IBRAHIM MOHAED ABDIRAHMAN
Food Security & Livelihood Specialist | Agricultural Development & Resilience Leader
Jijiga, ET.About
Highly dedicated Food Security and Livelihood Officer with 4 years of experience driving sustainable agricultural development and community resilience in Ethiopia. Expert in designing, implementing, and monitoring climate-smart agriculture and livelihood programs, consistently enhancing farmer productivity, value chains, and market access. Proven leader adept at integrating cross-cutting themes like gender equality and environmental sustainability while delivering impactful protection and social work initiatives.
Work
Save the Rural Society (SRS)
|Food Security and Livelihood Officer
Jijiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia
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Summary
Led the planning, implementation, and monitoring of comprehensive agriculture and livelihood programs, ensuring alignment with project objectives and donor requirements.
Highlights
Provided critical technical support in climate-smart agriculture, soil and water conservation, and irrigation systems, enhancing crop production and resilience for beneficiary communities.
Empowered farmer groups and cooperatives through capacity building in improved farming practices, value chain development, and market linkages, significantly boosting local agricultural economies.
Managed the efficient distribution of agricultural inputs, including seeds, tools, and livestock, to hundreds of beneficiaries, ensuring proper utilization and measurable impact on food security.
Successfully integrated cross-cutting themes such as gender, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience into program design and implementation, fostering holistic community development.
Contributed to protection efforts by identifying and assessing vulnerable individuals, supporting case management, and facilitating referrals to specialized services, safeguarding community well-being.
Conducted extensive community outreach and organized focus group discussions, raising awareness on protection issues and available services for thousands of community members.
Women Development and Resilience Organization (WDRO)
|Senior Food Security and Livelihood Assistant
Galladi, Somali Region, Ethiopia
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Summary
Developed and oversaw food security and livelihood projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements, while leading field teams.
Highlights
Developed and oversaw multiple food security and livelihood projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and securing successful donor compliance.
Conducted in-depth needs assessments and designed targeted interventions that enhanced agricultural productivity, diversified income streams, and strengthened community resilience.
Coordinated effectively with local stakeholders, government agencies, and international partners to successfully implement sustainable livelihood strategies across various regions.
Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness, preparing detailed reports with actionable recommendations that led to measurable improvements in project outcomes.
Led and mentored a team of field officers, providing technical guidance in rural development and agricultural innovation communication, enhancing overall program delivery and impact.
Education
Jijiga University
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M.Sc.
Rural Development and Agricultural Innovation Communication
Management and Public Service College
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B.Sc.
Rural Development and Agricultural Extension
Languages
English
Skills
Community & Protection Services
Vulnerability Assessment, Case Management, Community Outreach, Protection Services, Social Work, Awareness Building, IEC Material Development.
Analytical & Technical
Data Analysis, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Technology Integration.
Program Management
Budget Management, Project Management, Program Design & Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation, Donor Compliance, Report Writing.
Agricultural & Livelihood Development
Climate-Smart Agriculture, Soil & Water Conservation, Irrigation Systems, Pest & Disease Management, Post-Harvest Handling, Value Chain Development, Market Linkages, Agricultural Input Distribution, Rural Development, Agricultural Innovation Communication.
Leadership & Collaboration
Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, Problem-Solving.
References
Hanad Dek Aden
Program Director, Save the Rural Society, Jijiga, Ethiopia | Hanad057@gmail.com | +251 51915222331
Dek Abdulahi Yusuf
Director of Revue Bureau, Galladi, Dollo Zone | +251 915456469
Mohamud Abdukadir Warsame
Director, SRS-TRC Commission | +251 911748066