MUCOBADI

IFRAD

Mbale – (1) Vacancy

Soroti –  (1) Vacancy

Technical Leadership and Agri-hub / cooperative / farmer group development

·     Provide expert technical guidance and practical advice to project design and implementation teams, supporting the operationalization of the agribusiness framework based on proven value chain development models.

·     Design and implement targeted business development models that connect enhanced productivity with value addition, market access, and youth transition to work.

·     Collaborate with the Partner and Project Manager to implement comprehensive project interventions and models within clusters and across consortium partners.

·     Drive the Agri-hub/ cooperative development process by creating technical frameworks for farmer institutional development up and Agri-hub/cooperative formation), and oversee activity planning, execution, and monitoring.

·     Participate in co-creation meetings and collaborate with other thematic leads and Cluster Coordinators to mobilize and aggregate youth and women into structured Agri-enterprises such as cooperatives and Agri-hubs.

·     Facilitate and broker off-take agreements with private sector actors to expand market access and improve input uptake for Agri-hubs and cooperatives.

·     Lead the recruitment process of Community-Based Facilitators (CBFs), including planning, tool development, interviews, onboarding, and orientation

Enterprise Development & Growth Support

·     Identify, conduct capacity assessment, onboard, and support youth-led livestock enterprises, and partner agribusiness organizations, across target value chains.

·     Support the formulation and implementation of business and operational plans for Agri-hubs, Cooperatives and MSME’s.

·     Lead feasibility studies and business development ecosystem analysis of YEELD to identify viable business and investment options that articulate the value proposition of agribusiness ventures and youth engagement in the production-to-market ecosystem.

·     Led the development, review, and delivery of agribusiness technical training by creating and refining BD technical manuals, training modules, facilitator guides, and IEC materials.

·     Provide tailored business development services including business planning, financial management, and operational improvement through Youth groups, agri-hubs and cooperatives.

·     Strengthen enterprise capacity to scale and sustain operations.

·     Provide advisory support on establishing and maintaining sound business and financial record-keeping systems for youth enterprises.

·     Identify and evaluate innovative financing mechanisms, grants, and investment opportunities for youth and women entrepreneurs and support access to these resources.

·     Support project partners in developing business development systems and innovative financial inclusion approaches, establishing financial linkages with VSLAs, SACCOs, and MFIs.

Market Access & Commercial Linkages

·     Facilitate access to reliable and profitable markets for youth enterprises.

·     Link businesses to buyers, processors, aggregators, and off-takers.

·     Support enterprises in negotiating contracts and improving pricing strategies.

Financial Access & Investment Readiness

·     Support enterprises in accessing finance through banks, SACCOs, and other financial institutions.

·     Build capacity in financial literacy, record-keeping, and loan management.

·     Prepare youth businesses for investment, including developing pitches and business cases.

Entrepreneurship Capacity Building

·     Design and deliver training programmes on entrepreneurship, business skills, and enterprise management.

·     Provide mentorship and coaching to youth entrepreneurs.

·     Strengthen business mindset, innovation, and resilience among participants

Coordination & Partner Engagement

·     Collaborate closely with Value Chain Services Specialist and consortium partners to create and manage private sector engagements, including partner assessments, onboarding, technical oversight, and coordination with district and line ministries for project alignment to ensure enterprises benefit from improved systems.

·     Participate in joint planning and programme implementation processes.

·     Engage with private sector actors to unlock business opportunities for youth

·     Organize and facilitate business forums and multi-stakeholder value chain platforms to strengthen market linkages and investment prospects.

·     Work collaboratively with partners to explore new market and investment opportunities, taking the lead in crafting successful business models that secure contracts and long-term partnerships for youth and private sector actors.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Adaptation & Learning

·     Track enterprise-level performance indicators such as revenue, profitability, job creation, and business survival rates.

·     Conduct regular field visits to monitor project implementation, Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices, and promote cross-consortium learning..

·     Contribute to programme reporting and adaptive management.

·     Continuously assess agribusinesses, identify market trends and risks, and develop responsive strategies to enhance commercial success.

·     Work with the MEL team to establish measurable KPIs that track project impact and sustainability. Keep track of data relating to all aspects of Agri-hubs / cooperatives and MSME’s.

·     Ensure partner compliance with donor and YEELD requirements through coordinated monitoring and performance evaluations.

·     Provide continuous feedback on project quality, lead regular consortium leadership meetings, and recommend corrective actions where necessary.

Innovation & Inclusive Enterprise Development

·     Promote innovative business models and value addition opportunities within livestock enterprises.

·     Ensure inclusion of young women, refugees, and persons with disabilities in enterprise support.

·     Integrate digital tools and solutions for business growth.

Other duties

·     Ensure compliance with Ripple Effect policies and all relevant legislation.

·     Act at all times according to Ripple Effect’s values and in support of its Africa Forward Together approach.

·     To undertake other duties of a similar nature as reasonably required by the line manager.

Key Result Areas

·     Increased number of viable and profitable youth-led livestock enterprises.

·     Improved business performance (revenue, profitability, and growth).

·     Enhanced access to finance and markets for youth businesses.

·     Job creation and income generation for young people.

·     Strong integration of enterprises into livestock value chains.

·     Increased participation of young women, refugees, and PWDs in business opportunities