Agronomist, Agricultural Competitiveness and Agribusiness at Palladium Group

Duration: 5 years

Project Overview and Role

• Palladium is recruiting for the anticipated USAID-funded Nigeria Agriculture Competitiveness and Agribusiness projects.
• The goal of the project is to create a catalytic investment mechanism which links smallholder farmers to the private sector and to create a positive business enabling environments for thriving agribusiness sector.

Purpose of Position

• Palladium seeks seeks experienced Agronomists to support activities in areas associated with Agriculture Competitiveness and Agribusiness.

Requirements

• Degree in Agronomy (crops/livestock) and post graduate training/experiences in market driven farming systems development/management
• At least 10 years experience of market driven farming/production system development in an international setting; preferably with USAID;
• Strong knowledge of sustainable livelihoods approaches
• Experience working with farmers organizations and/or agricultural cooperatives
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills

Deadline
1st September, 2018.