Chief Of Party/Program Manager | Monitoring and Evaluation Manager | Senior Food Technology Specialist | Food Technology Specialist | Stakeholder Liaison | Program Assistant | Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant | Senior Business Advisor Principal | Busi TechnoServe AAIFP is a potential USAID-funded project that will support improved wheat processing in Ethiopia. This program will be implemented in partnership with Partners in Food Solutions (PFS), a collection of some of the world’s leading food companies lending their expertise to support technology transfer to African food processors. The overall goal of the program is to increase the availability of nutritious wheat based products to the Ethiopian population. The objective is to improve the capacity of wheat processors to improve quality nutrition and availability of wheat based products; with a complimentary emphasis on supporting the Government of Ethiopia’s push towards eventual mandating of fortified flours. TechnoServe and PFS will replicate a delivery model they are already implementing in other African countries. Position Location: All positions except positions numbered 8 & 9 may be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with extensive domestic travel and occasional regional travel. Duration: Duration of project (2, years), with an initial 45days probation period Remuneration: Competitive salary with benefits Closing date: Applications will be accepted until 6thApril 2012 Objectives: To support the technology and knowledge transfer to Ethiopian food processors 1. Job Title: Chief Of Party/Program Manager Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Overall program, financial and reporting management, Provide guidance and oversight to field teams across the country including food technology specialists, business advisors, M&E team, stakeholder liaison, finance and admin staff, Develop program annual work plans and performance monitoring plans, Lead communications with partners on all aspects of program delivery Liaise with USAID, PEPFAR and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment and to represent the program’s interests, Liaise with regional program manager and participate in regional knowledge sharing activities. Qualifications: • MSc degree in Agricultural Economics, Business Administration or other relevant field • At least 5 years relevant project management and/or Chief of Party experience (e.g., international SME development programs, USAID project management, private sector agro processing) • Strong market orientation, entrepreneurial and innovative thinker • Experience leading and managing high caliber multicultural teams, preferably some experience with managing remotely • Demonstrated skills in problem solving, consensus building, and coordination of diverse stakeholders • Demonstrated capacity to produce high quality reports and proposals 2. Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Develop a robust M&E plan and reporting system to monitor the impact of the program, including defining indicators, targets and the measurement and analyzing of data. Provide guidance and oversight to M&E team on data collection, dissemination and reporting. Design and execute field-level surveys, including training and supervising field staff and data quality assurance. Support communications with partners on progress. Liaise with USAID, TNS and PFS to ensure alignment on impact measurement, to share lessons learnt from data analysis and to develop case studies of key successes/challenges to support the programs development. Qualifications: • MSc degree in Economics, Business Administration or other relevant field • At least 3 years relevant M&E experience (e.g., international SME development programs, donor projects, preferably USAID projects) • Strong understanding of M&E tools and current methods in data collection and analysis • Experience developing and managing M&E plans • Demonstrated capacity to produce high quality reports and proposals 3. Job Title: Senior Food Technology Specialist (one position) Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The SFTS will report to the Program Manager (PM) and Identify, review and establish a pipeline of wheat processor and will liaise with the broader regional team within the TechnoServe/PFS alliance. The SFTS will identify processor needs and articulate these into projects for program support, liaise with PFS technology transfer volunteers to support the implementation -of technology and knowledge transfer to Ethiopian food processors, provide leadership to a team of three food technologists and support the technology and knowledge transfer needed to develop the capacity of Ethiopian wheat processors during the program’s two year period. Qualifications for Senior Food Technology Specialist: • Masters degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering or related subject. • At least 10 years experience in food processing, preferably at least 5 years in the private sector and within the Ethiopian context • Strong private sector experience with good understanding of Ethiopian food industry institutions and associations • Good computer skills in business software (Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint) • Demonstrated capacity to produce high quality reports and proposals 4. Job Title: Food Technology Specialist (two positions) Principal Duties and Responsibilities for Food Technology Specialist The FTS will identify, review and establish a pipeline of wheat processor (i.e. millers, bakers, pasta and biscuit makers) suitable for program intervention. Support the improvement and evolution of the technology transfer model to ensure its continued effectiveness and efficiency in the local context. Deliver sector-wide training with local institutions (Universities, BDS providers). Liaise