Ethiopia

Country of Opportunity
Ethiopia
Duration of Assignment
3 months (January 2024- March 2024)
Type of Appointment
Temporary Assignments
Closing Date
Contact Email
ehoarorqn_eth@iom.int

TERMS OF REFERENCE

 

SHORT-TERM PLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR ETHIOPA DIASPORA EXPERTS IN ICT RELATED FIELD

 

Position: 

ICT/digital skills expert (which may include software development, digital marketing, IT management, database administration and network security) with digital learning systems experience.

Position type

Diaspora Expert having yellow card or Ethiopian passport approved by the mission

Date of issue

23 October 2023

Beneficiary institution

Dire Dawa Polytechnic College

Duty Station

Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

Duration of Assignment

3 months (January 2024- March 2024)

Hosting Ministry

Ministry of Labour and Skills

Deadline for Applications

15th November 2023

Number of positions

1 position

 

A. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION

Established in 1951, IOM is a related organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

 

The IOM “Short-Term Placement for Qualified Diaspora Experts” is a programme that seeks to create a structured platform that encourages members of the diaspora to temporarily return and engage in short-term placements within Technical and Vocational Education & Training (TVET) institutions, health and education thereby fostering knowledge transfer, capacity building, and fostering connections between the diaspora and local communities. The Ethiopian Diaspora Service (EDS) also recognizes the value of diaspora as an important resource and seeks to create a framework for their temporary return to the country to share their knowledge and expertise for mutual benefit.

 

Therefore, IOM’s Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM), funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Ethiopian Diaspora Service (EDS) in coordination with the Ministry of Labor and Skills organized a short-term placement program for Ethiopian diaspora with expertise in ICT and Digital skills to get an opportunity to apply their skills and expertise into TVET institutions and fill in the shortage of well-qualified instructors with the expertise needed to teach modern ICT and digital skills. The TVETs hosting the diaspora experts selected based on their capacity to accommodate the experts and their commitment to ensure the qualified national will be able to conduct work smoothly. As such,  IOM will provide financial & technical support the Temporary Return of Qualified Nationals (RQN) aimed at leveraging the skills and expertise of Ethiopian diaspora members to contribute to the development of Ethiopia.

This is a valuable opportunity to harness the skills and knowledge of Ethiopian professionals living abroad.

Ethiopia’s TVET sector is growing rapidly, and expertise from the Ethiopian Diaspora can make a significant impact on its development.

 

Are you an Ethiopian ICT expert living abroad and are you eager to contribute your skills and knowledge to your home county’s TVET sector? We therefore invite you to be part of a transformative journey through our Short-Term Placement Program. 

 

B. OBJECTIVES

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the IOM Ethiopia, EDS and TVET hosting institution, you will be responsible :

  1. Conduct a rapid baseline needs assessment related to the knowledge and skills gap related to ICT.
  2. Organize capacity building sessions - through formal classroom, mentoring, practical session and other methods - to address the identified gaps.
  3. Develop training technical manuals
  4. Develop or review current organizational ICT policy and provide concrete recommendations for better success
  5. Help articulate the role of ICT in the aim of TVET digitalization
  6. Conduct a training of trainers on software development, database administration and network security.
  7. Promote collaboration and knowledge exchange between diaspora Ethiopian ICT experts abroad and TVET institutions in Ethiopia.
  8. Advice and mentoring on development of digital system.
  9. Conduct post training evaluation.

C. TANGIBLE AND MEASURABLE OUTPUT

 

Transfer of skills: The main responsibility of the qualified Ethiopian Diaspora expert which he/she will be measured against will be to ensure continuous and systematic transfer of knowledge and skills as related to the assignment.

Work plan: A work plan must be developed with the TVET supervisor during the first week of the assignment to provide clear and time-bound activities to successfully implement the outputs of the assignment. This work plan will be shared with the supervisor of the hosting intuition, IOM program coordinator and IOM BRMM M&E officer. This work plan can be revised during the assignment to reflect new developments or changes.

Monthly  Reports: Monthly progress reports will be submitted by the Ethiopian Diaspora expert to the TVET host institution supervisor, IOM Ethiopia project coordinator and IOM BRMM M&E officer

Exit interview: An exit interview will be conducted to gather experiences and recommendations for future assignments by other experts

D. QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
  1. Education, Skills, and experience
  1. A minimum of bachelor degree in computer science, information technology, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, data base administration , network security, or a related field, is required or preferred.
  2. Expertise and experience in ICT and digital skills, which may include software development, data base administration, cyber security, digital marketing, IT management, and related fields.
  3. A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the above respective fields in abroad authenticated and live experience.
  4. Ethiopian citizen or person of Ethiopian origin who is currently living and working abroad in the field of ICT and digital skills.
  5. Proficiency in English is required, as it is a commonly used language in the TVET institutions. Proficiency in Ethiopian local languages is an advantage.
  6. An understanding and respect for Ethiopian culture and society as participants will be working in a different cultural context than they may be accustomed to.

