Cuso International Vacancies in Ethiopia

Cuso International Community Development/Food Security Advisor Jobs in Ethiopia

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http://www.cusointernational.org/languageratingscale

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

The overall purpose of this placement is to strengthen the community level livelihood, food security, and nutrition service provision in East Harrarghe Zone through capacity building and system strengthening in East Harrarghe Government sectors and community-based organizations who are working with zonal nutrition coordination committee, through Haramaya University.

Specific Objectives

Identification of the livelihood and food security mechanisms of the community

Strengthening the livelihood and food security programming capacity of the development workers

As a volunteer, you will:

Assist the assessment of the main household livelihoods particularly the food security mechanisms

Support the capacity building activities for livelihood and food security programming for Zonal, District, and Kebele level development workers

Assist the design and implementation of household level variety food production interventions

Essential Academic Qualifications:

MSc/MA. degree preferred in the following fields of study:

Development Studies, Community Development, Rural Development, Agricultural Economics, Community Nutrition.

Essential Professional Background:

Minimum of three years work experience in designing community development interventions.

Demonstrated work experience in capacity development of agriculture and food security experts.

Experience on household livelihood or food security assessments is an asset.

How to Apply:

For more information and job application details, see; Cuso International Community Development/Food Security Advisor Jobs in Ethiopia

Closing date: 01 Sep 2017