Value Chain Experts

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:

1. Prepare and manage plans for SHF/Agri-SME acquisition and growth in Horticulture/Crop/Livestock production.
2. Digitally onboard SHF/Agri-SMEs through Mobile App enrollment, Redemption, and data upload to Web App.
3. Plan and oversee farm production with SHF/Agri-SMEs, providing consultancy during harvest processes.
4. Collaborate closely with Agronomists and Off-takers for business success.
5. Develop strategies to enhance agricultural production and management.
6. Assess farm production to address post-harvest loss challenges.
7. Provide Agronomy advice to SHF/Agri-SMEs for improved productivity.
8. Research to enhance agricultural production and processing capabilities.
9. Facilitate timely access to improved agricultural inputs for SHF/Agri-SMEs.
10. Maximize agricultural production in collaboration with Agronomists.
11. Analyze product data with farmers/Agri-SMEs and researchers.
12. Offer insights to drive higher agricultural yields and solutions.
13. Support planning, scheduling, and advisory on agricultural inputs and harvest periods.
14. Provide guidance on disease prevention and treatment for farm products.
15. Report deliverables promptly.

• 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.