Background
Heifer is an international non-governmental development organization working to end poverty and hunger in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Heifer has been in the development sector for more than 75 years. Heifer International has been operating in 60 countries throughout the world, but through time started to focus on the 23 most poverty and disaster-affected countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Heifer Ethiopia commenced operations in Ethiopia in 2004, forging partnerships with both international and local development organizations to enhance agricultural practices. Our focus areas include livelihood improvement, vegetable production, dairy farming, and livestock feed initiatives, primarily in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region (SNNPR). Over the past years, we have expanded our collaborations, working closely with the government and local partners to bolster agricultural development efforts. Our projects now extend beyond the SNNPR to regions such as Sidama, Oromia, and Amhara. In addition, through provision of Technical Assistance (TA) services to the Lowland Livelihoods Resilience Project (LLRP), we support the government’s development efforts in the lowlands and pastoralist regions of the country including Somali, Afar, Gambella, and Benishangul-Gumuz.
Heifer Ethiopia’s Programmatic areas: Heifer Ethiopia's programs are multifaceted, focusing on agricultural development encompassing both crop and livestock sectors. We leverage agribusiness value chains, including poultry, horticulture, small ruminants, dairy, honey production, and more, to drive sustainable growth. Additionally, we prioritize climate resilience initiatives to mitigate the impacts of environmental challenges on farming communities. A core aspect of our mission is to create opportunities for entrepreneurship, thereby foster job creation. Through strategic interventions in livelihoods improvement programs, we aim to empower individuals and communities for long-term economic stability and prosperity.
Heifer priority focus areas: Heifer's priority focus areas include women, youth, smallholder farmers, and the environment. Through long-term partnerships with institutional donors and foundations, we are dedicated to enhancing the livelihoods of these target groups through agricultural development initiatives. Our programs aim to empower women, engage and support youth, strengthen smallholder farming communities, and promote environmental sustainability. By aligning our efforts with these key areas, we strive to create lasting positive impacts on individuals, communities, and ecosystems.
Heifer Africa recently started an initiative of Africa Youth Technology Innovation Award called AYuTe. The aim of AYuTe Ethiopia competition is to harness the power of Ethiopian youth to develop emerging technologies that can make a positive difference for smallholder farmers and pastoralists in Ethiopia. In 2021 and 2022 Heifer Ethiopia launched two successful local editions of AYuTe and awarded six (three in each round) young women and men who came up with original agricultural technology innovations. Currently, Heifer Ethiopia is in the process of organizing the third round of AYuTe competition at the country level.
As we enter the third year of the national AYuTe competition, we would like to recruit a consultant (firm/individual) with previous solid and relevant experience in organizing innovative technology competitions.
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