Agricultural Economist at NW Group

NW Group is a diversified holding company pioneering the next frontier of strategic investments across sustainability, energy, security, agriculture, and capital markets. Headquartered in Nigeria and operating across key regional corridors, and is the parent company of four high-impact subsidiaries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agricultural Economist

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

Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced Agricultural Economist to support a subsidiary within our group.
• The role involves conducting economic research, analyzing market trends, and providing data-driven forecasts to inform business strategy.
• The candidate will also offer expert advisory on policy impacts, agricultural value chains, and strategic initiatives that drive sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities
Economic Research & Market Analysis:

• Conduct research on agricultural markets, value chains, and commodity trends.
• Analyze the economic viability of agricultural projects and interventions.
• Monitor global and local market dynamics, including supply-demand shifts and pricing trends.
• Provide data-driven economic forecasts to inform strategic decisions.

Strategic Advisory & Business Planning:

• Support the development of strategic initiatives and investment opportunities.
• Translate complex economic insights into actionable business strategies.
• Evaluate the economic impact of new technologies, practices, and innovations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure economic rationale supports business development efforts.

Policy & Regulatory Assessment:

• Analyze the impact of agricultural and economic policies on operations and growth.
• Provide recommendations on policy engagement and advocacy strategies.
• Monitor policy developments and advise on potential business risks and opportunities.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate with agronomists, business development teams, and external stakeholders.
• Present findings, reports, and economic insights to executive leadership and partners.
• Contribute to grant proposals, feasibility studies, and project evaluations.

Key Qualifications
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agribusiness, or related field.
• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in agricultural economics, strategy, or development-focused roles.

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of agricultural markets, economic modeling, and value chain analysis.
• Proficient in statistical and econometric tools.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex economic data to non-technical stakeholders.

Strategic Thinking & Industry Insight:

• An understanding of agricultural development trends, policy environments, and rural economies.
• Proven ability to support strategic planning and investment analysis in an agricultural context.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
• Experience producing reports, policy briefs, and stakeholder presentations.

Application Closing Date
5th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Candidates must be based in Abuja.