Tetra Tech

Title     Tetra Tech
End Date     Jan 11, 2013
 
Job Information    
Tetra Tech is recruiting Business Growth Specialists to operate out of major centers outside Kampala. Business Growth Specialists (BGS) will be part of the Tetra Tech team implementing a 5-year, USAID-funded initiative to achieve sustainable growth and opportunities for farmers, other businesses, and industry associations in the agriculture inputs sector in Uganda.

BGS will directly assist a broad range of organizations to improve their business performance including agro-input stockists, agro-input distributors, equipment suppliers and service providers, district radio stations, local industry associations, etc.. BGS will also collaborate with district officials responsible for production, commerce and farmer technical support.

Desired Experience:

BGS candidates with experience in one or more the following areas is desirable

• Banking, Credit, Portfolio Management, Financial Advisory, Business Development

• Management, Marketing and Sales in agribusiness companies, telecommunications/ICT firms, radio stations/media companies, financial institutions and other related businesses.Read more..
Essential Capabilities:
BGS candidates should demonstrate the following capabilities (clearly highlight corresponding areas in their CVs): Strategic thinking; Creative problem solving; Effective listening, learning, and communicating; Teamwork; and ICT savvy

Qualifications:

• First degree: Business Degrees preferred

• 4+ years works experience

• Able to reside outside Kampala

The deadline for applications is January 11th, 2013, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

To apply, submit a CV with 3 references, send applications to: aginputsrecruitment@gmail.com, and reference BGS in the subject line.

BUSINESS GROWTH SPECIALISTS

Tetra Tech is recruiting Business Professionals to be part of the Tetra Tech team implementing a 5-year, USAIDfunded initiative to achieve sustainable growth and opportunities for farmers, businesses, and industry associations in the agriculture inputs sector in Uganda.

Based in Kampala, Business Professionals will assist interested agro-input suppliers & wholesalers, seed companies, equipment companies and industry associations improve performance in, for example, business planning, customer/ membership relationships, distribution strategies, innovative uses of ICT and other communications strategies, ETC..

Desired Experience:

Candidates with experience in one or more the following areas is desirable

• Banking, Credit, Portfolio Management, Financial Advisory, Business Development

• Management, Marketing and Sales in agribusiness companies, telecommunications/ICT firms, radio stations/media companies, financial institutions and other related businesses

Essential Capabilities:

Candidates should demonstrate the following capabilities (clearly highlight corresponding areas in their CVs): Strategic thinking; Creative problem solving; Effective listening, learning, and communicating; Teamwork; and ICT savvy

Qualifications:

• First degree: Business Degrees preferred.

• 10+ years works experience.

The deadline for applications is January 11th, 2013, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

To apply, submit a CV with 3 references, send applications to: aginputsrecruitment@gmail.com, and reference Business Professional in the subject line.