Private Sector Engagement Specialist

• Develop and implement a strategy to identify and engage the private sector in supporting and investing in CSA technologies and practices.
• Identify and forge partnerships with key private sector players such as agribusiness firms, input suppliers, technology providers, farmer associations, financial institutions, services providers, research institutions, academia and investors to co-develop and implement climate-resilient agricultural technologies and practices
• Collaborate with agribusinesses, startups, and technology firms to enhance their capacity to deliver CSA solutions to smallholder farmers and agri-preneurs.
• Engage with financial institutions to develop innovative financing models that incentivize private sector investments in CSA.
• Strengthen market linkages between producers, processors, and private sector firms to ensure better access to CSA products and services.
• Support private sector actors in improving value chain integration and ensuring that CSA technologies and practices are effectively incorporated into their business models.
• Identify and address barriers that prevent the private sector from enhancing CSA technologies and practices, such as market access, regulatory challenges, and financing gaps.
• Provide technical assistance, organize workshops, training sessions, and learning exchanges to build the capacity of private sector stakeholders on CSA technologies, climate resilience, and sustainable practices.
• Support agribusinesses and service providers in adapting and scaling climate-smart solutions for smallholder farmers.
• Identify and promote innovative CSA technologies and business models that have the potential to scale within the private sector.
• Foster a culture of innovation by supporting private sector-led research, pilots, and demonstration projects on CSA solutions.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices on CSA adoption across private sector stakeholders through platforms, networks, and partnerships.
• Collaborate with the MEL team to monitor private sector engagement outcomes and track the impact of CSA adoption on business growth, productivity, and climate resilience.
• Collect and analyze data on private sector investments, partnerships, and market dynamics to inform project decision-making.
• Prepare reports and provide regular updates on private sector engagement activities, progress, and challenges.
• Collaborate with Sr. Climate Smart Policy Specialist to engage with policymakers and industry associations to advocate for policies that support private sector investment in CSA technologies and climate-resilient agriculture.
• Participate in multi-stakeholder platforms and industry forums to promote the importance of private sector involvement in CSA initiatives.
• Work with government agencies to identify incentives, subsidies, or regulations that can facilitate and promote private sector participation in CSA.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, agriculture, International Relations, or any other relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with the private sector, preferably in agriculture, agribusiness, or sustainable development.
• Experience in building partnerships, private sector development, and market engagement in climate-smart agriculture or similar fields.
• Strong understanding of CSA practices, value chains, and agribusiness development.
• Proven ability to work with private sector actors and government agencies.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and partnership-building skills.
• Ability to design and facilitate capacity-building programs for private sector stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management and reporting.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Commitment to gender equity and social inclusion in technology adoption.
• Fluency in English

• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Familiarity with local agricultural markets, climate change impacts, and development challenges.
• Proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders, including the private sector, government agencies, and farmers.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Innovative thinking and the ability to identify new business opportunities in the context of climate-smart agriculture.
• Willingness to travel and engage with rural communities and agribusinesses.

• The annual salary will be determined in line with background and experience, per the local compensation plan.
• A standard benefits package will be offered in addition to the base salary.

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