Agribusiness Advisor

International Permanent £55,000 - £60,000 per year
  • Guiding agribusiness flagship projects and agribusiness park development
  • Assisting in identifying high-potential value chains and improving policy

About Our Client

Our client is a mission-driven, Not For Profit and Charities organization dedicated to equipping political leaders and governments to build open, inclusive, and prosperous societies. We work closely with governments around the world, providing practical solutions and actionable insights to address complex challenges.

Job Description

Agribusiness Advisor key responsiblities;

  • The Agribusiness Advisor will be expected to collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture on agribusiness projects and agribusiness park development.
  • Identify and prioritise high-impact agriculture value chains, focusing on export potential and implementing policy strategies.
  • Support efforts to improve the business environment and policy framework for export-oriented value chains.
  • Address institutional gaps hindering local agro-processing and market access.
  • Coordinate closely with teams, government, and international partners for value chain analyses and implementation support.
  • Enhance market access for Togo's agricultural products, especially local agribusiness SMEs.
  • Assist in packaging export and local transformation agro-processing projects.
  • Facilitate interactions between MAPAH and global agribusiness investors.
  • Support the Country Head in strategic initiatives and local analyst development.

The Successful Applicant

The Agribusiness Advisor specification:

  • Extensive experience in agricultural transformation and investment promotion, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Successful track record attracting agro-processing investments in emerging markets.
  • Proficient in research, project management, matrix frameworks, and institutional change.
  • Key competencies: relationship-building, change management, analytics, creativity, team leadership, proactive problem-solving, and adaptability for travel.
  • Fluency in both French and English is a must.

What's on Offer

Our client demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals, irrespective of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Contact
Jesuloba Ilesanmi
Quote job ref
JN-092023-6198543
Phone number
+27 11 303 8300

Job summary

Job function
Executive Search
Subsector
Policy
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jesuloba Ilesanmi
Consultant phone
+27 11 303 8300
Job reference
JN-092023-6198543