SNG Business Development Officer Jobs in Kenya
SNG Business Development Officer Jobs in Kenya
Purpose of the role The post holder will lead in the development of commercial opportunities for farmers in the Kimira Olouch project in Homabay and train farmer groups in agribusiness development and marketing.
The post requires an individual with solid with expert knowledge of marketing and out-grower supply chains in a commercial setting.
Specific tasks/Responsibilities
Establish the needs of the project in the county and identify key market players who can be linked to the project
Work closely with the project coordinator to identify key business targets, develop and deliver a plan to create opportunities and to achieve those targets including income, production and productivity targets
Provide capacity development training and support to beneficiaries’ project in Homabay county to effectively mobilize and deliver agri-business development services to beneficiaries (social mobilizing, identification of interest groups, business planning, and strengthening market linkages)
Coordinate relevant stakeholders and service providers to deliver trainings to project beneficiaries such as financial literacy trainings, agriculture loans, inputs etc.
Review existing information in the projects and provide training on identified markets and viable opportunities in the target value chains
Ensure there is up to date information about market in the value chains and conduct analysis of trends in these value chains: identify, critical constraints and promising opportunities in order to improve the functioning of the value chains, thereby improving access to markets
Participate in developing business plans and training manuals, and conduct training to the farmer groups and individual farmer on-farm support
Conduct market studies and advise on best implementation strategies that would ensure that targeted farmer groups have profitable agribusiness ventures
Work with the Project coordinators to train the groups on business planning and develop bankable business plans for all farmer groups and individual replicators
Conduct monthly periodic reviews to ensure that all business plans are adhered to and the entrepreneurial capacity of the beneficiaries is
enhanced
Develop a sustainable marketing structure, including an umbrella commodity marketing association to enhance market access
Compile monthly and quarterly reports (with illustrations such as graphs) to indicate the progress of the farmers in pursuing their respective value chains
Develop strategic linkages with other value chain actors with a view of creating synergistic partnerships/collaborations that would be beneficial to the farmers’ agri-business enterprises
Recommend relevant improvements in the agri-business enterprises that would enable the groups realize better returns on their investments
Any other duties as may be directed by the line manager, HOP or CEO
Qualification Requirements
A degree in Agribusiness Management/ Agricultural Economics/ General Agriculture or any other relevant qualification from a recognized university
Demonstrated track record of business development success with smallholder farmers in agricultural value chains
Knowledge and practical experience in value chain development
Experience in public private partnerships
Previous work experience with farmer organizations
3+ years work experience in agribusiness development or agribusiness marketing
Experience in smallholder farmer agribusiness capacity development
Knowledge of the agribusiness sector in Kenya
Strong background in business administration and management from the private sector
Budgeting and financial management
Capacity building of organizations and individuals
Participatory training methodologies
Network of private sector contacts
Possess skills in community mobilization
Networking skills
A go-getter and able to develop new business partnerships and ingenious but practical business ideas.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; SNG Business Development Officer Jobs in Kenya
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