External Vacancy Announcement
About CNFA:
CNFA is a global not-for-profit organization with offices in Washington, D.C and Brussels, that is dedicated to stimulating sustainable growth in the agricultural sector. CNFA Europe specializes in fostering private sector investments in training, new technologies and marketing as a means to increase the overall competitiveness of agricultural value chains, expand exports and develop skills in the rural workforce. By generating higher incomes for farmers, processors, entrepreneurs and distributors, CNFA Europe helps improve livelihoods and reduce poverty.
Position Overview:
GIZ is currently implementing the Strengthening the Capacity of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) towards Enhanced Drought Resilience in the Horn of Africa Program– SCIDA II TC Facility for Ethiopia (TC-Facility), which works in collaboration with government and nongovernmental actors to identify and implement measures to improve the drought resilience of Agro-pastoralists in the Afar and Somali Regions of Ethiopia. As a partner in the GIZ TC-Facility, CNFA will pilot activities in the areas of forage production, oil production and processing, green charcoal production and veterinary drug trade with the funding support from GIZ. The aim of these pilot activities is to stimulate the capacity of the private sector to potentially fill unmet demand and improve livelihoods, food security, and increase resilience of agro-pastoralists in Afar.
The field Coordinator will oversee all daily work related to GIZ funded pilot project implementation and will ensure compliance with GIZ and CNFA regulations. The field coordinator will also serve as CNFAs liaison and field representative with regional government, GIZ field office and other non-governmental as well the local community.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:-
As Field Coordinator:
As CNFA Focal Person for Afar Region:
Duration: 6 month
Reports to: CNFA GIZ Afar Project Team Leader
Qualification and Experience