Provide leadership in the design, development and implementation of activities related to agribusiness and value chains development within FH.
Provide technical guidance in the design and facilitation of market and micro-finance linkages for farmer groups under various projects, in collaboration with various stakeholders, including Government and private sector actors
Analyse technical and... policy issues, strategies and programmes to support the development, competitiveness, inclusiveness and improved impacts of agribusiness, food systems and value chain development. This will include standards development based on the above.
Contribute to the design of programmes and projects related to agribusiness, value chain development, agricultural economics, and agricultural and rural development; and also provide technical support and/or backstopping to field projects
Support capacity building activities regarding business development skills, including identification of capacity development needs of farmer groups, agriculture cooperatives and private sector.
Provide guidance to FH project teams to support farmer groups who are oriented towards farming as a business; providing practical tools to ensure the recognition of and support for women and youth farmers as a key and underserved target group in agribusiness
Integrate behavior change and adult learning methodologies into Livelihoods and Resilience programming and model them in interactions with other staff.
Work collaboratively with other Thematic specialist/ Coordinators to integrate Livelihoods and Resilience into the activities across departments and functions
Setting and maintaining quality standards for new business development-related activities Review sectoral technical approaches and implementation strategies and develop customized recommendations to integrate Livelihoods and Resilience, adapting approaches for fragile and insecure contexts.
Develop and review work plans, budgets and procurement plans, working hand in hand with project staff and CO programs team.
Develop and manage major the country research and learning initiatives in line with the Livelihood and Resilience program. more

Support the implementation and ongoing development of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) processes and systems to collect output and outcome-level data.
Guide and coordinate the review of the project log frame during project design.
Design data collection instruments used for monitoring, reporting, and evaluation according to agreed guidelines.
Ensure all monitoring, evaluation,... and research activities are conducted in line with Food for the Hungry’s child protection and ethical principles, and consistently promote downwards accountability to beneficiaries.
Conduct quality spot checks on project sites to evaluate adherence to project standards and visually verify information reported through the normal reporting systems
Conduct project indicator mapping and develop standard process monitoring tools to track and report project progress.
Track project performance indicators through activity progress monitoring and provide periodic feedback to project implementation teams during internal reviews
Conduct regular field visits to monitor the implementation of activities and ensure that MEAL tools and protocols are being followed effectively by identifying breakdowns and areas that require clarifications and improvement,
Support in developing MEAL plans such as project MEAL plan, tools, survey, design, methodology, and data analysis as requirements for project monitoring and evaluation. more

Develop and manage the EYA initiative in Uganda and relevant initiatives funded by institutional donors.
Adapt and develop context and program-specific guidance, tools, and pieces of training, and connect teams to critical information that will improve EYA knowledge and advance the integration of systems and resilience thinking and action to improve program performance and achieve... results.
Keep abreast of new thinking, research, and innovations in Y&A and synthesize and regularly communicate findings for country teams
Develop and manage major the country research and learning initiatives in line with the EYA program.
Engage in current policy and practice discussions related to risk and vulnerability reduction and resilience building, with particular reference to Uganda, and ensure this informs FH work.
Responsible for defining the project strategy, milestones, and terms and conditions of Donor agreements for all EYA intervention to achieve the greatest coverage and impact possible. This includes providing technical guidance on contextually appropriate methodologies for delivering EYA activities.
Ensure the integration of cross-cutting themes such as protection, beneficiary participation, accountability, and feedback in the program is planned for.
Contribute to the review of the annual operation plan and Budget for Head Office and APs.
Review and updates EYA reports and report systems in coordination with the M&E Coordinator and ensures timely submission.
Participate in design and implementation of baseline, needs assessments, and impact evaluations as well as monitoring program progress to ensure donor compliance and program quality.
Responsible for reviewing project reports, FH annual report especially the thematic areas of EYA. more

As the Value Chain and Enterprise Development Officer within the Lamwo Area Program, He/ She will play a pivotal role in driving agricultural value chain initiatives to enhance rural livelihoods. Collaborating closely with project teams and local farmers, He/ She will lead in the design, implementation, and management of projects focused on improving the economic well-being of communities. His/... Her responsibilities will encompass providing technical guidance, conducting comprehensive value chain analyses, delivering capacity-building trainings, and cultivating partnerships with stakeholders to ensure project success. Working under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, His/ Her expertise and experience will be essential in developing and coordinating effective agriculture-related value chain schemes, including capacity-building initiatives for local farmers. This role presents an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the livelihoods of rural communities within the Lamwo Area Program, aligning with Food for the Hungry’s commitment to sustainable development and social inclusion.

Develop, implement, and manage projects to strengthen agricultural value chains and improve rural livelihoods in the Lamwo Area Program.
Serve as the focal person for designing, implementing, and monitoring all value chain processes and marketing activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Coordinate with partners, including private enterprises, community-based organizations, and NGOs, to leverage resources and ensure complementarity in project efforts.
Monitor project progress and prepare detailed annual work plans and progress reports, ensuring transparency and accountability in project implementation.
Supervise and monitor the implementation of value chain activities, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timely delivery of outputs. more