Catholic Relief Services Project Officer – Agribusiness & Market Systems Jobs in Uganda
Catholic Relief Services Project Officer – Agribusiness & Market Systems Jobs in Uganda;As a Project Officer – Agribusiness & Market Systems within the UCSATP project team, you will lead the implementation, monitoring, and reporting on all agribusiness and market systems‑related activities. You will support smallholder farmers and farmer groups to strengthen market‑oriented production, aggregation, value addition, and access to markets through training, coaching, and facilitation of partnerships with buyers, financial institutions, and private sector actors.
You will strengthen farmer and partner capacity in agribusiness development, business planning, post‑harvest handling, and collective marketing, while promoting inclusive and climate‑resilient market systems that enhance income generation and employment opportunities, particularly for youth and women. You will also support farmer group development, facilitate linkages to financial services (VSLAs, SACCOs) and off‑takers, and contribute to increased competitiveness and sustainability of targeted value chains.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and implement agribusiness and market systems‑related project activities (value addition, aggregation, market linkage interventions).
Work closely with partner staff and community facilitators to ensure alignment with technical guidelines.
Monitor and report on market‑related challenges (limited access, price fluctuations, post‑harvest losses, weak buyer linkages).
Support accountability through project evaluation activities and assist partners in collecting and analyzing market access, sales, and enterprise performance data.
Collaborate with partners to prepare reports per established schedules.
Collect information on staff and partner capacity needs
in agribusiness development (business planning, post‑harvest handling, value addition, collective marketing).
Monitor capacity building and technical support activities.
Complete project documentation and assist with case studies and reports on promising practices.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in agribusiness development, market systems strengthening, or value chain management (preferably in refugee or rural development contexts).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.
Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficient in MS Windows and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Strong observation, active listening, and analysis skills.
Good relationship management skills with partners and community members.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
Proactive, results‑oriented, and service‑oriented.
How to Apply
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