Job Description

Embark on a transformative career journey where innovation converges with tangible impact. Become an integral part of a dedicated team shaping the future of digital agriculture, food security, food systems, and climate-smart agriculture. Your role will be pivotal in steering key projects and business development. Elevate your professional trajectory through engaging work, continuous learning, and the chance to specialize in areas aligned with your passion and expertise. Seize this opportunity to be a catalyst for positive change in agriculture and food systems.Essential Skills:

• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with other data analysis, digital, and AI tools is advantageous.
• Excellent report and presentation preparation abilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, adept at engaging diverse stakeholders and conveying complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Strong presentation skills, capable of creating and delivering compelling presentations to clients and donors.
• Skilled in conducting detailed sectoral and thematic research, with the capability to analyze complex data and translate findings into strategic insights.
• Proficient in supporting proposal development, concept note creation, and knowledge document production through strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in business development, including identifying opportunities, drafting proposals, and engaging in high-level business activities, with effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven project management skills, including planning and executing medium/large technical assistance assignments.

Detailed Description:Business/ Project Execution:

• Planning and Implementation: Lead or assist in planning and executing medium to large technical assistance projects, ensuring they align with project specifications for efficient implementation.
• Client Relationship Building: Cultivate strong relationships with diverse contacts within client organizations to enhance the success of project execution, promoting seamless communication and cooperation.
• Quality Control and Publication Contribution: Oversee the quality of project outcomes, encompassing report drafting, data analysis, training modules, research documents, curriculum design, and technical support. Additionally, participate in the enhancement of organizational tool kits and publications.

Business development:

• Proactively identify opportunities: Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging issues in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and related areas to identify potential business development opportunities.
• Develop proposals: Take the lead in creating comprehensive concept notes/proposals for potential projects, involving conceptualization, drafting, and refining to ensure they align with organizational objectives.
• Assist senior management: Work closely with senior management and leadership to plan and execute business development activities, providing valuable insights and contributing to strategic decision-making.
• Build knowledge and expertise: Continuously improve understanding and expertise in food security, agriculture, food systems, climate-smart agriculture, digital agriculture, and other relevant areas through ongoing learning, training, and participation in relevant forums.

Human Capital Development:

• After completing assignments, conduct "Quality of Delivery" assessments with team members while following quality control guidelines.
• Encourage input and guidance from colleagues to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Share valuable knowledge with team members.
• Actively create mentoring opportunities within the organization to contribute to colleagues\' professional development.
• Take responsibility for self-development.
• Actively acquire skills and knowledge that add value to the organization, thereby enhancing human capital within the team.

Qualifications And Experience:

• MBA or Master\'s degree in Agriculture, Agri-Business Rural Management, Rural Development Agriculture Engineering, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related fields.
• Proficiency in one or multiple sectors such as food security, agriculture (including agriculture inputs, soil health, and fertilizer systems), food systems, climate-smart agriculture, and digital agriculture (including digital databases/DPI in agriculture) is required.
• 10+ years of experience

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