Junior Agribusiness Consultants, The Business Incubator of the Green Resilient Economy - (GREBI) – Office of programs

About IFDC The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a public international organization that advances soil health and strengthens agricultural systems through science-based innovation. For over 50 years, IFDC has translated research into practical solutions that improve nutrient use efficiency, restore degraded soils, strengthen local agricultural markets and expand opportunity for smallholder farmers, especially women and youth.

We work with farmers, governments and private sector partners to build resilient farming systems that produce nutritious food, improve livelihoods and safeguard natural resources for future generations . Our Values We are guided by four core principles: Collaborate – We work across teams, countries and partners to create lasting impact .

Innovate – We apply evidence and continuous learning to design practical and responsible solutions. Include – We promote equity and meaningful participation for women, youth and underrepresented groups. Act with Integrity – We steward resources responsibly, uphold transparency and remain accountable to the communities, partners, staff and donors who place their trust in us.

About Project/Program GREBI is a European Union-funded initiative implemented by IFDC to build resilient, equitable , and inclusive agribusiness systems in South Sudan. The project fosters entrepreneurship and scales Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in agricultural value chains, while promoting access to sustainable finance and credit for private sector operators.

GREBI operates through a network of Agribusiness Hubs based at Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) centers and learning institutions across six states. These hubs combine infrastructure, business development services, training, and market access to support Agri-MSMEs. The project targets 50% youth-led MSMEs, 30% women-led MSMEs, and 20% other MSMEs across priority value chains, including maize, sorghum, rice, sesame, groundnuts, vegetables, fruits, shea butter, honey, gum arabica, and green businesses (compost production, waste recycling, tree seedlings, and energy-saving solutions).

Scope of Services The Consultant shall be task ed to deliver the 3 objectives of project assignment . Facilitating Capacity strengthening th r ough training, mentorship and coaching ; Supporting Monitoring activities during implementation period of the first Cohort ; Facilitating market access and financial linkages .

Requirements

• At least Minimum of Diploma in Agribusiness or Agriculture Economics ;
• Thorough knowledge of market system strengthening with sound facilitation and communication skills ;
• A sound, general understanding of Agribusiness ;
• Enthusiastic, goal-oriented person able to work, learn and own tasks ;
• Comfortably fitting in with Youths, and Rural women ;
• Ability to conduct training on identified training needs to Women and Youths mainly in local language based on context of project locations ;
• Good Reporting skills ;
• Good Problem-solving skills ;
• Knowledge of computer applications (MS Word and Excel) is ke y. Key Deliverables The consultant will be responsible for producing the following deliverables ;
• Participate in identifying , profiling, and engaging youth-led and women-led MSMEs ;
• Conduct mobilization of the selected MSMEs for field monitoring activities, donor visits and consultancy services ;
• Use digital tools and approved methods to collect accurate field data from MSMEs and hubs ;
• Track progress of incubation and acceleration agribusinesses of the selected MSME cohorts ;
• Support outreach and scouting to mobilize business ideas from MSMEs and entrepreneurs ;
• Will Facilitate training, mentorship, and coaching sessions using approved Agribusiness hub Curriculars ;
• Prepare weekly field activity updates and progress reports ;
• Ensure active participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups in project activities ;
• Contribute to practical recommendations for improving inclusiveness ;
• He/ she will participate in B2B engagements, and trade fairs at the hubs ;
• Support mobilization for participants to access financial services ;
• Collect photographs, testimonials, and field evidence . Location and Duration Th ese position s will be based in the respective GREBI project field lo cations and Hubs . T he se locations include C entral Equatoria, Eastern Equatoria , Lake State, Western Bar Ghazel , Western Equatoria and Northern Bar Ghazel S/N Locations N0-/Location Duration 1 Central Equatoria 1 6 Months from the date of start 2 Western Equatoria 1 6 Months from the date of start 3 Eastern Equatoria 1 6 Months from the date of start 4 Western Bar Ghazel 1 6 Months from the date of start 5 Northern Bar Ghazel 1 6 Months from the date of start 6 Lake State 1 6 Months from the date of start Reporting and Work Relationship The Junior Agribusiness Consultant will report directly to the Inclusive Agribusiness Advisors. The consultant will also work closely with other key staff and departments, including the Gender and Youth Inclusion Officer, Finance Inclusion Officer, Inclusive Agribusiness Supply Chain Coordinator, and MELS Manager of the GREBI Project. From time to time, the consultant will also liaise with Hub Focal Persons and entrepreneurs from the first cohort. Payment Fees and Terms The consultants shall be paid on monthly basis of $ 350 upon submission of the weekly and month ly report while meeting the 24hours of the monthly period allocated for delivering the incubation and acceleration services to MSMEs . Diversity Clause IFDC is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe in the value of bringing together people with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. All employment decisions at IFDC are made based on ability, performance, and organizational need, in alignment with our values of fairness, respect, and opportunity for all.