Agribusiness Technical Associate (SPARK Internship)

East Africa Market Development Associates (EAMDA) is a management consulting company founded in 2013, based in Nairobi, Kenya. EAMDA focuses on agribusiness and market systems development interventions.

The SPARK Associate will work closely with technical teams to support value chain assessments, technology integration, enterprise development initiatives, market research, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building activities targeting farmers, producer organizations, agribusiness enterprises, and other market actors. This SPARK internship offers an excellent opportunity for emerging professionals to gain practical experience in agribusiness development, agricultural value chains, market systems facilitation, and inclusive economic development.

1. Support in coordinating technical activities with farmer groups, agribusiness enterprises, cooperatives, and other market actors.
2. Support the preparation of technical reports, activity updates, and programme documentation.
3. Participate in field visits to support project implementation and stakeholder engagement.
4. Assist in conducting value chain assessments, market studies, and sector analyses.
5. Support the collection, compilation, and analysis of market intelligence and agribusiness data.
6. Contribute to identifying market opportunities, constraints, and potential interventions within agricultural value chains.
7. Support the development of technical briefs, market profiles, and agribusiness insights.
8. Collaborate with programme, research, communications, and data teams on assigned activities.
9. Support proposal development, technical research, and business development initiatives where required.
10. Perform other agribusiness and technical support assignments as assigned by the supervisor.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering, Agricultural Biotechnology, Agriculture/Agronomy/Horticulture, Agribusiness Management/Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agriculture and Natural Resources Management, Or a related field.
2. Strong interest in agricultural innovations and technologies, agribusiness, agricultural development, and market systems programming.
3. Understanding of agricultural value chains and agribusiness concepts.
4. Basic knowledge of market research and business analysis techniques.
5. Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
7. Experience participating in agricultural projects, farmer outreach activities, research assignments, or agribusiness initiatives is an added advantage.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
9. Willingness to travel and engage with stakeholders in field settings.
10. Ability to assess market information and identify practical insights and opportunities.
11. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
12. Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
13. Ability to support the identification and resolution of challenges affecting market actors and programme implementation.
14. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
15. Curious, adaptable, and eager to develop technical expertise in agribusiness and market systems development.
16. Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and professionalism in all assignments.
17. Be recent graduates (within the last three years).
18. Be available for the full three-month SPARK internship period.