Agri-Business Associate at SAO Group

SAO Group is one of Africa’s leading Social Impact Investment and Advisory firm operating exclusively in the agriculture sector across Africa, particularly in Nigeria. We are seeking to create positive economic impact and long-term value for private investors from the project planning to commissioning stage executed by carefully selected experts specific to each project and business unit within the Group.

We are a firm with a national and global outlook that focuses on the strategic development of transformational projects that create a sustainable economic impact for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agri-Business Associate

Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full time

What You'll Do

• Analyze market trends, identify new opportunities for SAO Agro’s agricultural products, and gather competitive intelligence to inform strategic decision-making. 
• Develop and manage efficient supply chains for agricultural inputs and outputs. Your responsibilities will include sourcing, contracting with suppliers, managing logistics, and cost control.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret agricultural data to generate reports that support informed decision-making across SAO Agro.
• Assist with various agricultural projects as assigned, ensuring smooth execution and timely completion.
• Design and present analytical business and financial reports for the  senior management
• Develop business cases and presentations that are pivotal to the business growth

Who You Are

• A graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
• 3-4  years of experience in a finance or agri-finance firm.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel) is a must.
• Knowledge of the Nigerian agricultural sector (a plus).
• A passion for agriculture and a desire to contribute to the growth of the agribusiness industry.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.