Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 17 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overall job purpose:
The Provincial Agribusiness Officer will be an integral part of the project aimed at fostering sustainable agricultural development and empowering rural communities in Zambia. Under the guidance of a Regional Facilitator he/she will play a vital role in implementing project components within the assigned region, adhering to the Project Implementation Manual (PIM).

Main Duties/Accountabilities:
i) Engage with local communities to facilitate project awareness and participation; ii) Disseminate outreach materials to educate stakeholders about project objectives and opportunities;
iii) Identify and cultivate a pool of potential grant and credit applicants among smallholder farmers and rural agribusiness firms;
iv) Assist in mapping out value chains to optimize efficiency and profitability;
v) Support the development of business proposals to access funding opportunities; vi) Coordinate and conduct field support visits to monitor project activities and aid as needed;
vii) Organize and facilitate training programs to enhance the capacity of beneficiaries;
viii) Facilitate market linkages to connect producers with buyers and improve market
access;
ix) Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with environmental and social safeguard guidelines;
x) Maintain accurate databases and documentation of project activities, success stories, and lessons learned; and
xi) Provide technical assistance to beneficiaries to enhance productivity and sustainability.

Qualifications and Skills:
Education:
i) Grade 12 School Certificate with five O-Levels including English and Mathematics; and
ii) Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration or any other related field.
Experience:
i) Minimum of 5 years of experience in development work with smallholder farmers and rural agribusiness firms.

Additional Requirements:
i) Familiarity with green/climate-smart innovations and value chain development;
ii) Experience working with government ministries and private sector players in Zambia;
iii) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
iv) Willingness to work outside Lusaka;
v) Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis software; and
vi) Valid driver’s license.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Only suitable, experienced, skilled Candidates are encouraged to apply for these roles. Applications accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of academic and professional certificates should be emailed to Jobs@mcti.gov.zm  and hard copies to the address below:
• The Permanent Secretary, Investment and Industrialization Attention:
• Director of Human Resource and Administration
• Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
• New Government Complex
• P.O. Box 31968
• LUSAKA
• The closing date for receiving applications is 25 July, 2024 at 17:00hrs.

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