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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 CNF-GiZ Afar Project Forage Value Chain Expert will be responsible for providing technical support for the Fodder & Forage Seed Production and Marketing activities of the project. The position holder will lead practical training of model farmers on forage production and post-harvest handling of fodder crops. The role also involves identifying in-demand fodder varieties for production of hay fodder and seed multiplication. Furthermore, the fodder value chain expert also assists in identifying potential markets and end buyers of the baled hay and forage seeds produced by the agro-pastoralists in Afar.Specific Responsibilities of the Forage Value Chain Expert
Duration of service: 30 man-days
Reports to: CNFA GiZ Afar Pilot Project Team and Work with CNFA-GiZ team in Afar
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