One Acre Fund Senior Avocado and Trials Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia



One Acre Fund Senior Avocado and Trials Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia;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, driving farmer impact through high‑value trees.

Key Responsibilities

Avocado Nursery Management & Operations (60%)

  • Oversee establishment, infrastructure setup, and daily operations of central avocado nurseries.

  • Support decentralized nursery operations for efficiency.

  • Ensure adherence to agronomic best practices (grafting, watering, pest/disease control).

  • Apply operational agility to resolve bottlenecks and standardize workflows.

  • Implement monitoring and post‑grafting verification to ensure survival rates and seedling quality.

    Southern Innovation Trial Execution & Management (40%)

  • Manage field execution and setup of non‑avocado innovation trials (e.g., shade net trials).

  • Design or adapt data collection tools for trial objectives.

  • Train and oversee field staff to ensure data quality.

  • Analyze and report trial data to inform scaling recommendations.

    Technical Training, Capacity Building & Resource Development

  • Conduct training for Tree Officers, nursery owners, and field staff.

  • Develop and update technical materials, toolkits, and SOPs.

    Coordination, Strategy & Field Mobility

  • Scope improvements within avocado and trial workstreams.

  • Maintain high field
    presence (50%+ travel) to audit sites and supervise teams.

  • Communicate program activities, targets, and milestones to internal and external stakeholders.

    Career Growth & Development

  • Weekly check‑ins with manager, mentorship, and training programs.

  • Regular feedback and career reviews every six months.

  • Opportunities to shape organizational growth and build a long‑term career.

    Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years’ experience in avocado seedling production, grafting, plant health diagnostics, and smallholder farming systems.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agroforestry/Horticulture.

  • Background in project management.

  • Experience in field data collection and analysis.

  • Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel.


    How to Apply

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