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Farmcrowdy is an agric-tech platform that gives Nigerians the opportunity to participate in Agriculture by connecting farm sponsors with real farmers for the purpose of producing high-quality farm produce.

Our mandate is to empower rural farmers, contribute to food security in Nigeria and provide a healthy means of engaging people with Agriculture from a profit driven perspective.

Agribusiness Development Officer

We are looking for an experienced, skillful and detail oriented individual that will manage our agribusiness projects.

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Agribusiness Development Officer

Job Description:

The Agribusiness Development Officer work on all agribusiness projects for the FC Aggregation unit of Farmcrowdy. This will involve all activities that revolve in project planning & execution; also all offline and online commodity trading activities of the FC aggregation.

The successful candidate will work directly with other colleagues in the unit and also other units within the organization such as FC Foods, FC Tech, FC Marketing and other colleagues who are responsible for essential services as concerns all agribusiness matters.

Role:

Position details:

Contract duration: Full - time

Reports to: Senior Manager Agribusiness

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

To develop concept notes and project proposals; project scope would be within the agric value chain which could include core production, warehousing, distribution and processing.
Project planning, developing, integration and effective monitoring of activities for any given approved project proposal to ensure compliance, quality assurance and successful execution within stipulated time frame.
Conduct a detailed risk assessment and SWOT analysis on all agribusiness projects
Research and implement plans that would mitigate all forms of risks identified at each stage of the product; i.e. planning to post-production and market distribution
Formulate and design Critical Success Factors, Key Performance Indicators as well as Monitoring and Evaluation methodology for various stakeholders in proposed projects.
Source for arable land within potential and existing farming communities that could be engaged for small-scale or large-scale core production (farming) projects embarked upon by the company.
Liaise with project partners e.g input partners, mechanization partners, extension officers in developing EOP (Economics of Production) and executing each project.
Develop reports for all weekly operational activities for all of the projects embarked on.

Commodity Trading

Facilitate and co-ordinate all offline and online trading processes and activities using technology powered technical field specialists.
Logistics partners and Offtaker engagement for local and international trade.
Commodity sourcing for viable farm produce for and on behalf of the unit.
Research, processing and acquisition of certification, documents, and licenses required to facilitate projects and trade transactions.

General Duties

Work with existing Field officers (Technical Field Specialists) in the FC aggregation unit in any and all of the ongoing activities of the unit (Projects & Trading activities)
Submit weekly reports on all tasks assigned; to the Senior Manager, Agribusiness Unit
Attend all meetings within the department
Support other activities of the FC Foods unit, as directed by the Senior Manager, Agribusiness
Work with the data team in ensuring accurate database of all stakeholders engaged by Farmcrowdy i.e. Farmers, Input Suppliers (and pricing of all supplies), Farmers’ co-operatives, Extension Officers for each locale.
Work with the tech team in ensuring accurate information and a smooth work flow for all offline and online trading activities
Represent the company at events & meetings that are Agribusiness related; as directed

Core Competencies:

Ideal candidates for this role should have the following:

Proven track record on managing Farm projects
Proven track record on agric commodity trading
An average of 2 -5years experience in any or both of the activities mentioned above
Project Management skills
Ability to use Project Management software (added advantage)
Experience with working with grass root farmers and traders in their communities
Experience in working with Farmers’ co-operatives in different Local Governments
Detail oriented
Market savvy: as relates to commodity markets and pricing
Willingness to travel on short notice
Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
Presentation Skills
Excellent written & communication Skills
Leadership skills
Ability to take initiative
Problem solving skills

Professional Affiliations:

Must demonstrate ownership of an Agric Support Network
Must belong to a Professional Body (Group) that is related/affiliated to Agriculture
Must have access to Federal (State) Ministries and or Parastatals which are responsible for Agriculture (Products, Equipment and otherwise)

Note:

Interested applicants are to send a cover letter, and CV to jobs@farmcrowdy.com

The subject title of the application should include the role being applied for e.g. ‘Application for Agribusiness Development Officer'

You may also include a link to your linkedin profile in the application

Farmcrowdy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in the workforce.