• You have minimum a Master’s degree in business economics, business management, agricultural economics, finance, or a similar field
• You have experience in and knowledge of one or more of the fields in which Agriterra achieves results, such as cooperative business development, market chain development, agricultural service provision, entrepreneurship, governance, and financial management
• You have relevant practical knowledge and experience in the agricultural business and/or cooperative sector
• You have a high level of proficiency in English and Nepali
• You are computer literate (MS Office etc.)
• You are flexible, adventurous, no 9-5 mentality and willing to frequent travel and stay in rural areas
• You have a pro-active attitude, continuously search for and work out new opportunities
• You have an independent work attitude while at the same time being a team-player
• You can handle the trust and freedom provided by Agriterra in carrying out your tasks as Business Advisor professionally and timely. You do not wait for orders, but take own responsibility for implementing activities by showing independence and leadership and through consultation of the team
• You have high interest in your personal development. You search for possibilities to continuously improve your own capacity/skills
• You have strategic planning and thinking skills. You are able to advice the Agriterra team/management on issues relating strategic decision-making
• You are enthusiastic, focused on results and service, and with adequate advisory or training skills
• You are a good networker, excellent communicator, and an able negotiator

What Agriterra offers
A position that requires you to be highly self-reliant and use your pioneering skills in order to operate in dynamic international markets and in close cooperation with the agricultural business sector. At Agriterra, the work environment is collegial and ambitious, and the focus is on achieving results. As a business advisor, you will be working under the direct supervision of the Agri-Advice Manager and will be part of the Asia team of business advisors. Whenever necessary, you will work in collaboration with other Agriterra employees in the region. Agriterra is offering a full-time position for a period of one year, with the intention of extending the contract. Agriterra offers a sector competitive salary and good additional benefits. As Business Advisor you receive a new phone and laptop and will be connected to the Agriterra ICT systems. The duty station is Kathmandu where Agriterra has an office. You will frequently travel to the clients locations (1-2 weeks per month at the office and 2-3 weeks per month in the field). The costs incurred for communication, travel, and accommodation during travel to clients will be reimbursed upon provision of receipts. Agriterra provides opportunities for personal development and at least one international travel per year.