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Job Title:    Agribusiness Development Assistant (Retailer Engagement) (2 Fresher NGO Jobs)

Organisation: Alliance Forum for Development (AFOD)

Duty Station: Moyo/Obongi and Adjumani, Uganda

Reports to: Logistics Officer

About Organisation:

Alliance Forum for Development (AFOD)-Uganda is a national NGO, registered with Uganda national NGO board and is mandated to support the government of Uganda in delivery of adolescent sexual reproductive health (ASRH), maternal and child nutrition (MCN), child protection, creating community resilience in food security, and research both in humanitarian and development programmes.

Job Summary:  The Agribusiness Development Assistant (Retailer Engagement) will be responsible for Retail Engagement in the area of operation, in close collaboration with the Country Office Program unit and responsible WFP field office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in carrying out market assessments to identify main inefficiencies and opportunities to strengthen local markets;
• Support in coordinating with field staff, DLG (local government), and WFP to set up market-strengthening activities;
• Support the implementation of market-strengthening activities such as improving linkages between farmers, suppliers, and markets;
• Assist in organizing training for traders and farmer groups on the fundamentals of retail strength assortment, quality, price service, and financial literacy;
• Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for retail engagement activities;
• Assist in organizing retailers/traders into VSLA/SACCO;
• Support with the definition and implementation of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and mitigate risks associated with retail engagement;
• Support MEAL Officer and WFP field team on market data monitoring and measure the retail against the annual target;
• Carry out any other relevant duty assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications Skills and Experience:

• A University Degree obtained from a recognized education institution in any of the following areas: Agribusiness, Development Studies, Economics, Business Management, Finance Management, Marketing, Supply Chain or other related area;
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible support experience in retail, Sales, Distribution, and manufacturing.
• Experience in rural development projects and/or operational aspects of commercial transactions.
• Experience in Cash Based Transfer programs and/or digital payment solutions such as mobile money, and agency banking
• Analytical mind with attention to detail, be able to multi-task.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent influencing and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good training skills, hardworking, calm, mature, logical, culturally sensitive, result-oriented, and interest in humanitarian development.
• Able to operate effectively and efficiently in a high-pressure and fast-paced department with the flexibility to adapt to changes.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to follow up with individuals and
• departments to achieve goals.
• Able to operate with compassion and impartiality and demonstrate a high level of sensitivity and respect towards beneficiaries of all ages, locations, and ethnic backgrounds.

How to Apply:

All candidates should submit their applications to recruitments_ug@afodi.org or by hand delivery to AFOD Moyo/Obongi Field Office located at the Palorinya base camp & Adjumani Field Office. Applications should be addressed to the Human Resource Officer. Include a cover letter clearly stating the position, a CV (with 3 referees and their functional email contacts), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates.

Deadline: 12th June 2024 by Mid-day.

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