Impact-Focused Rural Development & Agribusiness Consultant

Placements24; Lorenziberg; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant specializing in Rural Development and Agribusiness to support growth and sustainability in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will work with communities, agribusinesses, and NGOs to develop strategic initiatives across value chains, market access, and economic empowerment.

The role requires strong analysis, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills, with willingness to travel across the Eastern Cape and surrounding rural areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Rural Development or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 4+ years in rural development, agribusiness consulting, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assess agricultural value chains and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop strategic plans for agribusiness, focusing on market development and sustainability.
• Design and implement rural economic development projects and job creation initiatives.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement with communities, government and NGOs.
• Advise on sustainable agriculture practices and climate-smart farming.

Skills

Rural Development

Agribusiness

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics

Master's degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant specializing in Rural Development and Agribusiness to support growth and sustainability in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will work with communities, agribusinesses, and NGOs to develop strategic initiatives across value chains, market access, and economic empowerment.

The role requires strong analysis, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills, with willingness to travel across the Eastern Cape and surrounding rural areas.