Deadline: 05 December, 2020
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Programme Officer, Agribusiness.
AATF is an international not-for-profit organisation that facilitates and promotes public/private partnerships to promote food security and enhance livelihoods of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa.
Responsibilities
- Support the agribusiness development manager in conducting baseline and feasibility studies, and drafting concept notes, business plans, market and impact assessment for all AATF projects
- Assist in project management and coordination including financial reporting to ensure attainment of set milestones
- Ensure coordination and implementation of agribusiness development activities, and action plans within AATF projects
- Assist in the identification of training needs and in organising agribusiness training for project partners as deemed appropriate
- Assist in the creation of market access and linkages
- Provide administrative and technical support for any assignments required by the agribusiness unit and other PDC managers
- Ensure coordination and implementation of agribusiness development activities, and action plans within AATF projects
- Contribute to the design of strategies to strengthen AATF presence in sub-Saharan Africa
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics or any other related and equivalent discipline from a recognised institution
- Five years, minimum, of experience in agricultural value chains
- Documented experience in conducting baseline feasibility studies, market and impact assessments
- Experience and knowledge in various agricultural technologies
- Proven experience in linking farmer businesses to diverse types of markets
- Proven experience developing training programmes for smallholder farmers
To apply and for more information, click here.
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