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Overall objective:
The overall objective (Impact) to which this action contributes is:
Sustainable and inclusive development of the agrifood sector in Angola, leading to national food and nutritional security as well as increased contribution of the agriculture sector to overall economic growth and diversification.
Specific objective(s):
The Specific objectives (Outcomes) of this contract are as follows:
- Improve agricultural production and productivity, through sustainable, climate-resilient, inclusive and gender-responsive practices.
- Upgrade domestic food distribution through improved efficiency, reduced food losses, enhanced producers’ links to markets and establish market intelligence systems.
- Develop agro-logistics and agro-processing facilities based on low-carbon, energy efficiency and circular economy principles.
- Enhance access to sustainable, green, and gender-responsive finance.
Qualifications and skills:
- Master’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development or any other relevant field, or 10 years of experience in fields related to these sectors.
- Additional training in Entrepreneurship, Agricultural Marketing, value chain development, private sector strengthening, market analysis, linking farmers with markets or equivalent 5 years of experience in these sectors.
- Computer literacy.
- Fluency in Portuguese (minimum C1) and English (minimum C1), oral and written.
General Professional experience:
- At least 8 years of experience in agricultural financing and the development of agri-SMEs.
- At least 5 years of experience in value chains development and promoting entrepreneurship including strengthening stakeholders’ (farmers organizations, NGOs, private sector…) capacities in the agricultural sector.
- Experience with EU procedures and financing instruments is an advantage.
Specific Professional experience:
- Minimum 4 to 5 years of experience as an Agro-Economist or in a similar expert role within donor-funded technical assistance or investment programmes.
- Proven experience in agricultural value chain analysis, market assessments, or agribusiness investment studies.
- Experience in cost-benefit analysis, feasibility studies, or financial/economic modelling for agricultural or rural investment projects.
- Demonstrated experience in designing or implementing programmes that support private investment in agriculture, including public-private partnerships (PPPs) or blended finance mechanisms.
- Experience with monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks, and contribution to policy dialogue on agricultural investment or economic development.
- Familiarity with EU procedures, project cycle management (PCM), and results-based management (RBM) is a strong advantage.
