Program Officer (02)

• Plan, implement and monitor market system development activities within assigned districts
• Support private sector actors to design and deliver services that increase youth employment
• Assist in developing capacity building materials and participating in capacity building sessions
• Support mobilization and engagement of targeted youth in the programme
• Identify value-addition opportunities for young women and rural youth in agriculture sectors
• Establish and maintain working relationships with district leadership and local government
• Work with M&E team to capture data for measuring output and impact
• Prepare and submit timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Agri-business Management, Agricultural Economics, or related field
• Minimum 3 years practical experience working with Private Sector Actors and Market Systems Development
• Strong partnership management skills and knowledge of partnership processes
• Knowledge and experience in business financing for SMEs

Skills & Competencies:

• Experience working with small and medium-sized companies in a development setting
• Strong communication and negotiating skills
• Experience with market facilitation and supporting systemic change
• Knowledge of the agricultural sectors highly desirable