Sorghum Value Chain Development Consortium (SVCDC)

The mission of Sorghum 4F is to catalyze and grow sustainable agribusinesses in specific agricultural value chains while influencing Agribusiness education in our universities to develop graduates who are job creators rather than job seekers. 

• Be the secretary of the Board of Directors, maintaining records of the board’s activities and decisions
• Provide leadership in the development, execution and achievements of the incubator’s strategic objectives.
• Ensure timely preparation of annual business plans and operating budgets and ensure prudent financial management
• Liaise with local stakeholder agribusiness innovation communities to ensure that the incubator remains demand-driven and responsive to client needs
• Liaise with the Technical Advisory Committee to develop feasibility assessment for proposals and concept notes for clients, including the development of business plans, due diligence assessments, research, and diagnostic activities
• Oversee the development of innovative products and services for the incubator and her clients.
• Identify potential funders, develop and execute fundraising initiatives for the incubator
• Build effective relationships with the Board, Technical Advisory committee , the partner institutions, government agencies, investors and stakeholders
• Enforce a culture of good corporate governance and adherence to the donor’s guidelines and regulations.

• Minimum of a Master’s degree specializing in Agribusiness or related Agricultural fields
• An MBA will be an added advantage
• At least 7 years’ of relevant experience in Agribusiness development and management in reputable institutions
• Strategic thinker with excellent decision making skills
• Must have established a proven track record in ability to fundraise and reputation for outstanding performance
• Be of impeccable integrity and honesty, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership and team working skills with the ability to develop and motivate a high performance culture
• Experience in Agribusiness Incubation Programs will be an added advantage
• Should have a clear vision of the totality of the operations of an Agribusiness incubator and the incubated clients

• Be responsible for devising strategies to capture innovative agribusinesses opportunities, plan for and implement these business opportunities in partnership with the Technical Advisory committee to meet the incubator’s objectives for business retention, growth and sustainability.
• Prospect for potential new clients, seek out new markets, and identify opportunities for campaigns, products and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales for the incubator’s clients
• Be at the forefront of brand building and business development initiatives for the incubator’s clients,
• Be responsible for planning, executing and maintaining all market research relevant to the incubator’s products and services.
• Be responsible for gathering, managing and disseminating business intelligence to the incubator’s clients.
• Identify, build, maintain and improve relations with the incubator’s business partners as a method of exploring potential sales opportunities and strengthen the market of the clients
• Ensure optimum use of the incubator’s resources to achieve the objectives of the clients and ensure that the incubator meets it annual revenue growth targets

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s of commerce -Marketing option or Bachelors of Administration, Marketing option or B.Sc. in Agribusiness or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in medium or large scale Agribusiness enterprises where business development activities were undertaken and there was evidence of impact
• Entrepreneurial experience (starting and managing a business) will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills
• Evidence of networking and relationship building ability.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods

• Manage financial and administrative sound systems including budgeting; asset management; cash flow management; payroll processing and tax filing; management reports; financial, variance and accounts analysis; in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, financial policies and procedures in compliance with different jurisdictions.
• Work closely with CEO in preparation of business models, business plans, timelines and operational budgets.
• Monitor and manage the incubator’s expenditures within the allotted budget and provide professional advice on financial matters and advising on ways to improve performance
• Manage all aspects of human resource management for all employees including but not limited to recruitment, induction, development and termination, in consultation with relevant organs of the incubator, performance management, facilitating the process of setting benefit and compensation packages, and implement Board‐approved employee policies in accordance with relevant Employment law requirements.
• Establish key financial strategies to achieve financial goals and enhance business profitability.
• Prepare proposals and negotiate contracts to bring incremental revenues to the incubator
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure audit recommendations are implemented

• A minimum of Bachelors of Commerce – accounting option and CPA(K) or Bachelors of Business Administration-Finance option
• Minimum 3 years in medium or large scale Agribusiness enterprises
• Knowledge of Agricultural Value chains will be an added advantage
• Experience in public financial and procurement requirements
• Knowledge of public- private partnerships management
• Experience in reporting of donor funds

• Be responsible for compiling, editing and uploading relevant information about the incubator operations and her clients onto the incubator’s Management Information and Collaboration System (MICS) for effective and timely management of all aspects of the incubator’s activities.
• Assist the Technical Advisory committee in sketching and testing the viability of business models in the Strategyzer, a business model foundry.
• Manage, generate, compile, edit and upload high quality content for the incubator’s website
• Be responsible for managing all IT hardware and software needs, supporting the system users across the network, developing and implementing data security access and communication
• Promote audience engagement and drive web traffic by pushing the incubator and her client’s information out on social media.

• A B.Sc. in Information and Communications Technology or a related field of study from a recognized institution.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in researching, generation and editing of creative content for online publication in an Agribusiness enterprise.
• Must have impeccable written and verbal English, and demonstrate love for the internet.
• Must be a team player, proactive, vibrant and responsible
• Must have the ability to multi-task