Short Description of the company

Shayashone is an emerging business engaged in agribusiness advisory/consultancy services, manufacturing and distribution, commercialization of social impact products, and import and export. Recently, the company has expanded its portfolio to the education sector on a project with a development organization.

 Short Description of the Position

Shayashone PLC is looking for an agribusiness expert who will be in charge of managing projects under the consultancy business function. Our consulting portfolios mainly focus on developing/implementing different value chain projects, privates sector capacity building, investment and public-private partnership models advisory, project management, and research on different topics in agriculture and agribusiness. Currently, we are looking for a competent agribusiness expert to lead the consultancy business function. The expert reports to Agribusiness Manager and will be based in Addis Ababa. S/he will be traveling to different places within the country.

 Key Roles and Responsibilities

 Project Coordination

•  Responsible for planning and implementing and projects activities

• Take active role in facilitating project related stakeholders’ meetings.

• Manage relationship with client and all stakeholders in relation to each project.

• Proactively communicate the management on potential issues that need attention on each project. 

Research and documentation

•  Collaborate on short term action researches.

• Collaborate on technical reporting and data analysis

• Collaborate in the process of project acquisitions and proposal developments

• Participate in developing new products-example agribusiness training, social impact product commercialization.

 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

• Collect regular customers’ feedback and develop ways the consulting business unit can be improved.

 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

• 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.

Technical Competencies

•  Outstanding in organizing, analysing and interpreting data

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint packages.

• Understanding of working practices in PLC

• Understanding of the Ethiopian agriculture and business development secto

Type of employment: Indefinite   

Preferred Age Range: 22-32 years

Reports to: Agribusiness Manager

Job Requirements

Education, Work experience and Language

•  Bachler or equivalent in agribusiness, rural development, agricultural economics, economics, business administration and other related fields

• At least 2 years’ of experience in business development, agri-business, project management, market development and community organization.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English languages is a must.

• Preference is given for people who have first-hand experience in private sector working on agricultural business.

• Women applicants are highly encouraged.

Benefits and Compensation

•  Salary: Negotiable but competitive.

• Other: Medical and Life Insurance with limit

How to Apply

Submit your CV and Cover letter via email: recruitment@shayashone.com  

Note: Please indicate the job title you are applying for on the subject of your email.