Market Section Manager - Nigeria Job at Propcom Mai-karfi

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Job Title: Market Section Manager

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Employer: Propcom Mai-karfi

Recruiter: GRM International

Propcom Mai-karfi is looking for experienced people with significant experience in agriculture and rural businesses, to work in this dynamic DFID funded project.

Responsibilities:

•   A skilled 'Making Market Work for Poor' (M4P) practitioner with a solid history of working with agricultural and rural businesses to reach rural markets

•   Able to effectively manage a team of Intervention Managers and Technical Advisers based in Abuja and across the north of Nigeria

•   Commercially oriented and experienced with strong understanding of business, finance and operations

•   Able to work with partners to develop innovative and sustainable business cases in selected rural markets

•   Familiar with Market Analysis tools to assess attractiveness, dynamics and growth potential of selected rural markets in the north of Nigeria

•   Able to provide strategic direction and management in agreed markets and interventions

•   Resourceful and well-connected in the business and agricultural community in Nigeria

•   Up to date with currentthinkingon Value for Money

•   An articulate and clear personal communicator with the ability to connect with a variety of partners and •   audiences

•   A team player with a proven ability to work with others in a multicultural setting

Desirable:

•   Knowledge of the agricultural business sector and business development in the north of Nigeria

•   Good written and spoken Hausa

In return we offer;

•   A friendly and team-based working environment in Abuja

•   Opportunity to work with national and international colleagues and consultants

•   Vital contribution to an innovative Nigerian development programme for the development of Nigerian economy

•   The opportunity to truly "make a difference"

•   A competitive salary with benefits

The posts are based in Abuja; although travel within Nigeria will be required for all posts.

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