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Job Title ⇒ Associate Business Advisor
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Organization ⇒ TechnoServe
Duty Station ⇒ Uganda- South West Kabale, Kisoro, Kanungu, Rubanda
Districts
Reports to ⇒ Lead Business Advisor
About US
TechnoServe is a leader in harnessing the power of the private sector to help
people lift themselves out of poverty. A nonprofit organization operating in
29 countries, we work with enterprising men and women in the developing world
to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. By linking people to
information, capital, and markets, we have helped millions to create lasting
prosperity for their families and communities. Founded over 50 years ago,
TechnoServe has been named the #1 nonprofit for fighting poverty by the
ImpactMatters charity ratings agency.

About Program
TechnoServe with funding from ABInBev is currently implementing an extended
Agricultural Development Program in partnership with NILE BREWERIES LIMITED in
the south western districts of Kabale, Kisoro, Kanungu and Rubanda with a
focus of increasing farmer income through skilling, information connectivity
and financial empowerment. The 12-month Project targets to work with 1800
small scale farmers to improve their productivity and production through a
farmer field school model while VSLA methodology will be incorporated in the
initial stages to build rapport with communities and also increase women and
youth participation in the project
Job Summary ⇒ Reporting to the Lead Business Advisor, the Associate
Business Advisor will ensure quality and robust capacity building of 1800
farmers through selected Small holder farmer Groups from the 4 districts in
the south western region of Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities ⇒
Deliver Trainings to 30 VSLAs & 60 Farmer Field Schools in South western
region.
⇗ Mobilize and form new groups and on board existing ones where applicable in
the districts mentioned. Supervise the Farmer Trainers as they deliver modules
9 sessions to these groups during the program period
⇗ Conduct gender sensitization & governance trainings to the VSLA groups
⇗ Organize trainings and TOTs on VSLA, Gender, Governance, and GAAP for
Barley per the project work plan
⇗ Supervise Farmer Trainers in the districts of responsibility and ensure
that the farmer field school modules are properly delivered
⇗ Oversee the establishment of demo-plots to ensure that they demonstrate the
right practices
⇗ Work with NBL field teams to ensure good relationships on the ground and
good timing of activities
⇗ Document lessons learnt during implementation to inform future projects as
well as to advice on improvements to be made while implementing current
projects
Monitoring and Reporting
⇗ Contribute to the revision and administration of the project monitoring
tools for the farmer field school and VSLA activities
⇗ Actively participate in Farmer group assessments, annual surveys and end of
project evaluation.
⇗ Actively participate in gender assessments and foster gender integration
⇗ Ensure all farmer field school and VSLA support activities are properly
documented using approved tools
⇗ Produce weekly 515 reports for all VSLA and farmer field school activities
implemented
⇗ Contribute to writing and review of PSRs, donor reports ensuring accuracy
of info provided
Planning and Budget Management
⇗ Participate in developing monthly work plans & reports
⇗ Regularly review specific activity budgets ensuring that planned activities
are budgeted
⇗ Ensure that all expenses and payments are done in accordance with
TechnoServe finance policy
Coordination and Representation
⇗ Maintain cordial working relationships with local leadership and NBL teams
⇗ Regularly liaise and network with like-minded NGOs and market facilitators
at district and regional levels
⇗ Liaise with other TechnoServe sectors to ensure coherence with holistic
programming and logistical efficiency


