Coffee Farmer Advisor.pdf

Project Overview

TechnoServe is seeking a consultant to support Mercon, a global coffee supplier, in validating and designing a farmer training programme in Ethiopia. The programme aims to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and increase the adoption of sustainable coffee production practices.

Key Objectives

1. Validate the opportunity to deploy training to farmers on a smaller scale than originally planned.
2. Design a pilot and scale-up plan for a farmer training programme based on the findings of the validation assessment.
3. Develop a farmer data framework to inform the training programme.

Deliverables

1. Farmer data framework review and recommendation (Month 1)
2. Farmer training opportunity validation assessment (Months 1-3)
3. Design a pilot and scale-up plan for a farmer training programme (Months 4-6)

Scope of Work

The consultant will provide advisory support to the Mercon team in Ethiopia, with guidance from the Mercon Sustainability Director and the CASA TAF team. The consultant will:

Review and recommend improvements to the farmer data framework captured in the LIFT App.
Conduct a critical review of coffee farmer training delivery models in Ethiopia.
Develop a comprehensive list of training organisations/consultants in Ethiopia that could support Mercon.
Review existing training materials and manuals to select and package modules most appropriate for Mercon farmers.

Location and Duration

The support will be provided in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from December 2021 to June 2022 (approximately 6 months, ~85 days LOE).

Budget

The maximum budget for this assignment is £25,200.