Reporting to the Director of Project Development, the incumbent will assist the investors to identify agribusiness opportunities and develop business plans and project proposals.

• Prepare concept papers, business cases, business plans and project proposals for private investors and the Government of Jamaica.

• Provide business counseling and investment advice to investors in agricultural and allied industries.

• Conduct financial and economic analyses of investment projects to guide public and private strategic decisions.

• Establish and support strategic partnerships within agribusiness value chains.

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of investment projects.

• Perform other duties assigned.

• Excellent communication skills

• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality

• Strong problem solving skills 

• Proficient in conducting financial and economic analyses of private and public projects

• Sound knowledge of business, marketing or economics

• Knowledge of agri-business is an advantage

• A First Degree in Agri-business, Management, Economics or equivalent

• Minimum of three (3) years working experience in projects, marketing, business management or related occupations.