Vacancy title:
Agro-Processing Specialist

Jobs at:
TechnoServe (TNS)

Deadline of this Job:
Open

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: 13th August 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

A nonprofit organization operating in 29 countries, TechnoServe is a leader in harnessing the power of the private sector to help people lift themselves out of poverty. By linking people to information, capital and markets, we have helped millions to create lasting prosperity for their families and communities.

JOB DETAILS:
TechnoServe (TNS) is an international non-profit international development organization founded in 1968. Its mission is to help entrepreneurial men and women break the cycle of poverty by building businesses that create jobs, income, and economic opportunities for their families, their communities, and their countries.

About USAID Project:
USAID/Uganda is planning a new $10-25M program, the Feed the Future Uganda Inclusive Agricultural Markets Activity, which will seek to increase incomes and improve the livelihoods of Ugandan households through agricultural-led inclusive economic growth. With a focus on creating efficiencies in cross-market functions, the Activity will facilitate sustainable market improvements that influence systemic changes and create opportunities for more inclusive market actor engagement. The Activity will use a market systems approach to drive change through increasing institutional capacity and creating and aligning incentives at three key entry points: market actor organizations, the agro-industry and agribusinesses, and government institutions and agencies. Consequently, the Activity will strengthen key elements of the agricultural market that support new firm entry and firm growth in pursuit of consistent and inclusive provision of competitive goods and services demanded by actors. The Activity will also strengthen enabling environment systems and structures that enhance public sector investment in development and create opportunities for others to engage, particularly the private sector.

Job Summary: The Agro-Processing Specialist will drive the design, implementation, and client relationship management of agro-processor-level interventions which will increase transformation and upgrading of agricultural commodities in Uganda.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the TechnoServe (TNS) Agro-Processing Specialist job opportunity should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Economics, Business or related area, or equivalent experience in food market systems. Master’s degree preferred.
  
• A minimum of five to seven years of professional experience in food market systems, including experience working in the private sector
  
• Deep private sector experience, including in a manufacturing setting, preferred.
  
• Deep understanding of the food processing sector, with knowledge of relevant topics, such as: food production and processing, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), worker safety, finance for growing businesses, and food systems value chain development.
  
• Proven track record in providing technical and/or business solutions to food processors, with experience implementing or advising on smallholder sourcing models.
  
• Demonstrated understanding of gender and youth issues in agriculture or market systems.
  
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
  
• Professional experience working in Sub-Saharan African contexts; experience working in Uganda strongly preferred.
  
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills and good computer skills in business software (Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint).
  
• Excellent English skills.