Technical/Functional Skills:

  1. Demonstrated knowledge in evaluation and writing comprehensive reports.
  2. Technical competencies in facilitation and training in ICT and digital skills, which may include software development, data base administration, cyber security, digital marketing, IT management, and related fields.
  3. Time management skills
  4. Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
  5. Proven communication skills.

 

Additionally, the Ethiopian Diaspora expert must have the ability to:

  1. Produce high quality outputs in a timely manner, while understanding and anticipating the evolving needs on the ground.
  2. Assess situations or circumstances, and to draw sound conclusions.
  3. Think strategically, manage competing priorities and be highly organized.
  4. Work independently and produce high quality outputs.
  5. Display sensitivity towards culture, gender, religion, race and nationality.
  6. Strong communication and presentation skills and attention to detail.
  7. Advanced knowledge in the usage of computers and office software packages.
  1. Competencies

 

Values

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
  • Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
  • Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators

  • Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
  • Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
  • Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
  • Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
  • Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

 

E. LANGUAGE

Fluent in spoken and written English, required

Proficiency in Amharic or other Ethiopian local languages, an advantage

F.STIPEND

A monthly stipend amounting to approximately USD 2000 will be paid to the selected candidates

G: SECURITY AND INSURANCE MODALITIES

Health insurance including evacuation due to a medical emergency will be provided by the project. However, experts will be requested to provide a recent medical certificate stating that they are physically fit.

 

Please note that IOM, according to the contract, will not be responsible for the security of qualified Ethiopian Diaspora expert during the short-term placement program. The host beneficiary institution will be responsible for the security of the individual. Before leaving the country of residence or upon arrival in Ethiopia, the qualified Ethiopian Diaspora expert will receive a pre-service briefing including security advice and cultural background.

H: HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this Short-Term placement opportunity, interested and eligible applicants can send copies of the following documents to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) at ehoarorqn_eth@iom.int.

 

To be considered, applicants must provide motivation letter, CV, and the contact information (email and phone number) of two professional references by the closing date of this vacancy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The closing date of this application is 15 November 2023 at 12.00 PM

 

NO FEE:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, process or training). IOM does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank details.

Country of Opportunity
Ethiopia
Closing Date
https://www.connectingdiaspora.org/en/job/land-administration-horticulture-agen…

I.                    General Information

Name of host institution

Ethiopian Horticulture and Agricultural Investment Authority

Address of host institution

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Name and email address of focal point in host institution

Dr. Adugna Debela, Debuty CEO and President of Ethiopian Horticulture Science Society Email: adugna_debela@yahoomail.com

Background information about host institution

Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) is a public organization with a mission to conduct research that will provide market competitive agricultural technologies that will contribute to increased agricultural productivity and nutrition quality, sustainable food security, economic development, and conservation of the integrity of natural resources and the environment. Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) has evolved through several stages, following the establishment of agricultural and technical school of Ambo and Jimma. The institute is charged with the responsibility for providing the overall coordination of agricultural research countrywide, & advising Government on agricultural research policy formulation. Besides, the institute is conducting quality research for best contribution to improve food security and market compatibility. The Natural Resource Research Directorate is one among many of the directorates under the EIAR.

II. Position Information

Organizational unit/ Department

Natural Resource Research Directorate

Duration of assignment

To be determined

III. Objectives of Assignment

Outcomes:
  • A balanced soil health and fertility system that helps farmers possess and maintain sustained high-quality and fertile soils through the implementation of appropriate soil-management techniques.
  • Strengthened formulation and dissemination of soil test-based fertilizer recommendations
  • Adequate and appropriate research and management for irrigation related soil
  • Technologies will be generated to improve the fertility of soils in Ethiopia and improve fertilizer efficiency
  • Water productivity will be improved in particular under irrigated agriculture
  • Soil test based fertilizer recommendation will be implemented and popularized
  • Food and nutritional security will be improved under integrated approach

