Senior Expert – Agribusiness & Agricultural Markets

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Minimum Requirements

• University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in agricultural economics, agricultural sciences, business administration, trade, development economics, or a related field
• At least 10 years of professional experience
• Proven experience in project management, management of complex processes, and intercultural cooperation
• Close professional exposure to the German and Chinese agricultural sectors
• Excellent written and spoken English

Additional Qualifications (Asset)

• In-depth knowledge of agribusiness, agricultural value chains, and market analysis
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the agribusiness sector, preferably in international or development cooperation projects
• Experience working with public and private stakeholders
• Knowledge of the Chinese agricultural and food sector or professional experience in China or East Asia
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and strategic thinking skills
• Confident negotiation skills and experience engaging with high-level partners and institutions
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and moderation skills
• Knowledge of German is desirable
• Knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin) is a strong asset

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical advisory services on agribusiness, agricultural markets, and value chains in the context of EU–China cooperation
• Support the preparation and implementation of market-oriented and policy-relevant studies, analyses, and recommendations
• Contribute to the design and implementation of activities related to market access, sustainable agriculture, food safety, and green transition
• Facilitate dialogue and cooperation between EU and Chinese public institutions, private sector actors, and international stakeholders
• Support coordination of project activities and ensure coherence across technical components
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, policy briefs, and technical documents
• Represent the project in meetings, workshops, and high-level consultations
• Support knowledge sharing, communication, and visibility of EU best practices and approaches