DescriptionOpportunity Title:

　　Farm Specialists Consultant

　　Short Description:

　　The on-farm technical support provided by the specialists will improve the income of 400 households of coffee farmers, increasing the productivity of their farms. This will be achieved by performing current state evaluations, promoting regenerative agriculture practices during farm visits, and supporting farmers in practice adoption.

　　Detailed Description

　　TechnoServe is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for the following scope of work. For information on timeline, application requirements, and evaluation criteria, please review the full Request for Proposals Please submit your proposal for this consultancy to [email protected] by December 8, 2023.

　　Farm Visit Specialist Scope of WorkDescriptionEveryone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of 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.

　　Every consultant at TechnoServe is responsible for carrying out the Mission, and demonstrating the core objectives in their day-to-day operations.

　　The on-farm technical support provided by the specialists will improve the income of 400 households of coffee farmers, increasing the productivity of their farms. This will be achieved by performing current state evaluations, promoting regenerative agriculture practices during farm visits, and supporting farmers in practice adoption.

　　Position Requirements:

　　High School Diploma.Preferable to have experience and agricultural education.Complete training course.Reside in the same community as the TechnoServe farmers.Possess means of transportation to make visits to the beneficiaries of the program (i.e. personal vehicle).Availability to travel within the assigned areas.Ability to read and write in Spanish at a high school level.Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

　　Coordinate farm visits, including material preparation and scheduling.Make weekly plans and reports to the Program Manager (PM).Conduct on-farm technical coaching visits and guide coffee farmers towards achieving resilient and sustainable farms.Keep track of farm visit data for each visit, using the program tools.Make follow-up visits to the farm to make sure that the practices are being implemented correctly.Promote gender equality and participation during farm visits.Physical Demands:

　　The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a consultant to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　While performing the duties of this job, the consultant is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

　　Work Environment:

　　Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a consultant to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　The work is performed primarily outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

　　Structure of agreement:

　　Contract-to-hire

　　This position is offered as a short-term (6-month) contract, as a probationary period, with the potential for hire as a part-time permanent staff position afterwards.

　　Commission-based payment schedule

　　The contract will be commission-based, paying $45 per farm visit (estimated 6 to 9 visits per week). Applicants should state their acceptance of these terms in their application.

　　Contractor's time spent in training will be compensated at $15/hour or equivalent.

　　Qualifications

　　Skills

　　Spanish (required)English (required)