JEG Rank

Haramaya University JEG Vaccancy Announcemt

Africa Center of Excellence for Climate Smart Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Africa Center of Excellence for Climate Smart Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation (Climate SABC) at Haramaya University in Ethiopia is established with financial support from the World Bank.

The center provides a new opportunity for African students to enroll in a trans disciplinary post-graduate study conducted by a truly global faculty in one of the following programs:

1. MSc in Climate Smart Agriculture
2. MSc in Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management
3. PhD in Climate Smart Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation

Candidates will be selected on a competitive basis based up on the submitted documents.

Applicants must send scanned soft copies of their motivation letter, authenticated degrees and transcripts, CVs, recommendation letters, support letters from employees (if any), valid identification cards, sponsorship letters (if any), and any other requirements listed, in a PDF format as one document (i.e. not in separate files as separate documents). However, PhD research concept notes, copies of MSc thesis abstracts, and publications should be sent in a PDF format as separate documents. The documents should be sent to the following email address:

Haramaya University, Office of the registrar:

Mr. Muluken Hussen

Email: registrar@haramaya.edu.et

And copied to:

Dr. Bobe Bedadi, Deputy Center Leader

Email: climatesabcharamayauniv@gmail.com

or

bobedadi2009@gmail.com

P.O. Box 138 Dire Dawa Ethiopia

Tel: +251 255530319 Fax: +251 255530325

Mr. Homa Mulisa, Communications Officer

Email: homis97@yahoo.com

The deadline for application is on 30 June, 2018.

Click here to find a brochure with details on the application process, Haramaya University and the Climate SABC program.

We are happy to announce the publication of the second issue of the Journal of East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.

At this stage, we would like to thank our reviewers and Board members’ for their support and guidance. Finally, we are especially indebted to our authors who shared their research for this very second issue. Click to find details publication of the second issue of the Journal of East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.

Haramaya University Institute of Technology (HIT), in collaboration with the Vice-president for Community Engagement and Enterprises Development, conducted training on scientific computing using MATLAB application from May 16-18, 2018, for communities in and nearby the University including: Kombolcha Agricultural and TVET College, Haramaya Poly-Technic College, Harar Poly-Technic College, Menchen für Menschen Agro-Technical & Technology College, Dire Dawa Poly-Technic College, and from the University, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Computing and Informatics, College of Natural and Computational Sciences.

In his opening speech, Prof. Kebede W/Tsadik, Vice-president for Community and Enterprise Development, said the training was intended to enhance the Community activity by initiating the intelligent and objective concerns of the University. He stated that, “Organizing and executing a high level knowledge and experience sharing workshop on quality of scientific computing with MATLAB would enable the trainees in their working area.”

According to Mr. Ayele Legese, Associate Director of University Industry Linkage and Technology Transfer, the objectives of the training are “equipping the trainees with a skill of Math and enabling them in computation, analyze a problem and design a solution, algorithm development and data acquisition, modeling, simulation, and prototyping, data analysis, exploration, and visualization, scientific and engineering graphics as well as application development”.

The trainees were given practical training in an interactive and exclusive workshop on scientific computing with MATLAB basics.  At the end of the training some trainees said the training was very helpful and they appreciated and gave many thanks to the University and indicated that they are happy with the training program; as well as obtaining a multitude of knowledge from the training which will enable them to prepare for the next level in their careers.

On the closing session Dr. Sewnet Mengistu, Director for the Community-Based Education Directorate, said that the training was one component of the services offered by the Office in order to create/fulfill the objective of the University in creating University Industry Linkage and Technology Transfer with such kind of training. He added that the use of the MATLAB application in various TVET colleges to create a modern and time saving skill. He also added, “We will continue to strengthen our co-operation with local colleges and sector offices by strengthen regional forums and departments.”

The trainees also added that the training was crucial in bridging the gaps they had and will help them to check their attitude in relation with the use of the scientific computing with MATLAB application and asked for such training to continue in future

The training was closed by presenting certificates for the participants by Dr. Abdisa Jebessa, Acting Scientific Director of HIT.

