Country: Somalia
Closing date: 25 Sep 2015
Vacancy Announcement
Position: Agro Pastoral Field School Facilitator
Duty station:Luuq District
Reports to: APFS and Food Security, Livelihood Project Manager
Duration:3 months with possibility of extension subject to continuation of the project and funding
Starting Date: ASAP
Program/Department Summary
Somali Relief and Development Action (SRDA) leads humanitarian assistance and recovery Programs in drought, famine, floods and conflict affected population of Somalia particularly Gedo region in Sothern Somalia
Somali Relief and Development Action (SRDA)’s goal in Gedo region is to respond to the emergencies and facilitate the transition from emergency to development. Our team is working with local communities helping to develop coping strategies, building their resilience and improving livelihoods.
With support from Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nation (FAO), SRDA is enhancing community resilience by training and building their capacity to withstand, respond and cope with disaster through Agro-Pastoral Field Schools.
Job Summary:
The Agro Pastoral Field School Facilitator will be responsible for the implementation of FAO APFS Project and the curriculum of the APFS extension approach and other activities related to quality trainings for agro pastoral groups on modern pastoral and agric practices. S/he is to make sure that the project is implemented according to agreed plans and timeframe set in the project work plan. As stipulated in the LoA, the facilitator is expected to conclude all trainings, contingency planning and disaster risk reduction plans (DRR) in not more than 3 months. S/he will be based in SRDA headquarters in Luuq district.
Main Responsibility
§ Carry out sensitizations on APFS implementation approach with the community members and the local authorities.
§ Guide the identified beneficiaries through the APFS formalization process, i.e. establishing the APFS, leadership structure, constitutions, bye laws, registration with the community development office and opening bank accounts.
§ Facilitate timely establishment and management of study plots, multiplication gardens and commercial enterprises by APFS groups.
§ Monitor the APFS groups to higher level of farmers organizations like APFS Networks and build their managerial and entrepreneurial skills to enable them become self reliant.
§ Organize field days as an integral component of the APFS learning process.
§ Plan and organize graduation ceremonies of APFS group members who have actively participated in the APFS process to the end and liaise with community/sub-county/district leaders to witness this process.
§ Write and submit comprehensive weekly progress reports and any other reports to your supervisor in a timely manner.
Qualifications, Experience and Requirements:
§ Bachelor degree in Agriculture, animal husbandry or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
§ Experience in implementing Agro Pastoralist Field Schools is an advantage.
§ Good communication, writing and facilitation skills.
§ Good report writing skills is MUST and an added advantage.
§ Good command of English. Knowledge of Somali language is an added advantage
Inventive, creative and enthusiastic person (able to develop the best and sustainable approach)
§ Willingness to live and work in Luuq.
§ Self motivator, having the ability to work with limited supervision in hard to reach areas.
How to apply:
How to Apply
If you think you qualify for the position, please send your application letter together with curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees, to: recruitment@srdaorganization.org or drop a sealed envelope with you documents at SRDA Luuq Office. Indicate APFS Facilitator; when applying by email send ONLY application letter and CV. Deadline 20th September 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.