Agricultural Development Extension Agents (4 Positions)

Position Title: Agricultural Development Extension Agent

Number of Positions: Four (4)

Duty Station: 2 for HRNS ET Jimma Field Office and 2 for HRNS ET Bahir Dar Field Office

Reports To: Field Office Coordinator

1. Core Technical Delivery

• Familiarize with HRNS-Ethiopia program scope to effectively support implementation.
• Maintain updated technical knowledge through continuous professional development and in-service training.
• Use regular farm visits to identify local needs and challenges across coffee, crops, horticulture, livestock, beekeeping, and other youth agribusinesses.
• Provide practical guidance, demonstrations, and research-based information on improved production techniques and agribusiness opportunities.
• Coordinate activities aimed at increasing productivity, improving product quality, promoting climate-smart practices, and supporting implementation of work plans.
• Identify and strengthen youth group facilitators and demonstration sites to enhance project outcomes.
• Foster linkages and communication among value chain actors (producers, processors, marketers, etc.) to enhance market integration.
• Collaborate with project staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating program interventions.

2. Monitoring & Supervision

• Use Commcare for the project real data collection and analysis
• Support and capacitate YAIG leaders/facilitators on the use of Commcare
• Collect and submit data using digital tools (tablets/smartphones), ensuring timely transmission and data quality.
• Support and mentor other data collectors, identify data collection challenges, and report to the MEAL Officer.
• Contribute to systematic capture of field-level evidence, including lessons learned and performance insights.

3. Reporting and Visibility

• Document and share success stories, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations for learning and visibility.
• Report program results, impacts, and outcomes in line with project requirements.

4. Compliance & Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with youth groups, cooperatives, community leaders, and local authorities to identify and prioritize needs, challenges, and opportunities.
• Ensure smooth coordination and alignment across project stakeholders and partners.
• Support overall operational effectiveness by performing additional responsibilities as required for HRNS-Ethiopia program delivery.
• Commitment to strict organizational asset safety guidelines

Job Requirement

Education

• Degree or Diploma in plant science, animal science, general agriculture and related fields.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the field.
• Knowledge of extension, rural development, etc.
• Good communication skill and ability to prepare progress reports for satellite office.
• Oral and written English communication skills.
• Two wheels motorcycle driving license.
• International NGO experience is an asset.