The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) has announced a call for suppliers to implement their forthcoming Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusinesses Programme (CASA) which is scheduled to start in late-2018. This programme seeks to drive changes in the ways in which investors view and invest in agribusinesses that work with smallholder supply chains.
Farm Africa will be applying as lead implementer for Uganda as part of global consortium seeking to deliver Component A of the CASA programme. Programme activities in Uganda will focus on the sesame and bean value chains, and will include:
The Country Lead for CASA Uganda will have overall responsibility for programme planning and implementation in Uganda.
Key programme activities are expected to include:
Inception phase (6 months):
Implementation Phase (54 months):
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:
In addition, experience of supporting the development of agricultural value chains in Uganda and/or extensive knowledge of the beans and/or sesame value chains would be advantageous. As would a post-graduate qualification in a relevant field.
For full details, and how to apply, please view the attached Terms of Reference.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please note, funding for this role is contingent upon contract award.
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