Helvetas Ethiopia Vacancy Announcement (april 2026) - Helvetas Ethiopia - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

HELVETAS Ethiopia

Sekota, Ethiopia
On-site
Lead arcs project operations and strategy
Manage climate services for smallholder farmers
Oversee staff finances and donor compliance
The organization seeks candidates to lead the Agriculture Resilience through Climate Services project in Sekota and support administrative functions in Addis Ababa

Job Summary

  • The organization seeks candidates to lead the Agriculture Resilience through Climate Services project in Sekota and support administrative functions in Addis Ababa.
  • Roles require bridging meteorological information with agricultural extension to promote climate-smart agriculture among smallholder farmers.
  • Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for these full-time positions with a deadline of April 13, 2026.

Matching Summary

The organization seeks candidates to lead the Agriculture Resilience through Climate Services project in Sekota and support administrative functions in Addis Ababa.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead ARCS Project operations and strategy
  • Manage climate services for smallholder farmers
  • Oversee staff finances and donor compliance
  • Bridge meteorological data with agricultural extension
  • Process payments and manage petty cash

Nice-to-have

  • Fluency in local languages beyond Amharic
  • Experience in semi-arid drought-prone systems
  • Strong knowledge of CSA practices
  • High integrity and attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure

Key Requirements

  • MSc in Rural Development or related field for Project Manager
  • 7-10 years experience managing climate-service projects
  • Bachelor's/Master's in Agriculture or Agro-meteorology for Officer role
  • 5-7 years experience in agricultural extension
  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Office Management for Finance role
  • Minimum 3 years experience in accounting and office management
  • Fluency in English and Amharic required

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