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Successful candidates should be ready to work at the assigned plantation site and contribute to safe, efficient and well-organized operations.\n1. Plantation Operations Manager\n\nMonthly Salary (Gross)\nETB 100,000–150,000\nWork Location\nCheta, Kaffa Zone, Southwest Ethiopia; Godiya or Gesha, West Omo Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. Final placement will depend on operational needs.\nWork Arrangement\nFull-time, on-site; long-term residence at the assigned plantation is required.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead end-to-end coffee plantation operations, including nursery management, planting, field maintenance, irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease control, and harvesting.\nDevelop and implement production plans based on local growing conditions, seasonal requirements and plantation targets.\nEstablish and monitor standardized field practices, production schedules and the effective use of agricultural inputs and equipment.\nOversee harvesting, primary processing, grading, storage and quality control to reduce losses and maintain product quality.\nManage local teams, work schedules, on-the-job training and performance follow-up.\nMaintain production and inventory records and provide regular operational updates to management.\nRequirements\nQualifications and Requirements\nAt least 3 years of practical experience managing coffee plantations or comparable large-scale agricultural operations; experience in Ethiopia is strongly preferred.\nGood working proficiency in English and Amharic, including the ability to communicate with local teams and external stakeholders.\nSound knowledge of coffee cultivation, pruning, soil and water management, fertilization, pest and disease control, harvesting and post-harvest handling.\nDemonstrated ability to plan production, lead teams, solve field problems and manage plantation operations independently.\nBasic computer skills and the ability to prepare operational reports.\nWillingness to live and work at the assigned plantation site.\nHow to apply\nInterested candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting relevant experience, language skills and contact details \nthrough Ethiojobs and via Email: \n Applicants should indicate the position they are applying for and their preferred or available work location.\nCotti Coffee is an equal opportunity employer. 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