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• Work in close collaboration with the
  Livelihoods Advisor provide technical oversight in planning implementation
  of market systems development approaches, and learning process to ensure
  project interventions are targeted and responsive to evolving market
  requirements and upgrading needs. 
• Actively participate in the development of
  tools and resources to assist in market systems analysis, in programme
  design, activities implementation and M&E, and to ensure consistent
  high quality implementation.
• Lead the process of identification and
  engagement of private sector businesses to effectively expand their
  business models to Agago and Abim district.
• Conduct continuous market intelligence and
  assessment to inform programming including identification of value chains
  and sectors that are inclusive and have potential to benefit the poor
  households, especially women and youth.
• Participate in mentoring and coaching of
  Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) and Micro enterprises in the
  agricultural sector
• Lead the process of light due diligence of
  private sector businesses profiled by Market Development Officers.
• Coordinate with other project staff to
  support farmer and producer organizations to evaluate market requirements
  and develop production plans responsive to market demands.
• Appraise capacity building needs relating
  to market linkages, marketing skills and marketing aspects of value chains
  development; assist in developing training material and participate in/ conduct
  training courses for staff.
• Strengthen farmers, associations and rural
  enterprises to improve PHH and value-added services including drying,
  milling, processing and storage.
• Organize /facilitate training of
  agro-dealers, commission agents and other intermediaries to provide goods
  and services that increase the competiveness of local production.
• Facilitate market driven linkages between
  farmers, input/output dealers, and other value chain actors by
  establishing business relationships and facilitating deals (both formal
  and informal) which open new market channels for producers.
• The incumbent will assess opportunities
  for off-farm employment and establish opportunities to incorporate them
  into GOAL Uganda livelihood programming. Potential jobs could include: Tools
  production, Tillage services and agents system marketing socially
  beneficial products (plastic sheets for drying, solar lamps) to farmers
• Help to oversee execution of related field
  activities to ensure that the project results are achieved to the highest
  standard, and that project deliverables are completed as planned. Includes
  making day to day decisions regarding project implementation within agreed
  framework and budget limitations.

• With support from the MEL department,
  oversee the implementation of M&E activities with private sector
  partners in agricultural market systems, including completion of
  observation dairies, partnerships logs and updates of the results chains.
• Prepare and submit progress reports
  detailing major work accomplishments and progress incl. monitoring and
  documenting volume and value of commodity trade by FFS groups and Networks
  in collaboration with Commission/IBM Agents and other private sector
  partners
• Document and disseminate case studies,
  best practices on market development activities and lessons on working
  with private sector for innovative services.
• Support Livelihoods Programme Advisor in
  preparation of progress reports (quarterly, annual, final donor reports)
  and respond to the queries particularly related to outputs concerning
  markets development and access to markets.
• Contributing to annual work plans/budgets
  and any other technical reports

• The MDS is expected to be the focal person
  for all coordination, partnership and related activities with private
  sector services providers, and related stakeholders.
• Work closely with local government
  officials, local NGOs and civil society organizations, and other notables
  to ensure support for and acceptance of GOAL Uganda’s market based
  programs.
• Build and maintain close working
  relationships with humanitarian and development organizations, and local
  partners, including representing GOAL Uganda at local coordination
  meetings as assigned.
• Conduct himself/herself both
  professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to GOAL
  Uganda and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

• GOAL Uganda team members are expected to
  support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our
  beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief
  and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as
  equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field
  projects.

• The ideal candidate for the GOAL
  International Market Development Specialist job placement should hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree in Economics, Agriculture Economics, Agri-business or related
  technical field
• A minimum of five years of related experience
  in similar capacity or related fields
• Proven experience, skills and knowledge of
  market systems development and 
  value chain development approaches, ideally in northern Uganda
  context; preferred experience of one or more market development approaches
  such as sub sector analysis, business development service or business
  models using best practices.
• Previous experience with post-harvest
  handling a plus.
• Proven ability to work in
  multi-disciplinary and multi stakeholder working environments
• Strong networking skills
• High level of analytical skills in
  planning, finance and project implementation
• Previous experience implementing
  activities in large, complex projects in challenging environments.
• The applicant must be an individual with
  initiative, who is performance driven and has considerable planning and
  organizational skills
• Excellent communication, analytical and
  report writing skills with fluency in spoken and written English
• Knowledge and skills in computing are a
  must
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Willingness and enthusiasm for working
  with rural and vulnerable communities living in remote areas of the
  country. 

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