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Private Sector Engagement Expert – Youth Leadership for Agriculture Activity Evaluation Job LocationsUG-Kampala  Category Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Type   Contract Close Date   12/31/2019 Overview QED is a global consulting firm with more than 20 years of experience providing data-driven and insightful solutions in close to 100 countries. We are passionate about transforming lives through knowledge-based solutions. Leveraging deep expertise in monitoring, evaluation, global health, and learning, we help our clients collect, analyze, visualize, and ultimately use data in more effective ways. Our work maximizes results through the use of cutting-edge technologies and innovation, organizational development, and evidence-based decision-making.   Background Uganda sits at a critical juncture between a period of economic strain or demographic “dividend” with an economy reliant on agriculture for growth and food security. Uganda’s path forward therefore lies in creating opportunities for rural youth, given that 75 percent of the workforce is engaged in the agricultural sector. Of this 75% agricultural focus, Ugandan youth represent 55 percent of this sub-population, where 70 to 80 percent of this group are women. It is against this background that USAID/Uganda’s Economic Growth Office designed the flagship Feed the Future Uganda Youth Leadership for Agriculture Activity (“YLA” or “the Activity”). The purpose of the Activity is to increase economic opportunities for approximately 350,000 youth (aged 10 to 35) in agriculture-related fields in order to increase their incomes through building entrepreneurship, leadership and workforce readiness.    The YLA performance evaluation is estimated to begin on January 13, 2019 and be completed no later than June 30, 2020 with an estimated LOE of 45 days.   Purpose of the Evaluation The YLA performance evaluation focuses on learning. Its purpose is to provide the Government of Uganda (GoU) and USAID/Uganda with insights and lessons learned regarding the relevance and effectiveness of the various approaches towards youth economic empowerment implemented under YLA. To this end, the evaluation will systematically examine how the Activity contributed towards CDCS result (IR 2.4) - Improving Economic Opportunities for the Youth. Furthermore, the evaluation will trace the pathways of change to ascertain how and why certain results were achieved. The insights and lessons learnt from the evaluation will be instructive for designing subsequent interventions that contribute both to CDCS IR 2.4 as well as the GoU’s priority objective of Enhancing the Availability and Quality of Gainful Employment (particularly for the youth), under the National Development Plan II. Responsibilities They will contribute to the design of data collection tools, the collection and synthesize of data, prepare and participate in presentations and writing the report Serve as the evaluation teams Priate Sector Engagement SME Conduct evaluation activities review all outputs and be responsible for submitting quality products to the Team Lead on a timely basis They will contribute to the design of data collection tools, collect and synthesize data, prepare and participate in presentations and writing the report Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field, advanced degree preferred Minimum of five years’ experience in researching private sector engagement, or in evaluating or implementing activities designed to engage the private sector, preferably in Uganda Demonstrable skills and experience in the use of complex quantitative and qualitative methods Must have demonstrated experience producing high-quality reports for evaluations of complex, multi-sector activities How to Apply To apply for this position please follow the following steps: Complete the online application. Attach your resume/CV. Click on this link to complete a  USAID Biodata/1420 form , fill out the form, sign it, and attach/upload it to your application.  You may also include other documents such as cover letter and/or a work sample. Submit your application, resume/CV, completed biodata, and any additional documents. Please note that applications submitted by other means; or without either a resume/CV and/or biodata may not be considered. Only finalists will be contacted; no phone calls please. A final submitted application to QED in response to a position on a bid or proposal, indicates your agreement to be included in our submission to the client on an illustrative basis.  The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. AA/V/D. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you!   Learn more ...