A Consultative Forum was held between the Ministry of Federal and Pastoral Development Affairs (MoFPDA) and five universities to evaluate the planning phase and to discuss on the implementation and follow up of the planned activities following the strategic Memorandum of Agreement signed earlier this year. The forum is organized by the MoFPDA and Haramaya University on 18 May 2018 at Triangle Hotel, Dire Dawa.

Dr. Nega Assefa, Delegate for the Office of Vice-president for Research Affairs (and Director for Research Groups and Partnerships) of Haramaya University, warmly welcomed all guests and said that the University is working on the issues of enhancing resilience and reducing vulnerability of pastoral communities through climate smart pastoral development interventions. He appreciated the partnership established between the university and the MoFPDA. He also reiterated that such partnership activities should continue in the future.

Mr. Shanko Delelegne, Director General of the MoFPDA, thanked the representatives of the MoFPDA, Haramaya, Addis Ababa, Hawassa, Wollo, and Civil Service universities, and other partners (USAID, Meles Zenawi Foundation, Justice for All-Prison Fellowship Ethiopia, UNDP) for ‘making it [forum] a reality’ and said, “We [MoFPDA and the selected universities as well as other development partners] believe that we need to work more to continuously develop capacity so as to strengthen our collaborative effort to ensure sustainable pastoral area development.” According to Mr. Shanko, the general objective of the joint venture is to enhance the efforts and research findings, and a plan for establishment of an Institute of Peace and Development, which makes the outcomes of the project sustainable, as well as to evaluate the planning phase and discuss on the implementation and follow up of the activities.

Dr. Muluken Gezahegn, a member of the local organizing committee, also said that the workshop is aimed at strengthening networking, joint planning, implementation and evaluation of problem-solving research among the MoFPDA, universities, and other development partners. He also indicated that the forum is organized with the aim of ensuring mission clarity, common understanding, and usefulness of the MOU; identifying priority areas for 2011 E.C.; agreeing on the amount, source, search strategy, and administration of funds; learning from each other, networking, and data and information sharing; and, understanding and planning integrated monitoring and evaluation.

On this occasion, all the universities presented their research plans. Mr. Dereje Kifle, representing the team from Haramaya University, presented a proposal on “Enhancing Resilience and Reducing Vulnerability of Pastoral Communities through Climate Smart Pastoral Development Interventions”. He indicated that the first activity will be to evaluate the design, implementation and impact of pastoral area development policies and strategies, which include, among others, pastoral development interventions related to livestock, water, off-farm activities, with emphasis on livelihoods diversification and commercialization. Addis Ababa University, represented by Dr. Tadese Beriso, proposed a comprehensive study on the roles of Mass Based Societies (MBS) and Professional Associations in promoting National Cohesion and Integration in Ethiopia. Mr. Andinet from Wollo University presented a proposal on Indigenous Institutions and Community Value Systems for Peace Building, Co-existence, and Tolerance: Experiences, Challenges, and Ways Forward. Similarly, Hawassa University, represented by Dr. Akmel, presented a proposal on Managing Ethnicity, Diversity, Conflict Prevention and Peaceful Co-existence Effectiveness of Federal Special Support in Pastoral Areas of Benishangul Gumuz and Gambela, and Regional Administrators’ Implementation Capacity. The proposal of Civil Service University presented by Dr. Mohammednur focused on Constitutionalism, Political Economy and Community Building.

All presenters emphasized that the partnership is a cornerstone in enhancing the institutional capacity in professional associations in promoting national cohesion and integration in Ethiopia. The presentation sessions were followed by a discussion where questions, comments and suggestions were raised on the various presentations. General reflections were made by Mr. Shanko and Dr. Chanyalew Seyoum, the moderators of the discussion session.

Computational Sciences (CNCS) in collaboration with the office of Vice-president for Enterprises Development and its Directorates celebrated “Science Day” colorfully in the presence of students from schools around the campus and from Dire Dawa on May 24, 2018.

The day was celebrated with a slogan: ‘Science for Sustainable Community Development’; accompanied by various activities including visitation of onsite laboratory setups and execution of experiments to elucidate scientific principles in practice, displays of banners with scientific information. The final leg of the mathematics competition was also undertaken under the auspices of Mathematics Olympiad.

