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Regenerative Agriculture (RA) Advisor
In-person · Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, ET... more
In-person · Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, ET... more
Job Description
Strategic Leadership & RA Integration
- Develop and implement a regenerative agriculture strategy that aligns with RA-PURE nexus objectives and supports climate-smart, 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 solar-powered irrigation, post-harvest 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 capacity-building 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 energy-efficient agricultural techniques.
- Organize workshops, peer-learning events, and field demonstrations to support knowledge transfer and the adoption of RA-PURE 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 RA-PURE 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 RA-friendly financing mechanisms, and create an enabling environment for RA-PURE expansion.
- Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues and collaboration to align policy, investment, and agricultural development goals with RA-PURE strategies.
Innovation & Technology Promotion
- Identify and promote innovative RA practices and technologies, such as biofertilizers, cover cropping, rotational grazing, conservation tillage, and renewable energy-powered irrigation.
- Collaborate with research institutions, RA promoters and agritech companies to introduce and scale data-driven, climate-smart solutions for regenerative farming.
- Monitor global and regional trends in regenerative agriculture and facilitate the adoption of cutting-edge approaches in project interventions.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
- Work closely with the LEARNING/MEL team to develop RA-specific indicators, to track progress, measure impact, and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Use data and evidence to refine RA-related strategies and demonstrate the value of the RA and PURE nexus.
- Contribute to regular reporting and communication of project outcomes to donors and stakeholders