Seed System Advisor at Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited

Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited (Sahel) is a leading management consulting firm focused on the agricultural and nutrition sectors in Africa. We partner with government agencies, private sector companies and leading international development organizations to conduct research, analyze policies, develop strategies, and implement programs that promote sustainable food security and improved nutrition. We have worked on a variety of projects across West Africa, including in Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Seed System Advisor

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Seed System Advisor are as follows:

• Collect, format, and analyze data to support the implementation of the collaborative programme that will contribute to the CSP
• Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of the CSP Strategic Innovation Pathways
• Assist in defining and recommending effective strategies for the CSP
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating the progress of the program
• Development of Word and PowerPoint reports on the activities of the program
• Effectively liaise and serve as a Point of Contact for stakeholders or partners of the CSP
• Provide support to the Programme Manager as requested

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or any related course of study
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in a business analyst or agriculture related role especially in the seed industry

Skills:

• Exceptional Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively and delegate
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Proven management and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented with high level of accuracy

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2021.

Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should submit their CV to: recruiting@sahelcp.com using "Seed System Advisor" as the subject of the email.

Note: Due to a high volume of applicants, please understand that we are able to contact only those who meet the minimum qualifications.