Description
Position Title: Data & Operations Coordinator, JDC Ethiopia                                         
Reports to: Tov Program Manager
Secondary Manager: Program Manager, Israel based
Position Scope: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate
 
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to lead the data management and operational backbone of our agricultural projects in Ethiopia. This role combines digital systems management, data analysis, and operational support, ensuring that farmers, research teams, and partners receive accurate insights and smooth logistical coordination.
 
Key Responsibilities
Data Management
- Manage the project’s digital systems (Jotform, Monday.com, Excel, procurement platforms).
- Oversee data collection from farmers, Farmers’ Unions, research fields, and other stakeholders, including onboarding team members and supporting digital integration.
- Process, analyze, and visualize data to prepare seasonal and ongoing reports, for both internal monitoring and external needs.
- Develop regular reports to measure program progress, as well as reports for partners, government, and donors (replacing current reporting handled by Serihon).
- Consolidate and manage all project operational data and assets, including the Revolving Fund system, irrigation systems, seeds, trainings, farmer numbers, and impact indicators.
- Provide general support to project managers as needed.

 
Operations & Logistics
- Support procurement processes in coordination with management and agronomy teams (supplies, equipment, services).
- Note: This role does not replace existing procurement staff but streamlines workflows and reduces the workload of current managers in purchase order and logistics procedures.
- Project inventory management: monitoring, registering, and maintaining project materials (kits, seeds, equipment, etc.), ensuring compliance, proper documentation, follow-up, and reporting.
- Event coordination and facilitation: supporting logistics during trainings and field days, registering attendees, and ensuring smooth delivery of activities.
- Coordinate logistics for trainings, field activities, and overall project operations.

 
Optional (Depending on Candidate Profile)
- Support marketing and communications efforts, such as creating promotional materials for Farmers’ Unions, compiling success stories, and developing project presentations and media materials.

 
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Agriculture, or a related field.
- Experience in data management, operations, or project coordination, ideally in agriculture, development, or NGO environments.
- Strong command of digital tools such as Excel, Jotform, and Monday.com; familiarity with BI tools is an advantage.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with high attention to detail.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and resourceful, able to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Knowledge of inventory and asset tracking systems – an advantage.
- Familiarity with agricultural projects and field operations – a strong plus.
- Fluency in English and Amharic, both written and spoken.
- Willingness to travel regularly to field sites across Ethiopia.

 
Why Join Us?
- Contribute to a mission-driven team strengthening smallholder agriculture and community development.
- Play a central role in ensuring the success and impact of high-profile projects.
- Gain hands-on experience in data systems, operations, and project management, with opportunities for professional growth.


Application Procedures:
Interested candidates shall send a non-returnable application dossier containing the followings:
- Application letter stating clearly the job to which you are applying for;
- Up-to-date CV in English with daytime telephone number and /or an e-mail address
- Names and addresses of three references.
- Closing date for application is 10 working days from the date of this announcement (End date: November 21st, 2025).
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

Requirements
None