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We’re looking for Technical Experts (Uganda)

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets.

USAID/Uganda is planning a new $10-25M program, the Feed the Future Uganda Inclusive Agricultural Markets Activity, which will seek to increase incomes and improve the livelihoods of Ugandan households through agricultural-led inclusive economic growth. With a focus on creating efficiencies in cross-market functions, the Activity will facilitate sustainable market improvements that influence systemic changes and create opportunities for more inclusive market actor engagement. The Activity will use a market systems approach to drive change through increasing institutional capacity and creating and aligning incentives at three key entry points: market actor organizations, the agro-industry and agribusinesses, and government institutions and agencies. Consequently, the Activity will strengthen key elements of the agricultural market that support new firm entry and firm growth in pursuit of consistent and inclusive provision of competitive goods and services demanded by actors. The Activity will also strengthen enabling environment systems and structures that enhance public sector investment in development and create opportunities for others to engage, particularly the private sector.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TechnoServe is looking for diverse Technical Experts with knowledge, skills, and experience at the nexus of inclusive agriculture and business in the following areas:

  • Agricultural market systems. Preference for experience in market systems for commodities, staple crops, and nutritious foods (e.g. maize, beans, bananas, sorghum, millet, pulses, livestock, coffee, etc.)
  • Supply and distribution of improved agricultural inputs
  • Smallholder contract farming or outgrower schemes
  • Strengthening organization of market actors, e.g. by strengthening producer organizations (POs), village agent associations, traders’ associations, women’s groups, youth groups, etc.
  • Transformation and upgrading of commodities, including post-harvest handling, movement, conditioning and storage, and processing/ manufacturing
  • Increasing quality of and smallholder/ PO access to services, including finance, market information, extension, and business development services
  • Effective integration of women and youth into agricultural market systems

You will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, or related area. Master’s degree preferred.
  • At least 8 years of professional experience in agricultural market systems development or agribusiness. Preference for at least some experience working in the private sector.
  • Experience implementing USAID projects preferred.
  • Demonstrated understanding of challenges and opportunities facing women and youth in agricultural market systems.
  • Strong project management and analytical skills.
  • Experience working in similar Sub-Saharan African contexts; experience working in Uganda strongly preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written presentation skills and good computer skills in business software (Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint).
  • Excellent English skills.

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TechnoServe is an international nonprofit that promotes business solutions to poverty in the developing world by linking people to information, capital and markets. It is a registered 501(c)(3) based in Washington, D.C., with over 1,300 employees across 30 countries worldwide.

TechnoServe's mission is to work with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. This helps grow strong markets that create income, jobs and wealth for poor individuals and communities.

TechnoServe works with individuals and businesses to address local or regional constraints that prevent market systems from operating efficiently. The organization focuses on market systems that have a clear opportunity, the potential for inclusive growth, and the potential for scale. TechnoServe addresses market system failures in three ways

  • Developing capacity: TechnoServe helps individuals and communities acquire necessary skills, share relevant knowledge, and apply productive technologies needed to build successful farms and businesses.
  • Strengthening market connections: TechnoServe helps coordinate industry players and connect emerging businesses and farms to capital, networks, and suppliers.
  • Improving the business environment: TechnoServe helps encourage self-sustaining economic activity by addressing the policies, information and incentives that help markets function better

In 2013, TechnoServe’s work benefited 2.2 million people in 30 countries

TechnoServe works with enterprising men and women in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries.

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0 USD Uganda CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week TechnoServe

We're looking for Technical Experts (Uganda)

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets.

USAID/Uganda is planning a new $10-25M program, the Feed the Future Uganda Inclusive Agricultural Markets Activity, which will seek to increase incomes and improve the livelihoods of Ugandan households through agricultural-led inclusive economic growth. With a focus on creating efficiencies in cross-market functions, the Activity will facilitate sustainable market improvements that influence systemic changes and create opportunities for more inclusive market actor engagement. The Activity will use a market systems approach to drive change through increasing institutional capacity and creating and aligning incentives at three key entry points: market actor organizations, the agro-industry and agribusinesses, and government institutions and agencies. Consequently, the Activity will strengthen key elements of the agricultural market that support new firm entry and firm growth in pursuit of consistent and inclusive provision of competitive goods and services demanded by actors. The Activity will also strengthen enabling environment systems and structures that enhance public sector investment in development and create opportunities for others to engage, particularly the private sector.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TechnoServe is looking for diverse Technical Experts with knowledge, skills, and experience at the nexus of inclusive agriculture and business in the following areas:

  • Agricultural market systems. Preference for experience in market systems for commodities, staple crops, and nutritious foods (e.g. maize, beans, bananas, sorghum, millet, pulses, livestock, coffee, etc.)
  • Supply and distribution of improved agricultural inputs
  • Smallholder contract farming or outgrower schemes
  • Strengthening organization of market actors, e.g. by strengthening producer organizations (POs), village agent associations, traders' associations, women's groups, youth groups, etc.
  • Transformation and upgrading of commodities, including post-harvest handling, movement, conditioning and storage, and processing/ manufacturing
  • Increasing quality of and smallholder/ PO access to services, including finance, market information, extension, and business development services
  • Effective integration of women and youth into agricultural market systems

You will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business, or related area. Master's degree preferred.
  • At least 8 years of professional experience in agricultural market systems development or agribusiness. Preference for at least some experience working in the private sector.
  • Experience implementing USAID projects preferred.
  • Demonstrated understanding of challenges and opportunities facing women and youth in agricultural market systems.
  • Strong project management and analytical skills.
  • Experience working in similar Sub-Saharan African contexts; experience working in Uganda strongly preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written presentation skills and good computer skills in business software (Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint).
  • Excellent English skills.

2018-09-02

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