Responsibility #1: Ensure the program activities within the Woreda

• Keep and encourage program participants to act towards TWA safeguarding policy

• Ensure the implementation of business development-related activities and results

• Fully participate and take the lead roles in the recruitment of program participants And kebeles in the Wereda, and ensure the process is based on set targeting criteria

• Conduct a series of discussions with stakeholders at the Wereda level and financial Institutions to secure credit services for enterprises.

• Facilitate the establishment and strengthening of youth-led credit and savings association/cooperatives in the Wereda

• Ensure the linkage between input suppliers and youth program participants to secure financial relationships and product marketing

• Planning, day-to-day coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the program activities, conducting data collection regularly, data organization, preparing and submitting reports in collaboration with the cluster coordination unit

• Provide and ensure technical support to program participants in apiculture, focusing on improved production, quality production, and consequent marketing for income generation

• Organize consultative meetings to open a room for appropriate linkages

• Ensure the participation of all value chain and ecosystem actors

Job Responsibility #2: Technical 

• Identify appropriate project kebeles and sites according to the requirements of the apiculture and its aligned business development activities implementation

• Properly target beneficiaries who can implement planned activities

• Properly identify which aligned business development activities could align with apiculture and sustainable bee forage development practices

• Properly identify the necessary inputs and value chain actors in the implementation of planned activities

• Organize or deliver appropriate and practical training packages that could have an important impact on the implementation of planned activities

• Provide regular technical support and improve the implementation over time

Job Responsibility #3: Safeguarding

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information obtained during implementation. They are prohibited from disclosing or using such information for personal gain unless authorized by the organization or the foundation or required by law.

• Comply with all laws and regulations of TWA, Consortium lead, and Mastercard Foundation safeguarding policies to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. They are required to promptly report any suspicions or incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

• Adhere to the TWA, Consortium lead, and the Foundation code of conduct by upholding professional standards, treating others with respect, and complying with laws and policies. Violations may result in disciplinary action, including termination.

• Collaborate to facilitate safeguarding measures (prevention, reporting, and response).

• Share costs related to functional safeguarding in the implementing districts.

• Be responsible for safeguarding case management in their intervention areas.

Job Specifications

1. Education:

• A minimum of a BA degree in Animal Science or Apiculture and related

2. Experience:

• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience, 

• Experience in managing the field of Apiculture and agricultural business development.

• Experience working in NGOs is highly desirable.

3. Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and experience in implementing safeguarding measures.

• Renewed a motorcycle license and proven skill and driving experience 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to think strategically and develop innovative approaches to implementation.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of local languages (Tigrigna) is    mandatory

Applicants who are living in the respective Woredas get priority for selection

N.B.– The Well in Action (TWA) has a zero-tolerance policy towards child, women, and youth harassment, abuse, and any form of mistreatment. TWA is fully committed to addressing and preventing such issues and prioritizes the safeguarding of vulnerable individuals.

How To Apply

Those who meet the above requirements should submit only an application letter and CV to twajobs2024@gmail.com, or drop the hard copies (application letter and CV) at the Shire Cluster Office 

Please write the job title in the subject line of your email

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an exam and interview.

 Closing date: seven days after the vacancy is posted on the website.