Organization Overview:
TechnoServe is an
international non-profit economic development organization whose mission is to
work with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive
farms, businesses and industries.
For more information,
please visit our websitewww.technoserve.org.
We are looking for high performing individuals to fill the following positions:
We are looking for high performing individuals to fill the following positions:
1. Senior Business Manager
/ East African Dairy Development (EADD)
TechnoServe is looking
for a Senior Business Manager for the East Africa Dairy Development (EADD)
program. EADD aims to move small holder women and men farmers out of poverty by
improving their participation in the diary value chain.
This initiative is
implemented through partnership of five established organizations —
TechnoServe, Heifer International, International Livestock Research Institute
(ILRI), African Breeding Services (ABS), World Agro-Forestry Center
(ICRAF) — working in targeted districts in Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda.
TechnoServe’s role is
to: organize small holder farmers to effectively bulk and market dairy
products, ensure steady, cost effective supply of goods and services to farmer
groups, and expand dairy markets.
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
Reporting to the
Country Director, The Senior Business Manager’s roles and responsibilities
will:
- Manage
TechnoServe’s components of the EADD initiative in Uganda
- Oversee
day to day activities of the Senior Business Advisors and Business
Advisors
- Project
and financial management, reporting, mentonng and supervision of the
project staff
- Support
and provide oversight of the establishment of dairy hubs and chilling
plants
- Support
dairy market and producer organization development
- Facilitate
business development service provider linkages to farmer organizations
- Coordinate
project activities with our partners, manage technical inputs and identify
strategies for effective execution of the project objectives
- Collaborate
closely with the EADD Uganda Country Program Manager in implementation of
business activities, including timely execution of set goals and delivery
on all targets
This is a full-time position based in Kampala with significant
travels to the program areas.
Qualification and
Experience:
- Bachelor’s
Degree (Masters preferred) in business, commerce, food technology, dairy,
science or any related field
- Excellent
oral and written presentation skills in English
- 7 +
years of progressive experience in private sector development, management
consultancy, business plan development and execution, agro-processing
operations and marketing in a reputable private sector environment
- Expertise
in East Africa dairy sector, particularly in market and business
development is needed
- Demonstrable
experience developing complex client business plans
The successful candidate for this position will be one who is
passionate about helping the poor; believes in hard work, has strong
communication skills and capable of effectively leading a diverse team for
collective success.
2. Deputy Chief of Party
(DCoP) USDA
Revitalizing Agricultural incomes and New Markets (RAIN)
Revitalizing Agricultural incomes and New Markets (RAIN)
TechnoServe in collaboration with Mercy Corps is implementing a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funded agriculture development program called Revitalizing Agriculture Incomes and New Markets (RAIN).
The program goal is to
stimulate economic prosperity and food security in Northern Uganda by enhancing
smaliholder farmer production and profitability, improving agri-business
performance in input and output markets of targeted value chains and expanding
access to financial services in rural areas for smallholder farmers and
agri-businesses in Lamwo district.
Position Summary:
The Deputy Chief of
Party (DCoP) is responsible for the development, planning and implementation,
and
management of the business components of the RAIN Project.
management of the business components of the RAIN Project.
These components are
specifically on improving agri-business and trade performance in key input and
output markets of targeted value chains, which aim to increase farmers’ incomes
through increased market linkages and improved agribusiness management capacity
and performance.
The DCoP will ensure
quality technical work and support the Chief of Party in strategic direction,
representational duties and client management.
In addition, he/she
will also coordinate with local partners, community stakeholders, local private
sector development organizations, local authorities, and foster links with
other projects focusing on agricultural production and productivity, market
linkages, inputs, warehousing etc, and monitor progress towards goals and
expected results.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
- Primarily
take the lead for the delivery of the business component of the RAIN
program
- Work
with the Chief of Party (CoP) in providing overall management and
strategic vision for the program
- Provide
direct technical and business support to improve agribusiness performance
in selected key value chains
- Manage
the activity budget for TechnoServe’s component based on clear work plans
- Provide
team leadership including coaching the team and managing its performance
- Identify
capacity gaps and make necessary provisions to adequately equip them with
the skills and knowledge
- Ensure
that sufficient resources are mobilized (e.g. financial, people, data and
information) to deliver the work plan activities
- Initiate
and develop local area partnerships and ensure quality execution of the
project.
This is a full-time position based in Kitgum, Northern Uganda
and will report to the Chief of Party on a day to day basis.
Qualification and
Experience:
The candidate must
possess a university degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness or a related field of
study with 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in private sector
agribusiness management / marketing / finance, SME development and smallholder
rural farmer organizations at grass roots level.
The candidate should
have strong operational and project management experience with technical
background in programs focusing on agricultural development, farmer group organization,
economic growth and market linkages.
The candidate should
have proven knowledge and experience in staple crops’ sector in Uganda with
strong management experience and strong team working skills.
Prior experience with
USAID projects, procedures, policies and reporting requirements preferred.
IN addition, self
-motivation with strong communication, computer skills, analytical skills,
leadership and project management skills are needed.
Finally, the
successful candidate for this position will be one who is passionate about
helping the poor; believes in hard work, and capable of effectively leading a
diverse team.
If you are interested
and you meet the requirements, apply by EMAIL ONLY to the Country Director at:
ugandajobs@tns.org
Please submit a
resume, cover letter, salary history and three professional references with the
position title placed in the subject line of your email and on the application
letter.
All applications must
be received by close of business Friday August 24, 2012.
Note that only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
TechnoServe is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.