Fruit Seedlings Coordinator – Fixed-Term (Zambia)

About the role

The Fruit Seedlings Coordinator will oversee fruit seedling nursery operations across multiple decentralized sites in Zambia. You will ensure high‑quality propagation, monitor nursery performance, and coordinate timely distribution of seedlings to beneficiaries.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on budding and grafting, develop standardized propagation protocols.
• Lead seasonal planning (April‑December), forecast demand, and align production with distribution targets.
• Procure inputs such as rootstock, scions, polythene tubes, and soil media.
• Train nursery managers and staff in budding, grafting, seedling care, pest and disease control, and hygiene practices.
• Develop and maintain a monitoring tracker, track KPIs (survival rates, grafting success, production volumes), and prepare regular progress reports.
• Directly manage and mentor the Fruit Seedlings Supervisor, set targets, and assess performance.

Required profile

• Proven experience in fruit seedling propagation, especially budding and grafting.
• Background in nursery management and capacity‑building training.
• Ability to plan seasonal production cycles and coordinate logistics.
• Strong monitoring, reporting, and team‑leadership skills.

Required skills

• Budding techniques
• Grafting techniques
• Nursery management
• Seedling propagation
• Pest and disease control
• Monitoring and reporting tools

What we offer

• Opportunity to impact smallholder farmers across Zambia.
• Professional development in horticultural best practices.
• Collaborative work environment within a mission‑driven organization.