The National Agricultural Marketing and Development Corporation (NAMDEVCO)

The National Agricultural Marketing and Development Corporation is a Statutory Body responsible; inter alia for the development of the agricultural sector through the creation of an environment conducive to the growth and development of markets for agricultural products. The Corporation, in order to fulfill its mandate is seeking to recruit dynamic professionals to join its team to take the sector forward.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following position within the Corporation:

MARKET INFORMATION OFFICER
The Market Information Officer will provide technical support to the Manager, Market Facilitation and will assist in identification of opportunities for new target markets and improvements to existing markets for strategic commodities, locally, regionally and internationally. He/She will be responsible for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of market information. The incumbent will also manage all day-to-day market facilitation initiatives of the Corporation, including virtual markets such as the Buyers and Sellers Forum on the NAMIS website. The incumbent will also be directly responsible for maintaining strategic linkages between the Corporation and key stakeholders, locally, regionally and internationally.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to the Manager, Market Facilitation;

• Plan, coordinate and manage all data collection activities, programmes and projects of the Research Unit of the Department;
• Supervise the Data Collectors employed by the Corporation;
• Develop and manage quality assurance systems and statistical rigour employed in data collection and analysis for data integrity and reliability;
• Responsible for the dissemination of relevant market information to all stakeholders via the Green Vine Newsletter, the Market Watch, Digital Display Boards and other
  media;

• Assist the Corporation in the conduct of market research and other information gathering exercises; and
• Maintain strategic linkages between the Corporation and key stakeholders, locally, regionally and internationally.

Qualifications and Experience:

• First Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, Marketing or Economics;

• Five (5) years working experience in an agricultural marketing environment.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Considerable experience in international marketing and trade;

• Considerable knowledge and experience in research methodology, developing, conducting and analyzing market research and surveys, data analysis and forecasting techniques;
• Good understanding of the agri-food sector and related issues; and
• Considerable experience and knowledge in analyzing marketing environments and developing and managing marketing strategies.

Applications together with a detailed resume and contact information should be submitted by 7th November 2008 and should be addressed to:

UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED