ENTERPRISE AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Job Vacancy(1 POSITION )

Job Title:  ENTERPRISE AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (ONE POSITION AVAILABLE)
Location: Kyangwali
Supervisor:         Project Manager
Liaises with:           Field Officers, M & E Officer, Veterinary Officer, Project Officers (Water & Sanitation and Gender & Capacity Building), and Project staff.

Job Summary: Provide technical support to the program staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders on development of viable agro-based enterprises and marketing of agro products.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
1.      Support the development of strong farmer producer and marketing groups
2.      Assist farmers in identifying/developing viable agro-based enterprises
3.      Conduct market research and maintain an updated database of market information that beneficiary farmers/entrepreneurs can access and use to accrue maximum benefits from their farm produce.
4.      Train farmers in business skills.
5.      Prepare and submit project reports to the Project Manager on a monthly basis; and periodically as required by AAH I Uganda and in line with grant requirements.

Required Qualifications and Skills

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      Must hold a Bachelors Degree in Agribusiness management or any other related field from a recognized university.
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      Extensive working knowledge of agricultural value chains in Uganda.
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      Extensive working experience with grass roots farmer producer and marketing groups
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      Be conversant with the government policy on Agriculture especially the NAADS Program.
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      Market information dissemination experience.
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      Outgoing, helpful and a good problem solver.
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      Good computer skills and ability to write technical reports

GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications together with an updated Curriculum Vita with at least three suitable referees with their email/telephone contacts to: Human Resource Manager, AAH International, Uganda to any of the following addresses: -
(1) Email: recruitug@actionafricahelp.org Please do not attach certificates to email copies of CVs!
(2) AAH I Office in Adjumani Located at Minia Village in Adjumani Town.
(3) Kyangwali Refugee Settlement Program Office located at Kasonga in Kyangwali Sub County.