REPORTS TO: Project Coordinator
REPORTING TO POSTHOLDER: None
DURATION: Two years with a probation period of 60days
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.
We’ll make change happen.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Community Development Facilitator (CDF) will be based in a specific project Woreda and community work under the direction and guidance of the Project Coordinator and field team. The Community Development Facilitator will be responsible for the implementation of the Majang project activities at the community level.
The CDF is responsible for the overall implementation of project activities at community level with the participation of the community, CBOs, local government and other stakeholders. The CDF bridges the link between the project field team and the communities and local government representatives and engage in community/institutional capacity building activities.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONISBILITES
Key areas of responsibilities are:
Implement Project Activities at Community Level
Support and Facilitate Community/institutional Capacity Building Activities
Play an Active Role as a Member of the Farm Africa Project Team
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 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.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education, qualifications & other knowledge
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Experience
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