The competition was held among seven preparatory and high schools categorized into two groups. Prior to this, similar competitions were held within the individual school to select those who would represent their schools during the final leg. The final Olympians competed on the Science Day in the presences of invited guests, students, teachers and school administrators and staff members of the College. This program was launched with the main objective to resuscitate the interest of the students in mathematics and nurture their skill.

The session was closed with an award and recognition ceremony. Dr. Getachew appreciated staff members of the College and those who supported the event directly or indirectly.

According to Dr. Getachew Abebe, Dean of the College, the main objective of the celebration is to induce and develop interest of Science and Mathematics on school children. He added that they are also aiming to establish and sustain linkage between the College and the students of the community.

On the same day the College also launched a three days laboratory training for science teachers drawn from ten preparatory and high schools. The training focused on topics which are relevant for the teachers to use in their teaching–learning to support their theory with the practice so that students can easily comprehend the topics. Sixty three teachers (Biology, Chemistry and Physics, 21 from each subject) attended the training. Similar trainings have been given for the last three years to capacitate and refresh teachers with hands on practical settings. So far, the training has been fruitful in some schools while a lot remains to be done in others.

Productivity and Environmental Sustainability (PES) for Food Security and Poverty Alleviation Research Theme in collaboration with Agricultural Entomology professionals from the School of Plant Sciences conducted training on Fall Army Worm (FAW) for fifty professionals, Agricultural Office Heads and 32 Development Agents (DAs) of East and West Haragahe zones June 01-02, 2018.

PES Theme Leader, Dr. Awol Seid, in his welcoming speech, said the training will enable the participants to properly identify the pest, the different stages and where to look for it. It will also emphasize the consideration of the indigenous knowledge including the use of botanicals and cultural practices.

During the opening speech Prof. Kebede W/Tsadik, Vice-president for Community Engagement and Enterprise Development of Haramaya University, indicated the timeliness of the training on early detection and possible management options of FAW on irrigated maize that is going to attack the main season cereal production. He also said the efforts and achievements of the University research and extension should be supported by research in order to identify the biological nature and to defend in advance (before spoil the crop) from the worm and to build the capacity of the head of the agriculture bureau officers and experts in order to combat the FAW in East and West Hararghe.

Dr. Mulatu Wakgari, Entomologist and Head of the School of Plant Sciences, said the objective of the training was to create awareness on early detection, identification, biology, damage symptom, and economic importance and management options of the FAW. This unwelcomed pest entered the country a year ago and now it covers almost all regional states of the country except Somali and Afar regions. It is the major pest against maize though over eighty plants species recorded as its host.

He added that the pest has been detected recently in East Hararghe Zone of Oromia Regional State on irrigated maize. This indicates the challenging threat it may pose on the current main season cereal (mainly on maize) production. In view of this, the training was organized to enable agricultural professionals at district levels of the two zones.

The farmers as well as the professionals on the area of the pest production were also advised not to panic on detection of the pest. Close monitoring of the pest population and damage including the consideration of economic thresholds is to be given emphasis. Unless the damage percentage reaches 20% of the plant population, professionals are advised to take all indigenous cultural practices like plowing to kill and expose the larvae to predators, sun for desiccation and smashing of the egg masses. Insecticide use is advised as a last resort when all other means of management fails and the damage level crosses 20% of the plant population. It was added that maximum care should be taken on time of spraying and pesticide management if the use becomes imperative. Insecticide application is recommended to be at late afternoon or evening when the moths are active and pollinators are back to their nest from foraging.

The trainees on their part have expressed about the interventions they have observed, appreciated and acknowledged the performance of the efforts and achievements of the University. They have also raised various questions, their problems and worry on the progresses of the ongoing in their areas. Responses were given by the training organizers.

Haramaya University Institute of Technology (HiT) and Oromia Irrigation Development Authority (OIDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a framework of cooperation between the two institutions.

