Marketing and Cooperative Development Officer
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) About
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. When NRC started relief efforts after World War Two, humanitarian needs were critical. NRC is still there, protecting people forced to flee and supporting them as they build a new future. Today, NRC works in both new and protracted crises across 30 countries, where they provide food assistance, clean water, shelter, legal aid, and education.
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The organization is the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), which was established in 194
Job Overview:
The Marketing and Cooperative Development Officer will play a crucial role in enhancing market linkages and supporting agribusiness growth for smallholder farmers and rural enterprises. This position involves working closely with various market actors, including cooperatives, agribusinesses, and financial institutions, to create inclusive and profitable market systems. The officer will be responsible for developing partnerships, conducting market research, and facilitating business development services to improve the financial sustainability of producer groups and cooperatives. The role also includes capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring and evaluation of market linkages and business growth.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The officer will be tasked with identifying and establishing sustainable market linkages for smallholder farmers and cooperatives. This includes developing partnerships with buyers, processors, traders, and financial institutions to enhance access to markets and finance. The officer will conduct market research and value chain analysis to identify trends and opportunities, strengthen market systems through networking and trade fairs, and support the development of business models that enhance farmer incomes. Additionally, the officer will assist in product development, branding, and packaging for competitive market positioning, facilitate value addition processes, and provide business development services to improve the operational sustainability of producer groups. The role also involves implementing livelihoods programs, promoting inclusive business models, training stakeholders, and tracking progress through key performance indicators.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in business administration, Agribusiness, Economics, Rural Development, or a related field. They should have 3-5 years of experience in market development, agribusiness, or rural economic development. A strong knowledge of market systems, value chains, and agricultural trade is essential, along with experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership development. Proficiency in business development, financial modeling, and marketing strategies is required, as well as the ability to conduct market research and analyze data. Excellent communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills are also necessary for this role.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in relevant fields such as business administration, Agribusiness, Economics, or Rural Development. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of market systems and agribusiness development.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have 3-5 years of relevant experience in market development, agribusiness, or rural economic development. This experience should include a strong understanding of market systems and value chains, as well as practical experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the international context of the organization. Additional local languages may be beneficial for engaging with local communities and stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The position is a 6-month definite contract, which is renewable based on performance and funding availability. The role is based in Aweil East, South Sudan, and involves working in potentially insecure environments. The officer will be expected to manage resources effectively, empower and build trust among stakeholders, and deliver results in line with NRC’s performance management framework.
The organization is the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), which was established in 194
- NRC is a humanitarian organization that helps people forced to flee. It operates in over 30 countries worldwide, providing assistance to refugees and internally displaced persons. The organization focuses on various sectors, including education, shelter, and livelihoods, and is committed to the core values of dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability.
Job Overview:
The Marketing and Cooperative Development Officer will play a crucial role in enhancing market linkages and supporting agribusiness growth for smallholder farmers and rural enterprises. This position involves working closely with various market actors, including cooperatives, agribusinesses, and financial institutions, to create inclusive and profitable market systems. The officer will be responsible for developing partnerships, conducting market research, and facilitating business development services to improve the financial sustainability of producer groups and cooperatives. The role also includes capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring and evaluation of market linkages and business growth.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The officer will be tasked with identifying and establishing sustainable market linkages for smallholder farmers and cooperatives. This includes developing partnerships with buyers, processors, traders, and financial institutions to enhance access to markets and finance. The officer will conduct market research and value chain analysis to identify trends and opportunities, strengthen market systems through networking and trade fairs, and support the development of business models that enhance farmer incomes. Additionally, the officer will assist in product development, branding, and packaging for competitive market positioning, facilitate value addition processes, and provide business development services to improve the operational sustainability of producer groups. The role also involves implementing livelihoods programs, promoting inclusive business models, training stakeholders, and tracking progress through key performance indicators.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in business administration, Agribusiness, Economics, Rural Development, or a related field. They should have 3-5 years of experience in market development, agribusiness, or rural economic development. A strong knowledge of market systems, value chains, and agricultural trade is essential, along with experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership development. Proficiency in business development, financial modeling, and marketing strategies is required, as well as the ability to conduct market research and analyze data. Excellent communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills are also necessary for this role.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in relevant fields such as business administration, Agribusiness, Economics, or Rural Development. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of market systems and agribusiness development.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have 3-5 years of relevant experience in market development, agribusiness, or rural economic development. This experience should include a strong understanding of market systems and value chains, as well as practical experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the international context of the organization. Additional local languages may be beneficial for engaging with local communities and stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The position is a 6-month definite contract, which is renewable based on performance and funding availability. The role is based in Aweil East, South Sudan, and involves working in potentially insecure environments. The officer will be expected to manage resources effectively, empower and build trust among stakeholders, and deliver results in line with NRC’s performance management framework.
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