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)
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Food Security and Livelihood Officer

Jijiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia

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)
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Senior Food Security and Livelihood Assistant

Galladi, Somali Region, Ethiopia

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
Jijiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia

M.Sc.

Rural Development and Agricultural Innovation Communication

Management and Public Service College
Jijiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia

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