About the Organization
Menschen für Menschen Foundation (MfM) is a nongovernmental, nonreligious and nonpartisan humanitarian organization involved in Integrated Rural Development activities and Project Coordination Office (PCO) wishes to invite applicants with the following qualifications and experiences.
Job Summary
Within MfM's Integrated Rural Development operational framework, Sustainable Land Management (SLM) is implemented as a holistic approach that views the natural landscape as an interconnected, circular heritage. By unifying ecological restoration with a practical "farming as a business" model, MfM systematically enables subsistence farmers to transition into competitive, market-oriented agricultural entrepreneurs.
The Senior Sustainable Land Management Expert will play a key technical role in leading and supporting MfM's SLM initiatives. The incumbent will be responsible for driving flagship programs, including coffee agroforestry, climate-resilient crop production, modernization of livestock management and apiculture, small-scale irrigation, mountain ecosystem restoration, carbon trading, and The People's Chaka Initiative.
Key Responsibilities
Project Document Preparation: Lead the formulation, drafting, and finalization of comprehensive project documents, proposals, feasibility studies, and concept notes for IRDP, SLM, ecological restoration, and climate financing initiatives.
Agroforestry & Ecosystem Restoration: Design, implement, and monitor coffee agroforestry systems, mountain ecosystem restoration projects, and land-use initiatives, including The People's Chaka Initiative.
Climate-Smart Agriculture: Promote the adoption of climate-resilient cultivars, modern livestock management practices, advanced apiculture, and small-scale irrigation solutions.
GIS & Spatial Analysis: Conduct land mapping, land capability classification, and spatial analysis to guide sustainable intervention planning.
Carbon Trading & Financing: Explore, establish, and support carbon credit opportunities and climate finance mechanisms within project sites.
Capacity Building & Extension: Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to local technical staff, extension workers, and farming communities to promote a "farming as a business" approach.
Project Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor project progress, compile technical reports, and collaborate with key stakeholders and local government bodies.
Required Qualifications
M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering, Forestry, Agroforestry, Natural Resource Management, or related field.
A Minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience in SLM, Agroforestry or Integrated Watershed Management.
Required Skills and Competencies
Demonstrated experience and proficiency in GIS applications, mapping, land classification, and cadastral surveying (Highly Advantageous).
Proven track record in ecosystem restoration, carbon offset programs, or climate-resilient agricultural value chains.
Strong project management, analytical, technical reporting, and interpersonal skills.
Teamwork
Communication
Problem solving
A good command of speaking & writing Amharic and English