One Acre Fund Maize Seed Multiplication Specialist Jobs 2022 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. One Acre Fund Ethiopia looking for “Maize Seed Multiplication Specialist”. Applicants with a degree in Bachelors Degree may apply on or before 13th Dec 2022.
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, our farmers harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.
One Acre Fund Maize Seed Multiplication Specialist Jobs 2022
The One Acre Fund has published a job vacancy announcement on 5th Nov 2022 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Maize Seed Multiplication Specialist to be based in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | One Acre Fund |
| Position | Maize Seed Multiplication Specialist |
| Location | Bahir Dar, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelors Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five Plus years |
| Application Deadline | 13th Dec 2022 |
One Acre Fund Job Vacancy 2022
Job Role: The Maize Seed Multiplication Specialist will be an essential part of our Seed Program in one of One Acre Fund’s fastest-growing country programs. The Ethiopia program currently serves 150,000 farmers, grows over 10 million trees per year and has an ambitious seed multiplication program that intends to reach more than 100,000 farmers annually. We are seeking a professional to manage the multiplication of maize seed through a community-based seed production model, needed to achieve our scale targets. You will report directly to the Seed Program Growth Associate and you will manage field managers and seed agronomists.
Position in Organization:
- Maize Seed Multiplication Specialist
- Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
- Job Location: Bahir Dar with frequent travel to rural Kebeles
- Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off
- Eligibility: This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Ethiopia
- Application Deadline: 13 December 2022
Qualification & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in hybrid maize seed multiplication and processing. Experience in maize multiplication through a community/cooperative based multiplication model is an added advantage
- 3+ years experience in field team management
- Knowledge of different community-based seed production modalities and associated regulatory processes
- Basic knowledge of electronic data collection tools (e.g. ODK, Kobo, Commcare) and the ability to conduct analysis and generate reports from data collected
- Basic computer skills and creating simple spreadsheet
- Highly facilitative and collaborative across diverse cultures and organizations
- A bachelor’s degree in agriculture with specialization in crop production, breeding, crop protection, agronomy, plant science, or another relevant field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
How to Apply One Acre Fund Maize Seed Multiplication Specialist Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://oneacrefund.org/vacancies/ethiopia-maize-seed-multiplication-specialist
The Closing Date: 13th Dec 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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| Official Website | oneacrefund.org |
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