Overview
Develop and upgrade national EUDR coffee policies and frameworks for Angola, Rwanda, and Tanzania to support smallholder coffee farmers' access to the European Union market in compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Key Responsibilities
- By 31 May 2026: Inception & scoping note (concise, approx. 15 pages), covering: o Country snapshots (Angola, Rwanda, Tanzania) o Key technical, operational, and policy gaps o Priority questions to be addressed through SSTC exchange
- Desk-based review of: o IFAD project documents (BBT-C, PRODECAFE, PSAC) o Existing national traceability or registry initiatives in each country o Relevant EUDR tools and handbooks (incl. ITC’s existing training materials)
- Light-touch bilateral consultations (remote) with: o Coffee authorities / boards / producer and exporter associations o Selected exporters – determining the current level of exporter EUDR compliance readiness based on previous compliance deadline, 2025 exports to EU, EU buyer guidance dissemination and EUDR compliant voluntary standards certification (eg Rainforest Alliance) o Other relevant ecosystem actors – including relevant service providers supporting traceability, certification, digital compliance systems, and capacity building for EUDR implementation.
- Targeted outreach to European buyers/importers to document: o Practical compliance expectations o Data formats, verification practices, and risk tolerance, MNE vs SME importer readiness
Required Experience
- At least 10 years in the coffee industry in Africa
- Demonstrated knowledge of EUDR in coffee particularly in both public policy and private sector implementation (ie coffee cooperatives & producers, processors and exporters)
- Preferred demonstrated contact or prior work with any national coffee regulations and with coffee cooperatives & producers, processors and exporters in either of Rwanda, Tanzania or Angola
- Preferred demonstrated connection with EU based coffee importers, roasters and retailers.
Qualifications
Masters degree - preferably in agribusiness/agricultural studies.
