Job Title: Retail Market Development Facilitator – 2 Fresher Positions
Organisation: Hunger Fighters Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Hunger Fighters Uganda (HFU) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization initiated in 2008, pursuing a vision of A hunger and Malnutrition free Uganda. HFU is engaged in activities of fighting hunger in Uganda with a local, national and global perspective. The organisation programmes are focused on a goal of creating empowered food secure communities. The main areas of work are Agriculture and sustainable livelihoods, Food and Nutrition Security, Humanitarian support, Research, Advocacy and Capacity Development. At the core of fighting hunger, the organization considers gender and sustainable environmental conservation as important crosscutting issues.
Hunger Fighters Uganda is implementing a retail market development initiative aimed at strengthening retail value chains, enhancing market linkages, and promoting sustainable business practices in areas of Nakivale and Oruchinga and Kyangwali refugee settlements Isingiro and Kikuube districts. The initiative seeks to empower businesses and local communities to improve livelihoods through increased access to markets and opportunities for the growth of market vendors and retailers in the area of Isingiro and Kikuube District local governments.
Job Summary: The Retail Market Development Facilitators will support the implementation of strategies to develop and enhance retail markets. The primary objective is to engage stakeholders, identify market gaps, and design interventions that increase efficiency, inclusivity, and sustainability in the retail sector.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducting and participating in market assessments to identify challenges, opportunities, and trends within the retail sector.
- Building/strengthening and maintaining relationships with retail businesses, suppliers, distributors, and other stakeholders.
- Facilitating partnerships between market actors to improve value chain efficiency.
- Supporting the development of business models that promote inclusivity and sustainability.
- Designing and implementing capacity-building programs for retailers and related stakeholders.
- Monitoring and evaluating market development interventions and preparing regular briefs and reports
- Advocating for policy or regulatory changes that enhance retail market functionality.
- Coordinating with other project teams to ensure synergy and alignment of activities.
- Market assessment reports and actionable recommendations.
- Foster linkages with different market actors through match-making initiatives for sustainable market growth and development
- Support access to timely information on market situation, prices to prospective clients and relevant stakeholders through regulatory community engagements, IEC, community radios and on digital platforms.
- Prepare weekly, monthly and annual reports within stipulated timeline and of stipulated quality
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma/Degree in Business Administration, Business Commerce, Agribusiness, Management Science, Social Sciences or related field)
- At least 2 years of experience in market systems development, retail operations, or value chain facilitation in NGO setup.
- Strong knowledge of retail market dynamics and trends.
- Proven track record of stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
- Excellent analytical, facilitation, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with market assessment tools and methodologies.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Perform any other duties given by his/her supervisor.
How to Apply:
Applications should be addressed to The Head of Human Resource, Hunger Fighters Uganda, P.O Box, 28175, Kampala
Hand deliver to Hunger Fighters Uganda Head Office or through e-mail: [email protected] and copy: [email protected]
Deadline: 19th December 2025
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- HFU offers equal opportunities to both women and men.
- Solicitation will lead to automatic disqualification.
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Level of Education: associate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24