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Transform Lives as a Commercial Strategy Specialist with One Acre Fund and Drive Economic Growth for Ugandan Farmers
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Location
Kampala, or Jinja, Uganda - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary: Join One Acre Fund, an influential organization focused on increasing farm productivity for over 4 million smallholder farmers across nine African countries. With a mission to empower farmers with quality supplies, credit, and agricultural training, One Acre Fund's Uganda program aims to enhance the livelihoods of approximately 27,000 farmers. Based in Jinja and supported by a team in Kampala, this is an opportunity to be part of a team making a tangible impact on food security and economic development in Uganda.
- Develop and implement innovative commercial strategies to improve value chain offerings for smallholder farmers.
- Lead trials for new commercial initiatives and foster partnerships with private sector entities.
- Work autonomously while reporting to the Head of Commercial Strategy and Execution.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in business development, market access, or commercial strategy.
- Insight into agricultural value chains and market dynamics.
- Proven track record in establishing and managing commercial partnerships.
- Competitive benefits including health insurance, housing, and a focus on professional growth.
- Regular performance reviews, career discussions, and access to mentorship and training.
- Support for work permit provided with preference for nationals or those with a strong professional background in the operation countries.
- Application deadline: November 12, 2024, with a rigorous, fair, and transparent recruitment process.
About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips more than 4 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. Our Uganda program, founded in 2016, serves approximately 27,000 farmers. Our team in Uganda is headquartered in Jinja, close to the districts we serve, and supported by a small presence in Kampala.
The Role You will identify and partner with private sector / commercial entities to develop value chain offerings for our smallholder farmers. You will also design and implement trials of new commercial strategies, contributing to the economic growth and sustainability of Ugandan farmers. Your success will lead to increased commercial opportunities and, therefore, income for our farmers. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Strategy and Execution, you will work with external organizations and require a high level of autonomy.
Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Marketing, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in business development, market access, commercial strategy, or related roles, preferably in the agricultural sector. Understanding of agricultural value chains and market dynamics. Experience establishing and managing commercial partnerships.
Benefits Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits. We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals.
Application Details One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred. Application Deadline 12 November 2024. One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process.
