Private Sector Development Advisor At VSO Nigeria

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Private Sector Development Advisor
Minna/Niger State, Nigeria
One Year
Role overview
The Private Sector Development Advisor will facilitate the development of viable economic models that link farmers to private sector markets. This includes facilitating partnerships between the target communities and the private sector, as well as with service providers such as technical institutions, producer and marketing institutions/agencies, financial institutions, other NGOs and local and international research institutes and Niger State’s relevant line Ministries of Agriculture and Trade.
Job Requirements
Required Experience: 3-5 year(s)
Desired Courses: Business Administration
Skills, qualifications and experience required
  • You have a university degree in Business Administration or any of the Social Sciences
  • You have a Minimum 4 years relevant experience in project management preferably for an agri-business and/or market based project
  • You have a good understanding of the workings of the Private Sector and markets
  • You have proven experience in entrepreneurship capacity building for SME development and support to rural community business management
  • Experience in value chain development and application of innovative financial mechanisms and entrepreneurship;
  • You are able to work well in a team
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.