Purpose of the role
To take lead in agribusiness training for “Gwassi Integrated Community Empowerment project Economiccomponent” GICEP project beneficiaries and other implementing partners. Work with Input suppliers to develop and input supply chain. Identify and interlink agro dealers in Gwassi to form a network for input sourcing, Link input suppliers with back end suppliers to source for and get quality inputs.
Train agro dealers on business skills. Train and monitor implementing partners on business skills. This position requires an experienced Business Development practitioner with strong technical skills in implementing market focused complex agriculture projects and with a track record of marketing, product logistics, post-harvest handling, input supply chain and SME enterprise development.
Responsibilities
Develop inclusive business plans for crop input supply
Identify and interlink agro dealers within Gwassi to for a network for input sourcing
Offer agribusiness support to agro dealers in Gwassi to develop robust distribution channelsof crop inputs to ensure accessibility by farmers
Set up demonstration sites to show good agricultural practices based on suitable use ofinputs
Identify and engage suitable back end suppliers for inter linkage with agro dealers
In collaboration with implementation partners, map input demand within the project area
Create strategic linkages with major input suppliers, financial institutions and otherpartners that can help build the input supply chain
Work with implementation partners to ensure training and monitoring are done in inewith project objectives
Project Monitoring and Reporting
Other Roles as directed by the PC, PM and CD
Qualifications
Degree level in Agri-Business or any other related field
Experience of working with commercial enterprises
Knowledge of the agriculture sector in Kenya Experience in enterprise developemnt
Minimum 3 years relevant work experience in the agricultural crop input sector
Previous experience working in the input sector in Kenya
Project planning & implementation
Capacity building of SMEs and farmers/farmer groups
Knowledge & practical experience of economic models
Negotiating & managing partner relationships
Skills & abilities
Communication (both verbal & written)
Multi stakeholder facilitation skills
Organizational skills
Intercultural sensitive
Mastery Adult learning methodologies and training skills
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