Project Officer – Agribusiness & Market Systems @Catholic Relief Services

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Uganda has opened applications for the position of Project Officer – Agribusiness & Market Systems under the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP). The opportunity is based in Kyangwali, Uganda, and offers experienced agribusiness professionals a chance to contribute to climate-smart agriculture, market development, and livelihood enhancement initiatives benefiting both refugee and host communities.

The application deadline is 26 June 2026 at 5:00 PM, and the position is contingent upon project funding.

About Catholic Relief Services

Founded as the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States, Catholic Relief Services operates in more than 100 countries worldwide. The organization works to save, protect, and transform lives through humanitarian assistance and development programs covering agriculture, health, education, emergency response, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

CRS has maintained a strong presence in Uganda since 1965 and collaborates extensively with local and international partners, government institutions, faith-based organizations, and community groups to deliver sustainable development interventions.

About the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project

The Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project aims to strengthen agricultural productivity, market access, and resilience across 69 districts, including refugee-hosting areas.

The initiative aligns with Uganda’s refugee response framework and focuses on:

• Climate-smart agriculture.
• Sustainable land management.
• Market systems development.
• Food and nutrition security.
• Livelihood diversification.
• Strengthening agricultural value chains.
• Enhancing resilience among refugee and host communities.

The project supports priority sectors including crop production, livestock, and apiculture while promoting economic inclusion and sustainable development.

Position Overview

The Project Officer – Agribusiness & Market Systems will support the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of agribusiness and market development activities under UCSATP.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping smallholder farmers and producer groups improve market-oriented production, aggregation, value addition, and market access.

The position requires strong expertise in agribusiness development, value chain strengthening, enterprise development, and market systems approaches.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will contribute to several critical project areas, including:

Agribusiness and Market Systems Development

• Support implementation of agribusiness interventions.
• Facilitate value addition and aggregation activities.
• Strengthen farmer market linkages.
• Promote climate-resilient market systems.
• Support collective marketing initiatives.

Farmer Capacity Building

• Train farmers and producer organizations in business planning.
• Support post-harvest handling practices.
• Promote enterprise development strategies.
• Strengthen farmer group management and governance.
• Enhance value chain competitiveness.

Market Access and Partnerships

• Facilitate partnerships with buyers and off-takers.
• Support linkages with financial institutions.
• Promote access to Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs).
• Strengthen relationships with Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs).
• Connect producers to market opportunities.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor market performance and challenges.
• Track enterprise and sales data.
• Support project evaluation activities.
• Prepare implementation reports.
• Document promising practices and success stories.

The role also includes collaborating with local partners and community facilitators to ensure effective field implementation and adherence to project quality standards.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics.
• At least five years of progressive experience in:
  • Agribusiness development.
  • Market systems strengthening.
  • Value chain development.
  • Agricultural enterprise promotion.

Experience working in refugee settlements or rural development contexts will be highly advantageous.

Preferred Experience

CRS is seeking candidates with demonstrated experience in:

• Project monitoring and evaluation.
• Data collection and analysis.
• Community engagement approaches.
• Participatory planning processes.
• Capacity strengthening initiatives.
• Agricultural market systems programming.

Essential Skills and Competencies

Successful applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Results-oriented work ethic.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.

Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required.

Language and Travel Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Fluency in English.
• Knowledge of local languages spoken within the project area, which will be considered an advantage.

The position also requires willingness and ability to travel up to 30% of the time to support project implementation and stakeholder engagement activities.

CRS Core Competencies

The organization seeks professionals who embody its core values and competencies, including:

• Personal accountability.
• Integrity and ethical conduct.
• Trust-building.
• Team collaboration.
• Openness to learning.
• Adaptability and innovation.
• Leadership development.
• Strategic thinking.

These competencies are central to CRS’s mission-driven culture and commitment to serving vulnerable communities effectively.

Why This Opportunity Matters

As climate change, displacement, and food insecurity continue to challenge communities across Uganda, strengthening agricultural markets and livelihood opportunities remains a critical development priority.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable agricultural transformation while supporting economic resilience among refugee and host populations. The successful candidate will help farmers improve productivity, access profitable markets, and build stronger agribusiness enterprises capable of generating long-term income and employment opportunities.

Application Deadline

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before 26 June 2026 at 5:00 PM.

With its focus on climate-smart agriculture, inclusive market development, and community resilience, this role presents an excellent opportunity for agribusiness professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in Uganda’s agricultural and humanitarian sectors.

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