Market Development and Supply Systems Manager at TechnoServe (2 Openings)
TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries.
- We are a non-profit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital, and markets.
- Our work is rooted in the idea that given the opportunity, hardworking men and women in even the poorest places can generate income, jobs, and wealth for their families and communities.
- With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.
Requisition Number: PARTN005309
Locations: Abuja and Kano
Job Summary
The Market Development and Supply Systems Manager is a high-level “deal-maker” responsible for landing concrete employment and business opportunities for project participants.
- This role goes beyond general networking; it requires a results-oriented professional who can convert strategic partnerships with processors, TVETs, government agencies, and financial institutions into tangible job placements, offtake agreements, and inclusive sourcing contracts.
- The success of this role is measured by the status quo being changed, moving partners from interest to action.
- The ideal candidate has a proven track record of creating work opportunities for youth, women, and persons with disabilities (PWD) through structured private-sector and government engagement.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field with at least 7 years of relevant professional experience in market development, value chain development, or supply chain management in agricultural or food processing sectors; OR
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years of professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience in supply chain optimization, backward integration, and market linkage development in agricultural value chains, preferably in developing country contexts.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing market access interventions that have resulted in measurable improvements in sales, employment, or income for SMEs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in Nigeria’s food processing sector, particularly with donor-funded development projects focused on soybean, sesame, or related agricultural value chains.
- Knowledge of inclusive sourcing models and supplier development programs benefiting women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
- Experience working with large processors and export-oriented firms.
- Familiarity with market systems development (MSD) approaches.
- Understanding of Nigeria’s regulatory frameworks and quality standards.
Required Languages:
- Excellent written and spoken English. Familiarity with Hausa, Yoruba, or Igbo is an advantage.
Travel Requirements:
- At least 50% travel for market assessments, partner engagements, B2B events, and field visits.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
Market Analysis & Business Development: Expertise in market research, supply–demand analysis, commercial strategy development, and building viable business cases aligned with development objectives.
- Supply Chain & Value Chain Management: Strong understanding of supply chain design, logistics, aggregation systems, distribution networks, and agricultural value chains (including soybean and sesame), with ability to optimize efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
How to Apply
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