About the Job
Department: AgTech Business
Reports to: Contract Farming Manager
Number of Position: Two
Job Summary:
The Value Chain Expert ensures the AgTech business meets its departmental goals by acquiring and digitally onboarding Smallholder Farmers/Agri-SMEs, providing training, selecting and distributing quality Agri-inputs, supporting SHF/Agri-SMEs from preparation to harvest, and notifying Off-takers digitally. Responsibilities include managing daily SHF activities in the assigned woreda/kebele.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and manage plans for SHF/Agri-SME acquisition and growth in Horticulture/Crop/Livestock production.
- Digitally onboard SHF/Agri-SMEs through Mobile App enrollment, Redemption, and data upload to Web App.
- Plan and oversee farm production with SHF/Agri-SMEs, providing consultancy during harvest processes.
- Collaborate closely with Agronomists and Off-takers for business success.
- Develop strategies to enhance agricultural production and management.
- Assess farm production to address post-harvest loss challenges.
- Provide Agronomy advice to SHF/Agri-SMEs for improved productivity.
- Research to enhance agricultural production and processing capabilities.
- Facilitate timely access to improved agricultural inputs for SHF/Agri-SMEs.
- Maximize agricultural production in collaboration with Agronomists.
- Analyze product data with farmers/Agri-SMEs and researchers.
- Offer insights to drive higher agricultural yields and solutions.
- Support planning, scheduling, and advisory on agricultural inputs and harvest periods.
- Provide guidance on disease prevention and treatment for farm products.
- Report deliverables promptly.
About You
- Minimum of 1 year in Agricultural-related work experience.
- Profound understanding of agricultural science principles.
- Familiarity with legislation in the agricultural technology sector.
- Proficiency in report preparation.
- Bachelor’s degree or Level 3-4 education in Agricultural Science.
Requirement Skill
Analytical skills
Decision-making skills
Communication
Attention to detail
Problem solving
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit:
A cover letter outlining motivation and relevant experience
A detailed CV (maximum 3 pages)
Email your application to: [email protected]
Kindly instruct the applicants to mention the job title on the subject of their email and also please mention as the job is junior level only 1-2 years’ work experiences are required and any applicant above 2 years’ experience will be rejected.
Subject line: Value Chain Expert
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
More Information
- Address Addis Ababa
- Experience Level Mid level
- Total Years Experience 0-5
- Qualification BA/BSc