IV. Responsibilities and Accountability

Main tasks include:
  • Conducting research that can identify major bottlenecks constraining Ethiopian soil fertility and productivity, introduce systematic approach to strengthen soil fertility and health system, etc
  • Conducting awareness creation programs on holistic soil fertility and health management system approach
  • Provide capacity building trainings and experience sharing sessions to enhance capacity for assessment/ interpretation of soil data
  • Estimating Plant Needs & Irrigation Scheduling
  • Select an appropriate irrigation system for a given agricultural situation
  • Design a simple irrigation system.
  • Installation of an irrigation system
  • Training on:
- Sustainable agriculture and watershed management -Measurement of climate and hydrological parameters -Integrated river basin management -Watershed modeling -Water conservation

V. Competencies

The CD4D participant is expected to demonstrate the following competencies: Behavioural: Creative thinking, Networking, partnering, communication, result orientation, initiative, team work and the like Technical: A strong knowledge of technology, skill in several diverse science background, skill in problem solving and scientific method, experience (having professional training) ability to adapt knowledge to different

VI. Education and Experience

Education: PhD and above with required years of experience in the related area of specialization Experience:
  • Minimum of ten years of professional experience
  • Knowledge of research methods/techniques, data analysis
  • Experience in conducting research, providing short term trainings
  • Experience in partnership building
  • Demonstrated experience in project management and implementation.

VII. Language requirements

Fluency in English and Amharic is required, Knowledge of other languages is advantageous.
Country of Opportunity
Ethiopia
Closing Date
https://www.connectingdiaspora.org/en/job/allrounder-education-specialist-softs…

I. General Information

Name of host institution

Arba Minch University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences

Address of host institution

Nech Sar campus , 7 KM from main campus Arba Minch

Name and email address of focal point in host institution

Tamiru Shibiru (MD,Internist) drtamshib1@gmail.com

Background information about host institution

Arba Minch University (AMU) was established in 1996 E.C at the premises of the former Arba Minch Water Technology Institute (AWTI), which was established in 1978 E.C. Currently the university is organized in to one institute, six Colleges and four schools. Among the colleges, College of Medicine and Health Sciences (formerly known as Faculty of Health Sciences) was established in 2000 E.C to respond for national demand of human resource deficit in health sciences. The College, at present (2016/17), is the home for more than 2300 students in six departments and one school: School of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Midwifery, Aesthesia and Medical Radiology.

II. Position Information

Organizational unit/ Department

Arba Minch University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences

Duration of assignment

To be decided

III. Objectives of Assignment

Outcomes
  • well organized teaching and referral hospital
  • Increased number of graduate program
  • Increase Community based education and service learning
  • Enhance Clinical service for the community

IV. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Main tasks include:
  • Identifying gaps in academic, research and service and support in soliciting resource from potential donors
  • Conducting lab based and advanced research
  • Facilitate Joint and collaborative research proposal development
  • Providing lectures and trainings to students, on life skills, self-assertiveness, study skills, entrepreneurship, volunteerism, ethics, women empowerment, etc
  • Providing trainings for the faculty in teaching methods(class room & clinical), clinical simulation, problem-based learning; curriculum development, communication including English language trainings and other innovative teaching approaches
  • Providing trainings for the faculty in research methods, grant writing, scientific writing skills; research proposal writing, research ethics, critical thinking; etc
  • Mentoring of the faculty to enhance academic and research capacity and performance;
  • Facilitating remote access to resources (virtual labs, publications, webinars, etc) & support to enhance institutional knowledge management
  • Providing leadership & governance training for members of the management;
  • Provide  medical services at affiliate Hospitals
  • Support in establishing strategic partnership between Netherland based institutions and networks &
  • Support in facilitating special trainings & exposure visits of Staff of Arba Minch University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences to NL Hospitals, Technologies & Research Facilities

V. Competencies

The CD4D participant is expected to demonstrate the following competencies: Behavioural:
  • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
  • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
  • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
  • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
  • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
  • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
  • Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
  • Professionalism -  displays mastery of subject matter
  • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
  • Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Technical:
  • Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
  • Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
  • Effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate level

VI. Education and Experience

  • Specialized Doctorate degree in Pathology (Pathologist), Radiology (Radiologist); PHD degree in Public Health and related field
  • MSc degree in Biomedical Engineer, Hospital and Health Care Administration, Health Information Technology, Ophthalmic Nursing, Neonatal nursing or any other related field.
Experience
  • Minimum of two years of professional experience in higher academic institutions and/or teaching and referral hospital
  • Experience in Pedagogy and Curriculum development
  • Experience in providing different life skill development,  leadership and management trainings and mentorship activities
  • Knowledge of research methods/techniques, data analysis
  • Experience in conducting research/ lab based and Advanced research , providing lectures at higher education, organizing workshops, seminars and short term trainings
  • Experience in partnership building
  • Demonstrated experience in project management and implementation

