Zonal Supervisor (5 Positions)

DEC is a local CSO established in 2007 and re-registered in May 2019, as per the new Authority for CSO Proclamation by the Ethiopian government, bearing registration number 0009. The organization has five major programs: the Child Well-being and Education Development Program, the Gender and Life Skill Development Program, the Employable Skills Development Program, Advocacy, and the Humanitarian Emergency Program. DEC actively works in six National Regional States and one city administration of Ethiopia, namely Amhara, Afar, Oromia, Tigray, Gambela, Benishangul Gumuz, and Addis Ababa City Administration.

Job Summary

The Zonal Supervisor is responsible for coordinating, supervising, and supporting the implementation of agricultural and livelihood-related project activities within the zone. He/she ensures woreda-level facilitators deliver high-quality services in line with program objectives, organizational policies, and donor requirements.

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise program implementation in the zone.
• Support rural young women cooperatives and producer groups in improving productivity, market linkages, and entrepreneurship.
• Facilitate training, capacity building, and cooperative development with a focus on young women.
• Monitor program activities, collect data, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with donor and government requirements.
• Liaise with zonal/ woreda government offices, NGOs, and private actors to ensure coordination.
• Supervise field staff and ensure effective resource utilization.
• Support young women groups in improving productivity, market linkages, and entrepreneurship.
• Monitor program activities, collect data, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with donor and government requirements.
• Liaise with zonal/woreda government offices, NGOs, and private actors to ensure coordination.
• Supervise field staff and ensure effective resource utilization.
• Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor or management of the organization

Required No. 5

Duty station: Jimma, Southwest Shewa, West Shewa, Bench Sheko& Keffa

Educational Qualification and Experience

• MA/BA in Rural Development, Agricultural Extension, Agribusiness, Livestock Science, Plant Science, Animal Science, or related fields.MA with 5 years or BA with 7 years of relevant professional experience.

Additional Skill

• Strong skills in supervision, coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• Good communication, reporting, and computer literacy skills.
• Commitment to integrity, accountability, and gender inclusion
• Fluency in English and local language/s

Qualified Female applicants who fulfill the requirements are appreciated