with other industry stakeholders, wheat value chain partners and USAID to ensure alignment, shared learning and mutual support Generate monthly reports on progress and participate in regional knowledge sharing calls and exercises. Qualifications: • Degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering or related subject (Masters preferred). • At least 6 years experience in food processing, preferably at least 3 years in the private sector and within the Ethiopian context • Strong private sector experience with good understanding of Ethiopian food industry institutions and associations • Proven track record in providing technical solutions to food processors • Demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality reports and proposals 5. Job Title: Stakeholder Liaison Design and implement strategies and programs to enhance the project value proposition for current stakeholders. Develop, maintain and utilize a network of local ‘primary’ partner organizations including Ethiopian government and private sector contacts and acquire support from key stakeholders to facilitate the execution of the program. Map, interview, and evaluate stakeholders (e.g. NGOs, exporters, service providers, government agencies, cooperatives, women’s groups, donors, development projects). Ensure program alignment and connection with other industry stakeholders to achieve optimal results and best complimentary practices. Manage issues of concern that arise among the project’s stakeholders in relation to industry, policy and project concerns and come up with a resolution that may include one-on- one meetings, convening stakeholder meetings and coordinating with project staff. Qualifications: • Degree or relevant qualification In communications or social sciences (Masters preferred). • Solid private sector strategy and management experience, Including in several of the following key skills areas - business development, consulting presentation skills and communications. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required • Amharic & English fluency both written and spoken • Proven ability to cultivate and manage relationships between partners and stakeholders • Food processing, development industry or agriculture experience a bonus 6. Job Title: Program Assistant Principal Duties and Responsibilities Assist Program Manager in overseeing program logistics, assisting in budgeting and financial reporting, organizing and maintaining program diaries and making appointments, participating in meetings and taking minutes, and producing documents (research, reports, presentations). Qualifications: • Degree in Social Sciences or Business-related discipline; • Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills in English a must; • Experience in data input and analysis, report writing and communications; • Experience with program assistance and project accounts • Punctual, attention to detail, logical thinking. 7. Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant The M&E Assistant is responsible to oversee country-level data entry and collection, Facilitate/deliver data collection tools and related training, provide coaching and feedback on data collection tools and training, Collect and synthesize evaluation data, carry out field visits to verify and rectify data in databases, assist in the development of new data collection tools and training, create and maintain country-level databases, ensure the availability of data collection tools. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in related field with a minimum of 2-3 years experience in managing data • Experience with computer programs related to data analysis including Excel. • Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines. • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • Willingness to travel to the field 8. Job Title: Senior Business Advisor Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee the business advisory services to processors, calculate profit and loss, strategic and business planning support linkages to funding opportunities and present and articulate financial and business rational. Qualifications: • Masters equivalent degree plus experience in a relevant field — business, finance, economics, accounting etc. • At least 7 years’ professional experience. • Proven leadership ability combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills 9. Job Title: Business Advisor X 2 Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Provide customized business advisory services to processors, provide business and investment plans, Provide financial linkages and marketing strategies, support business training and business systems development,, report to the Senior Business Advisor. Qualifications: • Degree in business, economics, finance, accounting or related subject. • At least 4 years experience in finance, accounting business management,, preferably in the private sector and within the Ethiopian context • Strong private sector experience, good understanding of Ethiopian food industry a benefit • Ability to conduct financial audits and financial health checks on companies • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills • Strong interpersonal skills, must be a self starter, results orientated and show initiative • Good computer skills in business software (Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint) Note: All positions requires good computer skill (MS Office and Power Point), strong verbal and written English, interpersonal skills, self starter, result oriented, respect regulations and procedure and be in possession of a valid driving license. ** Qualified Women are highly encouraged to apply** Qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV and salary history to tadmassu@tns.org and or P.o.Box 100598. If submitting by email, mention the position