COFFEE TECHNOLOGIST- JIMMA
| Location | Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia |
| Date Posted | August 21, 2020 |
| Category | Agriculture Business Development Facility Management |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | ETB |
Description
The Feed the Future Ethiopia Value Chain Activity is part of the US Government's Feed the Future Initiative and the Government of Ethiopia's (GoE) Agricultural Growth Program II (AGP-II), and represents a major United States Agency for International Development (USAID) investment in the agricultural sector over the next five years, from January 2017 to December 2021. The activity will implemented by Fintrac Inc an agribusiness-consulting firm:
The Coffee Technologist-Jimma is based at Feed the Future Ethiopia Value Chain Activity (FTFEVCA) satelite offfice for Jimma Reporting to the Sr. Agribusiness Coordinator. The Coffee Technologist in addition to the specific tasks stated below, he is expected to conduct himself in a proper manner at all times as a representative of the program, and is responsible for the safe keeping and care of all program assets assigned to him. The Coffee Technologist respects the leadership and guidance provided by the Sr. Agribusiness Coordinator and actively contributes to the welfare of The Activity's regional and Sub office.
- Provide comprehensive technical and agronomy support on all aspects of coffee production and harvesting to producers, farmer groups, Cooperatives and Unions, out grower schemes, extension agents, and commercial plantations.
- Design and deliver advisory services and training to coffee producers that enhances productivity, improves quality and consistency, and increases the level of premium specialty grades.
- Support all aspects of coffee processing to ensure efficient manufacturing process, improve cupping quality, reduce wastage, and add value to the coffee clients.
- Provide technical assistance to ensure compliance to local and international standards, traceability systems, environmental management, product integrity and food safety, and specific market-orientated branding.
- Provide comprehensive technical and agronomy support on all aspects of coffee production and harvesting to producers, farmer groups, Cooperatives and Unions, out grower schemes, extension agents, and commercial plantations.
- Design and deliver advisory services and training to coffee producers that enhances productivity, improves quality and consistency, and increases the level of premium specialty grades.
- Support all aspects of coffee processing to ensure efficient manufacturing process, improve cupping quality, reduce wastage, and add value to the coffee clients.
- Provide technical assistance to ensure compliance to local and international standards, traceability systems, environmental management, product integrity and food safety, and specific market-orientated branding.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Sr. Agribusiness Coordinator and Regional Manager.
Job Requirements
- Minimum BSc in plant science, Horticulture, Natural resource and other related and relevant field of study
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in coffee agronomy
- Clear understanding of the business community and extensive work experience with an NGO or Development contractor environment, preferably with experience working within USAID projects;
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and to work with minimum supervision in order to meet changing deadlines;
- Excellent team building and organizational skills together with the ability to interact across a multi-cultural environment;
- Good communication and capacity to work under stress
- Fluency in English and local language
Applying Instructions
Candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to ftfe-vca_recruit@Fintrac.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
On the subject line, please clearly write the position and region you are applying for
Telephone communication will result automatic disqualification.
Application Deadline is August 26, 2020