Tanager is an international nonprofit that connects smallholder producers and private businesses to co-create new ways of realizing life-changing economic and social opportunities. Our process builds on years of technical expertise, on-the-ground presence and public/private partnerships to unite economic growth with social innovation. Together, we are ushering in an era of equitable market systems that combine profitability with the power to address urgent challenges in poverty, malnutrition, and gender inequity.
Tanager is implementing Imbewu Farmer Development project in Eastern Cape, South Africa between 1 April 2022 xe2x80x93 31 December 2024. The goal of the project is to increase agriculture productivity and incomes of smallholder maize farmers in Eastern Cape (EC), South Africa by facilitating their inclusive access to commercial markets. The funding for the project comes from John Deere Foundation.
Tanager is seeking an Agribusiness Advisor (Agronomist) who can provide agronomic and enterprise development support to smallholders and lead farmers for the Imbewu Farmer Development project. This position will be the project point of contact with lead farmers, agriculture input providers, mechanization providers, maize storage facilities, and maize buyers, among others. This position will be based in Mthatha and report to the Imbewu Team Lead.
The term of the contract is annual with the possibility of extension based on a satisfactory performance review up to 31 December 2024. The continuation of the employment contract beyond 31 December 2024 is contingent to securing a grant for a second phase of the project and/or new business opportunities in South Africa.
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