Livelihood Expert

Program: Enabling DRE Ecosystem Livelihood in Ethiopia (EDEL) Type of Engagement : Part-time/Consultancy (Contract) About the Program The Enabling DRE Ecosystem Livelihood in Ethiopia (EDEL) program aims to accelerate the adoption of Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) technologies to improve the production and productivity of livelihoods. A core focus of the program is co-deg programs with grassroots partners to implement innovative technologies for rural livelihoods in Ethiopia. To support this effort, One Million Birtu is seeking an experienced Livelihood Expert  to provide strategic support and lead Livelihood sector engagement under the EDEL program. Position Summary One Million Birtu is seeking a knowledgeable Livelihood Expert to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the daily livelihoods and challenges faced by farmers, farmer groups, cooperatives, model farmers, rural microbusinesses, and other rural communities in Ethiopia. This role will involve advising on the identification of opportunities for utilizing decentralized renewable energy (DRE) to enhance rural livelihoods and value chains, supporting technology selection and implementation, and providing critical insights for piloting and scaling implementations. Key Responsibilities Livelihood Analysis: Analyze and understand the daily livelihood challenges of farmers, farmer groups, cooperatives, cluster systems, unions, and rural microbusinesses in Ethiopia. Value-chain challenges mapping : Map critical challenges, on and off farm, that can be solved with technologies within diversified value chains in  Agriculture, Animal husbandry, and Microbusiness, such as but not limited to Dairy, Poultry, Horticulture, Grains, Aquaculture, Apiculture, etc. Technology Guidance: Provide guidance to the project team on selecting end-user technologies that are suitable for target users, considering local culture, incentives, and needs. Needs Assessment: Assess the specific needs of end users regarding technologies, inputs, finance, market access, or other systems. Collaboration: Collaborate with the project team to ensure the appropriateness of technologies and financial access for enhancing livelihoods and value chains. Partnership Support: Facilitate critical integrations with cooperative, cluster, or other farmer/microbusiness systems under government, NGO, or other stakeholder programs. Strategy Development: Contribute to the development of strategies aimed at creating sustainable livelihoods for farmers and small businesses.