VII. Language requirements

Fluency in English and Amharic is required, Knowledge of other languages is advantageous.
Country of Opportunity
Ethiopia
Closing Date
https://www.connectingdiaspora.org/en/job/expert-rural-job-creation-food-securi…

I. General Information

Name of host institution

Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Address of host institution

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Name and email address of focal point in host institution

Ato Sileshi Bekele sileshibekel08@gmail.com

Background information about host institution

The Ministry is established with the mission to create a modern and highly productive agricultural system that uses a more advanced technology which enables the society to eradicate poverty. Despite the economic growth, Ethiopia is currently being challenged with issues of high unemployment rate. To address the unemployment issues in the country, there is a growing interest in mainstreaming job creation efforts across all sectors and there are dedicated institutions being tasked for job opportunity creation. Accordingly Rural Job Opportunity Creation and Food Security Sector (RJOCFSS) within the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resource (MoANR) and Urban Job Opportunity Creation and Food Security Agency under the ministry of Urban development and Housing have been established. The Rural Job Opportunity Creation and Food Security Sector is established with the overall objective of enhancing system-based job opportunity creation while addressing the ever-increasing unemployment challenges, as well as support youth employment in sustainable businesses. www.moa.gov.et

II. Position Information

Organizational unit/ Department

Rural Job opportunity creation directorate.

Duration of assignment

Specific duration to be determined by the host institution.

III. Objectives of Assignment

Outcomes:
  • Enhanced youth employment in sustainable businesses
  • Enhance system-based job opportunity creation through establishment of unemployment Database and Management Information System
Outputs:
  • Increased entrepreneurship and business skill development
  • unemployment Database and Management Information System

IV. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Main tasks include:
  • Technical Support to establish unemployment Database and Information Management System with tracking /monitoring, evaluation and  reporting features.

V. Competencies

The CD4D participant is expected to demonstrate the following competencies: Behavioural:
  • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
  • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
  • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
  • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
  • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
  • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
  • Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
  • Professionalism -  displays mastery of subject matter
  • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
  • Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Technical: Technical knowhow in
  • Entrepreneurship( Business idea generation(Creativity))
  • Business Plan preparation,
  • Business development service
  • Value chain

VI. Education and Experience

Education: MSc degree & above in:
  • Business Administration & Business Development,
  • Rural Development,
  • Rural Development & Agricultural Extension,
  • Agricultural Economics,
  • Economics,
  • Developmental Economics
Experience: 10 years experience in
  • International job opportunity creation and value chain
  • Practical knowledge and skill on areas related to Small business enterprise development
  • Areas of entrepreneurship promotion
  • Knowledge of research methods/techniques, data analysis
  • Experience in conducting research, providing short term trainings
  • Experience in partnership building
  • Demonstrated experience in project management and implementation

VII. Language requirements

Fluency in English and Amharic is required, Knowledge of other languages is advantageous
Country of Opportunity
Ethiopia
Closing Date
https://www.connectingdiaspora.org/en/job/expert-oil-fiber-crop/

I. General Information

Name of host institution

Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Address of host institution

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Name and email address of focal point in host institution

Ato Fikru Denebu Project M&E senior expert, Crop Production Directorate abuwa684@gmail.com

Background information about host institution

The Ministry is established with the mission to create a modern and highly productive agricultural system that uses a more advanced technology which enables the society to eradicate poverty. The country’s economy is dominated by agriculture, contributing 38.8% to the GDP and this contribution to the GDP comes mainly from crop and livestock sub-sector, where the crop sub-sector contributes about 30% of the GDP and 67.3% of the export earnings. Accordingly the Crop Production Directorate is established under this ministry to overview responsibilities in relation to crop sub-sector. http://www.moa.gov.et/web/pages/directorates

II. Position Information

Organizational unit/ Department

Crop production directorate director have four case team position:-
  • Irrigation & agro meteorology case team
  • Pulse, seed multiplication & post-harvest handling case team
  • Stack & cereal crop case team
  • Oil & fibre crop case team

Duration of assignment

Specific duration to be determined by the host institution.

