• 1. Market Assessments & Program Strategy • Lead community vulnerability assessments to identify economic opportunities and barriers. • Conduct value-chain analysis to map out inclusive market interventions. • Develop strategic guidelines for selecting suitable program participants, ensuring transparent and effective community engagement. • 2. Financial Inclusion & Group Strengthening • Facilitate the formation, governance, and strategic direction of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs). • Strengthen financial literacy and support village champions and peer facilitators to ensure sustainability. • Align VSLA activities with long-term program sustainability objectives, ensuring youth and gender inclusivity. • 3. Digital Integration & Financial Services Linkages • Support the integration of digital financial tools, ensuring accessibility and effective usage. • Build partnerships with SACCOs, MFIs, and banks to enhance community access to financial services. • Provide technical oversight on digital solutions, training, and troubleshooting. • 4. Market Systems & Livelihood Diversification • Develop market linkages between RTV community partners, farmers, input suppliers, and buyers. • Identify and facilitate demand-driven vocational training for youth and women. • Promote climate-resilient agriculture and agro-processing best practices in all economic interventions. • 5. Capacity Building & Technical Leadership • Mentor RTV staff and partners in financial literacy, governance, and agribusiness strategies. • Support frontline teams in developing structured work plans and implementation timelines. • Facilitate training for VSLA members in life skills, risk management, and financial planning. • Oversee performance tracking, coaching, and evaluation of village agents and community facilitators. • 6. Monitoring, Learning & Reporting • Establish remote monitoring systems for tracking VSLA functionality and economic outcomes. • Compile qualitative and quantitative reports, highlighting impact, success stories, and lessons learned. • Lead community-driven evaluation processes to foster ownership and adaptive learning. • 7. Partnership Development & Accountability • Engage local authorities, government offices, and community members throughout program implementation. • Uphold principles of gender equity, youth inclusion, and conflict-sensitive programming. • Ensure procurement and distribution of essential tools for financial inclusion and market development. • Maintain high standards of compliance, transparency, and program quality across all projects.

• Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; or a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience. • Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in implementing financial inclusion and market system development projects in rural/subsistence-agriculture contexts. • Strong background in organizing and supporting VSLAs and linking them to formal financial systems. • Demonstrated capacity in market analysis, value chain assessments, and development of inclusive economic strategies. • Experience in designing and conducting participatory community assessments and in leading large-scale group trainings. • Familiarity with digital tools and applications used in financial inclusion and rural savings mechanisms. • Effective communicator with strong facilitation, mentorship, and report writing skills. • Willingness to travel locally in areas of operations as needed. Regular travel is required, including field visits to program sites across Uganda, ensuring close alignment and support for on-ground operations.