Digital Agriculture Associate Job at Precision Development (PxD) (Addis Ababa)

Job Description

PxD is seeking for a Digital Agriculture Associate to join a high-performing, flexible, and non-hierarchical team. In this role, you will support the design, implementation, and refinement of digital agriculture services that leverage technology, data, and behavioral insights to improve outcomes for smallholder farmers. You will work closely with researchers and product teams, to translate agronomic knowledge and program insights into practical digital tools, including advisory systems, digital extension services, and decision-support content. The ideal candidate will be passionate about PxD's mission: to provide actionable insights and cost-effective, scalable services that help people in poverty improve their incomes and well-being sustainably.

Job Responsibility

Support the design, development, enhancement, and deployment of digital agriculture advisory services across multiple channels and user groups, including mobile applications, SMS, IVR, and other digital platforms, ensuring that services are user-centered and evidence-informed
Conduct user needs assessments, product evaluations, field visits, and stakeholder consultations with farmers, extension agents, developers, and other partners to gather feedback, validate requirements, and test digital solutions in real-world environments
Support the development and maintenance of technical documentation, user workflows, standard operating procedures, and implementation guidelines to ensure effective deployment, adoption, and knowledge transfer
Evaluate agricultural digital platforms for API maturity and integration readiness, and develop recommendations to strengthen interoperability, system connectivity, and data-sharing capabilities across the digital agriculture ecosystem
Assess and recommend digital tools and technologies that are future-ready, identifying opportunities to enhance productivity, personalization, decision-making, and service delivery through emerging technologies, including AI and advanced analytics
Contribute to the translation of agronomic knowledge, seasonal recommendations, and research insights into structured digital content and user-friendly decision-support tools
Collaborate with research and data teams to use agricultural, behavioral, economic, and usage data to improve service design, monitor performance, and ensure services effectively address user needs
Track project progress, document key activities and learnings, and support reporting, knowledge management, and follow-up on action items and implementation risks
Support stakeholder engagement and coordination with government counterparts, implementing and technology partners, field teams, and other collaborators to ensure effective planning, communication, and implementation of assigned activities
Contribute to internal learning, knowledge sharing, and dissemination of project insights through briefs and presentations

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a closely related field
Demonstrated experience supporting the design, implementation, evaluation, or improvement of digital advisory services delivered through SMS, IVR, mobile applications, web platforms, or other digital channels
Experience in digital agriculture, agritech, agricultural extension, applied development work, or the implementation of technology-enabled development projects
Deep understanding of agricultural systems and smallholder farming contexts in Ethiopia or similar settings
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret program, operational, and user data to generate insights and inform decision-making
Ability to translate agronomic and technical information into simple, user-friendly tools, content, or solutions for farmers and other end users
Proven experience working with field teams and engaging directly with farmers, extension agents, or rural communities to understand needs and support solution implementation
Strong writing and oral communication skills in English and Amharic
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks across teams
Willingness to travel to field sites in Ethiopia, subject to security considerations

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