Analyst - Francophone 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 work on a variety of projects across Africa, including in Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leon, and Tanzania.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Analyst - Francophone

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

Job Description

• We are looking for an analyst with a strong interest in the agriculture sector to join our team. As an Agriculture Sector Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the public, private, and social sectors, and across various value chains.
• We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about making a tangible impact in the agriculture and nutrition sector in Africa.
• If you are a driven and talented individual with a strong desire to work on challenging and meaningful projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to be part of our team.

What You Will Do
In this role, you will be required to fulfill the following primary responsibilities:

• Conduct industry, market, and company research to identify trends and opportunities and to support proposal development and project implementation.
• Lead Sahel’s business development and project implementation efforts across francophone Africa.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis with data gathered during project activities.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and other materials summarizing research and analyses and developing recommendations for clients.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to senior management and clients in a clear and concise manner.
• Work independently, and as part of a broader team of Sahel Consulting consultants to deliver high-quality reports to clients.
• Support senior management on other Sahel Consulting initiatives as requested.

Your Minimum Qualifications
You should be a self-starter who has a passion for agriculture and social development projects, in addition to the below:

• Undergraduate Degree in Finance, Economics, Agriculture, or a related discipline and more than 2 years of working experience.
• Fluent in oral and written French (required)
• High-quality analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Willingness to travel (required)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2023.