Qualifications, Skills and Experience ⇒
⇗ The ideal candidate must hold a Degree in Agriculture, agribusiness, or
related studies from reputable university; specialized technical training in
agriculture, value chain development, collective marketing, and rural
financial services is an added advantage
⇗ S/he should have two years of practical field experience working with
farmers, savings groups, youth, business associations, business development
services, private sector partnerships, market linkages and rural financial
services
⇗ Experience working with International Non-governmental organization INGO
or development agencies is an added advantage.
Success Factors ⇒ Competency is a combination of knowledge, skills and
abilities KSAs directly related to successful performance on the job.
Core Competencies include
⇗ Integrity and honesty Is widely trusted; seen as a direct, truthful
individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful
manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; does not misrepresent himself or
herself for personal gain.
⇗ Team Work/ Relationships Works co-operatively and flexibly with other
members of the team with a full understanding of the role to be played as a
team member and/or leader, to achieve a common goal. Ability to build and
maintain effective relationships and networks.
⇗ Learning attitude Proactively takes advantage of opportunities to learn.
Actively identifies new areas for learning; applies and shares new knowledge
and skill appropriately.
⇗ Diversity/Inclusiveness Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation for
diversity and supports diversity efforts. Interacts effectively with and
inclusively with people of all races, cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds,
religions, ages, and genders.
⇗ Communication Expresses ideas effectively in individual and group
situations. Listens effectively; shares information, ideas and arguments;
adjusts terminology, language and communication modes to the needs of the
audience; ensures accurate understanding; acts in a way that facilitates open
exchange of ideas and information; uses appropriate non-verbal communication.
⇗ Decision making/Problem Solving Is able to analyze situations, diagnose
problems, identify the key issues, establish and evaluate alternative courses
of action and produce a logical, practical and acceptable solution. Is able to
make effective decisions on a day- to-day basis, taking ownership of
decisions, demonstrating sound judgement in escalating issues where necessary.
⇗ Results Oriented/ High Quality Deliverables Stays focused on the efforts
necessary to achieve quality results consistent with programmatic or
departmental goals. Demonstrates the ability to achieve effective results;
works persistently to overcome obstacles to goal achievement. Accomplishes
tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern
for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks.
⇗ Planning & Time Management Establishes a course of action for self and/or
others to accomplish a specific goal. Effectively plans, schedules,
prioritizes and controls activities; identifies, integrates and orchestrates
resources people, material, information, budget, and/or time to accomplish
goals. Prioritizes work according to the program or department's goals, not
just own job responsibilities; manages own time effectively.
⇗ Business Acumen The ability to use information, ask the right questions
and take decisions that make an impact on the overall business performance.

Job Specific/Technical Competencies include
⇗ Partnership/Donor Management program staff should understand and apply
techniques to develop, maintain and manage business relationships with
clients, donors and internal or external partners in order to implement and
manage projects and/or identify new business.
⇗ Financial & Resource Management an important competency program staff must
possess to enable them budget properly based on facts and change course when
necessary, knowledge of finance to develop and manage budgets.
⇗ Innovative Mindset program staff should know how to ask questions and
seeks out information from multiple sources, learn from mistakes, and see
change as an opportunity.
⇗ Analysis, Research, Report Writing Experience in business planning and
analysis, modeling for feasibility and execution. Able to analyze and express
oneself clearly in business writing.

Managerial Competencies include
⇗ Emotional Intelligence Empathetic, understands attitudes, interests, needs
of others; predict others behavior. Self-aware and keeps own emotions from
interfering with work. Understanding both the strengths and limitations of
others.
⇗ Trust to Delegate Appropriately allocates decision-making authority and/or
task responsibility to others; maximizes the organization's and individual's
effectiveness.
⇗ Strategic Thinking Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements
plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global
environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
⇗ Staff Development Planning and supporting the development of individuals'
skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job
responsibilities more effectively.
⇗ Coaching/Feedback Recognizes and acknowledges strengths in others.
Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others develop knowledge and
skill areas to accomplish tasks or solve problems.
Career Pathways ⇒ The position that might be next career opportunities for
employees in this job title include Business Advisor.
TechnoServe encourages diversity in all levels and across all facets of our
organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not
discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual
orientation, gender identity, ages, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status,
disability and all other protected classes. We are also proud of our
commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and
exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous
background and reference checks.
How to Apply ⇒
If you are interested and you meet the requirements, apply by Email only to
the Human Resources Manager pkabagambe@tns.org ; please submit a resume,
cover letter and three professional references with the position title placed
in the subject line of your email.
Deadline Wednesday October 28, 2020 by close of business.

NB Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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