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Job Title:   Platforms Development Assistant (Fresher Jobs)  

Organisation: Uganda Agribusiness Alliance (UAA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

For too long, stakeholders in the agribusiness industry in Uganda has been working in Silos. Uganda Agribusiness Alliance (UAA) provides a network for unifying the agriculture value chains actors and supporters, ensuring that the sector becomes competitive.

Job Summary:  The Platforms Development Assistant will be expected to assist the Platforms Development Officer with a number of tasks and activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Platforms Development Officer in development and coordination of different Multi-stakeholder Platforms / value chains and gender and youth work at UAA.
• Assist the Platforms Development Officer in logistical coordination for all activities of the MSPs.
• Assist the Platforms Development Officer in writing reports and minutes of MSP meetings and activities.
• Where applicable be in position to train/discuss issues related to gender and youth at different events.
• Represent the Platforms Development Officer at any official events whenever requested.
• Assist the Value chains Specialist with any other assignments upon request.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree.
• Ability and proven experience in organising events/activities.
• Ability to travel to various parts of the country amidst bad weather and roads.
• Willingness to learn and unlearn at work.
• Knowledge about food systems/ value chains / willingness to learn
• Knowledge and experience on gender inclusion/transformation and related subjects / willingness to learn
• Excellent teamwork and leadership history
• Willingness and/or past history with Youth related activities
• Basic knowledge for policy and advocacy / willingness to learn.
• Computer Literacy (MS word, excel and Power point presentation).

NB: Female and youth candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Letters should be addressed to the CEO, Uganda Agribusiness Alliance. For any inquiries do not hesitate to contact us via the above listed emails.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send in their application letter, CVs and a copy of their academic documents to info@ugandaagribusinessalliance.com  and be sure to copy by cc to ajunatadeo@gmail.com.

Deadline: 18th September 2023.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and possibly interviewed. Work will begin as soon as interviews are completed.

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