title and AAIFP in the subject line. Applying in person is highly discouraged and could be ground for disqualification. Only successful candidates will be contacted, that will support improved wheat processing in Ethiopia. This program will be implemented in partnership with Partners in Food Solutions (PFS), a collection of some of the world’s leading food companies lending their expertise to support technology transfer to African food processors. The overall goal of the program is to increase the availability of nutritious wheat based products to the Ethiopian population. The objective is to improve the capacity of wheat processors to improve quality nutrition and availability of wheat based products; with a complimentary emphasis on supporting the Government of Ethiopia’s push towards eventual mandating of fortified flours. TechnoServe and PFS will replicate a delivery model they are already implementing in other African countries. Position Location: All positions except positions numbered 8 & 9 may be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with extensive domestic travel and occasional regional travel. Duration: Duration of project (2, years), with an initial 45days probation period Remuneration: Competitive salary with benefits Closing date: Applications will be accepted until 6thApril 2012 Objectives: To support the technology and knowledge transfer to Ethiopian food processors 1. Job Title: Chief Of Party/Program Manager Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Overall program, financial and reporting management, Provide guidance and oversight to field teams across the country including food technology specialists, business advisors, M&E team, stakeholder liaison, finance and admin staff, Develop program annual work plans and performance monitoring plans, Lead communications with partners on all aspects of program delivery Liaise with USAID, PEPFAR and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment and to represent the program’s interests, Liaise with regional program manager and participate in regional knowledge sharing activities. Qualifications: • MSc degree in Agricultural Economics, Business Administration or other relevant field • At least 5 years relevant project management and/or Chief of Party experience (e.g., international SME development programs, USAID project management, private sector agro processing) • Strong market orientation, entrepreneurial and innovative thinker • Experience leading and managing high caliber multicultural teams, preferably some experience with managing remotely • Demonstrated skills in problem solving, consensus building, and coordination of diverse stakeholders • Demonstrated capacity to produce high quality reports and proposals 2. Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Develop a robust M&E plan and reporting system to monitor the impact of the program, including defining indicators, targets and the measurement and analyzing of data. Provide guidance and oversight to M&E team on data collection, dissemination and reporting. Design and execute field-level surveys, including training and supervising field staff and data quality assurance. Support communications with partners on progress. Liaise with USAID, TNS and PFS to ensure alignment on impact measurement, to share lessons learnt from data analysis and to develop case studies of key successes/challenges to support the programs development. Qualifications: • MSc degree in Economics, Business Administration or other relevant field • At least 3 years relevant M&E experience (e.g., international SME development programs, donor projects, preferably USAID projects) • Strong understanding of M&E tools and current methods in data collection and analysis • Experience developing and managing M&E plans • Demonstrated capacity to produce high quality reports and proposals 3. Job Title: Senior Food Technology Specialist (one position) Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The SFTS will report to the Program Manager (PM) and Identify, review and establish a pipeline of wheat processor and will liaise with the broader regional team within the TechnoServe/PFS alliance. The SFTS will identify processor needs and articulate these into projects for program support, liaise with PFS technology transfer volunteers to support the implementation -of technology and knowledge transfer to Ethiopian food processors, provide leadership to a team of three food technologists and support the technology and knowledge transfer needed to develop the capacity of Ethiopian wheat processors during the program’s two year period. Qualifications for Senior Food Technology Specialist: • Masters degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering or related subject. • At least 10 years experience in food processing, preferably at least 5 years in the private sector and within the Ethiopian context • Strong private sector experience with good understanding of Ethiopian food industry institutions and associations • Good computer skills in business software (Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint) • Demonstrated capacity to produce high quality reports and proposals 4. Job Title: Food Technology Specialist (two positions) Principal Duties and Responsibilities for Food Technology Specialist The FTS will identify, review and establish a pipeline of wheat processor (i.e. millers, bakers, pasta and biscuit makers) suitable for program intervention. Support the improvement and evolution of the technology transfer model to ensure its continued effectiveness and efficiency in the local context. Deliver sector-wide training with local institutions (Universities, BDS providers). Liaise with other industry stakeholders, wheat value chain partners and USAID to ensure alignment, shared learning and mutual support Generate monthly reports on progress