ABOUT THE ROLE

The aim of this assignment is to advise the Poultry Program on priority potential value chains for projects in agribusiness industry in West Africa as well as the operational set up of the poultry industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

• Perform an exhaustive analysis of the local poultry value chain, meticulously identifying key actors, discerning market dynamics, and pinpointing opportunities for enhancement.
• Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of prevailing value chain systems to lay the groundwork for strategic improvements.
• Undertake market assessments of pertinent products and services, fostering sustainable growth by establishing and nurturing market linkages.
• Proactively identify and conceptualize poultry-centric activities that align with program objectives and needs.
• Fulfill specific research and survey requisites essential for shaping the program’s value chain approach, ensuring alignment with established planning and implementation protocols.
• Forge and sustain robust relationships with stakeholders across the poultry value chain spectrum, including farmers, input suppliers, processors, retailers, and other pertinent actors.
• Serve as a bridge, linking entrepreneurs and prospective investors with service providers for invaluable advisory and technical support, encompassing facets such as business case development, economic viability analysis, risk assessments, and value chain project feasibility.
• Skillfully organize and lead meetings, workshops, and training sessions, fostering an environment conducive to knowledge sharing and collaboration among stakeholders.
• Contribute to the design and execution of strategic value chain upgrading measures, strategies, and activities, meticulously tailored to meet the unique demands of the respective value chains.
• Engage in synergistic collaboration with the Team to ascertain priority activities within the agribusiness and value chain sectors.
• Spearhead the comprehensive planning and execution of training activities while orchestrating the selection of beneficiaries within designated areas.
• Maintain a meticulously curated database encompassing the diverse array of companies and agencies engaged in supply chains and value chain operations.
• Contribute substantively to the draft work plan, infusing it with a highly detailed approach underscored by discernible benchmarks and deliverables.
• Harness the potential of value chain opportunities by crafting project summaries and market analysis reports that illuminate prospects.
• Conduct meticulous field visits to verify the quality of work undertaken.
• Participate actively in weekly meetings convened by the organization, providing comprehensive reports.
• Establish and nurture seamless communication and coordination channels with Value Chain partners and the Project Manager to ensure seamless implementation of project activities.
• Attending to any other duties assigned by the Project Manager, executed with the same level of diligence and professionalism.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will need to have the following skills and attributes:

• Strong Analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure in any adverse environment
• Capacity to dialogue with different sectors.
• Excellent communication skills
• Determination and focus on goals and results
• Sound management and effective facilitation skills.
• Required Skills and Experience
• Master’s degree/bachelor’s degree in business, international development, agriculture, veterinary medicine or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of work experience and at least 1 year experience in value chain analysis and corporate social responsibility, preferably in agribusiness, and should be broadly familiar with issues related to global supply chains, particularly poultry and agribusiness supply chains.
• The consultant should also have experience in conducting market and/or firm research.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

How to apply

If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please submit your application and/or email your resume to Genalyn Dizon, at genalyn@bconsult.io or call on 0272592007.

Good to know

A Recruitment Pool may be established for future roles with similar focus capabilities. A file will be created for you on our database for future reference. This will be available to our team in order to facilitate any suitable future hiring initiatives. Therefore, you will also be added to our mailing list.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and those with disability.

NOTES:

• Please only apply if you fulfill the above criteria and have working rights in location.
• Due to time constraints, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. However, we welcome you to give us a call for feedback on your application at any time on genalyn@bconsult.io.