III. Objectives of Assignment

Outcomes:
  • Increase the percentage of new technology beneficiaries on crop production
  • Increase percentage of production & productivity of stack & cereal crop
  • Increase the percentage of production & productivity of pulse crop
  • Increase the percentage of production & productivity of oil & fibre crop
  • Reduce the percentage of pre & post-harvest handling loss of cropIncrease the percentage of nutrition content of major food crop

IV. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Main tasks include:
  • To conduct technology need assessment to introduce high yielding variety of crop & modern agronomical practice
  • Major problem identification & prioritization in areas of crop production and propose recommendations
  1. Lack of new technology & skills
  2. Lack of high yielding variety of crop
  3. Lack of agricultural equipment/from land preparation up to harvesting/
  4. Poor agronomical practice
  5. Lack of crop protection mechanism
  6. Poor per & post-harvest crop production management
  • Support the planning process to introduce new crop production enhancement technology
  • Introduction of new skill, knowledge & technology in crop production area including land preparation up to post harvest handling techniques
  • Adoption of new technology & crop variety based on agro ecology
  • Provide skill & knowledge through providing theoretical & practical training on the following specific topics
  • Seed selection & multiplication techniques
  • Fertilizer application techniques
  • Irrigation application techniques & crop water requirement
  • Crop protection mechanisms
  • Crop assessment methodology
  • Post-harvest handling management mechanisms
  • Agro meteorology advisory preparation
  • Facilitate experience sharing on modern crop production system & productivity
  • Compile best practice that increasing crop production techniques & support scale up efforts
  • Share knowledge and experience on monitoring & evaluation activities

V. Competencies

The CD4D participant is expected to demonstrate the following competencies: Behavioural:
  • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
  • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
  • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
  • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
  • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
  • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
  • Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
  • Professionalism -  displays mastery of subject matter
  • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
  • Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Technical:
  • Strong technical skills in crop production and management practices
  • Proven expertise in crop yield studies and analysis
  • Good practical and theoretical knowledge of Ethiopian Agriculture

VI. Education and Experience

Education Doctorate & MSc degree in agriculture especially in the field of
  • Irrigation agronomy,
  • post-harvest management,
  • plan protection,
  • soil fertility management
  • seed production & multiplication
  • cereal crop production & management
  • oil crops production & management
  • pulse production & management
  • Agro meteorology
  • Agricultural mechanization technology
  • Agricultural extension
Experience
  • 15 years’ experience related to agriculture sector especially agricultural research & extension for small holder farmers
  • Experience on dry land farming & production
  • Knowledge of research methods/techniques, data analysis
  • Experience in conducting research, organizing workshops, seminars and short term trainings
  • Experience in partnership building
  • Demonstrated experience in project management and implementation

VII. Language requirements

Fluency in English and Amharic is required, Knowledge of other languages is advantageous
Country of Opportunity
Ethiopia
Closing Date
https://www.connectingdiaspora.org/en/job/expert-crop-production/

I. General Information

Name of host institution

Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Address of host institution

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Name and email address of focal point in host institution

Ato Fikru Denebu Project M&E senior expert, Crop Production Directorate abuwa684@gmail.com

Background information about host institution

The Ministry is established with the mission to create a modern and highly productive agricultural system that uses a more advanced technology which enables the society to eradicate poverty. The country’s economy is dominated by agriculture, contributing 38.8% to the GDP and this contribution to the GDP comes mainly from crop and livestock sub-sector, where the crop sub-sector contributes about 30% of the GDP and 67.3% of the export earnings. Accordingly the Crop Production Directorate is established under this ministry to overview responsibilities in relation to crop sub-sector. More information

II. Position Information

Organizational unit/ Department

Crop production directorate director have four case team position:-
  • Irrigation & agro meteorology case team
  • Pulse, seed multiplication & post-harvest handling case team
  • Stack & cereal crop case team
  • Oil & fibre crop case team

Duration of assignment

Specific duration to be determined by the host institution.

III. Objectives of Assignment

Outcomes:
  • Increase the percentage of new technology beneficiaries on crop production
  • Increase percentage of production & productivity of stack & cereal crop
  • Increase the percentage of production & productivity of pulse crop
  • Increase the percentage of production & productivity of oil & fibre crop
  • Reduce the percentage of pre & post-harvest handling loss of cropIncrease the percentage of nutrition content of major food crop

IV. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Main tasks include:
  • To conduct technology need assessment to introduce high yielding variety of crop & modern agronomical practice
  • Major problem identification & prioritization in areas of crop production and propose recommendations
  1. Lack of new technology & skills
  2. Lack of high yielding variety of crop
  3. Lack of agricultural equipment/from land preparation up to harvesting/
  4. Poor agronomical practice
  5. Lack of crop protection mechanism
  6. Poor per & post-harvest crop production management
  • Support the planning process to introduce new crop production enhancement technology Introduction of new skill, knowledge & technology in crop production area including land preparation up to post harvest handling techniques
  • Adoption of new technology & crop variety based on agro ecology
  • Provide skill & knowledge through providing theoretical & practical training on the following specific topics
  • Seed selection & multiplication techniques
  • Fertilizer application techniques
  • Irrigation application techniques & crop water requirement
  • Crop protection mechanisms
  • Crop assessment methodology
  • Post-harvest handling management mechanisms
  • Agro meteorology advisory preparation
  • Facilitate experience sharing on modern crop production system & productivity
  • Compile best practice that increasing crop production techniques & support scale up efforts
  • Share knowledge and experience on monitoring & evaluation activities

