Ethiopia Senior Avocado and Trials Coordinator (Fixed-term)

## About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.

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One Acre Fund has been working with farmers in the Amhara region of Ethiopia since 2014, with a specific focus on trees since 2018. The Ethiopia program has now expanded into the South Region of Ethiopia in 2024. Our aim with the tree program is to provide not only short-term income opportunities but also long-term benefits, such as soil health improvements and erosion control, so that farmers build resilience over time.

## About the Role

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, for increased farmer impact through high-value trees.

## Responsibilities

Avocado Nursery Management & Operations (60% of time)

- Central Nursery Oversight: Oversee the successful establishment, infrastructure setup, and daily operational workflows of central avocado nurseries in South and Central Ethiopia.
- Decentralized Nursery Oversight: Support the operational efficiency of avocado production across decentralized production contexts in South and Central Ethiopia
- Agronomic Best Practices: Ensure strict adherence to high-quality standards and agronomic best practices in seedling production, specifically targeting graf