Coffee Coordinator - SNNP, South region (Hawassa Town) -National Consultant

Overview

The consultant will provide technical support and advisory services to Farmer Trainers and farmers to increase income from coffee production, focusing on Good Agricultural Practices and modern extension systems.

Tasks Summary

• Conduct training needs assessments and prepare training materials for Farmer Trainers and farmers.
• Train Farmer Trainers and farmers in Good Agricultural Practices, post-harvest handling, and modern extension approaches.
• Conduct field monitoring and inspections to evaluate implementation performance and evaluate coffee pests and diseases.
• Organize experience-sharing events for Farmer Trainers, farmers, and government officials.
• Support smallholder farmers to develop and implement income-generating activities.
• Support a stakeholder coordination workshop.
• Establish and maintain demonstration sites.
• Monitor and evaluate farmers’ training outcomes.
• Monitor adoption of best practices using a digital dashboard.
• Provide technical training on mobile reporting tools and digital dashboards.
• Submit biweekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years work experience in agriculture, value chain development and lead farms development models, coffee agronomy practices.
• Experience working in developing countries.

Qualification Requirements

• Undergraduate degree (BA/BSC or other)
• University degree in Agricultural Economics and Management
• Extensive relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: • English and local language required

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: ASAP - 31.12.26

Work Modality: Home-based in Ethiopia

Remuneration: