Project Coordinator -Agribusiness at ZOA
- Company: ZOA
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Agricultural Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
Position : Project Coordinator Agribusiness (Nationals only)
Duty station : West Nile
Reports to : Project Manager
About ZOA
ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.
In Uganda, ZOA has offices in Kampala, West Nile (Arua), Acholi (Nwoya), and Karamoja (Amudat). ZOA Uganda works both in relief and recovery on the themes of food security & livelihoods, WASH, primary/accelerated/vocational education, and conflict management with a special focus on land security.
ZOA is looking for a:
Project Coordinator- Agribusiness ( 1 position ) for West Nile
Purpose of the position
The Project Coordinator, with support from the Project Manager, is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing the activities of the specific ZOA project(s) assigned to him/her.
Project specific
The Agribusiness Coordinator will identify private sector actors that provide market opportunities for SDCs; develop and implement strategies for engagement with the private sector and build the capacity of the youth to establish effective partnerships or linkage with the private sector; in addition to coaching SDCs in setting up viable businesses.
Main activities
Tasks specific to this job
• Under the supervision of the PM and the livelihood advisor, conduct market scans, identify and map private sector actors (including requirements) that provide sustainable market for the enterprises selected, including for contract farming;
• Identify key entry points for engagement with the private sector;
Position : Project Coordinator Agribusiness (Nationals only)
Duty station : West Nile
Reports to : Project Manager
About ZOA
ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.
In Uganda, ZOA has offices in Kampala, West Nile (Arua), Acholi (Nwoya), and Karamoja (Amudat). ZOA Uganda works both in relief and recovery on the themes of food security & livelihoods, WASH, primary/accelerated/vocational education, and conflict management with a special focus on land security.
ZOA is looking for a:
Project Coordinator- Agribusiness ( 1 position ) for West Nile
Purpose of the position
The Project Coordinator, with support from the Project Manager, is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing the activities of the specific ZOA project(s) assigned to him/her.
Project specific
The Agribusiness Coordinator will identify private sector actors that provide market opportunities for SDCs; develop and implement strategies for engagement with the private sector and build the capacity of the youth to establish effective partnerships or linkage with the private sector; in addition to coaching SDCs in setting up viable businesses.
Main activities
Tasks specific to this job
• Under the supervision of the PM and the livelihood advisor, conduct market scans, identify and map private sector actors (including requirements) that provide sustainable market for the enterprises selected, including for contract farming;
• Identify key entry points for engagement with the private sector;
Method of Application
If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via the form below.
CV’s of no more than 2 pages in length and Cover Letter of 1 page are appreciated.
Applications should only include the following: cover letter and an updated CV (with three professional referees) of which two must be 2 professional references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer, and 1 character reference could be your pastor or priest.
Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment.
Qualified female candidates and or individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via the form below.
https://cvselection.net/Project-Coordinator-Agribusiness-ZOA-UGD
CV’s of no more than 2 pages in length and Cover Letter of 1 page are appreciated.
Applications should only include the following: cover letter and an updated CV (with three professional referees) of which two must be 2 professional references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer, and 1 character reference could be your pastor or priest.
Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment.
Qualified female candidates and or individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.