Job Description
As Co-Head of our ARD Department and lead of our agribusiness team, you will:
- Contribute to Strategy and Leadership: Define the strategic direction of our agribusiness portfolio while ensuring its financial and operational success.
- Develop Business: Expand and nurture relationships with agribusinesses, financial institutions, impact investors, and other key stakeholders.
- Lead Complex Projects: Oversee acquisition, execution, and quality assurance of multidisciplinary projects, including feasibility studies, market assessments, investment due diligence related to climate-smart agriculture and sustainable supply chains.
- Build and Empower Teams: Manage and mentor a team of about five professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence while scaling the team to meet future growth.
- Promote Sustainable Impact: Guide initiatives that enhance sustainability, improve access to finance, and create enabling environments for agricultural transformation.
Requirements
We are looking for a results-driven leader with:
- Relevant Education: Masters in agriculture, agribusiness, business administration, or related discipline.
- Agribusiness Experience: 7+ years of experience in private sector development projects, advisory services, and strategic analysis.
- Networking Skills: You are able to build relationships based on trust and proximity with key players in agribusiness, finance, and development sectors.
- Leadership: You have demonstrated ability to manage teams, foster talent, and inspire collaboration.
- Client-Centric Approach: Understand and respond to customer needs to deliver tailored / innovative solutions.
- Communication: Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Language skills: Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German, French, or Spanish is highly desirable.
What we offer
- A pivotal leadership role in a growing, mission-driven company.
- The opportunity to shape the future of agriculture and food business.
- An inclusive and collaborative international work environment with global impact.
- Fair remuneration plus yearly company performance and loyalty bonus.
- Other benefits like “Hansefit” (provider of company fitness), JobRad (bike leasing), financial support for public transport /train costs, prefered rates for pension plan.
- A supportive framework for personal and professional development.
- Flextime and part-time home office arrangements possible.
- Convenient work location in the center of Freiburg, 5 minutes’ walk from the main train station.
If you are ready to make a meaningful difference and thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, we look forward to your application.
Join us in transforming global agriculture for a sustainable future.The position is based in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany and is expected to be filled in March/April 2025.
(w/d/m)* is a German statement for female / male and diverse. At Unique, we believe that a diversity of identities enriches our community and strengthens our mission.
About us
We are unique! Efficient, integrative, professional - as a leading international consultancy for the sustainable management of natural resources. Our focus is on forestry, agriculture and climate protection, including innovative digitalization solutions for land use. Since its foundation in 1998, we have implemented more than 1,000 projects in over 80 countries, thanks to a large and diverse team of experts consisting of more than 80 permanent employees from over 25 nationalities and a community of external consultants. Unique land use GmbH is headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany and is represented in Paraguay, Vietnam, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Kyrgyzstan.
