Strategic Designer/Researcher - Remote

Overview

This position offers a unique opportunity to help transform coffee supply chains in Ethiopia through improved transparency and traceability. Your work will directly impact the livelihoods of coffee farmers while helping global companies source more sustainably and ethically.

In Short

• Freelancer opportunity focusing on Ethiopia's coffee sector.
• Research and map coffee supply chain processes.
• Design and implement research methodologies.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team.
• Generate insights and visual representations of supply chain patterns.
• Develop user-friendly processes and training materials.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Amharic, Sidama, or Oromo is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic design or research.
• Comfort with remote collaboration across multiple time zones.
• Willingness to travel within Ethiopia.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with coffee supply chains or agricultural commodities.
• Background in traceability systems or sustainable sourcing initiatives.
• Exceptional facilitation and interviewing skills.
• Ability to organize complex information into clear frameworks.
• Adaptable communication style across cultural contexts.
• Capable of working independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Opportunity to impact sustainable coffee production.
• Work with a mission-driven organization.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Contribute to knowledge building for future projects.