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Market Systems Officer 8 Job Positions
GOAL is currently seeking to hire eight 8 experienced, qualified and
business minded Market Systems Officers to join our team in Lira, Moroto,
Kasese and Hoima in Under the Young Africa Works Markets for Youth Programme.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join an extremely dynamic
International NGO and to apply your skills in implementing a youth inclusive
programme. If you have worked directly with agribusinesses/MSMEs, are familiar
with and have experience in market systems development and private sector
engagement approaches, and have worked with programs promoting youth and other
vulnerable groups women, refugees and persons with disabilities
participation in livelihoods and market systems context within Uganda and
internationally, then this role is perfect for you!
Key Responsibilities ⇒
Planning, developing and implementing market development activities
⇗ In coordination with the Technical Specialists and local partners, plan,
implement and monitor market system development activities. This will include
developing 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 small business activities for seed support through basic
improvements or inputs;
⇗ 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;
Collaboration/Networking
⇗ 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 the planning of learning and review meetings 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;
Documentation, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
⇗ 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
Representation and Coordination
⇗ The MSO 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 the programme 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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience ⇒ To be successful in this role, you
will need
⇗ A bachelor’s degree in business, economic development, agricultural
sciences or other relevant
⇗ 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.
⇗ Willingness to spend more time in the field and work closely with program
target groups
GOAL
Established in 1977, GOAL is an international humanitarian agency, with a
global team of 2,400 personnel, dedicated to alleviating the needs of the most
vulnerable communities. Currently operating in 13 of the world’s most
vulnerable countries, GOAL delivers a wide range of humanitarian and
development programmes, ranging from humanitarian relief in disaster
situations, to focusing on nutrition, food security, and building greater
resilience and sustainable livelihoods.
General description of the country programme
GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which have
been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and
children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring
the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and
business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or
organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any
candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies
any job offer made is also subject to a range of background checks. GOAL is an
equal opportunities employer.
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their
applications by email with at least 4 reference contacts 3 from the last
three employers, and 1 character reference, please attach a copy of the
riding permit, and daytime contact number to; The Human Resource Manager,
GOAL Uganda recruitment@ug.goal.ie indicating the title ‘Market Systems
Officer’ in the subject line by 21st November 2020\. PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH
CERTIFICATES.
Deadline 21 st November 2020

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