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Managing An Agricultural Business

Location: Labe

Assignment Number: GUI299

Volunteers Requested: 1

Recruiter: Jennifer Robinson | Jennifer.Robinson@winrock.org | 501.280.3018

Winrock International requests the support of a Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer for a 15-day volunteer assignment (including travel) in Labe, Guinea. The volunteer will work with the Federation of Arboriculturists Of Fouta Djallon (Federation Des Arboricultures Du Fouta Djallon in French) to engage participants in learning strategies to manage an agriculture business successfully. The volunteer shall involve members of this federation in how to effectively manage practices within the context of tree care and cultivation. 

The federation lacks the knowledge and skills required to manage agricultural businesses effectively. This deficiency leads to inefficient practices and potentially lowers productivity. Not only does this challenge result in missed opportunities for members to learn best practices in agricultural business management, but inadequate training may also lead to unsustainable agricultural practices. These practices include improper tree care and cultivation techniques, which could degrade soil quality, reduce crop yields (such as pepper, tomato, eggplant, okra, etc.), and harm the environment over time.

The volunteer should have the following qualifications and background:

·       University degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Agricultural Sciences, or a related field.

·       Previous involvement in launching or managing startups, understanding the challenges and strategies involved in the early stages of a business.

·       Substantial hands-on experience in arboriculture, preferably with a focus on orchard management, tree care, and cultivation practices.

·       Proven expertise in tree health, pest and disease management.

·       Experience working in developing countries (particularly in West Africa) is desired.

·       French language skills preferred, but a translator will be provided if needed.