Background and Purpose
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 39 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
For more information on SNV's operations, visit our website: www.snvworld.org
Horti-LIFE is a 3 years project (2016-2018) funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN), implemented by SNV-Ethiopia in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The aim of the program is to increase export and the food and nutritional security levels by supporting smallholder farmers in the horticulture sector. The project has four components:
The project operates in four regions: Amhara, Oromia, Tigray and SNNP. The national level team consists of an international Team Leader, a deputy team leader, and international horticultural advisor, a value chain advisor, a horticultural production advisor, a crop protection expert, a Finance Officer and M&E Specialist.
The main responsibilities of the horticultural production trainer and coach are:
Key Roles of the Job holder
Education and Work experience
A relevant MSc degree (or equivalent). This means horticulture, plant science, agricultural economics, agricultural extension, etc.§ Solid knowledge of horticultural production processes in Ethiopia,
A minimum of 10 years of work experience in horticultural production