# IBRAHIM MOHAED ABDIRAHMAN - Food Security & Livelihood Specialist | Agricultural Development & Resilience Leader
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Jijiga

## 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
### Food Security and Livelihood Officer | Save the Rural Society (SRS)
Led the planning, implementation, and monitoring of comprehensive agriculture and livelihood programs, ensuring alignment with project objectives and donor requirements.
- 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.
### Senior Food Security and Livelihood Assistant | Women Development and Resilience Organization (WDRO)
Developed and oversaw food security and livelihood projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements, while leading field teams.
- 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 | Rural Development and Agricultural Innovation Communication
### Management and Public Service College | 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

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