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CESVI has been active in Ethiopia since 2018, implementing programs across multiple regions with a focus on strengthening community resilience and supporting humanitarian response in areas affected by climate-related and socio-economic shocks. Its initiatives promote climate-smart agriculture and agroforestry to improve smallholder productivity and food security. These efforts include introducing resilient crops such as sorghum, promoting moringa and legumes, improving soil health, and facilitating environmentally sustainable farming practices.
CESVI also invests in strengthening local value chains by supporting producer associations especially women and youth groups and linking them with micro-enterprises for processing and market access. By combining technical expertise with community engagement and academic partnerships, CESVI advances inclusive development aligned with global sustainability goals.
A key intervention, “She-F.E.R.A. (Moringa): Economic Chains for Resilience Food in Ethiopia,” financed by AICS Rome, uses a systemic, resilience-oriented approach. The project integrates moringa with sorghum and beans to promote resilient food systems, empower women and youth, and strengthen connections between farmers and local markets. Through improved extension services, resilient crop inputs, and integrated agroforestry systems, the project enhances soil fertility, increases production volumes, diversifies diets, and boosts household incomes ultimately reducing vulnerability to climate shocks.
PROMOSSO builds upon these approaches to deliver comprehensive, sustainable, community-centered resilience solutions.
Job summary:
The Community Facilitator supports the implementation of agriculture, nutrition, and livelihood interventions at kebele and community level. The position is responsible for community mobilization, participatory beneficiary targeting, facilitation of trainings and demonstrations, establishment and strengthening of community groups, and routine follow-up of project activities.
Working under the direct supervision of the Agricultural Extensionist, the Community Facilitator serves as a key link between the project, communities, and local government extension services. The role ensures inclusive participation of women, youth, and vulnerable groups, supports quality field-level implementation, and contributes to timely data collection and reporting.
Responsibilities:
Community Mobilization and Awareness
Mobilize and engage smallholder farmers, women, and youth to participate in project activities, including moringa cultivation and nutrition awareness events.
Facilitate community meetings, workshops, and school-based awareness sessions on nutrition, gender inclusion, climate-resilient practices, and sustainable agriculture.
Promote participation of women-headed households and vulnerable groups in project activities.
Beneficiary Targeting and Data Support
Support participatory selection and registration of project beneficiaries.
Assist in collecting and validating household-level socio-demographic and production data.
Help maintain and update beneficiary lists and related monitoring tools.
Agricultural Support and Technical Assistance
Provide technical support and demonstrations on moringa, sorghum, and legume cultivation practices in collaboration with extension agents and model farmers.
Support establishment and maintenance of nurseries and distribution of improved planting materials (moringa seedlings, legume seeds, vermiculture kits).
Facilitate model farmer and peer-to-peer learning activities to scale adoption of improved agricultural and agroforestry practices.
Nutrition and Community Activities
Support Community Nutrition Days, cooking demonstrations, and awareness campaigns promoting dietary diversity and moringa consumption.
Engage schools and local nutrition committees to reinforce healthy dietary habits and gender inclusion in agricultural practices.
Support to Community Groups and Processing Units
Facilitate formation, strengthening, and capacity building of self-help groups, women’s groups, youth groups, and moringa processing units.
Support technical training in governance, business management, food safety, and processing best practices.
Assist in linking farmers and processing units to markets and other supply chain actors.
Monitoring, Reporting, and Coordination
Conduct regular follow-up visits to farmers, nurseries, and processing units to provide support and document progress.
Prepare weekly and monthly activity reports for submission to the Extensionist.
Coordinate closely with government extension agents, local authorities, and project staff to ensure alignment with project objectives.
Other Duties
Carry out any other tasks related to agricultural extension and project implementation as assigned by the extensionist.
Essential requirements
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, Natural Resource Management, Livelihoods, or related fields.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Community mobilization, Agricultural extension or livelihood projects, NGO or development project implementation at community level
Willingness and ability to work extensively in rural and remote field locations.
Fluency in spoken and written English and Amharic; knowledge of local project area languages is a strong asset.
Desirable
Experience in community mobilization and livelihood/agriculture projects.
Familiarity with local government extension systems and community groups.
Previous experience with NGOs or donor-funded programs is an advantage.
Other Skills & Competencies:
Strong community facilitation and interpersonal skills
Ability to work closely with rural communities and local government partners
Basic data collection and reporting skills
Strong commitment to gender, inclusion, and community participation
Willingness to live and work in rural areas with frequent field travel
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:
Number of positions available: 2
Starting date of collaboration: March 2026
Duty station: South Ethiopia Regional State, Konso Zone (Karat Zuria District) and Gardula Zone (Derashe District)
Duration: One year with possibility of extension
SAFEGUARDING:
CESVI adopts a zero-tolerance approach to any form of harm, abuse, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults by its staff, associated personnel, or partners.
Our commitment to being a safe and protective organization begins at the recruitment stage. CESVI’s hiring process includes rigorous vetting procedures such as criminal record checks and disclosure of previous convictions to ensure the safeguarding of children and vulnerable individuals and to prevent any form of misconduct. These safeguarding checks form an integral part of the staff selection and performance evaluation process.
For further information regarding CESVI’s safeguarding and protection policies, please refer to the relevant organizational documents or contact the Safeguarding Focal Person.https://www.cesvi.eu/who-we-are/transparency/our-policies/
How to apply
How to Apply
Persons qualified for this position are invited to submit their CVs (including 3 referees) and COVER LETTER ONLY to CESVI to the e-mail address: [email protected]. Please quote the Position in the subject line of your e-mail application. Please do not apply twice, applicants should not attach certificates at this stage. Inquiries by phone or e-mail will not be entertained.
This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia. More information about CESVI can be found on cesvi.eu
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please note:
When submitting your application, please ensure the subject line of your application states the position you are applying for.
The closing date for applications is Friday February 13th, 2026 at midnight EAT. However, CESVI reserves the right to close the vacancy before the above-mentioned date in case a large number of applications is received. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.