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• Work in liaison with the Livelihoods
  Programme Advisor and sector-focused Technical Specialists, carry out
  assessments in the target geographic area to assess current situation,
  economic opportunities and resources, needs and potential programs as well
  as obstacles that could be mitigated through GU’s engagement with public
  and private sector actors. Such assessments shall include but are not
  limited to rapid market assessments, a local competitiveness assessment,
  sector selection, value chain analysis and development, and business
  support capacity needs to the stakeholders of the programme.
• Steer the process of identification and
  engagement of private sector businesses to effectively expand their
  business models to Agago and Abim district. This task will include
  profiling businesses, conducting light due diligence assessments,
  partnership management and mentoring and coaching.
• Foster ongoing positive cooperation with
  relevant stakeholders, including local business owners, local
  representatives and community members, and forge links between market
  actors, producers, end users, etc.;
• Work in close coordination with the
  Financial Linkages Specialist and private sector partners, plan, implement
  and monitor market system development activities for farmer engagement in
  economic opportunities. This will include exploring partnerships with
  private sector actors to design, test, and deliver a wide range of
  appropriate services that increase effective smallholder farmer engagement
  within the agricultural market system.
• Assist private sector partners in
  developing capacity building materials for business, technical and
  financial capacities as well as participate in capacity building sessions.
• Offer technical assistance in conjunction
  with other technical staff to build the capacity of producer organizations
  to perform marketing functions.
• Work in liaison with Private Sector
  Partners to ensure strengthening of farmers, associations and rural
  enterprises to improve PHH and value-added services including drying,
  milling, processing and storage.
• Organize /facilitate training of
  agro-dealers, commission agents and other intermediaries to provide goods
  and services that increase the competiveness of local production.
• Help execute related field activities to
  ensure that the programme results are achieved to the highest standard,
  and that project deliverables are completed as planned.
• Maintain proper filling system in regard
  to market development activities of the program
• The incumbent will also mobilize targeted
  smallholder farmers (especially women) to fully participate in the
  programme for sustainability.
• Identify small business activities any
  other opportunities that strengthen economic opportunities, especially for
  women, as identified by local and national government as well as
  independent market studies and needs assessments;
• Ensure budget management including timely
  submission of funds request and review of budget monitoring tool (BMTs).
• Liaise with logistic department for
  programme fleet movement, deliveries etc.
• Contribute to annual work plans/budgets
  and other technical reports.

• Establish and maintain good coordination
  and productive working relationships with sub-county and district leaders
  and local government departments, representing GOAL in coordination meetings
  and soliciting their participation in all activities where appropriate and
  as directed by the line manager;
• Ensure sharing of information with
  relevant stakeholders such as local government departments, NGO’s and
  local authorities, as appropriate and advised by the line manager;
• Actively participate in the planning of
  learning events, exhibits, workshops that bring private and public sector
  entities together to collectively review and discuss technology
  developments and innovation and to examine private sector approaches to
  household and community challenges that can be incubated through public
  sector incentives;

• Work closely with the monitoring and
  evaluation staff to capture the required data for measuring output and
  impact of the programme; and to ensure accurate and timely flow of
  information from the field for entry in the database and for preparation
  of communication materials
• Work closely with Private Sector Partners
  to submit reports on a regular and timely basis, as agreed.
• Prepare and submit timely weekly, monthly,
  and quarterly reports that will be indicative of program progress during
  implementation. Respond to queries if and when necessary;
• The incumbent will also document and
  disseminate case studies, best practices on market development activities
  and lessons on working with private sector for innovative services;
• Participate in shared Learning Dialogue
  series that are thematically focused
• Where needed, support any other MEL
  activities that come up;

• Liaise with local government officials,
  local NGOs and civil society organizations, and other notables to ensure
  support for and acceptance of GOAL’s market based programs.
• Maintain close working relationships with
  humanitarian and development organizations, and local partners, including
  representing GOAL at local coordination meetings as assigned.
• Conduct himself/herself both
  professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to GOAL
  Uganda and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

• Perform any other related duties assigned

• The ideal candidate for the GOAL
  International Agricultural Markets Development Officer job opportunity
  should hold a Bachelor’s Degree
  in business, economic development or other relevant field is preferred.
• Broad background in agri-business, with at least three years of practical
  experience in the private sector engagement
• Previous
  exposure and experience with market facilitation, supporting systemic
  change and promoting supporting services indirectly, is preferred
  Knowledge and experience in business financing for SME’s
• Highly
  motivated and motivating individual who can lead SME’s from both the front
  and behind (depending on the situation)
• Knowledge
  of the agricultural sectors highly desirable
• Some
  practical experience in working with both very small, small and
  medium sized companies in a development setting,
• Excellent
  writing, communication, organization, prioritization and negotiating
  skills.
• Excellent
  (English) verbal and written communication skills with proven financial
  management skills.
• Strong
  computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications.

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