Community Development Facilitator 58 views1 application

SOS Sahel Ethiopia is a registered humanitarian and development organization dedicated to improve living standard of farmers and herders through better management of their environment and improved access to fair and rewarding agricultural and natural products markets. The organization has been serving the people of Ethiopia since 1989 and currently having program operations in four regional states in Oromia, Sidama, South & Central Ethiopia.

TRANSFORM is a consortium program led by IFDC with key partners (Stichting Wageningen Research /SWR/ Wageningen Environmental Research /WENR/World Soil Information /ISRIC/, SOS Sahel Ethiopia, Environment and Coffee Forest Forum /ECFF/), and preferred partners (MoA, EIAR and the Well In Action, TWA). The program implementation will last from January 2025 to December 2028.

As part of its intervention in three districts of Arsi Zone in Oromia Regional State, SOS Sahel Ethiopia is seeking for qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position mentioned here above;

Duty Stations: Tiyo, Digalu Tijo, & Sire Districts

Number of Position: 3(one in each district)

Job Purpose / Summary:

The Community Development Facilitator is responsible for implementation of TRANSFORM Program in their respective district with the other SOSSE staff. S/he will lead the District/kebeles level activities of a soil health and fertility management program; the program seeks to transform existing soil health and fertility extension, research, and coordination to sustainably increase the productivity of empowered small-scale food producers and improve the sustainable use of their farmlands through the integration of ISFM.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and advice to local extension agents and farmers on soil fertility management practices and fertilizer use
• Link the soil fertility management technologies (vermicomposting, compost, lime and etc. with youth job creation activities.
• Engage in soils related discussions with key stakeholders and build independent working relationships with District levels of stakeholders;
• Develop effective and collaborative partnerships with stakeholders across the soil-landscape (government, business, research institutions, universities, cooperatives, farmers’ organizations, farmers, etc.) in the delivery of priority sector objectives.
• Regularly report to the project coordinator on progress, challenges, and constraints of the work
• Support the program’s in relation to soil fertility and soil health technologies dissemination
• Build capacity of the DAs system on disseminating soil fertility, acidity and salinity management technologies.
• Support farm households to effectively integrate soil health and fertility practices on their farm
• Capacitate small-scale food producers through producer-to- producer training
• Build capacity of DAs and extension staff in participatory extension approaches, ISFM techniques, on disseminating soil fertility, acidity and salinity management technologies
• Closely work with and support communities and government partners to effectively plan and implement activities of the project as set out in the project document;
• Establish and maintain good relationships with Government Offices, NGO’s and all members of the community in and around the project sites;
• Collaborate with the project partner organizations staff and other SOS Sahel projects on their relevant field of activities, exchange visits, training and studies;
• Together with the senior project staff prepare annual, quarterly and monthly physical and financial plans in line with the approved project document;
• Submit monthly, quarterly and annual technical and financial monitoring/progress reports to the project Team Leader using the approved format;
• Ensure efficient implementation and expenditure of annual plans and budgets;
• Closely monitor and provide technical backstopping to communities, farmers groups and District government partners;
• Submit quarterly and annual technical and financial monitoring reports to the project Team Leader using the approved format,
• Ensure the implementation of safe programs by being alert and responsive to safeguarding risks in project communities,
• Respect and promote SOS Sahel Ethiopia’s core values, principles, policies and procedures.
• Carry out other duties as assigned,

Salary & Benefit Packages: As per the organization policy

Required qualifications, competencies, skills, training, and experience:

• B.Sc or MSc in Agricultural Science, Soil Science, Crop Science, Agronomy, and related fields of studies with minimum of 5 or 3 years prior work experience respectively preferable in the NGO and Agricultural research Areas;
• Extensive experiences in developing and supporting various soil health components;
• Specific experience with vermicomposting, compost, lime, and related activities integrated with private sectors;
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced setting with a focus on high performance;
• Knowledge and competence of participatory approach and multi-stakeholder engagement facilitation, and ability to create and deliver compelling presentations;
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines;
• Strong command of English language and fluency in Afaan Oromoo;
• Motorbike riding license & experience.