TechnoServe collaborates with enterprising individuals in developing regions to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. As a nonprofit organization, we create business solutions to combat poverty by connecting people with knowledge, capital, and markets.
Our mission is based on the belief that, with the right opportunities, diligent men and women in even the most impoverished areas can generate income, jobs, and wealth for their families and communities. With over four decades of proven success, we trust in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.
Position 1: Administrative Officer
Required Skills & Experience:
- Demonstrated experience as an Administrative Officer, Administrator, or in a comparable role.
- Strong knowledge of office procedures.
- Proficiency with office management software, especially MS Office (Excel and Word).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational skills with a problem-solving mindset.
- High level of efficiency in both independent and team environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Amharic.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Management, or a related field.
- Strong commitment to integrity and ethical conduct.
- At least 3 years of experience in office administration or a related field.
Position 2: Market Linkages Specialist
Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture/Agribusiness, Economics, Business Administration, Horticulture, or a related field.
Experience:
- At least 3 years of experience in developing and facilitating market linkages and business advisement.
- Demonstrated work experience in market systems development and facilitation.
Technical & Social Skills:
- Proficient in MS Office applications.
- Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
- Serious, hardworking, eager to learn, results-oriented, responsible, and accountable.
- Good at building and maintaining relationships with key partners.
- Flexibility, autonomy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to travel.
- Fluency in English, Amharic, and Afan Oromo. Proficiency in Afan Oromo is a strict requirement.
Position 3: Market Analyst
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, marketing, business administration, agriculture, economics, cooperative management, agricultural extension, or rural development.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in data collection and analysis, market strategy development, and business plan development.
Skills:
- Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with analytical software like SAS, SPSS, and Google Analytics, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with survey tools and databases.
- Ability to present complex data in a clear and understandable manner.
- Preference given to candidates with a background in management consulting.
- Demonstrated experience in both qualitative and quantitative market research.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality, error-free outputs.
- Ability to produce well-written, cohesive analyses and reports efficiently.
- Strong analytical and financial evaluation skills.
- Strong planning skills and experience working to strict deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication and project reporting skills.
- Fluency in Amharic, English, and one SNNPR/Sidama language. Knowledge of SNNPR/Sidama language is a plus.
- Willingness to be based in Hawassa.
Location: Addis Ababa
Application Deadline: May 24th, 2024
How to Apply:
- Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume as a single document (in Word or PDF format) by May 24, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only those meeting the minimum qualifications will be contacted. Please ensure CVs are submitted through the specified link, as other submissions will not be considered.
- Women are strongly encouraged to apply. TechnoServe reserves the right to cancel this advertisement.
- We look forward to receiving your application and wish you the best of luck.
We look forward to receiving your application and wish you the best of luck.
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