Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Job Type: On-site - Permanent (Full-time)

Job Deadline: September 1, 2025

Gender Needed: Both

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the planning, execution, and operational rollout of our agricultural business project(Field & Office-based). This includes managing pilot farms, coordinating with farmer cooperatives, overseeing agro-processing trials, and ensuring supply chain readiness. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to translate the Founder’s vision into actionable, measurable outcomes. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and maintain a detailed implementation plan for the agricultural business.

• Coordinate timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple operational areas (crop production, livestock, processing, logistics).

• Ensure all activities align with strategic goals and feasibility study outcomes.

2. Operations & Supply Chain Oversight

• Supervise the setup and operation of pilot farm sites (crop & livestock).

• Oversee procurement of seeds, feed, fertilizers, tools, and other farm inputs.

• Monitor supply chain efficiency from farm to processing to market.

3. Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmer cooperatives, private farmers, suppliers, government agencies, and NGOs.

• Negotiate agreements and contracts with service providers and partners.

4. Team Leadership

• Manage and supervise field staff and contractors engaged in farm and processing operations.

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members.

5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Track project progress against KPIs (yields, costs, revenue targets, quality metrics).

• Prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports for the Founder and potential investors.

• Recommend adjustments to strategies based on results and market conditions.

6. Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify operational risks (climate, political, market, supply chain disruptions) and propose mitigation strategies.

• Ensure compliance with local agricultural, labor, and environmental regulations. 

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Project Management, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in agricultural project management, agribusiness operations, rural development, project management, and any relevant work experience.

• Strong track record of managing multi-stakeholder agricultural projects from inception to completion.

• Knowledge of Ethiopian agricultural sector, supply chains, and export requirements.

• Experience with agro-processing and value chain development is a plus.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

• Problem-solving mindset with adaptability to changing environments.

• Strong communication skills (Amharic and English required).

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Performance Metrics

• Timely and cost-effective delivery of project milestones.

• Successful establishment of pilot farms and processing facilities.

• Achievement of initial yield and quality targets.

• Strong partner relationships and supplier agreements secured.

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