and participate in regional knowledge sharing calls and exercises. Qualifications: • Degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering or related subject (Masters preferred). • At least 6 years experience in food processing, preferably at least 3 years in the private sector and within the Ethiopian context • Strong private sector experience with good understanding of Ethiopian food industry institutions and associations • Proven track record in providing technical solutions to food processors • Demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality reports and proposals 5. Job Title: Stakeholder Liaison Design and implement strategies and programs to enhance the project value proposition for current stakeholders. Develop, maintain and utilize a network of local ‘primary’ partner organizations including Ethiopian government and private sector contacts and acquire support from key stakeholders to facilitate the execution of the program. Map, interview, and evaluate stakeholders (e.g. NGOs, exporters, service providers, government agencies, cooperatives, women’s groups, donors, development projects). Ensure program alignment and connection with other industry stakeholders to achieve optimal results and best complimentary practices. Manage issues of concern that arise among the project’s stakeholders in relation to industry, policy and project concerns and come up with a resolution that may include one-on- one meetings, convening stakeholder meetings and coordinating with project staff. Qualifications: • Degree or relevant qualification In communications or social sciences (Masters preferred). • Solid private sector strategy and management experience, Including in several of the following key skills areas - business development, consulting presentation skills and communications. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required • Amharic & English fluency both written and spoken • Proven ability to cultivate and manage relationships between partners and stakeholders • Food processing, development industry or agriculture experience a bonus 6. Job Title: Program Assistant Principal Duties and Responsibilities Assist Program Manager in overseeing program logistics, assisting in budgeting and financial reporting, organizing and maintaining program diaries and making appointments, participating in meetings and taking minutes, and producing documents (research, reports, presentations). Qualifications: • Degree in Social Sciences or Business-related discipline; • Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills in English a must; • Experience in data input and analysis, report writing and communications; • Experience with program assistance and project accounts • Punctual, attention to detail, logical thinking. 7. Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant The M&E Assistant is responsible to oversee country-level data entry and collection, Facilitate/deliver data collection tools and related training, provide coaching and feedback on data collection tools and training, Collect and synthesize evaluation data, carry out field visits to verify and rectify data in databases, assist in the development of new data collection tools and training, create and maintain country-level databases, ensure the availability of data collection tools. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in related field with a minimum of 2-3 years experience in managing data • Experience with computer programs related to data analysis including Excel. • Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines. • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • Willingness to travel to the field 8. Job Title: Senior Business Advisor Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee the business advisory services to processors, calculate profit and loss, strategic and business planning support linkages to funding opportunities and present and articulate financial and business rational. Qualifications: • Masters equivalent degree plus experience in a relevant field — business, finance, economics, accounting etc. • At least 7 years’ professional experience. • Proven leadership ability combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills 9. Job Title: Business Advisor X 2 Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Provide customized business advisory services to processors, provide business and investment plans, Provide financial linkages and marketing strategies, support business training and business systems development,, report to the Senior Business Advisor. Qualifications: • Degree in business, economics, finance, accounting or related subject. • At least 4 years experience in finance, accounting business management,, preferably in the private sector and within the Ethiopian context • Strong private sector experience, good understanding of Ethiopian food industry a benefit • Ability to conduct financial audits and financial health checks on companies • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills • Strong interpersonal skills, must be a self starter, results orientated and show initiative • Good computer skills in business software (Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint) Note: All positions requires good computer skill (MS Office and Power Point), strong verbal and written English, interpersonal skills, self starter, result oriented, respect regulations and procedure and be in possession of a valid driving license. ** Qualified Women are highly encouraged to apply** Qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV and salary history to tadmassu@tns.org and or P.o.Box 100598. If submitting by email, mention the position title and AAIFP in the subject line. Applying in person is highly discouraged and could be ground for disqualification. Only successful candidates will be contacted,
