AGCommons seeks Africa-based entrepreneur for business plan development

[Kate Lance]

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http://ictkm.cgiar.org/2009/10/24/agcommons-business-opportunity-leader-sought-to-equip-africas-farmers-with-location-specific-information/
AGCommons business opportunity: Leader sought to equip Africa’s farmers with location-specific information

http://www.agcommons.org/

The AGCommons team has been hard at work identifying gaps in data, technology and services as well as determining potential clients, collaborators and funding sources to carry the Program into the future.

The Program is now seeking an established, Africa-based entrepreneur to lead and shape the future direction of this challenging information technology initiative.

The ideal candidate should have a strong entrepreneurial drive, a proven track record of successful business starts, and experience working in Africa. The ability to build and coordinate an effective team to develop the service bureau, deliver services and establish and maintain a technical platform are also necessary attributes.

Specifically the candidate should have:

Technology domain expertise and a desire to apply that knowledge for economic and social benefit and/or the application of technology to agricultural development
The ability to contribute or mobilize external resources to support the effort
An understanding of the cultural dynamics of working and developing a business in Africa
A proven track record of successfully running or operating a business or organization in Africa
Domain knowledge of geospatial and mobile technology and/or the application of technology to agricultural development

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the business, including staffing, business development, and financial accounting, as well as the overall vision and business direction. He or she will enjoy the partnership and support of committed donors and established institutions including The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and USAID. The ICT-KM Program of the CGIAR is providing transition leadership, and institutional support in forming the business and meeting administrative needs. In addition, NASA and RCMRD are technical partners in platform development and stakeholder outreach.

 

The AGCommons team is seeking candidates for this opportunity through the end of 2009 and will make a selection in early 2010.

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