SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 26 of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

SNV, Netherlands Development Organization, is operating in Ethiopia since the 1970s. Currently, SNV is working in eight regional states and the two city administrations of Ethiopia, providing technical assistance and program implementation in Agriculture, WASH, and Energy Sectors. SNV is an open and learning organization that focuses on improving the lives of Ethiopian through a market based approach inclusive of women and youth. In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change including strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects.

For more information on SNV's operations, visit our website: www.snvworld.org. 

Overview of the project. 

Horti-LIFE is funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) and implemented by SNV-Ethiopia in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture. The aim is to increase the productivity and food safety in the horticultural sector by supporting smallholder farmers, rural SMEs and supporting institutions. The second phase of the project (2019-2023) works via the following components:

Summary of the position 

The main responsibility of the Operation/ Horti-LIFE II Project Administrator / is to administrate the grants to over 100 grantees of the Smallholder Chain Integration Fund:

•  Support the SCIF team in preparing in the selection process of grantees.
• Train grantees on all administrative aspects and how to report to Horti-LIFE.
• Due diligence of the administrative capacities of short-listed grantees
• Prepare the grant contracts.
• Review quarterly reports of grantees. Correct the reports and support grantees to improve them.
• Monitor the progress of grantees (based on agreed milestones) together with the SCIF manager.
• Maintain a database of all grants with their budgets and the agreed milestones

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning 
• Implementation 
• Financial and Administrative Management 
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
• Networking, Learning & Representation 

Should you need to refer the full Job description please follow the following link: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11haVSNSh_8Fyu6Wx1agQnKvHjBZawpeO/view?usp=sharing

Contract Type: Local

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment.

•  A relevant BSc degree (MBA /Administration / Finance)
• Solid knowledge of administrative procedures and systems

Work experience

•  A minimum of 10 years of work experience in administration
• Broad experience in project budgeting and procurement

Necessary skill and attitude needed

• Energetic and motivating attitude
•  Accurate and correct
•  Pragmatic and solution orientated approach
• Team player with networking abilities.
• Fluent in English and local languages
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills

                                               How to Apply

Please apply by clicking on the I'm Interested button and complete your application in our in-house recruitment system before 29 April 2021 Please send your application letter and CV that contains three referees as you apply with position title as subject/reference.

NB: Only shortlisted will be contacted.

Women are encarages to apply 

Please indicate in your application letter for which location you apply.