Adaba,
MELCA-Ethiopia
Movement for Ecological Learning and Community Action (MELCA Ethiopia) and Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) have received grant from Karl Kübel Stiftung für Kind und Familie (KKS) and German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) for implementation of a project entitled Sustainable improvement of the living conditions of small scale famer families in Ethiopia in the Adaba District, Bale-Mountains of Ethiopia”. The project will run until April 2021 and MELCA Ethiopia and FZS will implement the project in partnership.Therefore MELCA Ethiopia is looking for a competent professional for the following post.Position: Community Development Facilitators (CDF)Number of positions: 2 (position 1: Livestock production CDF & position 2: Crop production CDF)General Description of the JobThe Community Development Facilitators (CDF) will be based at Adaba town of West Arsi Zone. The position holder will be responsible for:
Outreach on livelihoods improvements with regards to Livestock production and Crop production,Capacity building and PNRM in specific target locations.Coordinating income generating activities,Negotiation of user agreements, and integration of reproductive health (RH) and family planning and sustainable energy.Follow up performance of school clubs and provide necessary advice and technical supportsCoordinating awareness raising dialogues on Reproductive Health and family planningIdentification of potential beneficiaries and coordinate the production and distribution of fuel saving stoves by creating a mechanism for ensuring community contributionProviding follow up and oversee daily activities for all activities on the ground.
Key Job Requirements:Position 1: First Degree in Animal science with a minimum of 4 years of proven experience in animal production at kebele/district levelPosition 2: First Degree in plant science with a minimum of 4 years of proven experience in crop production at kebele/district levelFor both position knowledge of small business group development, good knowledge of gender and social inclusiveness, knowledge of Afan Oromo; good understanding of participatory approach and sustainable development, good facilitation skills, coordination, ability to communicate in English (written and spoken), good record keeping and report writing, computer skills (word and excel), ability to work with minimum supervision are required.Salary Scale: As per MELCA Ethiopia organizational salary scale