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• Collect and disseminate local price information to farmer groups
  through different means.
• Sensitize farmers about new marketing possibilities and mobilize
  interested farmer groups into organized bulk marketing groups.
• Guide and support marketing committees in collection of consolidated
  production and marketing data from farmers and farmer groups.
• Identify large scale buyers or processors and link with bulk
  marketing groups
• Sensitize staff on collective marketing models and opportunities
• With District Commercial Officer carry out training of organized
  associations on marketing
• Coordinate the marketing activities with other relevant actors in
  the district and lower local governments such as Dept of Trade and
  Commerce, etc.
• Establish sustainable market linkages by developing linkages with
  traders and other existing marketing platforms and networks.
• Monitor and guide farmer groups carrying out marketing.
• Routinely compile data and deliver timely status and progress
  reports on marketing activities
• Provide monthly reports to the Coordinator
• Participate in radio programs
• Provide technical oversight on Farmers groups production and
  marketing plans development and implementation.
• Document and disseminate case studies, best practices on market
  activities and lessons learnt on working with farmer groups
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• The applicant must hold a relevant diploma or degree in
  Agribusiness, Commerce, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Agricultural
  Extension or any other related qualification from a recognized university.
• Two years working experience in marketing of small-scale farmers’
  produce
• Skills in program planning and reporting
• Fluency in English and the local language are a must
• Computer skills i.e. MS Office
• A valid motorcycle riding permit

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