JOB DETAILS:

LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith- based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world. A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people—centered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their right, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.
Lutheran World Federation (LWF] Uganda is part of the LWF World Service and we are currently supporting Congolese and South—Sudanese refugees living in settlements in the districts of Kamwenge, Adjumani, Moyo, Kyangwali and Lamwo respectively.
The LWF Uganda is looking for mature, qualified and experienced persons for the following position:
Job Title: Business Development Facilitator -Shea Nut & Apiary
Place of Assignment: Kitgum
Reports to: Project Manager

Job Summary:

To coordinate and implement activities of me s/we project within the area of jurisdiction in collaboration with the Local Authorities (LAs) and Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) to ensure that the Shea nut value chain is efficiently and profitably developed to creale jobs for women and youth..

Qualifications, Experience, Essential Skills & Technical Competencies Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agri-business Management or Marketing from a reputable university;
• Strong background in value chain development and business development,
• Possession of a Post-Graduate Diploma in Project Planning B4 Management or Marketing is desirable.
• 3 or more years’ experience in eco-entrepreneurship, agri-business, value-chain development or business development,
• Experience (rem business development and value chain enhancement in Sheanul and Apiary
• Solid negotiation and diplomacy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. including patience. willingness to listen and respect for colleagues.

Candidates who are interested in the above jobs should submit an updated CV and Application letter giving a day time telephone contact and email addresses of 3 (three) work related referees only through:

email [email protected] 

clearly indicating the job title in the email subject.

Hand delivered applications can also be sent to

our Offices in Kampala.

Please indicate the position you have applied for on the top of the parcel addressed to:

The Human Resource Manager

Lutheran World Federation

Plot1401, Ggaba, Road next to Quality Hill

P. O. Box 5827 Kampala, Uganda.

Closing Date : 30th June 2020