Job Title: Agriculture Advisor
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is working in 35 developing countries across the world. Our advisory services in agriculture, renewable energy and water, sanitation & hygiene are tailored to the local context and contribute to sustainable development.
SNV started working in Uganda in 1989 and we have offices in Mbale, Fort Portal, Arua and Kampala. We are active in the horticulture, apiculture, dairy and oil seed sub-sectors. SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is looking for;
Agriculture advisor
To be based in Arua and Fort Portal (Local contract – open to Ugandan nationals only)
Main Responsibilities:
Link producers, processors, traders, financial institutions, policy-makers and other relevant actors to identify constraints and opportunities in value chains.
Provide advisory services (such as producer group and service provider strengthening, market intelligence, financial brokering, public policy management) to actors in the value chain in order to improve production, income and employment.
Monitor progress and report to funders.
Publish best practices and present results at relevant forums.
Lead and coach teams of SNV advisors and local capacity builders.
Contribute to partnership development, write proposals for new programs.
Requirement:
Master degree in agriculture, agribusiness development, development studies or in area of institutional development linked to agriculture.
8-10 years of relevant working experience in agriculture value chain development including 3 years at senior level.
Proven experience in working with the private sector players in agriculture in Uganda
Proven experience with proposal writing and international donor relationship management
Proven experience with planning, monitoring, evaluation and program management.
Proven experience in capacity building, facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes, organisational learning, change processes, gender, empowerment and governance.
Excellent leadership, teamwork, coaching and communication skills.
Good writing skills; able to write case studies and share knowledge.
Contract period: 2 years with possible extension
How to apply:
All interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter and CV including 3 referees with your preferred duty station to: SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, Plot 36 Luthuli Rise Bugolobi P. 0. Box 8339, Kampala Or by email: uganda@snvworld.org Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply Closing date of application: 31 August, 2012
