The Ugandan Jobline

• With support from the Programme Manager
  and sector-focused Technical Specialists, participate in assessments in
  the target geographic areas to assess current situation, economic
  opportunities and resources, needs and potential programs as well as
  obstacles that could be mitigated through DYNAMIC’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, market development
  approaches and business support capacity needs to the stakeholders of the
  programme including relevant government agencies and other key
  institutions
• Introduce the program to relevant
  stakeholders including local business owners, local representatives and
  community members. Foster ongoing positive cooperation with these
  stakeholders and forge links between market actors, producers, end users,
  etc.
• In coordination with the Technical
  Specialists and local partners, plan, implement and monitor market system
  development activities for youth job creation. This will include exploring
  partnerships with private sector actors to design, test, and deliver a
  wide range of appropriate services that increase youth employment and
  self-employment within the agricultural market system.
• Assist in developing capacity building
  materials for business, technical and financial capacities as well as
  participate in capacity building sessions.
• 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.
• Mobilize targeted youth to fully
  participate in the programme for sustainability.
• Identify value-addition opportunities
  that strengthen economic opportunities, especially for young women and
  rural youth, in the livestock and agriculture sectors as identified by
  local and national government as well as independent market studies and
  needs assessments.

• Establish and maintain good coordination
  and 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 close coordination and sharing of
  information with relevant stakeholders such as local government
  departments, NGO’s and local authorities, as appropriate and advised by
  the line manager.
• Participate in shared Learning Dialogue
  series that are thematically focused
• 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
• 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.
• Maintain proper filling system in regard
  to market development activities of the program
• Where needed, support external
  evaluations by MasterCard’s research partner ODI.

• The MDO is expected to be the focal person
  for all coordination, partnership and related activities with local level
  private sector services providers, and related stakeholders.
• Liaise with local government officials,
  local NGOs and civil society organizations, and other notables to ensure
  support for and acceptance of DYNAMIC’s market based programs.
• Maintain close working relationships
  with development organizations, and local partners, including representing
  DYNAMIC 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.

• DYNAMIC team members are expected to
  support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to direct
  programme participants, engaging them as equal partners in the design,
  implementation, monitoring and evaluation of our field activities.
• Perform any other related duties
  assigned

• The ideal candidate for the GOAL
  International Market Development Officer job placement must hold a
  Bachelor’s degree in business, economic development or other relevant field
• Background in business, with a minimum
  of 3 years practical experience in the private sector
• 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,
• Strong 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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