JOB TITLE: Community Development Facilitator (CDF)
\nREPORTS TO: Project Coordinator
\nSTAFF REPORTING TO POSTHOLDER: None
\nLOCATION: South West Region 3 positions and Oromia 2 Positions (Dello Menna and Harena Buluk Woreda)
\nDURATION: Up to March 31st, 2027, with a 60-day probation period<\/p>\n
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE<\/p>\n
The Community Development Facilitator (CDF) will be based in Harena Buluk Woreda and work under the direction and guidance of the Harness Project Coordinator. The Community Development Facilitator will be responsible for the implementation of the Harness project activities at the community level.
\nThe CDF is responsible for the overall implementation of the Harness project activities at the community level with the participation of the community, CBOs, local government and other stakeholders. The CDF bridges the link between the Harness project field team and the communities and local government representatives and engages in community\/institutional capacity-building activities.<\/p>\n
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n
Implement project activities at the community level<\/p>\n
Work with the Harness project team based at Bale, the country office team in Addis Ababa and government counterparts to achieve the project outputs\/outcomes.
\nFacilitate the selection of project intervention sites and beneficiaries of the Harness project in Harena Buluk woreda in collaboration with government partners and project staff.
\nParticipate in the preparation of an integrated plan and detailed activities to be implemented in the watershed following a holistic development approach.
\nImplement the Harness project as per the detailed plan with the required quality, time and budget
\nEnsure adequate consultation and participation of Woreda and village\/community level stakeholders, ensuring active participation of women
\nParticipate in the assessments, studies, surveys, monitoring, review and evaluation activities at the community level
\nFacilitate field visits, experience sharing visits at the community level
\nSupport to identify training needs, prepare training materials, and deliver training, business plan development and other services to CBOs and unions
\nEnsure adequate consultation and participation of Woreda and village\/community level stakeholders, ensuring active participation of women
\nWith support of the field technical team, provide expertise and advice for community institutions\/Organizations on gender mainstreaming in the project scheme
\nFacilitate community meetings, dialogues among others, and discuss modalities within CBOs\/PFMCs\/PRMCs\/ women and youth enterprises
\nPrepare monthly progress reports and update the implementation of the Harness project activities on time<\/p>\n
Support and facilitate community\/institutional capacity-building activities<\/p>\n
Facilitate the periodical capacity assessment of CBOs by collecting data using the Organisational and Managerial Capacity Assessment tool (OCAT)
\nEnsure implementation of these capacity-building plans (including, among others, technical support) in close collaboration with the Community Development facilitator and Woreda Level Cooperative Promotion Office.<\/p>\n
Play an active role as a member of the Farm Africa project team <\/p>\n
Act as an active member of the project team by identifying and exploring opportunities to improve project implementation and guarantee its sustainability
\nContribute to the implementation of Farm Africa\u2019s strategy
\nParticipate in broader Farm Africa meetings with other project staff members, as requested by the line manager<\/p>\n
Safeguarding & Code of Conduct Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Comply with and uphold Farm Africa\u2019s Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and related policies at all times.
\nTreat all individuals and communities with dignity, respect, and fairness, promoting a safe and inclusive working environment.
\nEnsure that personal and professional conduct does not put beneficiaries, colleagues, or partners at risk of harm or abuse.
\nRecognize and report any safeguarding concerns, suspicions, or incidents in accordance with Farm Africa\u2019s safeguarding and reporting procedures.
\nMaintain appropriate professional boundaries with beneficiaries, community members, and colleagues.
\nEnsure that communications, images, and information about beneficiaries are used responsibly and with informed consent.
\nSupport the organization\u2019s commitment to preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and any form of discrimination.
\nParticipate in safeguarding training and awareness activities as required.
\nContribute to creating and maintaining a safe working environment for all staff, partners, and the communities we serve.<\/p>\n
These essential functions are not to be interpreted as a complete statement of all duties performed. CDF will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and\/or targets established.<\/p>\n
About You<\/p>\n
PERSON SPECIFICATION<\/p>\n
Essential
\nEssential<\/p>\n
Education, qualifications & other knowledge<\/p>\n
BSc qualification or equivalent in either of the following fields: NRM, Forestry, agricultural fields or any other relevant discipline.
\nBSc qualification or equivalent in either of the following fields: NRM, Forestry, agricultural fields or any other relevant discipline.<\/p>\n
Knowledge of PFM, climate-smart Agri-value chain development and integrated watershed management
\nKnowledge of PFM, climate-smart Agri-value chain development and integrated watershed management<\/p>\n
Good understanding and firm belief in gender equality and issues in rural communities
\nGood understanding and firm belief in gender equality and issues in rural communities<\/p>\n
Experience<\/p>\n
Three years of work experience in Participatory Forest Management (PFM), NRM, landscape, watershed management and agriculture in similar organisations.
\nThree years of work experience in Participatory Forest Management (PFM), NRM, landscape, watershed management and agriculture in similar organisations.<\/p>\n
Experience in the area of organisational capacity building of community-based institutions
\nExperience in the area of organisational capacity building of community-based institutions<\/p>\n
Experience with grassroots NGOs and\/or communities in Ethiopia
\nExperience with grassroots NGOs and\/or communities in Ethiopia<\/p>\n
Demonstrable experience of a participatory development approach
\nDemonstrable experience of a participatory development approach<\/p>\n
Experience with participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tools
\nExperience with participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tools<\/p>\n
Skills & abilities<\/p>\n
Basic knowledge of verbal and written communication skills in English
\nBasic knowledge of verbal and written communication skills in English<\/p>\n
Fluent in the local languages of the region
\nFluent in the local languages of the region<\/p>\n
Good skills in data analysis and good report writing
\nGood skills in data analysis and good report writing<\/p>\n
Our Values
\nInvesting 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.<\/p>\n
EXPERT: Expertise and insightful evidence-based solutions are at the heart of everything Farm Africa does.
\nGROUNDED: Our teams and partners work closely with local communities, engaging them in every level of decision-making.
\nIMPACTFUL: We deliver long lasting change for farmers, their families, and the environments they live in.
\nBOLD: We model innovative approaches and are not afraid to challenge strategies that are failing.<\/p>\n
Farm Africa is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Farm Africa does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (E.g. Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appMLumwRPG3xLbZa\/shrnoNoQWqmzKuV7F","_company_name":"Farm Africa","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-2455","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-ethiopia","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2455","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2455"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=2455"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=2455"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}