Youth Empowerment Expert – Youth Leadership for Agriculture Activity Evaluation Job LocationsUG-Kampala Category   Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Type   Contract Close Date   12/31/2019 Overview QED is a global consulting firm with more than 20 years of experience providing data-driven and insightful solutions in close to 100 countries. We are passionate about transforming lives through knowledge-based solutions. Leveraging deep expertise in monitoring, evaluation, global health, and learning, we help our clients collect, analyze, visualize, and ultimately use data in more effective ways. Our work maximizes results through the use of cutting-edge technologies and innovation, organizational development, and evidence-based decision-making. Background Uganda sits at a critical juncture between a period of economic strain or demographic “dividend” with an economy reliant on agriculture for growth and food security. Uganda’s path forward therefore lies in creating opportunities for rural youth, given that 75 percent of the workforce is engaged in the agricultural sector. Of this 75% agricultural focus, Ugandan youth represent 55 percent of this sub-population, where 70 to 80 percent of this group are women. It is against this background that USAID/Uganda’s Economic Growth Office designed the flagship Feed the Future Uganda Youth Leadership for Agriculture Activity (“YLA” or “the Activity”). The purpose of the Activity is to increase economic opportunities for approximately 350,000 youth (aged 10 to 35) in agriculture-related fields in order to increase their incomes through building entrepreneurship, leadership and workforce readiness.    The YLA performance evaluation is estimated to begin on January 13, 2019 and be completed no later than June 30, 2020 with an estimated LOE of 45 days.   Purpose of the Evaluation The YLA performance evaluation focuses on learning. Its purpose is to provide the Government of Uganda (GoU) and USAID/Uganda with insights and lessons learned regarding the relevance and effectiveness of the various approaches towards youth economic empowerment implemented under YLA. To this end, the evaluation will systematically examine how the Activity contributed towards CDCS result (IR 2.4) - Improving Economic Opportunities for the Youth. Furthermore, the evaluation will trace the pathways of change to ascertain how and why certain results were achieved. The insights and lessons learnt from the evaluation will be instructive for designing subsequent interventions that contribute both to CDCS IR 2.4 as well as the GoU’s priority objective of Enhancing the Availability and Quality of Gainful Employment (particularly for the youth), under the National Development Plan II. Responsibilities They will contribute to the design of data collection tools, the collection and synthesize of data, prepare and participate in presentations and writing the report Serve as the evaluation teams Youth Empowerment SME Conduct evaluation activities review all outputs and be responsible for submitting quality products to the Team Lead on a timely basis. They will contribute to the design of data collection tools, collect and synthesize data, prepare and participate in presentations and writing the report Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field, advanced degree preferred Minimum of five years’ experience in researching youth economic empowerment, or in evaluating or implementing activities designed to economically empower youth, preferably in Uganda. Demonstrable skills and experience in the use of complex quantitative and qualitative methods. Must have demonstrated experience producing high-quality reports for evaluations of complex, multi-sector activities How to Apply To apply for this position please follow the following steps: Complete the online application. Attach your resume/CV. Click on this link to complete a  USAID Biodata/1420 form , fill out the form, sign it, and attach/upload it to your application.  You may also include other documents such as cover letter and/or a work sample. Submit your application, resume/CV, completed biodata, and any additional documents. Please note that applications submitted by other means; or without either a resume/CV and/or biodata may not be considered. Only finalists will be contacted; no phone calls please. A final submitted application to QED in response to a position on a bid or proposal, indicates your agreement to be included in our submission to the client on an illustrative basis.  The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. AA/V/D. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you!   Learn more ...

