PROJECT MANAGER - VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT at Cuso International

Functions & Duties
1.    Consult key stakeholders to ensure selection of the ideal value chains and pilots LGAs to promote youth entrepreneurship in forestry, eco-agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tounsm
2.    Mobilize key stakeholders in the LGAs for the assessments and implementation of the value chain development activities
3.    Develop and implement market assessments for key products and services of targeted value chains in the natural resource sectors.
4.    Conduct participatory value chain assessment and design of pilot interventions in forestry, eco-agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tourism
5.    Lead firm-level assessments of private partners and organizations who can act as a lead firms in targeted value chains in forestry, eco-agriculture, aquaculture and eco-tounsm
6.    Provide support and training to selected partners and civil society organizations on value chain development
7.    Mobilize, train and oversee international and community volunteers for technical support in value chain development to CSOs, the private sector, producers organizations and youth from targeted LGAs
8.    Work collaboratively with all members of the Project Team in order to coordinate and maximize efficiency of the project activities
9.    Manage allocated budget in compliance with the procedures and policies of Cuso International

Requirements
1.     Bachelors or Masters Degree in business, agribusiness, economics, natural resource management, rural development or a related field;
2.    Minimum of 5 years' experience in market assessment, value chain mapping and analysis and business development in the natural resources and agricultural sectors for youth entrepreneurship and employment;
3.    Knowledge of value chain development methodology and practice;
4.    Proven track record in managing Value Chain Development initiatives in the Natural Resource sector;
5.    Experience working with lead firms and or collaboration with private sector in value chain development;
6.    Experience in Market-led approaches in the natural resource sector;
7.    Ability to work collaboratively, and build alliances with relevant groups, organizations, agencies, businesses, private or public sectors is highly important;
8.    Experience and knowledge of Corporate Social Responsibility programs and Shared Value approach;
9.    Knowledge and experience in enterprise development and managing training programs or delivering/facilitating training;
10.    Knowledge in gender equality mainstreaming, private sector development and SME start up and capacity building;
11.    Experience in Project management and Team work.