SNV is a global development partner working in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia to strengthen agri-food, energy and water systems. The Horti-LIFE Green Growth programme supports the sustainable transformation of Ethiopia's horticulture sector by integrating Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) solutions such as solar-powered irrigation, solar drying, cold storage and biodigesters into horticultural value chains, working with the Ministry of Agriculture, regional governments, the private sector and financial institutions.
The Horticulture Market Development Advisor will strengthen inclusive and sustainable horticultural market systems, improving the competitiveness, profitability and resilience of farmers, farmer organisations, agribusinesses and service providers. The role leads market analysis, identifies systemic constraints and opportunities, facilitates market-driven interventions and supports commercially viable business models. A key responsibility is strengthening farmer organisations and cooperatives to be business-oriented, market-responsive and export-ready, including compliance with food safety and certification standards such as Local GAP and Global GAP.
Key responsibilities:
- Market systems development: conduct market systems analyses, design and facilitate market-led interventions, strengthen supporting functions (finance, logistics, market information, inputs, aggregation) and facilitate collaboration among producers, buyers, exporters and government.
- Market studies and research: lead value chain studies and market assessments, and translate findings into practical interventions and business cases.
- Farmer organisation strengthening and export readiness: develop commercially oriented farmer organisations, strengthen aggregation, traceability and quality assurance, and link them to exporters and off-takers.
- Food safety, quality assurance and certification: lead technical support and training on Local GAP and Global GAP compliance.
- Knowledge development and MEAL: generate lessons learned, produce technical reports and case studies, contribute to planning, budgeting and reporting, and provide technical backstopping to regional teams.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Horticulture, Rural Development, International Trade or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or 9 years with a Bachelor's degree.
- Demonstrated experience with market development approaches, market studies and value chain analyses in agriculture or horticulture.
- Experience strengthening farmer organisations and cooperatives, supporting export market development, and food safety and certification processes.
- Experience in donor-funded programmes and multi-stakeholder environments; strong understanding of Ethiopia's horticulture sector.
- Fluency in English, with excellent reporting and presentation skills.
Contract: National, full-time, one year with possible extension. Expected start date January 1, 2027. Duty station: Addis Ababa. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Closing date: 2026-10-23
HOW TO APPLY:
Upload your CV and a letter of motivation via SmartRecruiters on or before October 23, 2026. Applications are accepted only through SmartRecruiters.
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