Job Title: Agri-business Development Officer
Organization: Ministry of Water and Environment
Project Name: Farm Income Enhancement and Forestry Conservation
(FIEFOC) Programme (Project 2).
(FIEFOC) Programme (Project 2).
Funding Source: African Development Bank (AfDB)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: National Project Coordinator
About US:
The
Government of Uganda (GoU) has applied for a loan from the African Development
Bank (AfDB) to finance the Farm Income Enhancement and Forestry Conservation
(FIEFOC) Programme (Project 2). The project specific objective is to improve
household incomes, food security, and climate resilience through sustainable
natural resources management and agricultural enterprise development. The
project consists of four components namely: (i) Agriculture Infrastructure
Development; (ii) Agribusiness Development; (iii) Integrated Natural Resources
Management; and (iv) Project Management.
Government of Uganda (GoU) has applied for a loan from the African Development
Bank (AfDB) to finance the Farm Income Enhancement and Forestry Conservation
(FIEFOC) Programme (Project 2). The project specific objective is to improve
household incomes, food security, and climate resilience through sustainable
natural resources management and agricultural enterprise development. The
project consists of four components namely: (i) Agriculture Infrastructure
Development; (ii) Agribusiness Development; (iii) Integrated Natural Resources
Management; and (iv) Project Management.
Job Summary: The Agri-business
Development Officer will develop alternative livelihoods and business
development initiatives and activities that will further the achievement of
project objectives.
Development Officer will develop alternative livelihoods and business
development initiatives and activities that will further the achievement of
project objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Appraise and analyze the financial viability
of the natural resources conservation-based value addition technologies
for small-holder farmers; - Identify and engage with national and local
stakeholders (farmers, traders, mechanization and business service
providers, financial institutions etc.) involved or interested in
supporting the provision of agri-business services amongst smallholder
farmers and facilitate linkages and contracts; - Manage the development of youth-led
agro-businesses under the ENABLE Youth pilot initiative to deliver
agribusiness technical skills and enterprises to the youth; - Prepare periodic progress reports;
- Build and maintain linkages to appropriate
financial products targeting rural service providers and smallholder
farmers in consultation with collaborating financial institutions. - Manage the training of farmers, traders,
mechanization and business service providers, and associated businesses in
business management, financial management and marketing; - Assess and enhance the performance of the
business models and develop upgrading strategies; - Significantly contribute to the development
of promotional materials and marketing strategies by the private sector to
support small scale mechanization; - Regularly share information on progress of
implementation and any challenges and emerging issues with the NPC to
support rapid resolution of such challenges. - Diagnose constraints in the delivery of
agribusiness technical skills and enterprises and develop options; - Facilitate establishment of market
information system to farmers through mobile operators; - Build and facilitate linkages between farmers
and producers, processors and traders; - Perform other duties as assigned from time to
time by the National Project Coordinator.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree
in Food Technology, Agribusiness or other related disciplines from a
recognized university. - Possession of a Master’s degree in
agribusiness management, agricultural economics or other related
disciplines. - At least five years of relevant experience in
value chain development methodologies, program management, agribusiness or
agricultural development activities with local communities; - Detailed knowledge and understanding of
agricultural value chains (Fish, Apiary, and Rice preferred) - Proven exposure and experience supporting
producer organizations to access agricultural inputs, advisory and
business development services, and output markets; increase their
production and marketing efficiencies; and enhance product
competitiveness; - Demonstrated high-level technical,
analytical, interpersonal skills and ability to meet tight deadlines with
logical analyses and clear presentation; - Prior and proven experience successfully
implementing African Development Bank/Nordic Development Fund/ World Bank
funded programs is an added advantage - Excellent communication skills and creative
thinking personality - Strong managerial and leadership skills and
excellent computer skills (proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
such as Excel, Power Point)
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied
with recent CV detailing work experience, present position, current
remuneration, professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also
include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied
with recent CV detailing work experience, present position, current
remuneration, professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also
include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.
The
Permanent Secretary,
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry
of Water and Environment,
of Water and Environment,
Old
Portbell Road, Luzira.
Portbell Road, Luzira.
Attn:
Head Human Resources Management
Head Human Resources Management
Deadline: 5th August, 2016
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