At Esty Agro, we empower farmers and agribusinesses with the tools, knowledge, and strategies to thrive. Through innovation and sustainability, we’re transforming agriculture for long-term success.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Business Development Associate
Location: Kaduna
Reports to: Executive Management
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development Associate to support the growth of our business through strategic partnerships, funding opportunities, and market expansion initiatives. You will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, developing high-quality proposals and grant applications, building relationships with key stakeholders, and supporting initiatives that strengthen our impact across Nigeria’s agricultural value chains.Working closely with internal teams, government agencies, development partners, private-sector organizations, and other stakeholders, you will help drive business growth, secure strategic collaborations, and contribute to the successful implementation of projects that support agricultural development and smallholder farmers.
Key Responsibilities
- •Identify, develop, and pursue new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and funding prospects to support organizational growth.
- •Prepare high-quality grant proposals, concept notes, business proposals, and partnership documents.
- •Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, development partners, NGOs, private-sector organizations, and other key stakeholders.
- •Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and value chain assessments to identify emerging opportunities and inform business decisions.
- •Support the development and execution of business development, marketing, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- •Represent the organization professionally at meetings, conferences, networking events, and client engagements.
- •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop project concepts, partnership initiatives, and business growth strategies.
- •Monitor business development activities, maintain partnership pipelines, and prepare regular reports on progress, opportunities, and outcomes.
- •Assist in identifying and responding to relevant grant, funding, and partnership opportunities.
- •Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization’s strategic objectives
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Requirements
•Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
- •2–5 years of experience in business development, agribusiness, project management, partnerships, grant writing, or a related role.
- •Demonstrated experience in developing grant proposals, concept notes, business proposals, or partnership documents is an added advantage.
- •Good understanding of Nigeria’s agricultural sector, value chains, and the development landscape.
- •Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- •Excellent report writing, organizational, and analytical skills.
- •Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet research.
- •Ability to build and maintain relationships with government agencies, development partners, NGOs, private-sector organizations, and other stakeholders.
- •Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively within a team.
- •High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- •Willingness to travel frequently within Nigeria.
- •Passion for agricultural development and supporting smallholder farmers.
- •Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should use the link to Apply.
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