Business Development Analyst

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center , known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit agricultural research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org .

CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, service oriented and experienced professional for the position of Business Development Analyst to support Feed the Future’s Nepal Seed and Fertilizer (NSAF) project. The goal of the project is to build a competitive and synergistic seed and fertilizer value chains for inclusive and sustainable growth in agricultural productivity, business development, and income generation to improve livelihoods in Nepal. The activities under the seed component of the project includes capacity building of public and private sectors for quality seed production, improved variety development of open pollinated and hybrids (including biofortified crops),field trials management, seed business and market development, disseminate best management practices to strengthen partnership among public and private sector project partners. Please see details of the position, location and TOR below and can be found also at www.jobsnepal.com .

Position title: Business Development Analyst

Reference No: N18113 (2 positions)

Duty station : Kathmandu & Dhangadi

Major duties and responsibilities

• Support to assess input and output value chain development options, conduct recurrent market surveys and outcomes assessments.
• Facilitate seed companies and other relevant value chain actors in the operationalization of their business plans.
• Identify / pilot inclusive model for scaling improved seed and Integrated Soil Fertility Management (IFSM) technologies.
• Facilitate contractual arrangements between seed companies and seed growers / cooperatives / groups, and feed mills and grain processors in the strategic locations.
• Provide technical supports for farmers / bankers / seed companies in designing suitable loan products, formats, etc.
• Organize joint monitoring visit for the value chain actors in the strategic locations.
• Represent the organization / project in the local level meeting as needed.
• Write success stories, business cases and progress reports as needed.
• Participate in the meeting organized by local agencies and identify areas of collaboration.
• Collect data on output and outcome indicators of NSAF.
• Conduct any other activities as requested.

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

• Master of Arts/Science in field related to agriculture economics, agri-business managementdevelopment of agri-input markets, and agri-value chains from a recognized institution.
• Thorough knowledge of the agriculture markets in Nepal.
• Minimum of 2 years professional experience in building agri-input business in Nepal especially related to the private sector development.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with relevant agricultural data analysis software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in English and Nepali.
• A high degree of personal organization and ability to multi-task and work under pressure and willing to travel extensively.
• Valid motor cycle driving license holder.

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development.

Candidates must send their CV and cover letter to Recruit-Nepal@cgiar.org no later than Friday, 18 May 2018.

Please include position and reference number in the subject of your email.

Incomplete applications (without CV and cover letter) will not be taken into consideration.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Any inquiries through telephone will not be entertained.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer.  It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork and respect for diversity.

Women are encouraged to apply.