Project Assistant (Maternity Cover）- (Horti-LIFE III) project

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. Driven by a vision of a better world where all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably, SNV strengthens capacities and catalyses partnerships that transform agri-food, energy, and water systems. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, we support our partners in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia, tailoring our approaches to different contexts to achieve large-scale impact and create more equitable lives for all.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

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Context and purpose of the job

The project assistant supports the National Horti-Life team in the field of project admin, logistics and operations. The position is meant to assist the team in procurement requests, making follow ups to ensure requests are processed, logistical requests and arrangements using Odoo and provide logistical support to national Horti-LIFE events.

Project Admin support

• In collaboration with SNV Horti-LIFE project staffs prepare necessary requests for procurement, vehicle requests and other related service for all required inputs via Odoo system.
• Ensure that flight bookings are processed and booked for Horti-LIFE staff members
• Assist to ensure that the finance department receives all the necessary documentation to process payments
• Assist in the logistics/preparation for Horti-LIFE national organised events
• Perform any other duties assigned by the project Manager or Deputy Project Manager.

Issue handling

• Answers questions with regards to one or multiple operational services,
• within set guidelines and procedures. Ensures issues are escalated in a
• timely manner through the right channel when necessary, to ensure full operational support.

Data handling

• Ensures data filing and administration on a specific operation support
• service. Processes, organises, checks and (if applicable) analyses data
• by applying routine working methods. Signals abnormalities, monitors
• and reports on overall provision of services, to ensure consistency in
• delivery against service standards.

• BA degree in business management and administration, management, or related fields.
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in general program administration, operations and management.

Required Skill:

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of and experience in organizational effectiveness and administrative/operations implementing best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative style.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards. 
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in excel, word, outlook, and access.
• Prioritize workload according to the changing needs of the project.

  Competencies:

• Initiative
• Problem Analysis
• Accuracy
• Adaptability

Additional Information

Contract Type: National

Expected start date: June 01, 2026

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Contract Duration:6months, for Maternity cover.

How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 24th of April 2026. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality. 
If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise on the next steps in the recruitment process.

Working at SNV  
SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit form and contribute to, an internal and global network of experts.

At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and more.

Vetting
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for both national and International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.  

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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