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Job Title:  SHF Economist and Access to Markets Advisor

Organisation: SNV

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

SNV is an international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has annual revenues of over €120 million, and 1300 staff working in 25 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission.

About INCLUDE Project:

The INCLUDE (Inclusive Livestock Development for Smallholder farmers) Economist & Access to Market Advisor is one of the twelve (12) Senor advisors within the INCLUDE project. The position reports to the INCLUDE Project Manager. The project is funded by EKN and is implemented in selected districts of southwestern Uganda, western Uganda, Busoga region and Kampala area (School milk program only).

Job Summary:   The SHF Economist and Access to Markets Advisor support the project in all relevant crosscutting  financial, economic and market/marketing aspects such as; preparing cost benefit assessment on intervention proposed by the project, prepare cost price analyses on all kind of agricultural production activities (livestock and crops), establish a market price monitoring system, identification and assessment on relevant market actors (input and buyers and access to finance), support to relevant coops and SACCOs as well to be supportive in preparing relevant concept notes, Terms of Reference (ToR)  as well as supporting the PM in annual reports.  The economist and access to market will lead the implementation of the INCLUDE pathway 2 i.e. Inclusive livestock markets and will guide and supervise the activities of the SHF credit and SACCO advisor.

As member of the management team, he/she supports the INCLUDE Project Manager in managing the planning, inception, implementation, within scope, budget, timeline and acceptable quality levels along the commitments specified in the contracts signed with the donor(s) and other relevant stakeholders. The Economist and access to markets Advisor works in line with SNV standards, SNV`s approach to project management and donor regulations, to achieve high quality and achieve the agreed results and deliverables of the project.

The Job require frequent travel to the four project regions to conduct fact findings and assessment of service providers, coops and SACCO’s.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Strategy

• Actively promote knowledge sharing, learning and joint actions amongst implementing partners and key stakeholder for livestock development.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation through technical assistance and capacity building to implementing partners, dairy cooperatives, women and youth in data collection and analysis.
• Support project planning and quality control of implementing partners deliverables according to the project document, budget, and SNV/donor requirements.

Networking and Partnership Development

• Participate in relevant conferences/events and communicate project results and best practices to a broader audience and stakeholder.
• Actively support livestock platforms in information sharing, learning and joint action for livestock development.
• Support livestock cooperatives in building working relationship with private sector, government and relevant service providers.
• Build and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, including ministries, local government authorities, private sector, and partners.

Operational Support

• Support the project in preparing cost benefit assessment on intervention proposed by the project.
• Prepare cost price analyses on all kind of agricultural production activities (livestock and crops) and establish a market prices monitoring system.

Knowledge Development

• Provide support in knowledge development, case studies, testimonials and documentation of the evidence and results from the project interventions.
• Provide support in the SHF access to finance agenda.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Economics or Business Administration, preferably with specialisations in rural development, microfinance, or agriculture economics.
• Eight (8) years plus of experience in the relevant field of agricultural finance or rural development programs/project support in a reputable organisation.
• Eight (8) years of proven experience working with input/out market actors as well as with financial Institutions in Uganda.
• Experience in managing partner relations with NGOs, government departments, research and knowledge institutes, and private sector market actors.
• Ability/experience in guiding and coaching a team with the knowledge, skills, and financial product development.
• Knowledge and skills in documentation, planning, monitoring and evaluation of project activities, etc.
• Leadership, coaching, mentoring, back-stopping, and self-reflection skills.
• Innovative, entrepreneurial, and business oriented.
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills (in English).
• Good analytical skills combined with a practical and pragmatic approach oriented towards lasting results.
• Sensitive and committed to gender equity and diversity.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership: The ability to provide direction and guidance to a group of people and to encourage cooperation between team members to attain an objective.
• Planning and organising: The ability to determine goals and priorities and to assess the actions, time and resources needed to achieve those goals.
• Decisiveness: The ability to make active decisions or to commit oneself by speaking one’s mind and taking position.
• Conceptual thinking: Having and gaining insight into situations, problems and processes. Deconstructing problems and systematically investigating the various components. Having a complete picture of the context and overview of the whole problem
• Result orientation: The ability to take direct action to attain or exceed objectives.
• Focus on quality: Setting high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement and quality assurance.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.

How to Apply:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on the link below.

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Deadline: 18th July 2024

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