Farmer Trainer, Harare at TechnoServe Zimbabwe

job Description

Location: Mutasa District - Manicaland Province

Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe's work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.

The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing...when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.

Job Summary:
The Farmer Trainer will be responsible for delivering trainings to coffee farmers ensuring high adoption of best coffee agronomy practices in line with the AAA Program.

Program Overview:
The Nespresso Coffee Revival Program seeks to fully support the revitalization of the Zimbabwe coffee sector. Farmer training on agronomy, processing and sustainability will enable more farmers to adopt best practices, increase production volumes and quality grades, and passes sustainability audits. Farmers will be able to sell their coffee to Nespresso and gain sustainable access to the international specialty coffee market, thereby improving their livelihoods and protecting the environment for future generations.

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