Agribusiness Development Specialist at Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) – 2 Openings

JOB TITLE: Agribusiness Development Specialist

JOB LOCATIONS: Zamfara and Sokoto

JOB DETAILS:

• We are seeking a skilled and experienced Agribusiness Development Specialist to support the Strengthening Food Systems to Promote Increased Value Chain Employment Opportunities for the Youth in Nigeria project.
• The project aims to create sustainable job opportunities and income generation for young women and men in the agribusiness sector, focusing on sorghum, millet, groundnut, soybean, and horticulture value chains.
• It is providing capacity building and training in business development, financial literacy, and technical skills, empowering participants to become successful entrepreneurs and leaders in their communities. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct value chain assessments for sorghum, millet, groundnut, soybean, and horticulture.
• Identify key constraints and opportunities within the value chains to enhance productivity and market access.
• Develop and maintain relationships with market actors, including buyers, processors, input suppliers, and financial institutions.
• Facilitate the establishment of partnerships and contractual agreements between smallholder farmers and off-takers.
• Provide technical assistance and training to project participants on best practices in agribusiness, including production, processing, and marketing.
• Develop training materials and modules tailored to the specific needs of different value chain actors.
• Support the development and strengthening of agribusiness enterprises, including cooperatives and youth-led enterprises.
• Advise on business planning, financial management, and entrepreneurship, helping enterprises to scale and access finance.
• Promote the adoption of innovative technologies and practices that enhance value chain efficiency and sustainability.
• Introduce appropriate technologies for post-harvest handling and value addition.
• Provide ongoing advisory support to project participants on agribusiness development issues.
• Offer expert insights on emerging trends and challenges in the agricultural sector, particularly related to youth employment and entrepreneurship.
• Design and implement strategies to ensure the sustainability of agribusiness initiatives and long-term impact on participants.
• Promote environmentally sustainable practices and climate-smart agriculture within the value chains.
• Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories for dissemination and scaling-up.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in agribusiness development, with a focus on value chain enhancement.
• Strong knowledge of the agricultural sector in Nigeria, particularly in the targeted value chains.
• Experience in market analysis, business planning, and financial management for agribusinesses.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and diverse environment.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in local languages is an advantage.

Disclaimer:

• This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
• Our organization procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.
• We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence.
• We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the ongoing Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) job opening, visit the  APPLICATION PORTAL to submit your application!