Training Consultant – Agricultural Value Chain Financing & Market Linkages

About the role

Devimpact Institute is looking for an experienced Training Consultant to deliver a professional programme on agricultural value‑chain financing and market linkages. The consultant will design and facilitate practical sessions for adult learners, translating complex finance concepts into actionable tools.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training modules covering value‑chain mapping, financing models, credit appraisal, and risk management.
• Facilitate workshops on blended finance, guarantees, de‑risking mechanisms, and digital agricultural finance solutions.
• Guide participants through financing needs assessments for farmers, cooperatives, and agribusinesses.
• Provide case studies and exercises on market systems development, buyer‑producer linkages, and public‑private partnerships.
• Produce bankable proposals and support stakeholder engagement within agricultural value chains.

Required profile

• Master’s degree or higher in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Finance, Development Finance or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in agricultural finance, value‑chain development, or rural finance.
• Proven track record of working with financial institutions, agribusinesses, cooperatives, or development programmes.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills for adult learning environments.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of agricultural financing mechanisms and market‑linkage approaches.
• Experience designing and delivering capacity‑building workshops.
• Ability to create practical tools, case studies, and exercises for diverse audiences.