The National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA) is the primary voice for people who use cooperative businesses to build a better world and a more inclusive economy. NCBA CLUSA provides cross-sector education, technical assistance, and advocacy that helps co-ops thrive. For over 100 years, NCBA CLUSA has sought to advance and protect cooperative enterprises, highlighting the impact that cooperatives have in bettering the lives of individuals and families. In the last 60 years, NCBA CLUSA has worked in over 85 countries in the areas of food security, agricultural development, strengthening of communities and farmer organizations, community-based health, natural resources management, and empowerment of smallholder farmers, women, and youth. We currently work in in Africa, Latin America, and Asia.

NCBA CLUSA’s USAID-funded Farmer-to-Farmer program sends American farmers and agribusiness professionals on 2-4 week agricultural development assignments, promoting sustainable growth and agricultural development worldwide.  Volunteer technical assistance from U.S. farmers, agribusinesses, cooperatives and universities helps smallholder farmers in developing countries improve productivity, access new markets and conserve environmental and natural resources.  During COVID-19 we have shifted to a hybrid volunteer model that affords US volunteers and in-country volunteers the opportunity to continue to provide technical assistance.   Compensation in the form of lodging, transportation, per diem, is provided by NCBA CLUSA.  No salary/consultant fees are paid. For more information visit NCBA CLUSA Farmer-to-Farmer.

NCBA CLUSA is currently seeking qualified Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer candidates (1- US volunteer willing to travel) for the position of Coffee Roaster Expert to support Empresa Campesina Agroindustrial de la Reforma Agraria de Intibucá (ECARAI) and Interchurch Coordination Committee Development AID (ICCO)  based in Intibucá, Honduras.

Job Description:  ECARAI is a second level farmer agro-industrial enterprise that adheres to cooperative principles. Their goal is to provide access to commercialization channels for vegetables sold by their members and non-members. ICCO is a Dutch emergency relief and development organization that has worked in Honduras over the last 30 years.  The two have partnered to form MISKA Gastronomy School which teaches local youth skills that prepare them to enter the gastronomy and hospitality industries. 

Coffee is a common crop in the area and the school would like to incorporate a coffee barista module in their curriculum, but the school chef doesn’t have the skills to teach this. This is deemed essential due to the ease at which coffee is sourced in the department as well as the demand for baristas. They would like an expert barista to teach the students and chef how to prepare coffee beverages so that the students may obtain employment as baristas. 

Duration: 2 weeks between August - December 2022

ESSENTIAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Assess the students’ coffee knowledge and prepare various coffee presentations
• Instruct the participants about the use and calibration of the equipment and coffee machine.
• Teach the participants various techniques to prepare an espresso.
• Demonstrate how to create latte art so that the students develop this skill.
• Provide the participants basic knowledge for coffee cupping.

• Barista certification and/or 3+ years of work experience
• A coffee lover
• Practical experience using coffee machinery
• Knowledge of preparing coffee using hot and cold methods
• Willingness to share knowledge of coffee history and skills with eager leaners
• Work experience with youth (15-29)
• Available for virtual communications with Host Organization, Staff and Co-volunteer
• US candidate must be legally able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Advanced English language skills; reading, writing, speaking.

All application materials must be submitted in English.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

NCBA CLUSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, and legally protected characteristics for non-merit factors.