About SNV:
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation was founded in the Netherlands over 50 years ago and has built a long-term, local presence in 38 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of advisors use their specialist expertise in Agriculture, Renewable Energy and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene to contribute to solving some of the leading problems facing the world today. SNV has been working in Uganda since 1989 and is currently working in 108 districts. Our advisory services are in line with Ugandan policies and are tailored for specific Ugandan organisations, enterprises and districts. SNV agriculture programme promotes value chain development and inclusive business. We broker inclusion of smallholder farmers, and develop competitive and equitable value chains, for improved income and food security. SNV develops solutions in climate smart agriculture to enhance adaptive capacity and mitigation potential across agricultural landscapes. Our solutions offer benefits that go beyond the scope of climate change to food and nutrition security, biodiversity conservation, and poverty alleviation. Promoting sustainable economic opportunities for women and youth takes a central place in SNV’s work in agriculture. At SNV we believe that no-one should have to live in poverty and that all people should have the opportunity to pursue their own sustainable development
Job Summary: The Agribusiness Advisors will support our agriculture programme in Uganda and they should have expertise and good networks in two or more of the following fields: dairy, youth development, climate smart agriculture, women empowerment, inclusive business, value chain financing, pastoral livelihoods, food security or nutrition.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree in agribusiness related discipline.
Relevant working experience in two or more of the above mentioned fields.
Past experience in the private sector will be an added value.
Proven experience in capacity building and empowerment of different actors in the value chain and facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes.
Past exposure and experience in gender, governance and accountability is an added advantage.
Demonstrated experience in project planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and budget management.
Proven experience in business development, programme design, proposal writing, international donor and private investor relationship management.
A self-motivated person with good leadership, teamwork, coaching, communication, networking and organisational skills.
Computer literacy skills i.e. Advanced proficiency in MS word, excel, PowerPoint and social media.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should apply by sending: a motivation letter, an updated Curriculum Vitae, Names and contact details of two professional referees and 2-page write-up showing your added value on your best business case or project. Please clearly indicate the fields of expertise in subject line e.g. application for agribusiness advisor: dairy, youth development, climate smart agriculture, women empowerment, inclusive business, value chain financing, pastoral livelihoods, food security or nutrition. Also, indicate the preferred duty station.
The complete applications should be sent via email to: uganda@snvworld.org and pomach@snvworld.org.
Deadline: 30th May 2015.