Agriculture Value Chain Development Expert – Youth Leadership for Agriculture Activity Evaluation Job LocationsUG-Kampala   Category   Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Type   Contract   Close Date   12/31/2019 Overview QED is a global consulting firm with more than 20 years of experience providing data-driven and insightful solutions in close to 100 countries. We are passionate about transforming lives through knowledge-based solutions. Leveraging deep expertise in monitoring, evaluation, global health, and learning, we help our clients collect, analyze, visualize, and ultimately use data in more effective ways. Our work maximizes results through the use of cutting-edge technologies and innovation, organizational development, and evidence-based decision-making.   Background Uganda sits at a critical juncture between a period of economic strain or demographic “dividend” with an economy reliant on agriculture for growth and food security. Uganda’s path forward therefore lies in creating opportunities for rural youth, given that 75 percent of the workforce is engaged in the agricultural sector. Of this 75% agricultural focus, Ugandan youth represent 55 percent of this sub-population, where 70 to 80 percent of this group are women. It is against this background that USAID/Uganda’s Economic Growth Office designed the flagship Feed the Future Uganda Youth Leadership for Agriculture Activity (“YLA” or “the Activity”). The purpose of the Activity is to increase economic opportunities for approximately 350,000 youth (aged 10 to 35) in agriculture-related fields in order to increase their incomes through building entrepreneurship, leadership and workforce readiness.    The YLA performance evaluation is estimated to begin on January 13, 2019 and be completed no later than June 30, 2020 with an estimated LOE of 45 days.   Purpose of the Evaluation The YLA performance evaluation focuses on learning. Its purpose is to provide the Government of Uganda (GoU) and USAID/Uganda with insights and lessons learned regarding the relevance and effectiveness of the various approaches towards youth economic empowerment implemented under YLA. To this end, the evaluation will systematically examine how the Activity contributed towards CDCS result (IR 2.4) - Improving Economic Opportunities for the Youth. Furthermore, the evaluation will trace the pathways of change to ascertain how and why certain results were achieved. The insights and lessons learnt from the evaluation will be instructive for designing subsequent interventions that contribute both to CDCS IR 2.4 as well as the GoU’s priority objective of Enhancing the Availability and Quality of Gainful Employment (particularly for the youth), under the National Development Plan II. Responsibilities They will contribute to the design of data collection tools, the collection and synthesize of data, prepare and participate in presentations and writing the report Serve as the evaluation teams Agriculture Value Chain Development SME Conduct evaluation activities review all outputs and be responsible for submitting quality products to the Team Lead on a timely basis Contribute to the design of data collection tools, collect and synthesize data, prepare and participate in presentations and writing the report Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field, advanced degree preferred Minimum of five years’ experience in researching agriculture value chains, or in evaluating or implementing activities designed to engage agriculture value chains, preferably in Uganda Demonstrable skills and experience in the use of complex quantitative and qualitative methods Must have demonstrated experience producing high-quality reports for evaluations of complex, multi-sector activities How to Apply To apply for this position please follow the following steps: Complete the online application. Attach your resume/CV. Click on this link to complete a  USAID Biodata/1420 form , fill out the form, sign it, and attach/upload it to your application.  You may also include other documents such as cover letter and/or a work sample. Submit your application, resume/CV, completed biodata, and any additional documents. Please note that applications submitted by other means; or without either a resume/CV and/or biodata may not be considered. Only finalists will be contacted; no phone calls please. A final submitted application to QED in response to a position on a bid or proposal, indicates your agreement to be included in our submission to the client on an illustrative basis.  The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. AA/V/D. Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Learn more ...

Buying Assistant I This position will be responsible for providing extensive activities in support of international business, both international customers as well as international suppliers. The Buying Assistant will be responsible for proactive participation in a procurement team on purchases in support of the AFRICAP and GPOI task orders in Africa. Performing a full range of acquisition functions from acquisition planning, processing of purchase requisitions by conducting market research, issuing RFx, evaluating proposals (with support from the purchasing lead), and issuing Purchase Orders (PO) in accordance with the FAR. This position will report to the Purchasing Lead. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.  DUTIES: Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace. Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.  Work independently with minimal supervision under the direction of the Purchasing Lead. Receive and review purchase requisitions for clarity, compliance, detail and completeness, and obtain additional information considered necessary.  Review and perform analysis of responses to solicitations, to include conformity to Statement of Work, delivery terms, payment terms, and other terms and conditions of the procurement. Liaise with the requestors on comparable product substitutions consistent with the requirements to achieve cost savings.  