Palladium Intervention Manager Jobs in Uganda
Palladium Intervention Manager Jobs in Uganda
Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.
We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.
For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible.
With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives.
Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children.
We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.
Specific Responsibilities
Conduct research into relevant market systems and trends to identify opportunities for interventions
Assist in stakeholder analysis of selected commodity chains and identify and establish contact with potential firms or other market actors
Liaise with the Results Measurement (RM) team on the development of appropriately tailored research tools and methods for the collection and collation of relevant intervention information from the field
Assist to update and supervise RM aspects of the intervention activities, including establishing baselines, indicators, and results.
Assist in collecting baseline data related to interventions targeted for study or implementation by the project.
Formulate strategies to develop markets in the selected commodity chains and seek opportunities to work as per the NU-TEC MD sector strategy. Develop intervention strategies and implementation procedures in a participatory manner with key stakeholders.
Ensure the appropriate communication of clear intervention guidelines, expected outcomes, time-frame and work-plan to all relevant parties.
Assist the Market Managers in the development of relevant grant agreements, MoUs, ToRs and any other administrative requirement for the interventions.
Conduct regular field visits to ensure proper implementation of activities.
Remain well aware of developments in the relevant sectors/markets/commodity chains
Work with the RM to design appropriate tools for monitoring the progress of interventions within the various market sectors.
Also liaise with the RM on the conduct of impact assessments for ongoing programme interventions
Refine and adapt the intervention strategies in light of
participant and stakeholder requests and changing needs and opportunities, within the overall program of NU-TEC.
Help identify market failures and pressure points for addressing these; help identify ways to render a given market more functional and efficient, in a manner that will benefit the programme targets.
Refine and adapt the selected intervention strategies in light of participant and stakeholder requests and changing needs, within the overall program.
Identify priority areas for interventions that will change as opportunities pass or are realized and new ones emerge.
Represent the programme in selected markets, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with partners, other members of the programme, and with public.
Understand how the political economy impacts rural markets, and how changes in the functioning of markets may impact the political economy.
Maintain contacts with key stakeholders to increase synergies.
Take part in facilitating and managing the work of partners/co-facilitators/service providers of programme and ensure “value for money” for the tasks given.
Supervise/facilitate the identification and development of networks among key stakeholders, identifying common interests between the networks and NU-TEC.
Assist in establishing contacts with national and regional institutions, stakeholders and participants that would contribute to the successful implementation of market activities.
Requirements
A Master’s degree in Business, Economics or Agriculture, Development Studies or other related field with 3 years relevant experience or BS degree in Business, Economics or Agriculture, Development Studies or other related field with at least 5 years relevant experience.
The position requires a candidate with excellent communication skills, a relationship builder, Innovator, a coach and a political economist.
Ability to speak Luo, Lugbara or any other language from West Nile.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 20th November 2019
For more information and job application details, see; Palladium Intervention Manager Jobs in Uganda
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