Uganda: Intervention Manager

Intervention Manager

Northern Uganda: Transforming the Economy through Climate Smart Agriculture (NU-TEC)

Gulu, Uganda

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Introduction

NU-TEC is a five year DFID funded programme that aims to increase the incomes and climate resilience of poor men and women in northern Uganda (NU) by (a) stimulating sustainable, pro-poor growth in selected agricultural markets and (b) improving the position of poor men and women within these market systems, to make them more inclusive for poor people. GRM International manages the programme on behalf of DFID.

Primary Responsibilities

· Conduct research into relevant market systems and trends to identify opportunities for interventions

· Assist in stakeholder analysis selected commodity chains also identify and establish contact with potential agents of change

· Liaise with the Results Measurement (RM) team on the development of appropriately tailored research tools and methods for the collection and collation of relevant intervention information from the field

· Assist in collecting baseline data related to interventions targeted for study or implementation by the project.

· Formulate strategies to develop inputs markets in the selected commodity chains/rural markets and seek opportunities to work as per sector strategy.

· Identify intervention activities and ensure the appropriate communication of clear intervention guidelines, expected outcomes, timeframe and workplan to all relevant parties

· Assist the Market Manager in the development of relevant grant agreements, MoUs, ToRs and any other administrative requirement for the interventions

· Conduct regular field visits to ensure proper implementation of activities.

· Work with the RM to design appropriate tools for monitoring the progress of interventions within the various market sectors. Also liaise with the RM on the conduct of impact assessments for ongoing programme interventions

· Refine and adapt the selected intervention strategies in light of participant and stakeholder requests and changing needs, within the overall program:

· Develop intervention strategies and implementation procedures in a participatory manner with key stakeholders.

· Identify priority areas for interventions that will change as opportunities pass or are realized and new ones emerge.

· Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports on programme interventions – including impact assessment reports. Also provide relevant ongoing intervention activity feedback including formal and informal feedback from the field.

· Represent the programme in selected markets, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with partners, other members of the programme, and with public.

· Understand how the political economy impacts rural markets, and how changes in the functioning of markets may impact the political economy.

· Take part in facilitating and managing the work of partners/co-facilitators/service providers of programme and ensure “value for money” for the tasks given.

· Assist in establishing contacts with national and regional institutions, stakeholders and participants that would contribute to the successful implementation of market activities.

· Support the Results Measurement staff in implementing the project RM system, particularly as it pertains to the markets, systemic change, and gender disaggregated impacts on the poor, as well as other social development issues:

Essential Education and Experience Required

· A Master’s degree in Business, Economics or Agriculture, Development Studies or other related field with 3 years relevant experience or BS degree in Business, Economics or Agriculture, Development Studies or other related field with at least 5 years relevant experience.

· Relevant work experience should include activities related to agricultural commodities and rural development, with some experience working with the private sector and confirmed knowledge of the institutions and organizations that provide services to the agricultural sector in Uganda.

· Experience in developing simple business plans.

· Experience writing reports; ability to influence a range of people including client organisations, government agencies and other key stakeholders by building constructive relationships through clear communication and generate effective discussion and mutual support for plans and ideas.

· Strong project management expertise, exposure to implementing technical assistance projects, and ability to bring together sector stakeholders would be advantageous.

· Ability to speak Langa or Acholi is desirable.

Key Competencies Required:

· The ability to work within a fast-paced and dynamic environment;

· Excellent communications skills;

· A passion for the international development sector.

Work Rights

Candidates who are eligible to work within Uganda are strongly preferred.

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