One Acre Fund
Agriculture
EthiopiaSeniorAvocadoandTrialsCoordinator(Fixed-term)
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“Ethiopia Senior Avocado and Trials Coordinator (Fixed-term) at One Acre Fund. Skills: Avocado nursery management, Trials execution, Data analysis, Technical training. Oversee central avocado nurseries. Support decentralized avocado production”
Industry & Context.
Operational agility
50%+ field travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3-5+ years of experience in avocado seedling production, 3-5+ years of experience in grafting management, 3-5+ years of experience in plant health diagnostics, 3-5+ years of experience in smallholder farming systems, Bachelor's Degree in Agroforestry/Horticulture, Background in project management, Field data collection/analysis, Google Sheets/Excel proficiency
What You'll Do.
Oversee central avocado nurseries
Support decentralized avocado production
Ensure adherence to agronomic best practices
Apply quick thinking to navigate bottlenecks
Standardize avocado workflows
Implement post-grafting monitoring systems
Manage field execution of non-avocado trials
Track status of non-avocado trials
Modify data collection tools
Design context-specific data tools
Provide training for data collection staff
Provide oversight for data collection staff
Audit data collection staff
Synthesize field trial data
Analyze field trial data
Report on field trial data
Conduct technical training sessions
Conduct capacity-building sessions
Author technical training materials
Refine technical training materials
Update technical training materials
Author standardized toolkits
Refine standardized toolkits
Update standardized toolkits
Author Standard Operating Procedures
Refine Standard Operating Procedures
Update Standard Operating Procedures
Scope improvements within workstreams
Resolve field challenges independently
Execute intensive field travel
Manage localized operations
Articulate program activities
Articulate program targets
Articulate program milestones
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; External stakeholders
Communication Scope
Organizational alignment
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post. One Acre Fund has been working with farmers in the Amhara region of Ethiopia since 2014, with a specific focus on trees since 2018. The Ethiopia program has now expanded into the South Region of Ethiopia in 2024. Our aim with the tree program is to provide not only short-term income opportunities but also long-term benefits, such as soil health improvements and erosion control, so that farmers build resilience over time. About the Role Seeking an exceptional Avocado and Trials Coordinator with 3-5+ years of experience to lead tree nursery operations, technical training, and field execution in South Ethiopia, for increased farmer impact through high-value trees. Responsibilities Avocado Nursery Management & Operations (60% of time) Central Nursery Oversight: Oversee the successful establishment, infrastructure setup, and daily operational workflows of central avocado nurseries in South and Central Ethiopia. Decentralized Nursery Oversight: Support the operational efficiency of avocado production across decentralized production contexts in South and Central Ethiopia Agronomic Best Practices: Ensure strict adherence to high-quality standards and agronomic best practices in seedling production, specifically targeting grafting operations, optimal watering schedules, and rigorous pest and dise
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