Inclusive Market Development Specialist (CREATE Project)
Core
Conduct field-based research and analysis to identify market opportunities and constraints for vulnerable children's families in agriculture and food production sectors, then facilitate producer groups to develop skills and linkages with buyers.
Role type
Market Development Specialist (Field-based)
Builds
Producer groups, value chain interventions, and market linkages for local agricultural producers
Domain
International Development / Agriculture / Market Systems
Required skills
Value chain analysis, facilitation of producer groups, market research, stakeholder networking, intervention planning, data collection and evaluation, coaching and mentoring, business negotiation
Preferred skills
Experience with financial services in development contexts, agronomic knowledge
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Undertake situation and value chain analyses with local businesses and government officials; Facilitate training for producer groups in management, financial literacy, and market skills; Develop and implement intervention plans to connect producers with buyers; Collect baseline data and evaluate project impacts; Mentor producers on market requirements and negotiation.
Seniority
Mid-level (5+ years experience)