Agribusiness Development Agency is committed to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry and disability. With its unique challenges, the agricultural sector requires innovat...
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A Master’s Degree Qualification in Agriculture/Economics/Commerce/Business Administration/Development Management Studies or relevant field of study. A valid driver’s license.
Experience
5 years or more senior managerial working experience. Experience in the facilitation, developing and management of partnership agreements with various stakeholders.
Knowledge:
Knowledge and experience of financial, market/price and risk analysis in the agricultural, agribusiness and food sectors.
Knowledge and experience in the formulation and implementation of agricultural/agribusiness development strategies and approaches.
Networking with stakeholders and report writing skills.
Knowledge of Government’s land reform Programme and post transfer business processes.
Provide advice to the CEO and Board on key issues and make recommendations on business decisions. Extensive programme and project management experience.
Knowledge of relevant legal prescripts. Extensive networks within the agricultural, agribusiness and food sectors both nationally and internationally
Skills:
Provide leadership and support to staff to ensure effective management of the unit.
Ability to lead, plan and manage change.
Conduct regular performance review of staff to encourage personal development.
Strong IT skills (generic applications, internal communications systems).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
Strong analytical, policy and operational thinking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report and memorandum writing skills as well as ability to clearly and accurately communicate technical information.
Ability to think conceptually and strategically.
Key Performance Areas:
Technical implementation support
Project implementation support
Work with Partners and Donors in Specific Programmes
Facilitation of value chain opportunities for Black Commercial Farmers
Effective utilization of resources
Stakeholder management
Programme and project management
Contract management
Performance reporting
Development and implementation of operational systems, policies and procedures
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