Green Way Farms is currently seeking a professional, high-performance individual to serve as an Expansion Consultant.
This individual will have the unique opportunity to support the expansion of a young, environmentally and socially-conscious agribusiness in Ethiopia, one of Africa’s most promising economies. Ideal candidates have experience working in Ethiopia.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Green Way Farms is a specialty food company that produces and sources premium food products through a large network of smallholder Partner Farms. The company exports its premium, organic products to specialty retailers and wholesalers in the Europe and the Middle East. Green Way Farms currently operates its flagship production area in Butajira, SNNPR, with plans to expand to multiple new geographies in the coming 18 months.
Mission of Role
To provide guidance, advice, and strategy support to the company’s Senior Leadership as they identify new sites and engage with community and government stakeholders; to ensure the company can smoothly secure access to land in three to five locations (including at least one 20 Ha plot of land and two additional 10 Ha plots).
Responsibilities & Outcomes
Term
The part-time consultancy requires a commitment of 4 months during which time, the company expects between 1 and 12 hours per week will be required. Should performance of the individual prove to be strong and there be mutual agreement that the individual is a good fit for the role, an extension to the consultancy and/or a longer-term position may be offered.
Reporting
The position reports to the Director of Operations.
Compensation
Compensation will include a monthly fee, plus incentive compensation based on the company’s successful acquisition of new land.
Location
This position will primarily be based in Addis Ababa with significant travel outside to visit viable land options and relevant stakeholders.