Youth Engagement and Agripreneurship Mobilizer

Functions / Key Results Expected

Mobilize African and international partners towards the initiative.
Coordinate/support the building of a consortium of major partners that will commit and support scaling of the initiative.
Coordinate resource mobilization initiatives to raise funds/seed money to launch the initiative.
Identify appropriate events where the initiative can be presented/marketed to potential partners and funders including side events and conferences in agricultural and youth forums
Organize an AATF-MSU joint forum with potential donors and partners to seek funds to expand the programs and the resource network.
Carry out any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education: The candidate should have an advanced graduate degree in business development or related from a recognized university.

Experience:

A minimum of 10 years of professional work experience in agribusiness, youth programming, partner mobilization and coordinating of youth initiatives or accelerator programs.
Relevant work experience in project management, especially in youth or agribusiness will be an added advantage.
Experience in leading projects that are involved in public-private partnerships.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French (desirable).
Demonstrated ability to write concepts notes, reports and craft promotional materials.
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, and multi-cultural environment.