Agribusiness Partnerships & Development Associate

Summary

The Agribusiness Partnerships & Field Development Associate serves as a vital link for Jet FarmsNG, focusing on enhancing farmer initiatives, cultivating strategic alliances, and uncovering commercial prospects within the agricultural and food processing sectors. Leveraging a strong agronomy foundation, this role is dedicated to interpreting the specific needs of farmers and value chain participants to convert them into actionable market and business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate farmer education through training sessions, on-site visits, and demonstration plots, offering expert advice on Good Agricultural Practices, climate-resilient farming techniques, crop management, and the resolution of production issues.

• Conduct market research to locate and engage prospective collaborators, such as financial institutions, government bodies, agribusinesses, technology vendors, and farmer cooperatives, ensuring effective follow-up and relationship building.

• Discover and evaluate new commercial avenues for Jet FarmsNG, Farm2C, and D'More Food & Spices by analyzing agricultural value chains, consumer trends, product demands, and emerging market dynamics.

• Draft and refine essential documentation, including concept notes, partnership proposals, business profiles, budget plans, and expressions of interest, to support the pursuit of strategic deals.

• Manage comprehensive records of stakeholder interactions, leads, and opportunities while gathering field and market intelligence to produce timely reports and updates for senior leadership.

Requirements

• Requirements:

• A solid background in agronomy or a related agricultural field.

• Proven ability to design and deliver effective farmer training and field support programs.

• Strong research capabilities to identify viable business partners and market opportunities.

• Proficiency in preparing professional business documents, proposals, and financial budgets.

• Excellent organizational skills for maintaining accurate records and managing stakeholder relationships.

• Competence in data collection, analysis, and report preparation for management review.