CEO at Robert Walters

• Our client is a dynamic non-profit social enterprise devoted to fostering robust fertilizer and agri-inputs markets across Africa. They are seeking a Chief Agribusiness Officer to strengthen and integrate their Trade Credit Guarantee, Agribusiness/Market Development, Market Intelligence Services, and Policy Services to maximize impact.
• This role will enhance fertilizer agribusiness access to business, financial, and market development services, contributing to the improvement of food and agricultural systems across sub-Saharan Africa.
• Opportunity to shape industry trends and position the organisation as a leader in market-responsive agribusiness solutions.
• Chance to develop and implement market-driven business solutions tailored to the fertilizer industry.
• Role involves identifying and assessing market opportunities aligned with the organisation's competitive edge.

What you'll do:

• As a Chief Agribusiness Officer, you will be at the forefront of shaping industry trends by developing a comprehensive business services strategy.
• Your role will involve engaging with key stakeholders in the fertilizer industry, including private sector players, financial institutions, development partners, and policymakers.
• You will be responsible for developing and implementing market-driven business solutions that enhance value chain efficiency and sustainability.
• Overseeing the expansion of our client's Trade Credit Guarantee and financial support mechanisms will be a key part of your role.
• You will also have the opportunity to design bespoke products and services that meet identified industry needs.
• Identifying market opportunities that align with our client's competitive edge will be crucial for success in this role.
• Develop and drive a comprehensive business services strategy that aligns with the organisation's mission and objectives.
• Engage with key stakeholders in the fertilizer industry.
• Develop and implement market-driven business solutions tailored to the fertilizer industry.
• Oversee the expansion of the organisation's Trade Credit Guarantee and financial support mechanisms.
• Design and develop bespoke products and services in response to identified industry needs.
• Identify and assess market opportunities aligned with the organisation's competitive edge.

What you bring:

• As a Chief Agribusiness Officer, you bring a wealth of skills to our client's team.
• Your ability to work with minimal supervision, coupled with your well-developed organisational skills, make you an ideal candidate for this role.
• Your strategic thinking abilities and leadership skills will be invaluable as you develop comprehensive business strategies that align with our client's mission.
• Your expertise in agribusiness and market development will enable you to create effective business solutions tailored to the fertilizer industry.
• Your stakeholder engagement skills will be crucial as you engage with key players in the industry.
• Lastly, your policy & regulatory knowledge will be essential as you navigate the complex regulatory landscape of the fertilizer industry.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Well-developed organisational skills.
• Strategic thinking & leadership skills.
• Expertise in agribusiness and market development.
• Stakeholder engagement & partnership management skills.
• Policy & regulatory knowledge.