Horticulture Market Development Advisor - Horti-LIFE Green Growth
Core
Conduct market systems analyses and design interventions to strengthen horticulture value chains, facilitate farmer organization export readiness, and support compliance with food safety and certification schemes.
Role type
Senior IC market systems development advisor (horticulture/agribusiness)
Builds
Sustainable market-led solutions, strengthened producer organizations, and export-ready supply chains for horticultural products
Domain
Agriculture + International Trade + Food Safety
Required skills
Market systems analysis, value chain assessment, farmer organization strengthening, export market development, food safety management, GAP certification support, stakeholder facilitation, technical reporting
Preferred skills
Experience in donor-funded programs, knowledge of Ethiopia's horticulture sector, networking in multi-stakeholder environments
Technologies
Solar-powered irrigation, solar drying, cold storage, biodigesters, Local GAP, Global GAP
Responsibilities
Conduct market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities; Facilitate collaboration between producers, buyers, exporters, and government; Lead value chain studies and translate findings into business cases; Support farmer organizations in achieving export readiness and quality assurance; Coordinate training on food safety and certification compliance; Generate knowledge products and reports on market development