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• With support from the Programme Manager and sector-focused Technical
  Specialists, participate in assessments in the target geographic areas to
  assess current situation, economic opportunities and resources, needs and
  potential programs as well as obstacles that could be mitigated through
  DYNAMIC’s engagement with public and private sector actors. Such
  assessments shall include but are not limited to rapid market assessments,
  a local competitiveness assessment, sector selection, value chain analysis
  and development, market development approaches and business support
  capacity needs to the stakeholders of the programme including relevant
  government agencies and other key institutions
• Introduce the program to relevant stakeholders including local
  business owners, local representatives and community members. Foster
  ongoing positive cooperation with these stakeholders and forge links
  between market actors, producers, end users, etc.
• In coordination with the Technical Specialists and local partners,
  plan, implement and monitor market system development activities for youth
  job creation. This will include exploring partnerships with private sector
  actors to design, test, and deliver a wide range of appropriate services
  that increase youth employment and self-employment within the agricultural
  market system.
• Assist in developing capacity building materials for business,
  technical and financial capacities as well as participate in capacity
  building sessions.
• Help execute related field activities to ensure that the programme
  results are achieved to the highest standard, and that project
  deliverables are completed as planned.
• Mobilize targeted youth to fully participate in the programme for
  sustainability.
• Identify value-addition opportunities that strengthen economic
  opportunities, especially for young women and rural youth, in the
  livestock and agriculture sectors as identified by local and national
  government as well as independent market studies and needs assessments.

• Establish and maintain good coordination and working relationships
  with sub-county and district leaders and local government departments,
  representing GOAL in coordination meetings and soliciting their
  participation in all activities where appropriate and as directed by the
  line manager.
• Ensure close coordination and sharing of information with relevant
  stakeholders such as local government departments, NGO’s and local
  authorities, as appropriate and advised by the line manager.
• Participate in shared Learning Dialogue series that are thematically
  focused
• Participate in the planning of learning events, exhibits, workshops
  that bring private and public sector entities together to collectively
  review and discuss technology developments and innovation and to examine
  private sector approaches to household and community challenges that can
  be incubated through public sector incentives.

• Work closely with the monitoring and evaluation staff to capture the
  required data for measuring output and impact of the programme; and to
  ensure accurate and timely flow of information from the field for entry in
  the database and for preparation of communication materials
• Prepare and submit timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
  that will be indicative of program progress during implementation. Respond
  to queries if and when necessary.
• Maintain proper filling system in regard to market development
  activities of the program
• Where needed, support external evaluations by MasterCard’s research
  partner ODI.

• The MDO is expected to be the focal person for all coordination,
  partnership and related activities with local level private sector
  services providers, and related stakeholders.
• Liaise with local government officials, local NGOs and civil society
  organizations, and other notables to ensure support for and acceptance of
  DYNAMIC’s market based programs.
• Maintain close working relationships with development organizations,
  and local partners, including representing DYNAMIC 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.

• DYNAMIC team members are expected to support all efforts towards
  accountability, specifically to direct programme participants, engaging
  them as equal partners in the design, implementation, monitoring and
  evaluation of our field activities.
• Any other related duties assigned

• The ideal candidate for the GOAL International Market Development
  Officer job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree in business, economic
  development or other relevant field
• Background in business, with a minimum of 3 years practical
  experience in the private sector
• Experience with market facilitation, supporting systemic change and
  promoting supporting services indirectly, is preferred Knowledge and
  experience in business financing for SME’s
• Highly motivated and motivating individual who can lead SME’s from
  both the front and behind (depending on the situation)
• Knowledge of the agricultural sectors highly desirable
• Some practical experience in working with both very small, small and
  medium sized companies in a development setting,
• Strong writing, communication, organization, prioritization and
  negotiating skills.
• Excellent (English) verbal and written communication skills with
  proven financial management skills.
• Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of office
  applications. 

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