Summary
Date Posted:Saturday, April 29 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Major Responsibilities
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the growth of food processing SMEs in Zambia
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and government officials
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify new opportunities for food processing SMEs
• Provide technical assistance and support to food processing SMEs to improve their efficiency, profitability, and growth
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the implementation of project activities and provide support to project beneficiaries
• Collaborate with other members of the project team to ensure project activities are implemented effectively and efficiently
• Assist in regular data collection from FED clients
• Ensure compliance with project and donor reporting requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned by the FED Project Manager

Overall responsibilities include:
Market linkages
• Foster linkages and facilitate effective market communication among key actors, including farmers, to improve the quality and reliability of the supply chain.
• Empower food processing SMEs to comprehend the pricing mechanisms utilized by processor buyers.
• Collaborate with the FED project to map value chains, analyze gender dimensions, and identify potential intervention points to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Monitoring and Evaluation
• Thoroughly understand the indicators and targets outlined for the program and keep up-to-date with any updates or changes.
• Collaborate with the M&E Manager to effectively track program indicators and report on progress.
• Collect relevant impact data at the processor level to accurately monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
Other
• Collaborate closely with the Business Advisory and Technical Assistance units to develop effective strategies for monitoring and evaluating clients on an ongoing basis.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and provide ongoing guidance and support to help them overcome challenges and achieve their business objectives.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all client interactions and program activities to inform program decision-making and ensure accountability.

Key Deliverables
• Regularly report on the progress of established market linkages between farmers and FED clients to ensure effective collaboration and progress towards program objectives.
• Report on the establishment and effectiveness of aggregation networks to enhance market access and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive quarterly M&E data reports to the M&E Manager to track progress against program targets, identify any areas for improvement, and ensure transparency and accountability.

1. Required Skills & Experience:
Candidates applying should possess the following requirements:
• Zambian citizen or right to work in Zambia
• Minimum of Diploma in Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, or similar, a postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
• 2 years relevant working experience preferably working directly with SMEs and/or cooperatives in the agro-processing industry
• Demonstrated experience creating well-functioning and empowered farmer groups and/or cooperatives
• Ability to engage and advise different stakeholders, including farmers, consultants, extension workers, and traditional leaders at local level
• Ability to design and carry out task under minimal physical supervision;
• Willingness and ability to travel often to the field;
• Good computer skills in Office software (Excel., Word, PowerPoint);
• Fluent in local languages (dependent on location)
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.
With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, 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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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