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Chemonics International seeks to recruit a Trade and Policy Officer for the
Feed the Future Uganda Enabling Environment for Agriculture Activity, financed
by USAID.
Position Title:Trade and Policy Officer
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda.
Organization:Chemonics International
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Application Deadline:10th April 2015
Organizational Profile:
Chemonics International Inc., a leading international development consulting
firm that has been implementing USAID programs in Uganda for more than 20
years, seeks experienced professionals for the anticipated USAID¬funded Uganda
Water Health and Sanitation Project. Experience in Uganda is strongly preferred
and English fluency is required for all positions.
The five year Activity (Apnl 2013 - April 2018) provides technical
assistance at primarily the policy and central government level to increase the
value of agricultural production and trade - in coffee, maize, beans, and agricultural
inputs - and improve resilience to climate change by increasing the capacity of
counterparts in Uganda to identify and address high-return policy and
regulatory priorities.
The Trade and Policy Officer working under the Senior Trade and Policy Specialist,
will be responsible for supporting EEA's efforts to
(a) facilitate and increase agricultural trade, especially regional trade
of the priority commodities, with a special emphasis on maize and beans, and
(b) to create an enabling business environment for increased production and
trade of maize and beans through the removal of policy and regulatory
constraints
Responsibilities include:
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Helping to conceptualize activities to be included in annual work plans;
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Helping to implement specific activities related to maize and beans and
trade;
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Supporting the Maize and Beans Platform established by the GOU;
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Helping to implement EAC initiatives in Uganda, especially those related to
maize and beans;
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Helping to identify targeted research needs for policy development,
implementation;
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Helping to build the capacity of public and private sector institutions.
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Helping to document existing GOU rules and procedures related to maize and
beans and trade;
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Helping to link GOU to private sector and civil society counterparts;
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Helping to coordinate the private sector players relevant to EEA work in
maize and beans;
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Helping to diagnose institutional pertormance gaps and developing
strategies to address them.
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Facilitating, organizing, and
planning meetings, workshops, conferences, and training etc
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Interacting with high-level public sector officials and private sector
representatives.
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Motivating and influencing behavior change among high-level public and private
sector individuals Analyzing and mainstreaming gender and youth considerations
into institutional development plans.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree in a field relevant to trade and policy.
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Master's Degree preferred
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5-years' experience working in agricultural trade, policy or (2-years' expo
with a Master's Degree).
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Demonstrated high level of technical, analytical writing, and interpersonal
skills
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Proven ability to cultivate collaborative relationships with public and
private stakeholders.
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Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and solve problems
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Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills;
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good public speaking skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively and in a team, but also independently with
minimal supervision
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Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
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Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity.
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Ugandan citizenship required.
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Fluent written and spoken English required
Mode of application:
Send electronic submissions to recruit@ugandaeea.com by 10 April 2015.
Please submit your CV and cover letter with "Trade and Policy
Officer" in the subject line.
No telephone inquiries or deliveries.
TRADE AND POLICY OFFICER