V. Competencies

The CD4D participant is expected to demonstrate the following competencies: Behavioural:
  • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
  • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
  • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
  • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
  • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
  • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
  • Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
  • Professionalism -  displays mastery of subject matter
  • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
  • Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Technical:
  • Strong technical skills in crop production and management practices
  • Proven expertise in crop yield studies and analysis
  • Good practical and theoretical knowledge of Ethiopian Agriculture

VI. Education and Experience

Education Doctorate & MSc degree in agriculture especially in the field of
  • Irrigation agronomy,
  • post-harvest management,
  • plan protection,
  • soil fertility management
  • seed production & multiplication
  • cereal crop production & management
  • oil crops production & management
  • pulse production & management
  • Agro meteorology
  • Agricultural mechanization technology
  • Agricultural extension
Experience
  • 15 years’ experience related to agriculture sector especially agricultural research & extension for small holder farmers
  • Experience on dry land farming & production
  • Knowledge of research methods/techniques, data analysis
  • Experience in conducting research, organizing workshops, seminars and short term trainings
  • Experience in partnership building
  • Demonstrated experience in project management and implementation

VII. Language requirements

Fluency in English and Amharic is required, Knowledge of other languages is advantageous
Country of Opportunity
Ethiopia
Closing Date
https://www.connectingdiaspora.org/en/job/education-research-fundraising-expert/

I. General Information

Name of host institution

Wollo University College of Medicine and Health Sciences

Address of host institution

Dessie, South Wollo

Name and email address of focal point in host institution

Ato Fasil Walelign 0935014875 Fasilowa2@yahoo.com/Fasil.walelign@wu.edu.et

Background information about host institution

College of Medicine and Health Sciences - Wollo University (CMHS-WU) is a public university and was established in 2007 with 4 programs (Nursing, Environmental Health, Medical Laboratory Sciences, and Pharmacy). Gradually, these programs expanded to 7 programs (adding Public Health, Medicine and Midwifery). With a rapid expansion of the programs, the CMHS comprises 14 undergraduate and 8 postgraduate programs (including 2 medical specialty programs by 2015/16 academic calendar.

II. Position Information

Organizational unit/ Department

Wollo University College of Medicine and Health Sciences

Duration of assignment

Specific duration to be determined by the host institution.

III. Objectives of Assignment

Outcomes:
  • Improvement in faculty’s capacity and skills in to produce winning research & service grant proposals, and publications;
  • Improvement in faculty capacity and skills in English language, teaching methods, Clinical simulation, and Curriculum development;
  • Improved Quality of Teaching – Learning Process
  • Increase in Number of Research undertakings
  • Improved Leadership, management & governance knowledge & skills
  • Establish the strategic partnership between WU and NL academic, research and healthcare institutions

IV. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Main tasks include:
  • Developing problem based curriculums
  • Providing lectures and trainings to students, including life skills, self-assertiveness, study skills, entrepreneurship, volunteerism, ethics, women empowerment,
  • Providing trainings for the faculty in teaching methods (class room & clinical), clinical simulation, problem-based learning; curriculum development, communication including English language trainings and other innovative teaching approaches
  • Provide support in arranging & facilitating fellowship programs for Wollo University College of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty (Masters, PhD or Postdoctoral)
  • Providing trainings for the faculty in research methods, grant writing, different research software packages; scientific writing skills; research proposal writing, research ethics, critical thinking; etc
  • Mentoring of the faculty to enhance academic and research capacity and performance;
  • Identifying gaps in academic, research and service and support in soliciting resource from potential donors;
  • Facilitate Joint and collaborative research proposal development and undertaking;
  • Facilitating remote access to resources (virtual labs, publications, webinars, etc) & support in enhancing institutional knowledge management
  • Providing leadership & governance training for members of the management;
  • Provide medical services at WU Hospital & Affiliate Hospitals;
  • Establishing Strategic Partnership between Netherlands based institutions and networks & WU - CMHS;
  • Support in facilitating special training & exposure visits of the Clinical Staff & Resident Medical Doctors of WU to NL Hospitals, Technologies & Research Facilities

