Senior Consultant at Agramondis

The Role

• The Senior Consultant position is for an enthusiastic, self-motivated professional who is a quick learner in possession of a sharp mind, acute attention to detail and a passion for our scope of work: agriculture, development and agribusiness in all its facets.
• As an Agramondis Consultant, you will have the opportunity to develop and realize strategies with clients across the private, public and social sectors.
• You will work across multiple value chains to make a tangible impact to the agriculture sector in Africa and worldwide.
• You will join a dynamic team of passionate consultants and experts with varied backgrounds, including agronomy, agricultural economics, extension, engineering, social sciences, marketing, commerce and banking.
• We are united by our passion for agriculture and sustainability, and our belief that business and markets can be a source for good. Founded in 2019, Agramondis is a dynamic and growing organization. This opening is an opportunity to be part of the exciting process of shaping the company through its formative years.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Set up, manage and contribute to research projects
• Write high-quality proposals and reports, including summarizing results and developing recommendations for clients with minimal to no supervision
• Quantitative and qualitative research and analysis (e.g. industry level analysis of agri-commodity sectors)
• Interact with, and advise clients
• Support our business development efforts through active acquisition and networking
• Contributing to Agramondis’ external profile through blog posts, articles and participation in professional fora
• Going the extra mile to serve our clients by creating long-term value for their organization and their stakeholders, with a focus on building long-term partnerships
• Further specific responsibilities will be agreed based on the candidate’s skills and need across the team.

Your Profile
Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• BSc, MSc in Agriculture, Development, Business, Marketing, Economics or related disciplines 
• A minimum of five to seven years of professional working experience in relevant roles 
• At least three years of past consulting experience with a consulting firm
• Ability to quickly grasp concepts, patterns and theories and translate them into practical advice 
• Excellent writing skills in style and form; ability to write and speak concisely and clearly 
• Working in a values-driven organisation inspires you
• Willingness to take responsibility and manage tasks from start to finish with diligence and attention to detail 
• Well-developed social skills, communication skills and team orientation 
• Excellent command of Microsoft Word and Excel, working proficiency in PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams 
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally 
• Solid business ethics and commitment to working to high personal and corporate standards. 

The following skills will add to your profile favourably: 

• Secondary Degree in a relevant discipline
• Practical experience in farming 
• International experience; working proficiency in French, spoken and written
• Additional technical skills in project management, advanced data management and analytics, monitoring & evaluation and impact assessment.

What We Offer

• Clear growth opportunities tailored to your ambition
• A working environment of passionate and diverse colleagues and global subject-matter experts
• Access to a large network in global markets 
• Development of your leadership skills and profile as an expert 
• Intellectual challenges through highly relevant and rewarding work
• Entrepreneurial opportunities in helping to grow the company.