Promotion Expert at Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB)

Job Reference: PDOXI

Job Description

• We are seeking to recruit an Investment Promotion Expert to join our team, to expand our capacity to develop considerable expertise and knowledge on investment promotion. business administration and related issues. The post-holder will contribute in the following work areas:
• Developing and executing a strategy to encourage private sector investment in cassava processing across the five CAVA II countries particularly but not limited to investments in flash dryers
• Work closely with CAVA II Country Managers to identify, shortlist and pitch potential investors,
• helping ensure their business plans are sound and their operational plans are focused on inclusion of
• smallholders farmers
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Country-based Business Development Experts.
• This specific post will focus on CAVA II project spanning a period of 5 years (April 2014 to March 2019). The position will be based in Abeokuta, Nigeria. The position will involve frequent travel within these countries.

Qualifications and experience:

•     An advanced University degree in economics, business administration or related field is required.
•     Minimum of five years cognate experience particularly in the area of investment promotion and business development is essential.
•     Demonstrated knowledge of the constraints of working with smallholders farmers who provide raw materials for industrial processing is important.
•     Fluency in English language Is required. Good drafting and communication skills.