Job Description

1. Short Description of the Position

Shayashone is an emerging business engaged in agribusiness advisory/consultancy services, manufacturing and distribution, commercialization of social impact products and import and export. The company is currently manufacturing and commercializing PICS heretic storage bags and Nazava water filters.  

Shayashone PLC is looking for a consultancy manager who will be in charge of managing projects under the consultancy business function. Our consulting portfolios mainly focus in developing/implementing different Agribusiness & Agriculture value chain projects, privates sector capacity building, investment advice, project management, advising on public-private partnership models and researching on different topics related to agriculture and agribusiness. Currently we are looking for a young multi task and energetic Consultancy Manager to head the consultancy business function. The manager reports to the General Manager and will be based in Addis. S/he will be traveling to different places within the country.

 Duty station: Addis Ababa with frequent travel within Ethiopia.

Type of employment:  Indefinite

Preferred Age Range: 25-35 years

Reports to: General Manager

2. Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Project Management and Coordination

• Responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring of projects under the consulting unit.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and technique.
• Take active role in facilitating project related stakeholders’ meetings.
• Proactively communicate the management on potential issues that need attention on each project.

B. Research and documentation

• Responsible to lead short term action researches within the agribusiness sector.
• Develop compressive high standard technical reports based on research findings and analyses.
• Supervise the work of young experts to keep quality.
• Take an active role in developing new proposals to potential clients.
• Participate in developing new products-example agribusiness training, social impact product commercialization.

C. Manage Client Relationship

•  Manage relationship with client and all stakeholders in relation to each project
• Ensure customer satisfaction and retention for long term business relation
• Manage all communications with partners and facilitate discussion as and when needed.
• Collect regular customers’ feedback and develop ways the consulting business unit can be improved.

D. Coaching, Training and organizing

• Act as team driver with consulting business unit and beyond to build shared vision and objectives in order to achieve the required results and synergies.
• Responsible for direct supervision of 4-5 FTEs.
• Act as lead and / or support for key people processes-recruitment and induction, training and development, performance management, benefit and compensation and employee relationship for the consulting business unit.
• Introduce different team building programs and provide leadership by example, on the job coaching, training and development that enhance capacities and synergies of consultancy team and beyond.

2. Leadership and Management Competences

• Excellent communication skills in Amharic and English.
• Outstanding diplomatic, influence and persuasion skills to sell products and services.
• Mastery in demonstrating personal effectiveness and delivering results through people.
• Outstanding skills in planning, organizing and reporting.
• Strong ability to organize communities.
• Strong analytical and critical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Champions in fostering partnership and stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to perform under stress with minimal supervision and able to handle multiple tasks at a time in calm and organized manner.
• Hands-on and pro-active approach.

3. Technical Competencies

• Proven track record in product and business development.
• Outstanding in organizing, analysing and interpreting data and developing strategies and business plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint packages.
• Sound understanding of working practices in PLC

4. Benefits and Compensation

Salary: Negotiable but competitive.

Other: Medical and Life Insurance with limit

Job Requirements

Education, Work experience and Language

• BA or Master’s in Business Administration, Economics, Rural Development, Agribusiness and related field.
• At least 5 years’ hands on experience in business development, Agribusiness projects and Research
• Proficiency in spoken and written English languages is a must.
• Preference is given for people who have first-hand experience in private sector
• Women applicants are highly encouraged.

How to Apply

 You are interested to join our team. Please send us the only your CV and Application letter

To: applications@shayashone.com