DAI Senior Coffee Agronomist and Extension specialist Jobs in Ethiopia
DAI Senior Coffee Agronomist and Extension specialist Jobs in Ethiopia
DAI is an international development company. For more than 45 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability.
Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 80 countries.
Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines.
Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.
Key Expert 3 Qualification and Skills:
At least a first degree (MSc) in coffee agronomy (best agronomic practices), extension systems (best extension practices), Geography, or Environmental Sciences
In-depth understanding of EU/EDF procedures that qualifies to provide support and capacity building on operational and financial management of EU Action Grants including procurement procedures
Fluent in English
Motivated, focused, hard-working, and eager to learn
Able to work independently, flexibly, and responsively
General professional experience:
A minimum of 8 years hands-on experience in supporting coffee agronomy, extension and/or value chain development undertakings, of which 4 years are in coffee growing countries
Proven experience in supporting establishment of grassroots level agri-business organizational arrangements to enhance coffee productivity, quality and marketing
Proven understanding
of the GI protocol development for agricultural products
Proven experience in developing and/or establishing workable agricultural extension systems
Proven experience in assisting EU financed Action Grants under the EDF financial instrument
Strong presentation and writing skills
Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Excellent administrative, reporting, and communication skills
Strong ability to adapt to changing working conditions, prioritize and meet deadlines
Specific professional experience:
Work experience in best agronomic and extension communication practices, and value chain development including marketing
Experience in farm level agribusiness collective organizational arrangements
Experience in GI protocol development for agricultural products
In-depth understanding of EU/EDF procedures to support and build capacities of beneficiaries in operational and financial management of EU Action Grants including procurement procedures
Proven experience to guide agricultural baseline data collection, analysis and compilation
Strong aptitude for using MS Office Suite, in particular, Ms Excel
Detail-oriented, ability to work in a team environment and plan and deliver training in the areas of good agronomic practices, good extension practices, and EDF procedures as applied to Action Grant
A robust design, analytical and quantitative skills
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 4th September 2019
For more information and job application details, see; DAI Senior Coffee Agronomist and Extension specialist Jobs in Ethiopia
