BDS Consultant at Farm Africa

Consultants Qualifications and experience 

Education and Qualifications 

• Postgraduate or undergraduate Degree in the relevant field either agriculture,  agriculture economics, financial or business-related field. 
• Existing networks with SGBs and key stakeholders in the SGBs/ BDS landscape in  Kenya including the finance sector, incubators, accelerators, donors etc. and well  versed with strategies for network development and expansion. 

Experience 

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in working with businesses in agricultural value  chains in Kenya preferably with private sector experience in the coastal region. 
• Demonstrated experience and success in incubating and developing commercially  focused early and growth stage agribusinesses in the country. 
• Extensive experience in the delivery of Business Development Services (BDS) to small  and growing agribusinesses in Kenya. Preferably experience providing BDS in the  coastal region. . 
• In-depth Knowledge and understanding of the agribusiness sector in Kenya.
• Good analytical and presentation skills. Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel,  PowerPoint, data analysis software and the internet is an added advantage. 
• Proficiency to communicate (reading and writing) in English and Swahili.