ICRP Agri-Business Specialist Jobs in Uganda
ICRP Agri-Business Specialist Jobs in Uganda
Objective of the AssignmentThe Agribusiness Specialist will lead Strengthening of Farmer Groups for Value Addition and Market Linkages. This will include building the capacity of value chain actors for improved post-harvest handling, agro-processing and enhanced market access.
The Agribusiness Specialist will collaborate with relevant departments, institutions, and service providers in the development and execution of agribusiness interventions.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Provide technical support on planning, implementation and monitoring of agribusiness
activities in the schemes
Build capacity of MAAIF, Local Governments, farmers and private sector players on implementation of agribusiness interventions in value addition and market access
Guide and promote market linkages between farmers and off-takers in each of the target
value chains
Support linkages between farmers and financial institutions to increase access to financial services
Provide specific Technical inputs in reviewing business plans submitted to the project, make recommendations that will enhance the quality and sustainability of the funded
agribusinesses
Identify market opportunities and build the capacity of farmers in meeting grades and
standards to sustainably exploit them
Support increased access to and use of market information
Oversee project activities on increasing access to and use of financial services
Guide the formation of a market platform to bring together all the key actors in the
selected value chain
Ensure gender and environmental considerations and issues are streamlined in the agribusiness activities
Provide technical assistance in development of higher level farmers organizations
Work closely with financial institutions to identify relevant financial services products for program beneficiaries and identify constraints to access;
Document best practices and lessons learnt of the project and support to replicate it
Review consultants reports and make summaries of key issues and reports to the relevant stakeholders for action
Performance Indicators
Annual and Quarterly progress reports
Quarterly capacity building of MAAIF, Local Governments, farmers and private sector
players on implementation of agribusiness interventions in value addition and market
access conducted.
Capacity building of farmers conducted as well as market opportunities identified.
Timely provision of technical assistance in development of higher-level farmers organizations
Acceptable Record Keeping system in place
Timely Review of consultants’ reports
and issues identified for action.
Qualifications and Experience
The desired candidate shall have the following:
Master’s degree Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural
marketing, Rural Development, or any agricultural related degree obtained from a
reputable Institution
At least five (5) years’ experience working with rural micro-to-small scale businesses
providing either business development services, training and/or technical assistance
At least ten (10) years’ experience in managing market-led value chain development
projects and market systems development
Experience working in the agricultural sector in Uganda developing value chains
preferably on Rice, Coffee, Banana, Vegetables, Irish potatoes, and maize value chains;
At least five (5) years project management and budgeting experience, preferably in
projects financed by the World Bank or bilateral or multi-lateral donors;
Working knowledge of identifying opportunities for value addition and market access at the processor and household level
Experience in working with financial institutions to improve farmers’ access to financial services
A good knowledge of the local and international marketing issues
Demonstrated experience in nurturing public-private partnerships
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, organizational management, and
writing skills in English
Ability to use the latest ICT technology and computer software programs
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their expressions of interest and CV with a phone contact, postal address and e-mail address to the address below.
Please attach (a) Copies of relevant academic documents/qualifications and (b) Copies of the appointment letter(s)/Contract(s) of the current or most recent employment. All the applications must be submitted by 9th November, 2020, 14:00 hours and addressed to:
The Head,
Procurement & Disposal Unit
Ministry of Water and Environment Headquarters
Plot 3-7, Kabalega Crescent, Luzira
Kampala, Uganda
Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.
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