Organization Background:
Nuru International Ethiopia is a US-based international NGO working to end extreme poverty in rural communities in Africa. Nuru’s first integrated development project in Ethiopia began in 2013 in Boreda Woreda, Gamo Gofa Zone, SNNPR. Nuru currently works in four integrated intervention areas—two of which are part of the Rural Livelihoods Impact Program - Agriculture and Financial Inclusion. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Extension Field Officer who can implement the two Rural Livelihoods Impact Programs and develop primary cooperatives in communities.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Nuru Extension Field Officer is responsible for carrying out the overall program goals and objectives for the Agriculture and Financial Inclusion programs facilitating original training modules on financial literacy and best agronomic practices, supervising community animators, developing grain marketing cooperatives, and collecting and report all data information. They must also understand and carry out the Nuru model.
Further, s/he will foster organizational development, promote Nuru’s values and servant leadership culture, promote accountability and high performance, and encourage innovation. S/he will ensure all cooperatives are progressing Nuru’s goal of allowing rural communities to realize meaningful choices to lift themselves out of extreme poverty in a sustainable way.
Responsibility:
Manage and supervise Community Animators
Technical Trainer
Cooperative Development
Report to Field Specialist
Terms and conditions: Initially for six months contract. Then, the appointment will be for a long term fixed employment based on annual contract extensions depending on performance.
Reports to: Agriculture Extension and Rural Livelihoods Field Specialist
Qualification Requirements:
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