Short Description of the company

Shayashone PLC 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 a Senior 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, private 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 Senior Agribusiness Expert to lead the consultancy business function. The expert reports to the General Manager and will be based in Addis Ababa. S/he will be traveling to different places within the country. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Project Management and Coordination

• Responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring projects under the consulting unit. 

• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. 

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

• Manage relationships with clients and all stakeholders in relation to each project. 

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

Research and Documentation 

• Responsible for leading short-term action research.

• Develop compressive high-standard technical reports based on research findings and analyses. 

• Supervise the young experts within the consultancy team and review their product work to keep quality. 

• Responsible for project acquisitions and proposal development.

• Play an active role in bringing new potential clients/ partners.

• Develop new products such as agribusiness training, and social impact product commercialization. 

Manage Client Relationship

• Manage relationships with clients and all stakeholders in relation to each project.

• Ensure customer satisfaction and retention for long-term business relations.

• 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. 

Coaching, Training, and organizing

• Act as a team driver with consulting business units 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 such as recruitment and induction, training and development, performance management, benefit and compensation, and employee relationships 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.

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 a calm and organized manner.  

• Hands-on and pro-active approach.

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 

• Detail understanding of the Ethiopian agriculture and business development sector 

Type of employment: Indefinite

Preferred Age Range: 28 - 40 years

Reports to: General Manager

Application deadline: Oct 19, 2023

Job Requirements

Education, Work Experience, and Language

• Master’s or equivalent in agribusiness, business administration, agricultural economics, economics, rural development, and other related fields.

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in business development, project management, agri-business, market development, and community organization.

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

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

• Women applicants are highly encouraged.

Benefits and Compensation

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.