V. Competencies

The CD4D participant is expected to demonstrate the following competencies: Behavioural:
  • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
  • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
  • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
  • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
  • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
  • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
  • Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
  • Professionalism -  displays mastery of subject matter
  • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
  • Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Technical:
  • Ability to identify and analyze organizational strategic issues
  • Strong technical skills in strategic plan and policy, curriculum development
  • Ability to develop training manuals
  • Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
  • Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners; Effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate level

VI. Education and Experience

Education PhD or MA in the below listed disciplines Nursing & Midwifery, Medicine, Public & Environmental Health, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical & Health science education, Health Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the following-
  • Experience in Pedagogy and Curriculum development , grant writing, scientific writing skills, statistical research methods and software
  • Experience in providing different life skill development,  leadership and management trainings and mentorship activities
  • Knowledge of research methods/techniques, data analysis
  • Experience in conducting research, providing lectures at higher education, organizing workshops, seminars and short term trainings
  • Experience in partnership building
  • Demonstrated experience in project management and implementation
  • systems research & management, Health informatics, etc.

VII. Language requirements

Fluency in English and Amharic is required, Knowledge of other languages is advantageous.
Country of Opportunity
Ethiopia
Closing Date
https://www.connectingdiaspora.org/en/job/curriculum-developer-3/

I. General Information

Name of host institution

Haramaya University College of Health and Medical Sciences

Address of host institution

Haramaya

Name and email address of focal point in host institution

Yadeta Dessie, PhD yad_de2005@yahoo.com

Background information about host institution

The Haramaya University College of Health and Medical Sciences was established in 1996 GC. This College, at this moment, has about 12 undergraduate programs, 16 postgraduate programs (where four of them are specialty trainings) and two of them are PhD programs. The College has its own referral teaching hospital called ‘Haramaya University Hiwot Fana Specialized Hospital’. The hospital is currently providing health care services to about 5.2 million people in Eastern Ethiopia. To advance the medical services of the nation, the Haramaya University is now constructing a biggest hospital with about 950 beds designed for multifaceted medical services. In addition to this, the construction of one of the modern radiotherapy centre is already at its final stage to launch a treatment for cancer patients in the coming few months which really is able to boost cancer treatment opportunities in eastern region and nations.

II. Position Information

Organizational unit/ Department

Haramaya University College of Health and Medical Sciences

Duration of assignment

Specific duration to be determined by the host institution.

III. Objectives of Assignment

Outcomes
  • Improved quality of medical services
  • Improved satisfaction of the students related to the teaching and learning.
  • Decreased attrition of students.
  • Improved state of compassionate care of health and medical services in the teaching hospital.

IV. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Main tasks include:
  • Developing problem based curriculums
  • Identifying gaps in academic, research and service and support in soliciting resource from potential donors
  • Facilitate Joint and collaborative research proposal development
  • Providing lectures and trainings to students, including life skills, self-assertiveness, study skills, entrepreneurship, volunteerism, ethics, women empowerment, medical ethics and compassionate health care
  • Providing trainings for the faculty in teaching methods(class room & clinical), clinical simulation, problem-based learning; curriculum development, communication including English language trainings and other innovative teaching approaches
  • Support in arranging & facilitating fellowship programs for Haramaya University College of Health and Medical Sciences faculty (Masters, PhD or Postdoctoral)
  • Providing trainings for the faculty in research methods, grant writing, different research software packages; scientific writing skills; research proposal writing, research ethics, critical thinking;
  • Mentoring of the faculty to enhance academic and research capacity and performance;
  • Facilitating remote access to resources (virtual labs, publications, webinars, etc) & support in enhancing institutional knowledge management
  • Providing leadership & governance training for members of the management
  • Provide medical services at Affiliate Hospitals
  • Establishing Strategic Partnership between Netherland based institutions and networks & Haramaya University College of Health and Medical Sciences Support in facilitating special trainings & exposure visits of the Staff of Haramaya University College of Health and Medical Sciences to NL Hospitals, Technologies & Research Facilities

V. Competencies

The CD4D participant is expected to demonstrate the following competencies: Behavioural:
  • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
  • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
  • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
  • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
  • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
  • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
  • Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
  • Professionalism –  displays mastery of subject matter
  • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
  • Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Technical:
  • Ability to identify and analyze organizational strategic issues
  • Strong technical skills in strategic plan and policy, curriculum development
  • Ability to develop training manuals
  • Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
  • Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
  • Effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate level

VI. Education and Experience

Education MD, Internist, Obstetricians, Surgeons, Paediatricians, Nursing (PhD), Oncologist, anaesthesiologist, Pathologist and PhD holders in any health related fields. Experience
  • Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in any fields stated above
  • Experience in providing health care services in recognize health facilities
  • Experience in Pedagogy and Curriculum development
  • Experience in providing different life skill development, leadership and management trainings, medical ethics and compassionate health care and conducting mentorship activities.
  • Knowledge of research methods/techniques, data analysis
  • Experience in conducting research, providing lectures at higher education, organizing workshops, seminars and short term trainings
  • Experience in partnership building
Demonstrated experience in project management and implementation

