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Job Title ⇒ Agribusiness Development Advisor
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Organisation ⇒ AVSI Foundation
Duty Station ⇒ Mbarara, Uganda
Reports to ⇒ Agribusiness Development Specialist based in Gulu and the
Private Sector Development Manager/Team Leader based in Kampala
About US ⇒
AVSI is an international NGO with headquarters in Italy. AVSI has been active
in Uganda since 1984. It's current activities are focused on the areas of
Education, Health, Livelihoods, Protection, Nutrition, Emergency programs in
Uganda.
About SAY Project
AVSI is implementing a 4 Years project - Till end of 2024 funded by the
Embasys of the Kingdome of Netherlands titled “Skilling in Agripreneurship for
increased Youth Employment” \- SAY project.

Job Summary ⇒ AVSI is seeking to recruit suitably qualified personnel for
the position of Agribusiness Development Advisor, to contribute to the
implementation of the “Skilling in Agripreneurship for increased Youth
Employment" - SAY project. Under the direct supervision of the Agribusiness
Development Specialist based in Gulu and the Private Sector Development
Manager/Team Leader based in Kampala, the Agribusiness Development Advisor
will be responsible for implementation and rolling out of all agribusiness and
agriculture related activities of the project in Central Uganda. Ideal
candidate shall carry out the following duties and responsibilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities ⇒
⇗ In liaison with the Agribusiness Development Specialist based in Gulu
assist in developing the strategy and provide technical insights in rolling it
out to promote Youth agripreneurship and business growth in the central
region.
⇗ In collaboration with the TL assist in developing the strategy in the
region and provide technical insights in rolling it out as requested.
⇗ Support agribusinesses to develop gender sensitive business and marketing
plans in coordination with agribusiness owners/managers to achieve revenue
goals.
⇗ Offer business development services to agribusiness within the region.
⇗ Analyze the agribusinesses' current and past budgets, expenses, sales,
revenues and product deficiencies in order to provide recommendations for
business growth and problem resolution.
⇗ Continuously participate in identifying new business opportunities that
could impact on youth employment in agribusiness.
⇗ Continuously participate in identifying areas of opportunity and develop
strategies for Youth Employment in Agribusiness.
⇗ Support internal reorganization of agribusinesses by offering on spot
support and other advisory support services. Continuously assess and provide
on support technical support to agribusiness and Agriprenuers; identify
business growth and capacity needs; coordinate relevant trainings that add
value.
⇗ • Create strategic partnerships with key business development service
providers and other stakeholders to promote growth of agribusinesses Access
to Finance, markets, HRM, product development, Regulation/Registration e.t.c.
⇗ Work with other business development service providers and other
stakeholders to develop creative strategies to promote growth of
agribusinesses.
⇗ Provide training and other technical support services based on the needs of
the agribusinesses and agriprenuers.
⇗ Together with the team provide continuous mentorship and coaching to ensure
sustainable growth of agriprenuer businesses.
⇗ Represent and profile the project, its objectives and results, in
publications and presentations
⇗ Coordinate closely with the team others to ensure that other trainings are
synchronized and adds value.
⇗ Proactively engage in strategic thinking on how to make the program
succeed.
⇗ Assist in preparing the Agribusiness Theme central regional monthly,
quarterly and annual work plans and reports and other documents as required by
the Team Leads and MEAL Team
⇗ Any other duty that may be assigned


Qualifications, Skills and Experience ⇒
⇗ The ideal candidate for the AVSI Foundation Agribusiness Development
Advisor job must hold a Degree in Agribusiness Management, Small Business
Management, Agricultural Economics or related field.
⇗ A Master's Degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
⇗ At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of youth in
agribusiness;
⇗ Experience in working with public sector, private sector and agro-training
institutes on institutional development or similar projects will be an asset;
⇗ Experience in monitoring and evaluation of performance of business units
and/or regional/local or community socio-economic development projects is
desirable.
⇗ Experience in training, facilitating or mentoring role
⇗ Experience in Agriculture agronomy is an asset
⇗ Resourcefulness, strategic thinking, creative problem solving and basic
financial management skills
⇗ Strong knowledge of community participatory approaches and disaster risk
reduction, climate change adaption and mitigation measures
⇗ Good team player with excellent inter-personal and communication skills
⇗ Excellent computer skills MS Word, Excel, internet
⇗ Excellent communication, including written and presentation skills.
⇗ Ability to work under pressure and to make accurate decisions.
⇗ Excellent analytical and organizational skills - innovative thinker;
⇗ Experience working with refugees and refugee hosting communities is
desirable.
⇗ Excellent planning and organization skills
⇗ Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning skills and experience
⇗ Willingness to be based in a rural setting with frequent travel within the
implementation area.
⇗ Proven proposal writing experience is an asset
⇗ Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility
⇗ Required Language English fluency with excellent oral and writing skills
is required. Knowledge of any other local languages especially in Western
region is of added value.
How to Apply ⇒
All candidates are encouraged to send their application letters, accompanied
with updated Curriculum Vitae indicating 3 work- related referees, plus copies
of relevant certificates, should be addressed to The AVSI Country
Representative, AVSI Foundation, P.O. Box 6785, Kampala, Uganda and sent to
hr.kampala@avsi.org indicating the e-mail subject as ‘Application for
Agribusiness Development Advisor - Mbarara.’
Deadline 31 st January 2021 by 500 pm
NB Only short listed candidates will be contacted. AVSI Foundation
is an equal opportunities employer and has a functional Child Protection
Policy by which all AVSI staff and Associates must abide.

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