Rural Development and Agribusiness Strategy Consultant

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Project-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a specialized management consultancy focused on sustainable development in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, to hire a Management Consultant with Rural Development and Agribusiness expertise. You will partner with communities, agribusinesses, government agencies and NGOs to drive strategic initiatives that boost productivity and market access.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years in rural development or agribusiness consulting, strong knowledge of value chains, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required or equivalent.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Minimum 4 years in rural development or agribusiness consulting.
• Experience with agricultural value chains and smallholder farmers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and planning abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement with government, private sector and communities.

Responsibilities

• Assess agricultural value chains and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop strategic plans for agribusiness focusing on market development and efficiency.
• Design projects for rural economic development, jobs, and poverty reduction.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and capacity-building in rural areas.
• Advise on sustainable agriculture, resource management, and climate-smart practices.
• Analyze market trends, policy frameworks, and funding opportunities.
• Manage project implementation within timelines and budgets.
• Prepare reports, proposals, and presentations for diverse stakeholders.
• Build relationships with clients, partners, and community leaders.
• Contribute to the firm's knowledge base on rural development strategies.

Skills

Agricultural economics

Rural development

Agribusiness consulting

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Rural Development, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a specialized management consultancy focused on sustainable development in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, to hire a Management Consultant with Rural Development and Agribusiness expertise. You will partner with communities, agribusinesses, government agencies and NGOs to drive strategic initiatives that boost productivity and market access.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years in rural development or agribusiness consulting, strong knowledge of value chains, and