GreenPath Food is currently seeking a professional, high-performance individual to serve as Integrated Pest and Disease Management Sr. Officer.
This individual will have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of a young, environmentally, and socially-conscious agriculture business in Ethiopia, one of Africa’s most promising economies. Ideal candidates have a passion for East Africa, a dedication to environmental sustainability, and the ability to successfully support the company’s horticulture production efforts as the company scales over the next 5 years to produce more than 500 tons of produce annually with several hundred + partner farmers.
Green Way Farms is a specialty food company that produces premium, organic food products through a network of smallholder farms across Ethiopia. Our mission is to support sustainable farms and livelihoods for small scale farms across East Africa, while providing sustainable supply chains for our global customers.
Green Way Farms currently operates its flagship operation in Butajira, SNNPR, with 100+ employees, 200+ Partner Farms, and plans to expand to multiple new geographies in 2021. With a growing team, farmer network, and global customer base, we're on the lookout for capable talent with a passion for smallholder grown food and a deep commitment to improving its roots.
As a young, but growing company, GreenPath will develop new facilities and expand to new production areas in the months and years to come with a vision to become East Africa’s largest organic specialty food company.
The Senior Staff at the organization are a group of highly talented professionals with experience in Ethiopian export horticulture, and agricultural development sectors, as well as direct experience in the Ethiopian start-up context. Each member of the team has a passion for improving the lives of smallholder farmers and increasing access to organically and sustainably grown, high-nutritious foods, and is committed to seeing GreenPath Food realize its core objectives.
Mission of Role
To maximize sustainable production of a diverse portfolio of organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs by supporting, training, and working with the company's smallholder Partner Farmers; to maintain a healthy business relationship with the Partner Farmers that reflects the nature of the company's partnership with them
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Reporting
The position reports to the Production Manager.
Location
This position is based full time in Butajira, Gurage Zone, SNNPR.