IITA (International Institute of Tropical Agriclture) on behalf of ENABLE-TAAT project seeks suitable Nigerian for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarter in Ibadan.
Position: Business Development Officer
Contract: 2-year renewable contract Location: Ibadan
DUTIES:
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
Work with the Youth Agripreneurs and trainees to refine their business ideas and
facilitate in developing business investment plans;
Facilitate systemic, ongoing mentoring of entrepreneurs by peers and identified
mentors;
Facilitate and track the progress of grant and loan funding applications to finance
training and development of new business enterprises;
Identify business opportunities and prospective potential successful business
alliances;
Supervise and monitor developed enterprises by providing regular analysis of the
agribusinesses alongside the impact officer(s);
Develop and package agribusiness planning materials for the ENABLE-TAAT
compact in close interactions and collaborations with the value chain compacts;
Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the ENABLE-TAAT youth
coordinator to meet the objectives of the ENABLE-TAAT compact;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATION:
BSc/HND in Business Management, Agricultural Sciences, Agribusiness or related field in
management with minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar role in a
multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
COMPETENCIES:
Experience in business development especially with youths.
Good knowledge of the use of computers, database management software,
Internet-based tools and other electronic communication tools is required.
Excellent communication skill in English language is required and working
knowledge in French will be an advantage.
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working
conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter
and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format no later than Two Weeks from the date of this publication.
The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees
which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional
colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.
DEADLINE: 15th June 2018
