Market Development Officer

About the role

GOAL Uganda is looking for a Market Development Officer to support the INSPIRE programme, a five‑year initiative funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The role will focus on strengthening inclusive agricultural market systems and improving smallholder farmers’ access to finance, markets and agribusiness opportunities in the Busoga region.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, implement and monitor inclusive market development activities within Buyende District.
• Support private‑sector actors, farmer groups, VSLAs, cooperatives and SACCOs to develop and scale inclusive business models.
• Strengthen market linkages between farmers, financial institutions, agribusinesses and government stakeholders.
• Build the capacity of farmer organisations through training, coaching and technical support.
• Identify value‑addition opportunities to improve market access and incomes for smallholder farmers.
• Monitor programme progress, collect data and prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
• Represent GOAL Uganda in district coordination meetings and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Development Economics, Rural Development or a related field.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with private‑sector actors and market development initiatives.
• Knowledge of SME financing and agricultural market systems.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid licence.
• Strong partnership management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.