VII. Language requirements

Fluency in English is required; Knowledge of other languages is advantageous.
Country of Opportunity
Ethiopia
Closing Date
https://www.connectingdiaspora.org/en/job/curriculum-developer-2/

I. General Information

Name of host institution

Wollo University – Kombolcha Institute of Technology

Address of host institution

City of Kombolcha, some 26 kilometers south east of the Dessie Campus, Wollo

Name and email address of focal point in host institution

Ahmedin Mohammed (PhD) a.m.1985@ieee.org

Background information about host institution

Outcomes:
  • Improved quality of teaching –learning process;
  • Improved learning in talent development, innovation, entrepreneurship and quality of life;
  • Improvement in faculty capacity and skills in English language, teaching methods, practical simulation, experiment, curriculum and course module development;
  • Sustainable transfer of academic and research quality enhancement knowledge, skills & technologies from NL HEI;
  • Improvement in faculty capacity and skills in to produce winning research & service grant proposals, and publications;
  • Enhanced experience sharing and exposure to international practice to key personnel of WU-KIoT from NL institutions
  • Increased number and quality of research undertakings from WU–KioT;

II. Position Information

Organizational unit/ Department

Wollo University, Kombolcha Institute of Technology (WU–KioT)

Duration of assignment

Specific duration to be determined by the host institution.

III. Objectives of Assignment

Outcomes
  • Improved quality of teaching –learning process;
  • Improved learning in talent development, innovation, entrepreneurship and quality of life;
  • Improvement in faculty capacity and skills in English language, teaching methods, practical simulation, experiment, curriculum and course module development;
  • Sustainable transfer of academic and research quality enhancement knowledge, skills & technologies from NL HEI;
  • Improvement in faculty capacity and skills in to produce winning research & service grant proposals, and publications;
  • Enhanced experience sharing and exposure to international practice to key personnel of WU-KIoT from NL institutions
  • Increased number and quality of research undertakings from WU–KioT;

IV. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Main tasks include:
  • Developing problem based curriculums
  • Providing lectures and trainings to students, including life skills, self-assertiveness, study skills, entrepreneurship, volunteerism, ethics, women empowerment,
  • Providing trainings for the faculty in Teaching methods(class room), simulation, Problem-Based Learning; Curriculum development, communication including English language trainings and other innovative teaching approaches
  • Supporting in the arranging & Facilitation of fellowship programs for, Kombolcha Institute of Technology (Masters, PhD or Postdoctoral)
  • Identifying gaps in academic, research and service and soliciting resource from potential donors
  • Providing trainings for the faculty in Research methods, Grant writing, Different research software packages; Scientific writing skills; Research proposal writing, research ethics, critical thinking;
  • Mentoring of the faculty to enhance academic and research capacity and performance;
  • Facilitate Joint and collaborative research proposal development
  • Facilitating remote access to resources (publications, webinars, etc) & support institutional knowledge management
  • Providing leadership & Governance training for members of the management;
  • Establishing Strategic Partnership between NL based institutions and networks –Kombolcha Institute of Technology
  • Facilitate special training & exposure visits of the Staff of Kombolcha Institute of Technology to NL Technology institutes

V. Competencies

The CD4D participant is expected to demonstrate the following competencies: Behavioural:
  • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
  • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
  • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
  • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
  • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
  • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
  • Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
  • Professionalism –  displays mastery of subject matter
  • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
  • Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Technical:
  • Ability to identify and analyze organizational strategic issues
  • Strong technical skills in strategic plan and policy, curriculum development
  • Ability to develop training manuals
  • Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
  • Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
  • Effectively interfaces with government officials

VI. Education and Experience

MA, MBA or PH.D degree in education or any other related filed
  • At least 5 years’ experience in the following:
    • Experience in Pedagogy and Curriculum development
    • Experience in providing different life skill development,  leadership and management trainings and mentorship activities
  • Experience in Pedagogy and Curriculum development
  • Experience in providing different life skill development, leadership and management trainings and mentorship activities
  • Knowledge of research methods/techniques, data analysis
  • Experience in conducting research, providing lectures at higher education, organizing workshops, seminars and short term trainings
  • Experience in partnership building
  • Demonstrated experience in project management and implementation

VII. Language requirements

Fluency in English and Amharic is required, Knowledge of other languages is advantageous.