Organization: Voluntary Service Overseas
Closing date: 20 Dec 2017
How to apply:
Closing date: 20 Dec 2017
To lead primary and secondary research in key agri-based value chains in Uganda with specific reference to youth and other marginalised groups' access to and participation in the value chains
You have;
- A Master's degree and an agricultural research background
- At least five years of experience in conducting/leading agri-based value chain research at scale.
- Well-versed with sound research designs and methodologies including participatory techniques.
- Good understanding and experience of resilience approach to farming.
- Understanding of participatory methodologies and a commitment to people led development, gender and social inclusion
- Experience working with local authorities/institutions/private sector actors, especially agriculture related.
- Good understanding of root and structural causes of poverty and marginalisation.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Personal Qualities:
- Strong interpersonal skills and suitable character to work various stakeholders
- Conceptual and analytic thinking
- Initiative, self-motivated
- Proactive, supportive and flexible.
- Passionate about people-led development
How to apply:
Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=amFzYW50ZS45NjE0Ny4zODMwQHZzby5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20