08 oct
NCBA CLUSA
Ibarra
Job Description
This Farmer-to-Farmer assignment will be implemented in Ibarra, Imbabura in Ecuador. The goal of this assignment is to support the members of the Federación de Fruticultores del Norte del Ecuador (FEDEFRUNOR) who work in avocado and fruits with Global GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certification.
The objective of the assignment is for members to :
Understand the process for obtaining the Global GAP certification.
Make the appropriate process adjustments to ensure the certification standards are met.
Develop internal audit procedures to ensure the proper implementation of good agricultural practices and internal processes.
Deliverables :
- An assessment of their current process to achieve their Global GAP certification.
- A list of remaining steps needed to achieve a Global GAP Certification.
- A Trip Report with SMART Recommendations that will help to improve the HO business. This report should be submitted to the Field and HQ staff prior to departure from in-country assignment.
- An outreach activity. Upon return to the United States, the volunteer is asked to share his or her Farmer-to-Farmer Program experience with their community and networks.
▶️ Farmer-to-Farmer Volunteer, Global GAP Certification Specialist
🖊️ NCBA CLUSA
📍 Ibarra