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• Formulate and implement strategies to
  facilitate establishment of agro- inputs and services providers through
  the networks of stakeholders for various private, government and civil
  sector engagements and linkages in Karamoja
• Work closely with the seed companies and
  agro-input dealers to establish demonstration plots to test various
  varieties of seeds through organizing farmer field days to aid learning
  and adoption of new technologies
• Support the development of a detailed
  implementation plan for agro-input manual voucher system to be implemented
  with clear activities, milestones and targets, in collaboration with other
  service providers and stakeholders.
• Work closely with the seed companies,
  provide technical support and capacity building to agro-input dealers and
  other relevant stakeholders on how the voucher system operates
• Lead identification and selection of
  primary schools to participate in the junior farmer schools activities
• Coordinate and maintain good working
  relationships with government, private sector and civil society with
  interventions in agricultural value chains and market development
  including CRS, UNFAO, GIZ, ACTED, KALIP, ISP, OWC, DPO
• Work closely with the M& E team to
  design and develop and tools to assist with market development analysis,
  program design, activities’ implementation and M&E
• Train and provide technical assistance to
  program field agents
• Provide input to M&E activities
  related to all activities conducted
• Plan, implement, evaluate and ensure that
  reports on field activities are properly drafted and timely submitted to
  the Projects Manager.
• He/she will take part in periodic BRACED
  monthly and quarterly review meetings to share successes, challenges and
  lessons learnt to inform overall program objectives
• 70%+ Travel in Karamoja required

• The
  ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps Market Development Officer job placement should hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in Economics, Entrepreneurship, Agribusiness, Social
  Sciences, and Development Studies, or related fields.
• Possession of a post-graduate
  qualification in Entrepreneurship or Project Planning & Management,
  rural development and agri-enterprise is preferred
• At least three years of experience of
  livelihoods or income generating projects, managing economic empowerment
  projects with ability to deliver sustainable community-based business
  entrepreneurships
• Experience working in Karamoja Region
• Ability to network, build relationships
  and establish collaboration with different partners most especially local
  government staff, agencies local and international networks.
• Previous experience and proven track
  record in rural development and participatory methods (including
  participatory integrated development plans)
• A strong team player, with good
  communication and diplomatic skills.
• Proven ability to work independently as
  part of a national team and with international professionals.
• Excellent analytical and information
  management skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to
  work under stress and in austere contexts of remote locations.
• Highly flexible and creative in planning
  and problem solving.
• Keen attention to detail, ability to
  follow procedures and meet deadlines and work independently and
  cooperatively with team members.
• Proven excellence maintaining professional
  internal and external relationships.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle is required.
• Fluency in N’Karamojong preferred

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