• Application Deadline:
• Position: Agricultural Trading Expert


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Kano


• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage programs and activities that promote trade facilitation and trade improvement.


• Conduct agricultural trade activities in the selected area.


• Assist in the coordinating, managing, and monitoring of agricultural trade integration activities , and the design of trade programs and policies.


• Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to aid in market interpretation or solution of economic problems, such as recommending changes in methods of agricultural financing, domestic, and international monetary policies, or policies that regulate investment and transfer of capital.


• Assist designated food security in developing plans that address policy and infrastructure barriers to trade and the competitiveness of agricultural goods.


• Prepare policy briefs on trade issues, delivering appropriate policy recommendations and measures.

Qualifications

• Individuals must have an advanced degree in international development and a background in agricultural trade policies, with expertise in international trade and regional economic cooperation.


• At least 5 years experience working as a trade expert.


• Individuals must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other offices within the trade department


• Individuals must be able to travel to for short-term work assignments.


• Individuals must have effective organizational skills and be able to analyze patterns in trade results and reporting.


• Experience in Retail business and/or importing.


• Experience in using databases and generating reports.


• Experience in creating or expanding trade programs, either domestic or international.


• Experience in working with key leaders and industry groups.