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Employer: GOAL International
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Duties:
Planning, developing and implementing market development activities:
Work in close collaboration with the Livelihoods Advisor provide technical oversight in planning implementation of market systems development approaches, and learning process to ensure project interventions are targeted and responsive to evolving market requirements and upgrading needs.
Actively participate in the development of tools and resources to assist in market systems analysis, in programme design, activities implementation and M&E, and to ensure consistent high quality implementation.
Lead the process of identification and engagement of private sector businesses to effectively expand their business models to Agago and Abim district.
Conduct continuous market intelligence and assessment to inform programming including identification of value chains and sectors that are inclusive and have potential to benefit the poor households, especially women and youth.
Participate in mentoring and coaching of Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) and Micro enterprises in the agricultural sector
Lead the process of light due diligence of private sector businesses profiled by Market Development Officers.
Coordinate with other project staff to support farmer and producer organizations to evaluate market requirements and develop production plans responsive to market demands.
Education:
The ideal candidate for the GOAL International Market Development Specialist job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Agriculture Economics, Agri-business or related technical field
Experience
A minimum of five years of related experience in similar capacity or related fields
Proven experience, skills and knowledge of market systems development and value chain development approaches, ideally in northern Uganda context; preferred experience of one or more market development approaches such as sub sector analysis, business development service or business models using best practices.
Previous experience with post-harvest handling a plus.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer), and daytime contact number to; The Human Resource Manager, GOAL Uganda via E-mail to: recruitment@ug.goal.ie
NB: Please do not attach certificates and indicate the Position applied for in the email subject.
Deadline: 14th July 2017