BACKGROUND
Effective agriculture has the power to change lives. It underpins prosperity, food security and stability the world over. Farm Africa focuses on transforming agriculture and managing natural resources sustainably. We champion a holistic approach that boosts yields, protects the environment and connects smallholder farmers to thriving markets.
We work with different types of farmers in a range of regions. Their local situations vary, but the problems they face are all too familiar: lack of training and technology, inadequate inputs, no finance, vulnerability to climate change and poor links to markets.
We have an ambitious strategy to expand our work over the next five years. We’ll increase our impact. Lift more communities out of poverty. Work with more corporate partners who share our vision. Open up more agricultural markets. Provide more expertise.
Farm Africa Ethiopia has been implementing a project entitled ‘Livestock for Livelihood’ (L4L) in SSNP region in South Omo zone since March 2018.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The purpose of the field level Livestock Specialist is to effectively and efficiently implement livestock related development interventions in the respective portfolio or Woredas and deliver the required outcomes and outputs at the community level in accordance with the contractual obligations of Farm Africa. The major project activities are: provision of community based improved livestock husbandry technologies.
The field level Livestock Specialist is responsible to work with and assist community members, institutions and CBO’s in project planning, implementation and monitoring and facilitate training of community members, CBO’s and institutions.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONISBILITES
Key areas of responsibilities are:
These essential functions are not to be interpreted as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established.
Our VALUES Investing in smallholder farming including agro-pstoralism is the number one way to combat poverty in rural Africa. Farm Africa is a leading NGO specialising in growing agriculture, protecting the environment and developing businesses in rural Africa. EXPERT. Deep expertise and insightful evidence-based solutions are at the heart of everything Farm Africa does. GROUNDED. Positive change starts with Africa’s people, so our experts work closely with local communities, engaging them in every level of decision-making. IMPACTFUL. We take a long-term view so we can deliver lasting changes for farmers and their families.
BOLD. We model innovative new approaches and are not afraid to challenge strategies that are failing. PROJECT: Livestock for Livelihood (L4L) REPORTS TO: Project Coordinator
REPORTING TO POSTHOLDER: None DURATION: two years |
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