Officer, Agribusiness at Welcome2Africa International
Employment Nigeria
22-Jun-2017
ABUJA ,
Agriculture
Welcome2Africa International - a private sector development company providing consultancy services
POSITION : Agribusiness Officer
DESCRIPTION
- Lead our agribusiness activities, engagement and also have the capacity to identify and capitalize upon brokerage opportunities.
- Primarily assist in deal execution, from origination and due diligence through to legal documentation and closing, as well as portfolio monitoring and management.
- Aso be a point of contact with our external partners helping to negotiate contracts and monitor working relationships.
- Be experienced, professional and highly organized and will be used to working in a fast-paced environment.
- Have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and it is a role that is expected to lead to that of ‘Head of Agribusiness Engagement’.
Responsibilities
- Creating brochure of agribusinesses for external clients
- Identify and develop viable investment opportunities within our pipeline.
- Develop and build network with those who have a commercial/trade/investment interest in Agribusiness Opportunities In Africa
- Assist with prospective investments/deals, including analysis of eligible investment proposals, undertaking detailed due diligence, applying rigorous analytical techniques, and stress testing business plans to assess investment opportunities, from both a social impact and financial return standpoint;
- Preparation of investment brochure material, presentation documents & material Integrate with contemporaries in target client list
- Represent the company at industry events.
- Researching and identifying and contacting potential agribusiness clients
- Sending and responding to emails
- Sourcing partners and managing communications with partners
- Updating internal agribusiness client databases and managing files efficiently / effectively.
Who We Want
- A good understanding of Africa’s Agribusiness Sector
- Rsponsible, reliable and trustworthy
- Ability to use your own initiative is essential you will be required to work with minimal supervision at times
- Computer literate as use of databases / IT systems is essential.
- Communications skills (verbal and written) are essential.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
- Ability to take over existing matters and hit the ground running.
- Must be organized and disciplined and have the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Be mobile and willing to travel within the country and outside of the country
- Fluent in English and either Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa (Knowledge of all 3 would be beneficial)
How To Apply
Candidates should send their CV's and a cover letter of no more than 500 words to: hr@welcome2africa.org
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