Element a Climate Smart Jobs (CSJ) program, focusing on Northern Uganda as part of the UK’s International Climate Finance commitment. CSJ Component One is a part of the CSJ program, and its objective is to support large-scale job creation in the agri-business sector, aiming to improve productivity and/or incomes in agriculture. The program will seek Innovative, technology-based solutions to address issues faced by agriculture in Northern Uganda, promoting sustainable land management practices and climate adaptation, and job opportunities. The program is funded by the UK’s International Climate Fund and is built on the UK-funded Northern Uganda – Transforming the Economy through Climate Smart Agriculture (NU-TEC) program. CSJ Component One consists of two components: Component 1A, which is a market systems development intervention, and Cm in the relevant sectors/markets/commodity chains.

Work with the ERL team to design appropriate tools for monitoring the progress of interventions within the various market sectors. Also, liaise with the ERL team to conduct assessments for work packages.
Refine and adapt the work packages strategies considering participant and stakeholder requests and changing needs and opportunities.
Help identify failures and pressure points for addressing deviations; suggest decision options on the deviations.
Partnership Management

Represent the program in selected markets, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with partners, other stakeholders, and with the public.
Understand how the political economy impacts rural markets, women, and refugees, and how changes in the functioning of markets may impact the political economy.
Identify and develop relevant partnerships and manage while ensuring “value for money” for the work packages assigned.
Supervise/facilitate the identification and development of networks among key stakeholders, identifying common interests between the networks and CSJ.
Assist in establishing contacts with national and regional institutions, stakeholders, and participants that would contribute to the successful implementation of Interventions.
Required Qualifications:

Relevant experience in climate change-related projects, economic growth and inclusive private sector projects is key, and a bachelor’s degree in any of these areas: Climate Management/Environmental Management/Soil Management or related field.
Knowledge of market system development approach or privatesector engagement experience is required.
Experience working on programs targeting high numbers of women and refugees and smallholder farmers.
The position requires a candidate with good communication skills, writing, and systems thinking abilities, relationship management, and Innovator.
Although not a key requirement, the ability to speak Luo, Lugbara, or one other language from West Nile is preferred.
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