Regenerative Agriculture RA Advisor
Regenerative Agriculture RA Advisor
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Job Description
Strategic Leadership & RA Integration
- Develop and implement a regenerative agriculture strategy that aligns with RAPURE nexus objectives and supports climatesmart resilient farming systems.
- Provide technical expertise on soil health agroecology agroforestry water conservation climate adaptation and biodiversity enhancement in farming systems.
- Lead efforts to integrate PURE solutions into RA practices ensuring efficient energy use in areas such as solarpowered irrigation postharvest processing and sustainable mechanization.
- Support the development of business models and financing mechanisms to scale RA adoption among smallholder farmers and agribusinesses
Capacity Building & Knowledge Transfer
- Design and lead capacitybuilding programs for project partners including farmers cooperatives government agencies and private sector stakeholders.
- Develop training materials toolkits and practical guides on RA best practices climate adaptation and energyefficient agricultural techniques.
- Organize workshops peerlearning events and field demonstrations to support knowledge transfer and the adoption of RAPURE solutions.
- Document and disseminate best practices lessons learned and success stories to inform project activities and influence broader sector development.
Market Development & Value Chain Strengthening
- Support the development of sustainable RA value chains ensuring improved market access for RAPURE farmers and agribusinesses
- Analyze market opportunities barriers and incentives for the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices in agricultural value chains.
- Facilitate partnerships between farmers cooperatives buyers processors and technology providers to create sustainable market systems for RA solutions
- Work with financial institutions and development agencies to increase access to finance and investment for regenerative farmers adopting PURE solutions.
Policy Advocacy & Institutional Support
- Engage with government agencies policymakers and industry bodies to advocate for policies and incentives that promote regenerative agriculture and PURE adoption.
- Support the development of institutional frameworks that enhance sector governance encourage RAfriendly financing mechanisms and create an enabling environment for RAPURE expansion.
- Facilitate multistakeholder dialogues and collaboration to align policy investment and agricultural development goals with RAPURE strategies.
Innovation & Technology Promotion
- Identify and promote innovative RA practices and technologies such as biofertilizers cover cropping rotational grazing conservation tillage and renewable energypowered irrigation.
- Collaborate with research institutions RA promoters and agritech companies to introduce and scale datadriven climatesmart solutions for regenerative farming.
- Monitor global and regional trends in regenerative agriculture and facilitate the adoption of cuttingedge approaches in project interventions.
Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
- Work closely with the LEARNING/MEL team to develop RAspecific indicators to track progress measure impact and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Use data and evidence to refine RArelated strategies and demonstrate the value of the RA and PURE nexus.
- Contribute to regular reporting and communication of project outcomes to donors and stakeholders
Qualifications :
- Masters degree in Agronomy Agroecology Sustainable Agriculture Environmental Science or other related disciplines is required
- Substantial experience (at least 10 years) in regenerative agriculture agroecology sustainable land management or agricultural extension in the context of international development cooperation in Ethiopia.
- Demonstrated experience in integrating renewable energy solutions into agricultural systems.
- Strong background in capacitybuilding training and knowledgesharing methodologies.
- Experience in multistakeholder engagement policy advocacy and marketbased approaches for sustainable agriculture.
- Experience in value chain development market linkages and sustainable agribusiness models.
- Knowledge of policy frameworks investment models and financial mechanisms for supporting RA adoption.
- Excellent communication facilitation and negotiation skills to engage diverse stakeholders.
Additional Information :
Contract Type: National Fulltime
Expected start date: As soon as possible
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Contract Duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.
How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on April 14 2025. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality.
If your experience and skills match the positions requirements we will contact you to advise on the next steps in the recruitment process.
Working at SNV
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Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
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