Prepare and maintain a complete Purchase Order file in accordance with written guidelines and defined processed to support the complete procurement cycle. Effectively understand, apply, and be able to enforce FAR requirements throughout procurement process. Maintain contacts with vendors/suppliers to ensure proper adherence to the terms and conditions outlined in the Purchase Order and associated terms and conditions. Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and receipt documents and invoices.  Prepare and maintain Purchase Order logs and multiple reports directly related to the procurement status, to include, but not limited to, tracking and expediting.  Respond to Supplier inquiries, maintain open line of communication with requester, and provide status to Management on all assigned procurement activity.  Maintain databases and records relating to purchases, procurement documents, and correspondence in accordance with office filing procedures. Plan, organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks to perform job functions in an orderly, efficient manner.  Review, proofread, and verify forms and financial documents for accuracy in calculation, coding, and adherence to policies and procedures.  Identify problems, analyze alternatives, and develop viable recommendations.  Read, comprehend, and interpret written materials of moderate to complex difficulty.  Compose written materials of moderate to complex difficulty on procurement-related issues.  Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of assignment. Communicate in a group environment in order to conduct pre-bid conferences. Perform detailed contractual and financial work with a high degree of accuracy. Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.  REQUIRED: Minimum Acceptable Experience Level:   Three (3) years’ experience in handling procurement related responsibilities.  Five (5) years’ experience working with MS Office Suite. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:    Familiarity with and knowledge of the FAR. Good Knowledge of local market practices, strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment are required. Ability to clearly and concisely articulate services/requirements in writing. Ability to demonstrate problem solving and organization skills. Ability to act independently is required. Ability to work across various functions and disciplines of supply chain management (SCM) and operations. Ability to demonstrate analytical and researching skills. Ability to work in an administrative function is required. This includes tracking, filing, customer communication logs, responding to emails, and various other administrative functions.  Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules. Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Expert computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team. Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change. Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information. Education: A high school diploma or GED. Background Check: Police character certificate from Home of Record. Language Skills: Satisfactory English and French proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures. Citizenship: US Citizenship is not required. Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by PAE and our customer for deployment in Uganda. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment. Must provide evidence of vaccination (internationally recognized vaccination card) DESIRED: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Previous out of home country experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions are a plus. Experience working with PAE. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. PAE is a drug-free workplace. PAE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. EEO is the Law Poster EEO is the Law Poster Supplement Learn more ....

TEAM: CNFA EUROPE | COMMITMENT: CONSULTING | LOCATION: UGANDA SHORT TERM EXPERT- LEGAL ADVISOR COCOA VALUE CHAIN Project Background The Technical Assistance to the Coffee and Cocoa Value Chain in Uganda is an EU funded project with the scope to assist Uganda in the upgrading its coffee and cocoa value chains, with a quality export perspective and with focus on small holders. The project supports both private and public sectors, who are the beneficiaries, and involves research activities. In order to achieve the expected results, the activities cover the following three result areas: Result 1.  Improved policy ang regulatory framework for cocoa value chain. Result 2.  Improved production, post-harvesting and marketing of coffee and cocoa value chains  and Result  3. Marked-led research in coffee and cocoa, trade analysis and market surveillance strengthened. Description of Assignment Cocoa is a relatively new crop in the country, with favourable environment and climatic conditions; its cultivation is encouraged by the Government, as a diversification income opportunity, especially for small holders. The produce is exported raw, as the country has no sufficient volume production to justify investments in processing; furthermore, specific post-harvest technologies are required for ensuring quality standards for export, which are not presently available in a consolidate management system in the country. Currently there is no official legal system regulating and monitoring cocoa production, nor a public framework with the mandate to promote the development and export of the sector. Promotion, regulatory framework and coordination of activities are therefore weak as a result. The private sector is operating without defined regulations and guidelines. The Ministry of Agriculture (MAAIF) has the mandate to regulate and guide the sector. The Uganda National Bureau of Standards has developed some standards for coca beans, processed cocoa and ochratoxin contamination and is working on updating them and in participation in the ISO technical committee for the ISO 34101 Sustainable and traceable cocoa. Responsibility and core functions This assignment is related to implementation of Part 1 Result 1: Draft the policy, legal, regulatory and institutional framework, including standards, guidelines and best practices along the cocoa value chain. A particular focus will be set on women’s empowerment and on mitigation of climate change/environmental impacts. Specific tasks To define or update national cocoa policy, legal, regulatory and institutional set up, including SPS requirements, traceability, rules of origin, quality control, while mainstreaming climate change, environment and gender opportunities. Deliverables The short-term expert will submit an inception work plan within the first 5 days of the assignment, specifying the details of the activities and deliverables, in accordance with the tasks indicated above; the workplan will be agreed in consultation with the National Project Coordinator and the team leader for the Technical Assistance. Expected outputs include: 1.       