Agronomy & Livestock Officer

Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung (HRNS)

Full time Posted: Jun 19, 2026

Career Level

Mid Level(3-5 years)

Location

Jimma, Oromia

Deadline

Jun 27, 2026

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About This Role

This role is a field-based technical position focused on improving smallholder farming systems in the Jimma region. You will not just advise on crops or livestock separately—you will integrate both, reflecting a shift toward holistic, climate-smart agriculture. It suits professionals who enjoy hands-on work with farming communities, who can translate research into practical training for extension agents and farmer groups. HRNS is an international foundation with a strong reputation in sustainable coffee and rural development, so expect a structured, impact-driven environment.

What the Requirements Say About This Role

The employer is looking for someone who can bridge theory and practice across multiple agricultural value chains—coffee, vegetables, livestock, beekeeping, and more. This implies a generalist with deep practical field experience rather than a narrow specialist. The emphasis on capacity strengthening for Development Agents and youth groups signals that coaching, facilitation, and communication skills are as important as technical knowledge. A degree in agronomy, animal science, or related fields is expected, but proven experience in integrated farming systems will set candidates apart.

How to Approach This Application

Focus your CV and cover letter on concrete examples of working with smallholder farmers and extension systems—mention specific crops or livestock interventions you have managed. Highlight any experience with Farmer Field Schools (FFS), youth groups, or climate-smart practices, as these are core to the role. Since the job is based in Jimma, familiarity with the local context (Oromia, coffee-livestock systems) is a strong advantage. Avoid generic lists of duties; instead, show how you have improved productivity or resilience in a similar setting.

Best Fit

Who This Role Suits

This role is best suited for mid-career agricultural professionals who thrive in field-based, community-facing work and are comfortable with multiple value chains. It is moderately competitive, given HRNS’s reputation and the specific location, but strong candidates with integrated farming experience will stand out.

Agronomy & Livestock Officer

· Position Title: Agronomy & Livestock Officer

· Number of Positions: One (1)

· Duty Station: HRNS ET Jimma Field Office

· Reports To: Field Office Coordinator

1. Core Technical Delivery

Plan, coordinate, and implement crop and livestock development interventions.
Promote climate-smart, integrated, and sustainable farming practices.
Provide technical support on crop production, livestock management, and nutrition.
Facilitate capacity strengthening for Development Agents (DAs), youth groups, and farmer groups (YAIGs, FFS, FTC).
Provide up-to-date, research-based technical guidance on improved production techniques across different agribusinesses (coffee, crops, vegetables, livestock, beekeeping, horticulture, nurseries, fisheries, etc.).
Conduct regular field visits to monitor activities and ensure timely, high-quality implementation at site level.
Support the development of work plans in collaboration with project and site coordination teams and youth groups.
Establish mechanisms for knowledge sharing and peer learning within supported youth groups.

2. Monitoring & Supervision

Use Commcare for the project real data collection and analysis
Support and capacitate DAs and YAIG leaders/facilitators on the use of Commcare
Monitor field activities and track progress to ensure adherence to implementation plans and quality standards.
Document, analyze, and synthesize field findings for evidence-based decision-making.
Capture lessons learned and ensure systematic knowledge management across the project.
Record success stories, challenges, and gender-related insights through engagement with project participants and stakeholders.

3. Reporting and Visibility

Prepare and submit quarterly progress reports and annual summary reports to the field operations office.
Ensure lessons learned are well documented and disseminated among project teams and partners.
Produce analytical reports and knowledge products for wider sharing and visibility.

4. Compliance & Stakeholder Coordination

Coordinate with relevant government stakeholders to harmonize approaches, tools, and interventions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with communities, local stakeholders, and project partners to maximize impact.
Engage with local authorities to identify issues and support timely and amicable conflict resolution.
Contribute to local and district-level dialogue to enhance community perception of youth engagement in livelihoods.
Support the smooth and compliant implementation of HRNS-Ethiopia operations and fulfill additional duties as required.

Responsibility for assigned adhoc duties: Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Field office Coordinator

Job Requirements

Education

M.Sc/B.Sc. Degree in Plant Science, Agronomy, Rural Development and Agricultural Innovation, Agribusiness and Value Chain Management.

Experience

At least 3 Years of proven work experience in working at community level as extensionist and agronomist
Hand in experience in working on extension packages and innovative agricultural practices.
Mixed work experiences of agronomy, project management and coordination of different disciplines, planning and reporting.
Previous experience of working on agriculture, climate, biodiversity, institutional capacity building for DAs and farmers in NGO/INGO is required.
The candidate should also be able to have experience in managing staff remotely.

How To Apply

Use the link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddZ6guCX5rixnpsOVBJVcudvaxFkRngWwAlieZpqx9P_nLiA/viewform?usp=publish-editor