Agricultural Value Chain and Market Development Specialist
Global Path Research and Analytics LLC
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, ET
Role description
Global Path Research and Analytics LLC is seeking an experienced Agricultural Value Chain and Market Development Specialist to support agricultural market systems assessments, smallholder sourcing models, agribusiness performance evaluations, and value chain development initiatives. The position focuses on strengthening market linkages, improving agricultural commercialization, expanding smallholder participation in commercial markets, and assessing private sector engagement in Ethiopia. Qualified candidates with at least seven years of relevant experience are invited to apply by November 10, 2026.
Job Overview
Employer: Global Path Research and Analytics LLC Job Title: Agricultural Value Chain and Market Development Specialist Job Category: Agriculture / Agribusiness / Market Development Location: Ethiopia Employment Type: Full-time Experience: Minimum 7 years Application Deadline: November 10, 2026
About the Employer
Global Path Research and Analytics LLC is an organization engaged in research, analytics, and development-related assessments. For this recruitment, the organization is seeking technical expertise in agricultural value chains, market systems, agribusiness performance, and private sector development.
Job Summary
The Agricultural Value Chain and Market Development Specialist will provide technical expertise in assessing agricultural value chains, market systems, smallholder sourcing arrangements, and agribusiness development interventions.
The specialist will analyze market opportunities and constraints, evaluate relationships between producers and other market actors, and assess how agricultural investments and development programs contribute to domestic sourcing, improved market access, increased competitiveness, and greater participation of smallholder farmers in commercial agricultural markets.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
1. Agricultural Value Chain and Market Systems Analysis
Lead value chain and market systems analyses across targeted agricultural commodities. Assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of smallholder sourcing and aggregation models. Analyze agricultural supply chain performance, including production volumes, product quality, productivity, aggregation, and commercialization outcomes. Identify market opportunities, supply chain constraints, and factors affecting agricultural value chain performance. Examine factors influencing domestic sourcing, import substitution, market competitiveness, and private sector investment.
2. Market Linkages and Agribusiness Development
Evaluate market linkages among farmers, cooperatives, aggregators, processors, financial institutions, and buyers. Analyze relationships between producers, off-takers, processors, and other market actors to identify opportunities and constraints. Assess the contribution of project interventions to improved market access and increased smallholder participation in commercial value chains. Evaluate agribusiness engagement, business model sustainability, and market expansion strategies. Examine inclusive business models, sourcing arrangements, and agricultural commercialization pathways.
3. Stakeholder Engagement and Research
Conduct stakeholder consultations with farmers, farmers' organizations, cooperatives, agribusinesses, traders, processors, exporters, and financial service providers. Gather and analyze information on agricultural markets, commodity systems, supply chains, and private sector participation. Assess buyer-supplier relationships and the effectiveness of market linkages. Contribute technical insights to agricultural market development and value chain assessments.
4. Reporting and Knowledge Development
Contribute to the preparation of analytical reports and technical assessments. Develop presentations, learning products, and dissemination materials. Present findings on agricultural value chain performance, market development, and commercialization outcomes.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education
Master's degree in any of the following fields: Agricultural Economics Agribusiness Rural Development Agricultural Marketing Value Chain Development Economics A related field.
Work Experience
At least seven years of professional experience in agricultural value chain development, market systems development, agribusiness, or agricultural commercialization. Demonstrated experience conducting agricultural value chain analyses and market assessments. Experience working with farmers' organizations, cooperatives, agribusinesses, agricultural processors, traders, and financial institutions. Experience supporting donor-funded agricultural development, market systems development, or private sector development programs.
Technical and Professional Skills
Strong understanding of agricultural markets, commodity systems, market linkages, supply chains, and private sector development. Knowledge of inclusive business models, market systems approaches, and agricultural commercialization strategies. Ability to assess smallholder sourcing models, agribusiness performance, and market development interventions. Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
Language Requirements
Excellent written and spoken English.
Job Overview
Employer: Global Path Research and Analytics LLC Job Title: Agricultural Value Chain and Market Development Specialist Job Category: Agriculture / Agribusiness / Market Development Location: Ethiopia Employment Type: Full-time Experience: Minimum 7 years Application Deadline: November 10, 2026
About the Employer
Global Path Research and Analytics LLC is an organization engaged in research, analytics, and development-related assessments. For this recruitment, the organization is seeking technical expertise in agricultural value chains, market systems, agribusiness performance, and private sector development.
Job Summary
The Agricultural Value Chain and Market Development Specialist will provide technical expertise in assessing agricultural value chains, market systems, smallholder sourcing arrangements, and agribusiness development interventions.
The specialist will analyze market opportunities and constraints, evaluate relationships between producers and other market actors, and assess how agricultural investments and development programs contribute to domestic sourcing, improved market access, increased competitiveness, and greater participation of smallholder farmers in commercial agricultural markets.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
1. Agricultural Value Chain and Market Systems Analysis
Lead value chain and market systems analyses across targeted agricultural commodities. Assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of smallholder sourcing and aggregation models. Analyze agricultural supply chain performance, including production volumes, product quality, productivity, aggregation, and commercialization outcomes. Identify market opportunities, supply chain constraints, and factors affecting agricultural value chain performance. Examine factors influencing domestic sourcing, import substitution, market competitiveness, and private sector investment.
2. Market Linkages and Agribusiness Development
Evaluate market linkages among farmers, cooperatives, aggregators, processors, financial institutions, and buyers. Analyze relationships between producers, off-takers, processors, and other market actors to identify opportunities and constraints. Assess the contribution of project interventions to improved market access and increased smallholder participation in commercial value chains. Evaluate agribusiness engagement, business model sustainability, and market expansion strategies. Examine inclusive business models, sourcing arrangements, and agricultural commercialization pathways.
3. Stakeholder Engagement and Research
Conduct stakeholder consultations with farmers, farmers' organizations, cooperatives, agribusinesses, traders, processors, exporters, and financial service providers. Gather and analyze information on agricultural markets, commodity systems, supply chains, and private sector participation. Assess buyer-supplier relationships and the effectiveness of market linkages. Contribute technical insights to agricultural market development and value chain assessments.
4. Reporting and Knowledge Development
Contribute to the preparation of analytical reports and technical assessments. Develop presentations, learning products, and dissemination materials. Present findings on agricultural value chain performance, market development, and commercialization outcomes.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education
Master's degree in any of the following fields: Agricultural Economics Agribusiness Rural Development Agricultural Marketing Value Chain Development Economics A related field.
Work Experience
At least seven years of professional experience in agricultural value chain development, market systems development, agribusiness, or agricultural commercialization. Demonstrated experience conducting agricultural value chain analyses and market assessments. Experience working with farmers' organizations, cooperatives, agribusinesses, agricultural processors, traders, and financial institutions. Experience supporting donor-funded agricultural development, market systems development, or private sector development programs.
Technical and Professional Skills
Strong understanding of agricultural markets, commodity systems, market linkages, supply chains, and private sector development. Knowledge of inclusive business models, market systems approaches, and agricultural commercialization strategies. Ability to assess smallholder sourcing models, agribusiness performance, and market development interventions. Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
Language Requirements
Excellent written and spoken English.