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 Sunflower Production & Oil Processing Expert will be responsible for providing technical support for planting and producing of sunflower for oil production. The position holder will lead practical training of model farmers on sunflower production and post-harvest handling of sunflower seeds. The role also involves identifying appropriate sunflower varieties suitable for oil production in Afar Region. The sunflower production and oil processing expert assists in identifying potential private sector oil processors who would be interested in investing in sourcing sunflower seeds from farmers in Afar.
Specific Responsibilities of the Sunflower Production & Oil Processing Expert
Duration of service: 15 man-days
Reports to: CNFA GiZ Afar Pilot Project Team and Work with CNFA-GiZ team in Afar
Qualification and Experience