Draft Cocoa National Policy 2.       Cocoa national implementation strategy Methodology and Collaboration The results of the Regulatory Impact Assessment for cocoa shall be the basis in drafting the Policy and regulatory documents. The realisation of Result 1 will go through an inclusive consultation and validation process, taking into account gender and climate change/environment mainstreaming. It will be implemented by phases according to the Terms of Reference of the TA service; it will include reviewing the National Development Plan II and other development strategy guiding documents, reviewing and updating existing policy, legal, regulatory and institutional framework documents, including standards and best practices along the cocoa value chain, against international requirements. The Project Management Unit will invite key government organisations and private operators/organisations to nominate competent officers and representatives to participate in a working group, divided in panels, to undertake the revision/draft process. This will ensure ownership and sustainability and active commitment by relevant public and private agencies. The overall task will be accomplished by phases: ·          Phase 1  Consultations + First review and update + Disseminationof the first review and update to both public and private cocoa stakeholders. Duration: 2.5 months ·         Pause 3 weeks ·          Phase 2  Consultations on first review and update (workshop) + Second review and update + Dissemination. Duration: 1.5 months ·         Pause 3 weeks ·          Phase 3  Final review and update + Validation Duration 1 month Partners The Expert will assist and work in close collaboration with the Legal office and other pertinent Directorates of Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries; the standard component will be developed in close collaboration with the pertinent Department and staff of UNBS, following their established process and procedures, management of technical committees, consultation with stakeholders and validation.  For technical production aspects, he/she will work in close collaboration with the Cocoa Value Chain Expert. Duration The assignment will be for a maximum of 50 working days, extendable based on needs. The expert will plan his/her mission(s) in consultation with the beneficiaries and the technical assistance team. Period The total duration for the realisation of Result 1/Area a) is 6.5 months Distribution of working days shall be determined in consultation with the beneficiaries and the TA Team Leader: between January 2019 and the end of June 2019. Location Premises of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority, Kampala, Uganda; a part of the work will be carried out at UNBS with some field visits to the cocoa growing areas, if required and visits to MAAIF offices on demand. Reporting Inception workplan The short-term Expert is expected to submit an inception work plan at the end of the first week of the assignment, specifying the details of the activities and deliverables, in accordance with the tasks indicated above and agreed upon in consultation with the National Project Coordinator and the team leader of Technical Assistance. Monthly reports The Expert shall submit timely monthly reports to the Team Leader following the template provided, describing progress in carrying out the assignment against these Terms of Reference and the specific initial workplan. D raft end of assignment Report The expert shall submit a draft report within 15 days after the end of his/her assignment, according to the template provided by the TL. The report shall include, but not be limited to the following: ·         Scope of the assignment ·         Listing of (key) meetings and persons encountered ·         Day to day journal with activities performed ·         Findings and results achieved ·         Recommendations for further assistance ·         Description of any difficulties encountered in performing the mission ·         Relevant annexes and supporting data, including the documents produced (National coca policy and implementation strategy) The reports and annexes shall be delivered as electronic file(s) in MS Word and MS Excel. Final Report Comments will be submitted to the expert within two weeks from the submission of the draft mission report. A final report will be delivered by the expert within two weeks from the transmission of the comments from the representatives of the PMU and other vested stakeholders. Language The working language of the project and the language used in all reports and communications between the consultant and the Project management shall be English (UK spelling preferred). Responsible KE Team Leader Technical Assistance Qualifications and Experience At least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in law or any other relevant field. Advance university degree will definitely be preferred. A minimum of 7 years of specific working experience in the subject of legal framework of agricultural sector and trade Excellent team player with a proven track record of working with multi stakeholder community Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills Deep knowledge of the legal framework in Uganda. Proven familiarity with standard setting bodies (ISO, Codex, etc.) Experience in writing policies and negotiation skills High level of proficiency in English  Learn more ...