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• Appraise and analyze the financial viability
  of the natural resources conservation-based value addition technologies
  for small-holder farmers;
• Identify and engage with national and local
  stakeholders (farmers, traders, mechanization and business service
  providers, financial institutions etc.) involved or interested in
  supporting the provision of agri-business services amongst smallholder
  farmers and facilitate linkages and contracts;
• Manage the development of youth-led
  agro-businesses under the ENABLE Youth pilot initiative to deliver
  agribusiness technical skills and enterprises to the youth;
• Prepare periodic progress reports;
• Build and maintain linkages to appropriate
  financial products targeting rural service providers and smallholder
  farmers in consultation with collaborating financial institutions.
• Manage the training of farmers, traders,
  mechanization and business service providers, and associated businesses in
  business management, financial management and marketing;
• Assess and enhance the performance of the
  business models and develop upgrading strategies;
• Significantly contribute to the development
  of promotional materials and marketing strategies by the private sector to
  support small scale mechanization;
• Regularly share information on progress of
  implementation and any challenges and emerging issues with the NPC to
  support rapid resolution of such challenges.
• Diagnose constraints in the delivery of
  agribusiness technical skills and enterprises and develop options;
• Facilitate establishment of market
  information system to farmers through mobile operators;
• Build and facilitate linkages between farmers
  and producers, processors and traders;
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to
  time by the National Project Coordinator.

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree
  in Food Technology, Agribusiness or other related disciplines from a
  recognized university.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in
  agribusiness management, agricultural economics or other related
  disciplines.
• At least five years of relevant experience in
  value chain development methodologies, program management, agribusiness or
  agricultural development activities with local communities;
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of
  agricultural value chains (Fish, Apiary, and Rice preferred)
• Proven exposure and experience supporting
  producer organizations to access agricultural inputs, advisory and
  business development services, and output markets; increase their
  production and marketing efficiencies; and enhance product
  competitiveness;
• Demonstrated high-level technical,
  analytical, interpersonal skills and ability to meet tight deadlines with
  logical analyses and clear presentation;
• Prior and proven experience successfully
  implementing African Development Bank/Nordic Development Fund/ World Bank
  funded programs is an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills and creative
  thinking personality
• Strong managerial and leadership skills and
  excellent computer skills (proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
  such as Excel, Power Point) 

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