Job Title: SENIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR
Job Description
SENIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR – ( 1 POSITION -KAMPALA)
The Senior Economic Development Advisor will provide highly quantitative analytical and program design support to economic and agricultural activities under Mercy Corps programming inUgandaand in other country programs in the region, and contribute to proposal development. InUganda, programming will often take place in transitional contexts in which both recovery and development approaches will be warranted. The Senior Economic Development Advisor will also work to build the economic capacity of staff to better address and improve the economic future and quality of life of its beneficiaries (clients). Based on value chain and other economic analyses the Senior Economic Development Advisor will work with staff to effectively link government, business and non-governmental sectors into a collective partnership that will create better conditions for economic growth. The ability of the Senior Economic Development Advisor to push forward market-driven approaches in all stages of programming will be a success factor.
All applicants must possess;
Job Description
SENIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR – ( 1 POSITION -KAMPALA)
The Senior Economic Development Advisor will provide highly quantitative analytical and program design support to economic and agricultural activities under Mercy Corps programming inUgandaand in other country programs in the region, and contribute to proposal development. InUganda, programming will often take place in transitional contexts in which both recovery and development approaches will be warranted. The Senior Economic Development Advisor will also work to build the economic capacity of staff to better address and improve the economic future and quality of life of its beneficiaries (clients). Based on value chain and other economic analyses the Senior Economic Development Advisor will work with staff to effectively link government, business and non-governmental sectors into a collective partnership that will create better conditions for economic growth. The ability of the Senior Economic Development Advisor to push forward market-driven approaches in all stages of programming will be a success factor.
All applicants must possess;
- An M.S. in economics/economic development, an, MBA, or equivalent in a related field.
- Intimate knowledge ofUganda’s economy and business environment, particularly in the context of rural development and local economic development;
- Experience and desire in assisting marginalized smallholders to move from subsistence to prosperity and risk to resilience through a variety of market-based approaches including, but not limited to, increasing productivity, crop/livestock diversification, cooperative/association technical assistance and development, business development, accessing financial services, maximizing profitability and participation in higher margin value chains, and value addition.
- Prior experience with Value Chain Analysis, Livelihoods Analysis, Household Economic Analysis.
- Familiarity with various methodologies and approaches to economic development, including the World Bank LED model practices, Value Chain Development, and making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P).
- Experience in facilitating training and / or participatory workshops;
- Proven representational skills that showcase the optimistic and problem-solving nature of the organization and ultimately builds solid, positive relations.
- Able to travel extensively to field for two week durations
- Experience working with business development programs
- Excellent spoken and written English. This position requires a high level of professional writing skill, with frequent composition of publishable reports to guide programmatic designs.
- Business / private sector experience is a plus.
- Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet.
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
Prior management experience and strong organizational skills
Excellent oral and written English skills
How to Apply
Submit your application including a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates to the HR/Admin Manager, Kampala Head Office in Muyenga Tank Hill Road, opposite Hotel International. E-mailed applications with cover letter to mcuganda@ug.mercycorps.org will also be accepted. Deadline for Submission: Close of business on Friday 27th January 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps.
Submit your application including a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates to the HR/Admin Manager, Kampala Head Office in Muyenga Tank Hill Road, opposite Hotel International. E-mailed applications with cover letter to mcuganda@ug.mercycorps.org will also be accepted. Deadline for Submission: Close of business on Friday 27th January 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps.
