The Research International Relations and Partnership Directorate (RIRPD) at Dilla University
invites eligible academic staff to apply for a workshop opportunity scheduled from January 20 to January 25, 2025, in Freising. This workshop is part of the African-Bavarian Alliance 2.0 in collaboration with the University of Bonn, Germany. Organized by HSWT in partnership with the Haus der bayerischen Landwirtschaft Herrsching, the workshop will focus on sharing and discussing direct marketing practices. Topics will include selling to end consumers, communitysupported agriculture, and collaborative marketing among food product direct marketers, drawing insights from Bavarian experiences.

Who Can Apply?
Dilla University (DU) staff meeting the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

• Academic Level: 2
  nd degree and above
• Field of Study: Expertise in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or Agronomy
• Interest in Direct Marketing: A working interest in direct marketing or downstream
  activities in agricultural value chains, with a commitment to share insights gained during
  the workshop with the DU community
• Practical Application: Ability to demonstrate the application of knowledge or skills
  acquired during the workshop
• Note: Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply

Application Requirements
Interested applicants should submit the following documents:

• A copy of credentials/proof of qualification for the degree
• A motivation letter
• A curriculum vitae
• A support letter from the candidate’s department
• A copy of a valid passport
• An institutional email for communication with the workshop organizers

How and When to Apply
All required documents should be emailed to ipcrp@du.edu.et, with a copy to rirp@du.edu.et,
Deadline for submission of the documents: November 8, 2024. 11:59 PM local time
Important Notes

• Any documents submitted after the deadline will not be considered for further evaluation
• Incomplete documents will not be considered for further evaluation
• Submitted documents will be reviewed by the RIRPD, and only shortlisted candidates will
  be contacted for final selection.
• Following nomination, the RIRPD will communicate participant details to the workshop
  organizing institution.
• The workshop organizers will provide a workshop agenda, registration form, and terms of
  stay to the nominated DU staff.
• Selected participants must pre-finance their round-trip economy class flight tickets
  (arrival: January 20, 2025, at Munich Airport; departure: January 25, 2025, from Munich
  Airport).
• Flight tickets and visa fees will be reimbursed by the workshop organizers upon
  submission of original invoices during the stay in Germany. Only economy class tickets
  will be reimbursed.
• Participants should schedule an appointment at the Embassy of Germany in Addis Ababa
  at least two months prior to departure and provide a flight reservation during the
  appointment.

Expectations from Nominated DU Staff
Participants are expected to:

• Actively engage in the workshop
• Interact effectively with fellow participants and organizers
• Promote Dilla University in various capacities
• Create opportunities for collaboration in education, research, and staff/student exchange
• Share lessons learned with the broader DU community upon return
• Develop a plan to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the workshop

Contact Information
For any inquiries, please contact RIRPD:

• Dr. Abiyot Legesse: ipcrp@du.edu.et Phone: 0911980441
• Dr. Abreham Assefa: rirp@du.edu.et , Phone: 0978419399