Senior Manager Agribusiness - SADC Maputo at KPMG South Africa

Key roles and responsibilities

• Business development – A key role is business development strategy design and implementation. Generating new business, building and cultivating strong business relationships, and exhibiting technical and operational leadership to deliver quality, client- centric solutions. Identify emerging agribusiness opportunities and market trends within the SADC region, aligning them with KPMG’s service offerings.
• Client/project management – Lead/manage multiple projects or programs through the direction of a team of professionals and with the contribution of cross- divisional specialists. This includes support on negotiations, contractual arrangements and delivery of engagements related to this pillar led by other Senior Managers in the region.
• Develop a portfolio of clients by building and maintaining strategic relationships with senior stakeholders of existing or new clients. Maintain awareness of market trends, competitor activity and products/services. Develop innovative solutions to support agribusinesses in addressing challenges such as climate resilience, financing, and technology adoption. 
• Risk management – Ensure full compliance with KPMG's quality, risk and management requirements.
• Any other tasks that will be assigned to you.

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• At least 15 years’ working experience in the international development sector or working with development finance institutions, preferably in Africa;
• Proven experience of managing projects and teams in a development or professional services firm;
• At least 10 years of experience/knowledge working with or in Agribusiness as a subject matter expert;
• Demonstrated ability to generate business and deliver work in the Agribusiness sector;
• Track record of success in writing proposals and winning engagements;
• A relevant academic qualification: a Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics or other relevant degree. A post graduate qualification in Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics would be essential.
• Established relationships and networks with development partner and other players in the Agribusiness space such as bilateral or multilateral development institutions and foundations.
• Well-developed presentation, proposal and report writing, communication and interpersonal skills.

Personal attributes:

• Good communication skills (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills
• IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office
• An eye for detail
• Team player with leadership capability
• Excellent coordination and planning skills