The Technical Advisor serves as a subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance and leadership for agricultural development initiatives under the USDA Food for Progress program in Ethiopia. This role focuses on enhancing agricultural productivity, climate resilience, and value chain development, while ensuring alignment with USDA priorities and sustainable farming practices.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Livestock Development, or related fields.
• Experience:
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience providing technical advisory services in Ethiopia’s agricultural sector, especially for maize, coffee, or livestock development.
• Proven expertise in climate-smart agriculture, irrigation systems, and sustainable farming practices.
• Familiarity with USDA standards, including environmental impact assessments and productivity indicators.
• Skills:
• Advanced knowledge of agricultural innovation and technical program implementation.
• Strong facilitation skills for farmer training and technical advisory sessions.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.

Languages

• Proficiency in English; knowledge of local languages such as Amharic or Afaan Oromo is highly preferred.