Description of Duties -Establishing agribusiness networks (for chain actors) and conduct their regular workshops at the district level. -Build the capacity of agribusiness clusters through trainings and study tours. -Sensitizing the farmers on cropping techniques through regular field visits and give advisory services. -Regular monitoring of different project activities that are assigned to him. -Monthly and Quarterly collection
analysis
and update of the agribusiness clusters’ data (access to finance
market
services and all data related to selected chain etc…) to track the change and impact. -Providing technical support for targeted clusters in the preparation of the plans (seasonal
annual
business plan) and coaching work plans to achieve these. Be the main point of contact and business advisor for the targeted Agribusiness clusters. -Assisting the program management team in continuous adjustments / updates of project tools. -Providing all relevant business development services to target farmers’ agribusiness clusters.; -Ensuring a proximity transfer of practical knowledge and skills on agriculture entrepreneurship business management
modern agricultural practices
and value chain development in general. -Providing coaching services on innovative agribusiness ideas and best practices related to the access to finance and access to markets. -Stimulating fair business linkages of Agribusiness clusters to the potential business partners; service providers
financial services
and market (contract farming). -Providing all necessary cooperative organizational and governance support (Regulations
meetings
governance
etc). Keep track of development of Agribusiness clusters under his/her responsibility and regularly report progress to his supervisor. -Liaising with the Cooperative support networks at the district level and actively participate in local meetings related to agribusiness. -Actively participating in all trainings and meetings organized by the project authorities. -Identifying and work closely with local partners (District and Sector levels); -Providing guidance to the agribusiness clusters on Market Assessment findings with local information systems. -Assessing the training need
Organize
and do trainings
workshops
and meetings with agribusiness farmers.