The objective of this agreement is to indicate sustainable, efficient and equitable water utilization and management options to enhance agricultural production through integration of scientific-technical knowledge with the community-based farming practices in Eastern and Western zones of Hararghe through collaborative action with OIDA.

Acting President of Haramaya University, Dr. Jemal Yousuf and Mr. Mamo Teshome, Representative of OIDA, signed the MOU on June 03, 2018 in a ceremony held at the University’s Main Campus.

Dr. Jemal said, “Haramaya University with its long years of experience and having renowned professionals in different disciplines will continue giving various community services”. He also expressed the University’s commitment to fully discharge its part so that this MOU shall prove to be by far more than just a document on the shelf but to have clear impacts in many lives and disciplines as well.

During the occasion, the two parties indicated that the main goal of the partnership is to establish strong relationship between the two organizations. In addition, the linkage would promote direct cooperation and communication among the institutions.

During the signing ceremony, HiT Scientific Director, department and school heads as well as other invited guests were present.

Haramaya University in collaboration with the Federal Cooperative Agency (FCA) hosted the 3^rd Ethiopian Cooperative Development Conference themed “Cooperative for Sustainable Production and Consumption” on June 07/2018 at the Main Campus.

Prof. Nigussie Dechassa, Vice-president for Academic Affairs, in his welcoming remark said that “To further enhance and strengthen the socio-economic impact of the [cooperative] sector in our country, all stakeholders should exert their extravagant effort. To this purpose, academicians and researchers should take part through conducting research and preparing different panel discussions and conferences pertaining to the necessary issues in this sector. That is why the Department of Cooperatives under the College of Business and Economics is actively involved in organizing such conferences as well as in teaching, researching, and mentoring cooperatives.”

He also added that “In our communities, cooperatives can play a vital role. As an academic unit or institution of higher learning, we should survey our area, zoom in and out on the communities surrounding us, be it farmers and urban dwellers.”

In his opening speech, H.E. Prof. Fekadu Beyene, Deputy Minister of State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resource, said, “Cooperative societies are contributing their part to the productivity of the agriculture sector through providing the necessary agricultural inputs for farmers and pastoralist communities in the country. In addition, the sector is also working hard to improve individual members’ income by means of product value addition and through searching for better marketing access for members’ products.”

Moreover, the role of cooperative societies for urban dwellers is inescapable. Cooperative societies are working on the provision of consumable products at reasonable prices and also the sector is creating greater employment opportunity for the urban community. By using agricultural products of their members’ as an input, some cooperative unions (secondary level cooperative societies) are also engaged in high capital-intensive investments, like food complex factory. Additionally, saving and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) are playing countless roles in developing the saving culture of both rural and urban population of the country, in addition to encouraging members in providing short-term and long-term loans.

On behalf of FCA, Mr. Abdi Mohammed, Deputy Director General of the FCA, also gave a brief explanation of the success, challenges and the way forward on Ethiopian cooperative development. Cooperatives play a vital role in economic development in all sectors of the economy: create a well-organized and properly functioned cooperatives’ links, and supply new technologies and marketing for its members, and create a modern production and marketing system.

The basic goal of a savings and credit association is to encourage thrift/savings among its members not to make a profit, or not to supply charity, but to provide services. Members are paid dividends on shares and interest on savings/deposits. SACCOs grant loans to members who might not qualify for credit elsewhere and who cannot afford the high loan rates offered in either the informal sector or by other types of financial institutions.

Even though saving and credit cooperative societies play a vital role in improving its members’ livelihood in general and women members in particular, the existing published literature in Ethiopia is limited. Very limited research was conducted in Ethiopia on the impact of SACCOs; therefore, there is information gap regarding the impact of SACCOs on women members’ livelihood.

Guests from FCA, Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA), NGOs, Heads of Harari  Region and Dire Dawa Administrative Cooperative Promotion and East and West Hararghe zone Cooperative Promotion leaders, Cooperative Union managers from different part of the country as well as  Cooperative Department heads of public universities were in attendance. Seven research articles were presented, and participants reflected their views, concerns and opinions towards the articles.

The closing remark was made by Prof. Kebede W/Tsadik Vice-president for Community Engagement and Enterprises Development.