Business Development Specialist

Role Overview

The Business Development Specialist will play a key role in advancing youth and women-led agribusiness enterprises by building and growing competitive and profitable value chains that are sustainable. The role focuses on designing and implementing interventions that strengthen entrepreneurial capacity, improve business performance, enhance value addition, and facilitate access to finance and markets to drive job creation and income generation.

What You Will Do

The Business Development Specialist will lead capacity-building initiatives for the project team, consortium members, and partner organizations in areas such as business planning, financial management, governance systems, and business advisory services. They will also develop key marketing and financial linkages, nurture partnerships with both public and private sector actors, and promote access to input and financial services.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development, agribusiness, and value chain development. They will be able to provide expert technical guidance and practical advice to project design and implementation teams, and will have experience in designing and implementing targeted business development models that connect enhanced productivity with value addition, market access, and youth transition to work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Agribusiness, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in business development, agribusiness, or a related field
• Strong background in value chain development, business planning, financial management, and governance systems
• Experience in designing and implementing targeted business development models that connect enhanced productivity with value addition, market access, and youth transition to work
• Ability to provide expert technical guidance and practical advice to project design and implementation teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and build strong relationships with stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Opportunities to work with a diverse range of stakeholders and partners
• Support for ongoing learning and professional development