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Access to Market Advisor

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Posted 4 months agoKigali, Rwanda

Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Job Type

Full-time

Experience

Mid-Level

Category

Consulting

Job Description

SNV Rwanda is recruiting an experienced Access to Markets Advisor for an anticipated program focused on youth employment within agriculture value chains. The Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture – Rwanda (YEA-R) Program aims to increase resilience and quality of life for young women, men and persons with disabilities through dignified, fulfilling, and equitable work opportunities. The role will focus on strengthening access to market opportunities to improve employment prospects and economic opportunities for youth working in the horticulture and poultry value chains in Rwanda. The Access to Markets Advisor will be responsible for guiding and overseeing the implementation of initiatives aimed at strengthening private sector businesses and cooperatives within the program. He/she will lead market access efforts from both the demand and supply side, with an emphasis on skill building, facilitating market linkages and fostering financial resilience among young agripreneurs to improve market knowledge, networks and business arrangements. I. Market Access and Business Development At least five years of experience in access to market development, cooperative and private sector development, business development, preferably within the agricultural sector. Proven expertise in developing and strengthening market linkages, facilitating partnerships, and supporting business-to-business activities. Experience working with cooperatives, MSMEs, or private sector companies, particularly in the horticulture and poultry value chains, is highly desirable.
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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies or a related field.
  • Knowledge of local and regional markets in the targeted value chains.
  • Good computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Windows applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Competencies

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate the development and execution of business plans for private sector entities and cooperatives, with a focus on growth and sustainability.
  • Promote inclusive business practices that address market access barriers and create opportunities for young people, particularly young women and persons with disabilities (PWD).
  • Work with program p
  • Lead efforts to enhance market access by connecting young entrepreneurs with companies, service providers, and new and existing micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) active in the horticulture and poultry value chains.
  • Identify market opportunities and support youth and cooperatives in developing competitive business strategies to meet market demands.
  • Guide the establishment of strategic partnerships with key players in the horticulture and poultry value chains, including private sector companies, financial institutions, and service providers.
  • Track record in providing tr

Benefits

  • Terms of appointment:
  • Contract Type: Full time (40 hours per week)
  • Contract Duration: 1 year
  • Information Duty Station: Kigali
  • How to apply:
  • Note: This is a national position, qualified Rwandan candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Working at SNV
  • Shortlisting
  • Shortlisting and interviews will be done on a rolling basis