Mechanization Specialist

Since 1963, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain good relationships with 3 AG mechanized service partners including but not limited to: John Deere, other agricultural mechanization companies, Gedeb Engineering PLC, Kegna Ag. Equipment Manufacturing and General Trading, ATA Mechanization Service Centers, Public and private farm mechanization service centers.
• In collaboration with 3 AG mechanized service providers, John Deere, develop a kiosk certification program with several service provision levels, eligibility criteria, and periodic performance evaluation.
• Assess multiple models for the delivery of mechanized services for their potential for scaling up. These include John Deere’s kiosks, MSP cooperatives, and ATA mechanization service centers (MSCs), among others.
• Support participating Mechanization Service providers in establishing and executing performance upgrading plans including improvement of efficiency and customer satisfaction, Work closely with participating MSCs to help them build a profitable agricultural equipment business services. 
• Evaluate participating garages, kiosks, and other MSCs on key performance indicators including but not limited to:
• Safety Incidence Rate
• Employee Engagement
• Customer Satisfaction
• Profit Before Tax
• Work in Process Days
• Train participating garages, kiosks and MSCs in financial and inventory management.
• Train and supervise mechanical personnel when necessary
• Responsible for the safe maintenance and repair of a variety of complex agricultural rental equipment
• Identify training gaps in garage/kiosk mechanics to diagnose and repair equipment
• Maintain paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner daily
• When required, travel to customer job sites for repair/maintenance of rental or customer owned equipment; must maintain service vehicle in a clean and professional manner

Required Number:   One 

Type of contract:   Regular Part-time Employee

Duty Station:  Addis Ababa with frequent field trips

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc in agricultural engineering / agricultural mechanization
• 7+ years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment and tools
• 3+ years’ experience as a trainer of mechanics of agricultural machinery
• Valid license with acceptable driving record
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools
• Demonstrated understanding of schematics and diagrams
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills for a variety of agro mechanical systems.
• Previous experience with USAID projects preferred

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• To be considered for the position, interested applicants are advised to send application letter as well as updated CV on or before December 12, 2022 to                               

   AV-Recruitment@acdivocaeth.org

  ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer!r and able to work without supervision.