Agribusiness Development Specialist

Job Detail

Job ID 6356
Offered Salary 1000
Career Level Others
Experience 7 Years
Gender Both
Industry Government
Qualifications Diploma/Degree/Masters
State Eldoret
City Eldoret

Job Description

Agribusiness Development Specialist

Job Purpose

The Agribusiness Development Specialist will work closely with the Community Development Specialist, Agronomist, NRM Specialist and Livestock Specialist, the Agribusiness Development Specialist will be responsible for promotion and coordination of agribusiness activities in the Programme.

Key Responsibilities

Market-Oriented Agribusiness Models

Guiding service providers in provision of value chain support activities to target beneficiaries including the promotion of entrepreneurial skills in farmer organizations and other stakeholders.
Coordinating the development of marketing strategies for commodities promoted by the Programme and monitoring the implementation of these strategies.
Facilitating linkages and contracts between farmers/ groups and business development service providers (stakeholders) including distributors, local promoters etc.
In liaison with M&E Officer, develop appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools and initiate appropriate impact surveys/studies.

Agri-finance and Partnerships

Facilitating the linkage of income generating activity (IGA) groups with financial service providers, in liaison with the other Programme Specialists.
In liaison with Knowledge Management and Learning Officer, identifying and supporting innovative business models to ensure systematic documentation of the same for learning, adaptation and sharing through the project knowledge management system.

Value Addition and Post-Harvest Management

Ensuring adequate synergies and linkages between providers of post-harvest management services, market support services and financial services of the
Programme, in collaboration with the Programme Specialists.
Guiding the preparation and implementation of the various value chain related activities/studies.

Producer Organizations and Cooperatives

Capacity building project beneficiaries on agribusiness issues and other businessrelated aspects.
Facilitating in identification of capacity needs of the target beneficiaries and relevant value chain actors and designing training modules to address the gaps. Championing the formation of apex organizations including cooperatives, user groups etc. among the project beneficiaries for the various enterprises promoted by the Programme.
In liaison with other Specialists, review business plans of the common interest groups, Community Forest Association/Water Resource User Associations and other project groups and advising them on how to develop bankable business proposals for their enterprises.
Support and train beneficiaries in effective enterprise organization and management with emphasis on farming as a business and good governance.

Other Duties

Participating in preparation of the Annual Work Plan &Budgets and periodic progress reports
Undertake any other relevant duties assigned by the National Programme Coordinator.

Academic Qualifications

Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Finance, Business Administration or any other related field from a recognized university.

Applicable Professional Experience

Have at least seven (years) years of continuous work experience in a similar field, five (5) years of which must have been at a senior management position in GoK/Development Partner funded projects.
Demonstrated experience in facilitating agribusiness development, value chain analysis and building capacities of value chain actors.
Experience in coordinating and collaborating with partners including private enterprises, community-based organizations and NGOs working on livelihood diversification and enhancement.
Demonstrated experience in working with communities in similar engagement.

Competencies and Skills

Team player and can work with minimum supervision.
Knowledge of technologies and issues in value chain development, inclusive finance, business development and rural livelihoods.
Strong computer skills; and
Strong leadership and communication skills

Method of Application

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate relevant academic qualifications, professional certifications, and practical experience as outlined in the detailed job descriptions available in the Ministry’s website: www.kilimo.go.ke

Application Procedure

Access the National Employment Authority’s Integrated Management System (NEAIMS) through neaims.go.ke
Sign up as a Jobseeker/Intern (If not already signed up)
Login and capture your CV/Profile comprehensively
Submit your registration in the portal
Apply for the position(s) of interest as advertised
Frequently check on the status of your application and wait for shortlisting to be done.

Interested applicants are advised to sign up and apply for any of the above advertised positions through the neaims portal (www.neaims.go.ke).
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit the following documents:

Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copies of National ID, academic and professional certificates
Supporting documents and testimonials
Letter of recommendation from the current or recent Supervisor (Optional)

Successful candidates will be asked to submit documents that will indicate they adhere to the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution (2010)

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