Farmer-to-Farmer Volunteer Coffee Processing Equipment Guidance
Farmer-to-Farmer Volunteer Coffee Processing Equipment Guidance
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Job Description
This FarmertoFarmer assignment will be implemented in La Palma Chalatenango in El Salvador. The goal of this assignment is to support the members of Asociacin Cooperativa de Produccin Agropecuaria Cafetalera Divino Salvador ACOPADS with coffee processing equipment guidance.
Training Objectives
- Understand the importance of coffee production standardization.
- Learn the right methods for using their sorting machine.
- Know how to use their threshing and grinder machines.
- Understand the protocols for roasting coffee with their new equipment.
Deliverables
- A quick assessment of current protocols used to process coffee.
- Practical guide with steps on how to use their sorting threshing roasting and grinding machines.
- A coffee processing protocol to strengthen their production committee.
- A Trip Report with SMART Recommendations that will help to improve the host organization business.
- An outreach activity. Upon return to the United States the volunteer is asked to share his or her FarmertoFarmer Program experience with their community and networks.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors or masters degree in Agronomy Agroindustry or related fields
- Working knowledge in coffee operation and procedures
- Experience growing and processing coffee is desired
- Creative and innovative and work knowledge in groupwork dynamics
- Capacity to transfer knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Work experience in cupping coffee
Additional Information :
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL ALSO HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to be flexible and available for two week volunteer assignments;
- Desire to promote crosscultural learning and exchanges through technical assistance;
- Available for virtual communications with Host Organization and Staff;
- U.S. citizen or resident; and
- Advanced English language skills in reading writing and speaking.
All application materials must be submitted in English. Compensation in the form of lodging transportation and per diem is provided by NCBA CLUSA. No salary/consultant fees are paid. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Provide your CV on SmartRecruiter or
NCBA CLUSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity marital status disability genetic information age and legally protected characteristics for nonmerit factors.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
