•Contribute to the proactive pursuit of opportunities for new funding to ensure growth of the CP Agricultural sector portfolio in line with agency, regional, and CP Agricultural and Markey Systems Development strategic priorities. Serve as the technical lead and technical writer to ensure quality proposals in Market and value chain development per agency and donor standards. Contribute to budgeting and staffing plans and activities for proposals.
•Oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities in Market and value chain development for staff and partner organizations to enhance program quality and impact.
•Oversee the identification, assessment and strengthening of partnerships relevant to Market and value chain development and the appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
•Ensure timely and appropriate project expenditures in line with financial plans and efficient use and stewardship of project material sources.

Basic Qualifications
•Master’s degree in international development, International Relations or in the field of Agriculture, or Market development required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
•Minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant field-based project management experience required, with preferably at least 2-3 years working in the area of Market and value chain development.
•Experience in managing moderately complex projects preferably with an international NGO.
•Strong technical knowledge of Value Chain Development– preferably in Uganda – is a must.

Preferred Qualifications
•Good experience in project grants management, including project design, preferably for grants from multiple public donors, including USAID.
•Demonstrated ability to write high quality technical proposals.
•Experience engaging with partner organizations, both local and international.
•MEAL skills and experience required.
•Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
•Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web