Background information
UNIDO is implementing a project on value addition and value chain development in the Greater Bahr el Ghazal region of South Sudan. Project is funded by the European Union and it is part of the overall all ZEAT-BEAD programme jointly implemented by FAO, UNOPS, GIZ and UNIDO. Main objective of UNIDO action under the ZEAT-BEAD Project is developing and implementation of value chain upgrading strategies and capacity building of actors operating in the identified five value chain in the Greater Bahr el Ghazal region.
UNIDO is focusing specifically on small household producers and small private business owners to create a sustainable and simple marketing network by developing and implementing upgrading value chain strategies. It will focus as well on building the capacity of the different actors to operate in the value chain and tune to technological and business features for more value addition of their production asset. UNIDO will carry its activities under this project in a concerted and coordinated approach with the other implementing agencies and NGO’s delivering under the EU global action.
The commodities identified by UNIDO for upgrading value chain include sorghum, groundnut, rice, fish and leather (hide and skin). UNIDO is in the process of establishing four agro processing and training centers in the GBEG region with modest facility for sorghum grinding and groundnut oil production and build capacity of farmers groups and other stakeholders on post harvest management, storage and marketing of agricultural produce.
UNIDO seeks the services of a qualified, experienced and competent Business Development and Marketing Executive to support effective delivery of related component of the project
Key responsibilities
Plan and implement activities related to the strengthening and capacity building of farmers groups and cooperatives on marketing of agricultural produce by exploring new marketing opportunities, help preparing business plan for the producer and processing groups, capacity assessment of the project beneficiaries and prepare plan for capacity development, prepare training module and impart training on business management, accounting, book keeping and marketing to the project beneficiaries, etc.
Desired competence
• Diploma or university degree in agriculture, business administration and management or a related discipline;
• At least three years of professional experience with noteworthy business management experience;
• Familiarity with the value chain development, application of participatory planning and result-based management;
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English; knowledge of Arabic and Dinka languages will be an asset.
• Proven ability to work with farmer groups and cooperatives;
• Strong inter-cultural skills;
• Results oriented
Application requirements:
Prospective candidates are requested to submit their CV or resume along with at least one page write up on their experience and approach for the agri business development in South Sudan context.
The deadline for submission of applications is 25th April 2016. Applications will be received as and when they received.
Applications should be sent to unidoeuproject@gmail.com with subject line “Application for Business Development and Marketing Executive” or hand deliver to the UNOPS Compound, Juba Town at Security Desk (Kind Attn.: UNIDO).
Any query related to this position may be sent toUNIDO-BD&ME.pdf (969.2 KB) the above mentioned email address only.
We value your interest however, only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.