Agribusiness Hub Manager (Oyo) at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Contract

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is currently looking for an agribusiness hub manager for immediate employment. Interested persons are expected to apply. Kindly go through the full details of this position below:

Job Title: Agribusiness Hub Manager

Job Ref.: IITA-HR-NRS2023-014
Location: Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (1-year renewable contract)

Duties

• Lead all key processes of YAS planning, budget management, project implementation, monitoring, execution, and reporting at the hub level.
• Identify profitable and market-driven agricultural commodities within the state of operation.
• Identify new and existing partners within the state to facilitate activities at the agribusiness hub.
• Coordinate training for the incubator and accelerator components, experiential learning for the incubators, and facilitate agribusiness operations at the hubs.
• Facilitate appropriate Agrihub system development, operation, and expansion at project sites.
• Coordinate the deliverables of the three core services (i.e. Agrihub Coordination, training, and Agribusiness support) at the hubs.
• Support the training coordinator in developing and reviewing training manuals and learning tool kits specific to the state.
• Coordinate beneficiaries’ recruitment, and develop an up-to-date database of all beneficiaries trained at the hub.
• Assist the training coordinator with the identification and screening of additional training sites for training and agribusiness incubation for hub expansion.
• Identify training sites and provide recommendations for upgrades.
• Lead training of trainers (TOT) for identified community-based farmer organizations.
• Support advocacy, community engagement, and knowledge management
• Monitor the key implementation process in the hub to ensure the achievement of Hub objectives.
• Supervise and monitor trained youths alongside the M&E Officer(s).
• Provide timely and accurate reporting of all activities in the approved Annual work plan and budgets on a quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis.
• Set up SOP documents and policies to guide and govern work activities and use of resources (especially for beneficiaries using the hub) together with the Project Coordination office.
• Liaise with IITA and Bopinc to ensure that the training, technical, and enterprise support resources contribute to the hub activities.
• Coordinate and liaise with key stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of YAS at the state level.
• Act as the principal spokesperson for the project; disseminate its objectives, activities, and achievements and its roles in Youth employment.
• Ensure that the business development process is successful and facilitate when possible linkages to profitable opportunities.
• Ensure that the business development process is successful and facilitate when possible linkages to profitable opportunities.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• BSc/HND in Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a wellstructured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Have ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).
• Have strong multi-tasking abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Have the ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Have experience in agribusiness incubation and hub management.

Remuneration
We offer a highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
8th April, 2023.

Note

• Interested applicants should complete the online application by attaching a detailed Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format.
• The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague, and evidence of current remuneration package.
• IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.