Junior Rural Development/Dryland Farming Adviser
Summary
Advises Ethiopian communities on dryland farming, soil health, and water harvesting, supporting rural development through fieldwork and training.
📢 Job Vacancy: Junior Rural Development/Dryland Farming Adviser – GIZ Ethiopia
🏢 Organization: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
📍 Location: Addis Ababa
📅 Deadline: August 4, 2026
💼 Employment: Full-time (Contract until Dec 31, 2027)
Key Responsibilities:
• Support dryland farming, soil health & agroecology activities
• Assist communities on water harvesting, crop & livestock practices
• Support watershed cooperatives and field-based interventions
• Conduct training, data collection & technical reporting
Requirements:
🎓 Bachelor’s in Dryland Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Rural Development, or related field
🌱 Fresh graduates up to 1 year field experience encouraged
🤝 Experience in community-based agriculture and participatory training is an asset
🗣️ Strong English and Afarigna/Somaligna skills required
📩 Apply: Send CV & motivation letter to recruitment-ethiopia@giz.de
📝 Subject: Your Full Name – Junior Advisor#078/2026