Help build AVCF-PIMS into a commercially sustainable Pan-African platform for agricultural finance, investment, enterprise and market access.
Farmwatch Hub invites applications from experienced, commercially minded professionals to help develop AVCF-PIMS 2027. The platform is being repositioned beyond a conventional conference, culminating in an Agricultural Finance & Investment Deal Room.
Its purpose is to connect financial institutions, development finance institutions, investors, agribusinesses, farmers, cooperatives, aggregators, processors, off-takers, technology and FinTech companies, insurers, government institutions and development partners. The ambition is to turn conversations into bankable opportunities, strategic partnerships and transactions.
Event theme: Catalyzing Sustainable Agricultural Transformation through Value Chain Finance, Product Innovation and Strategic Partnerships.
The consultant will develop and execute strategies across five connected workstreams.
Secure financial and in-kind support from banks, microfinance banks, DFIs, development partners, government institutions, corporates, foundations, investors, agribusinesses and strategic partners. Develop compelling sponsorship, partnership and investment propositions.
Develop revenue opportunities through strategic partnerships, Deal Room participation, corporate value-chain partnerships, executive masterclasses, investment-readiness services, enterprise profiling, exhibitions, investment intelligence and deal facilitation.
Build a structured pipeline of bankable agricultural opportunities. Profile enterprises seeking finance, investors, off-takers, processors, farmers and cooperatives, technology and equipment suppliers, insurers and logistics providers. Turn the “I NEED / I OFFER” framework into a working transaction-matching system.
Build senior-level relationships across banks, investors, funds, DFIs, government agencies, development partners, agribusinesses, universities, research institutions, farmer organisations and international agricultural organisations.
Support work planning, milestones, budget and risk monitoring, programme development, stakeholder coordination, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and follow-up on transactions after the summit.
Candidates should have at least eight years of relevant experience in agricultural finance, agribusiness development, investment facilitation, development finance, project management, business development, fundraising, investment advisory or agricultural value-chain development.
Qualifications in agricultural economics, economics, finance, business administration, development studies, rural development, project management or investment management are relevant. PMP, PRINCE2, CFA, ACCA, ICAN, MBA or development-finance certifications are an advantage. Practical results, networks and evidence of successful mobilisation or transactions will receive significant consideration.
Success will be assessed against agreed indicators such as funding mobilised, partnerships secured, institutions and investors engaged, qualified enterprises enrolled, the value of financing opportunities identified, off-taker participation, Deal Room activity, commercial revenue and project milestones.
The initial engagement is expected to cover the period leading to and immediately following AVCF-PIMS 2027. An extension may be considered based on performance and the continued development of the platform. The consultant will work with Farmwatch Hub leadership and the AVCF-PIMS Secretariat.
Professional consultancy remuneration and performance-linked incentives may be considered, subject to mutually agreed contractual terms.
Email your application to info@farmwatchhub.com with the subject line shown below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Start an email applicationEmail subject: Application – AVCF-PIMS 2027 Project & Investment Development Consultant
Relevant supporting materials may also be submitted.
Shortlisted candidates may be asked to outline what they would do in their first 90 days to build a credible agricultural finance and investment pipeline, mobilise strategic funding and deliver a high-value Deal Room. Assessment will focus on strategic thinking, commercial understanding, execution, stakeholder access and demonstrated results.
For enquiries: +234 803 510 5179 or +234 818 466 7932.
