RESPONSIBILITIES AS BUSINESS ADVISOR
Identify coffee processing clients and provide them with technical support in the following areas:
· Strengthening the sustainable coffee business practices of at least 12 processing units by providing training and day to day support.
· Monitor clients’ compliance with TNS Sustainability Standards and other private standards [e.g., 4C, etc.,] and jointly develop action plans to improve compliance.
· Maintain relationships with other TNS field level teams and local stakeholders, and leads clients.
· Participate in regular team meeting.
· Work closely with woreda level government agencies, and participate in industry initiatives and partnerships with key stakeholders on issues that promote the mission of TechnoServe’s coffee program.
· Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Knowledge of the different coffee certification standards is preferred