ABOUT IMPULS AFRICA
\nImpuls Africa is a Zambian-registered company that specializes in delivering agricultural consultancy and extension services in the SADC region. Owned by a cooperative of over 100 farmers and a seasoned agri-entrepreneur in Zambia, the Impuls team brings more than 75 years of combined expertise in agriculture and livestock services. Impuls has a strong track record of successfully developing and implementing large-scale projects in agriculture, livestock, agroforestry, apiculture, and horticulture value chains. These projects have been funded by leading development partners such as UKAID, USAID, UNDP, the EU, SIDA, Irish Aid, and the Czech Development Agency. We specialize in providing services to both donors and the private sector, offering everything from one-off consulting assignments to long-term project implementation and management. Our primary focus is on agricultural consulting, in which we excel at delivering a diverse range of short- and long-term assignments.
\nPosition Title: Agribusiness Officer
\nReports to: Managing Director
\nJob Summary
\nThe Agribusiness Officer will provide technical and business support to smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and agri-based enterprises to improve their productivity, profitability, and integration into competitive value chains. The officer will focus on enterprise development, access to markets and finance, value addition, and private sector engagement across multiple agricultural commodities.
\nKey Responsibilities
\nAgribusiness Support & Advisory<\/p>\n
Identify and provide technical assistance to smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and SMEs with high growth potential.
\nProvide tailored business development services including business planning, cost analysis, recordkeeping, and marketing strategies.
\nPromote elevating from subsistence farming to commercially viable, market-driven agribusiness.<\/p>\n
Market Access and Value Chain Integration<\/p>\n
Facilitate linkages between producers and markets (aggregators, processors, retailers, exporters).
\nIdentify opportunities for value addition and support the development of market-aligned products.
\nPromote inclusive participation in structured markets (e.g. contract farming, commodity exchanges, aggregation centers).<\/p>\n
Financial Inclusion and Access to Capital<\/p>\n
Link farmers and rural enterprises to appropriate financing solutions, including loans, grants, input credit schemes, and microinsurance.
\nSupport financial literacy training and loan application processes.
\nTrack credit utilization and support development of a positive loan repayment culture.<\/p>\n
Value Chain Development<\/p>\n
Map and strengthen agricultural value chains such as horticulture, livestock, grains, and aquaculture.
\nFacilitate input-output linkages, logistics improvement, and business partnerships across the chain.
\nPromote the use of climate-smart, gender-responsive, and inclusive business models.<\/p>\n
Training and Capacity Building<\/p>\n
Conduct business skills training covering topics such as entrepreneurship, product development, branding, sales, and negotiation.
\nStrengthen farmer groups and cooperatives in governance, group marketing, and joint investment planning.
\nBuild the capacity of youth and women to enter and grow in agribusiness.<\/p>\n
Monitoring, Learning, and Reporting<\/p>\n
Maintain detailed records of beneficiaries, enterprises supported, and business performance.
\nPrepare and submit regular progress reports, success stories, and data for learning and evaluation.
\nContribute to periodic reviews and adaptations of agribusiness strategies.<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Experience<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in Agribusiness, Agriculture Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
\nAt least 3 years\u2019 experience supporting rural agribusiness or enterprise development projects.
\nStrong understanding of agricultural markets, value chains, and private sector development.
\nProven experience in working with smallholder farmers, SMEs, and cooperatives.
\nFamiliarity with financial services, input supply systems, and market facilitation approaches.
\nExcellent facilitation, coaching, and report writing skills.
\nFluency in English and at least one local language relevant to the project area.<\/p>\n
Key Competencies<\/p>\n
Strong agribusiness and entrepreneurial mindset
\nMarket systems thinking and value chain development
\nStakeholder engagement and partnership building
\nFinancial literacy and business planning skills
\nField adaptability and solution-oriented approach
\nEffective communication and analytical abilities<\/p>\n
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